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Friday, January 10, 2014

Weekend Window Shopping: Snow Boots.

My good friend Ashley lives in Chicago and asked me if I could help her find a cute pair of snow boots. Her Sorel Joan of Arctics are destroying her feet so badly she's resorted to wearing her Hunter rain boots instead, which are waterproof and comfortable but aren't warm at all. She requested they be "real boots that are cute, warm as hell, and don't weigh 30 pounds. My commute involves walking, lots of train platform stairs, etc."


I understand that my living in the south makes me pretty unqualified for this, but I took a shot at it:






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12 comments:

  1. MarianneJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    I have an older version of those first Uggs and they are WONDERFUL. Waterproof, warm, comfortable, non-hideous.

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  2. kitty crafterJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    I'm so bummed to hear the bad news about the Joan of arctics. I too live in Chicago and am looking for a cute, warm (preferablywaterproof) boot, and was looking at the Sorel ones.
    I wonder if the other Sorel styles are more comfy?
    Another one to consider is the Pikolinos Le Mans tall quilted waterproof boot. It's actually on sale at Von Maur.

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  3. LiliJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    The end all, be all of snow boots are Valenkis. I got mine from Russia for like $80 10 years ago and they're still perfect. I do not exaggerate when I say that my feet have never been cold or wet when I've worn them in the snow. Ever. Basically they're magic. They have some on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Russian-traditional-winter-felt-boots-VALENKI-GRAY-/181298361947?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item2a3639765b

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I live in Chicago too and have the Ugg Belclouds. Love love them.

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  5. PisceanchickJanuary 10, 2014 at 5:05 PM

    I hate to say it but Valenkis seem to be the Crocs of snowboots. I am sure they will catch on as Crocs did :-)

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  6. blackbirdJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    I have Valenkis and while they are fascinating to look at they are impossible to do city walking in and terrible on stairs.
    La Canadienne (sp?) makes gorgeous waterproof and warm boots. They aren't cheap but there are deals to be had if you shop around.

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  7. KarenJanuary 12, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    I live in Utah and personally love my Sorel Fancy Lace Up boots. They are incredibly warm, not too heavy, have great traction, and don't look as gigantic as other Sorels.

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    1. KarenJanuary 12, 2014 at 5:47 PM

      http://www.amazon.com/Sorel-Womens-Winter-Fancy-Lace/dp/B00AJL6VOY

      I forgot the link!

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  8. wrenJanuary 13, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    For my first winter in Ohio I bought a pair of Timberland's Mount Hope boots in the grey/olive color. They are super comfortable and keep my feet warm and dry. I wanted a pair of boots that I'd be eager to wear day after day through the long slog of winter, and that's exactly what I got.

    http://www.amazon.com/Timberland-Womens-Hope-Mid-WP/dp/B00BCJV7H8

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  9. ElizabethwiJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    One of the other blogs I love did I slightly different take on this that I enjoyed: http://www.aintnomomjeans.com/2014/01/shopping-chic-snow-gear-for-mamas-who-love-to-play-outside.html

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  10. AmblusJanuary 13, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    Great comments and recommendations, you guys! Thanks for all the info.

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  11. percentblogJanuary 13, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    These survived three years in Ithaca NY and then two horribly cold ones in Virginia. I live in Cali now but they are still great for cold, rainy days.

    http://www.zappos.com/merrell-captiva-launch-waterproof-black?ef_id=Uf2RuQAAADIAMjUC:20140114025733:s

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