What do fashionable ladies wear in the snow?

amother

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:23 pm

I dont want to ruin my pretty boots, and my short ankle boots are not practical.

I also refuse to clomp around in heavy duty snow boots once Im indoors and I cant change shoes for practical reasons. also I hate the look of heavy duty snow boots with bottoms that look like tire treads even when Im outdoors .

what can be worn in the snow that is waterproof but also looks pretty when you walk indoors ?

tigerwife

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:27 pm

In deep snow, I wear rainboots with thick socks.
Some companies like Aquatalia make fashionable boots that are also waterproof, but they tend to be pricy.

amother

Babypink

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:29 pm

Expensive Canadian boots. Check out brands like Blondo https://blondo.ca/collections/.....25822 or La Canadienne https://www.lacanadienneshoes......-high etc. The one in the first link is everywhere where I live (Montreal). I'm on my third pair in the last decade.

amother

Green

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:30 pm

I bought waterproof boots at Shoe Palace from Valdini for over $200.
https://turnpikeshoes.com/prod.....40517
When it's wet wet puddles I wear good rain booties with socks.

amother

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:32 pm

tigerwife wrote:

In deep snow, I wear rainboots with thick socks.
Some companies like Aquatalia make fashionable boots that are also waterproof, but they tend to be pricy.

I used to do this when I lived in brooklyn but I always had to bring a change of shoes. what do you do once you go indoors?

amother

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:34 pm

amother [ Babypink ] wrote:

I like the first link, yes very pretty! and they dont look like snow boots.. also so pricey. how long do they last?

ra_mom

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:35 pm

These are buy one get one today. If somebody in Brooklyn wants to share an order with me, let me know.
https://m.lordandtaylor.com/ch.....73479

amother

Babypink

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:38 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I like the first link, yes very pretty! and they dont look like snow boots.. also so pricey. how long do they last?

They are waterproof and very warm (even in -20C). I wear them daily from early November to late March and they last around 3-4 winters. They have a nice, tight fit. I wear them to simchas (not weddings!) without hesitation.

amother

Lemon

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:41 pm

ARA boots are waterproof, warm, nice, and great quality. They last pretty long.

amother

Puce

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 8:58 pm

amother [ Babypink ] wrote:

Those are really nice. Does Montreal salt the roads or use sand?

nicole81

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 9:16 pm

ra_mom wrote:

These are buy one get one today. If somebody in Brooklyn wants to share an order with me, let me know.
https://m.lordandtaylor.com/ch.....73479

I'd consider sharing an order but the link doesn't work because it's for your shopping bag... So I can't see the shoe!

ra_mom

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 9:17 pm

nicole81 wrote:

I'd consider sharing an order but the link doesn't work because it's for your shopping bag... So I can't see the shoe!

Oops!

https://m.lordandtaylor.com/la.....p;N=0

amother

Lilac

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 9:24 pm

Super cute. Would love to, but not in Brooklyn.

(I've also placed 3 L&T orders since Wednesday 😬)

amother

Lilac

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 9:25 pm

I would also say that Sorel boots are a fashionable choice, as non-beautiful as they are.

sky

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 10:31 pm

amother [ Babypink ] wrote:

I got a pair of ankle height blondo boots at dsw. They are waterproof. But not super warm. I’d wear them in and out of the car but not long walks in the snow.

amother

Mon, Dec 02 2019, 10:39 pm

basically what Im seeing is you need to get pricey boots for at least 200$ that are nice and also waterproof so they work for snow.
usually I spend around 50-70$ on boots from dsw sale section. 200 seems like an awful lot for me but maybe its time to invest.

one more question- can anyone recommend good uggs that are not uggs- meaning I dont want to spend 100s on real uggs but I also want real leather and shear-ling.
costco used to sell exactly this for 30$- really great quality real sheepskin fake uggs, but sadly I dont see them anymore. any other brands similar?