Winter-safe boots/shoes that look nice, too?

[Patattack]

Hello, folks!

The time has come to start searching for a new pair of winter shoes. This being Michigan and all, things will be getting cold and wet before too long, and my previous winter shoes were basically unwearable at the end of the last winter season. My issue, however, is that I don't want to have big, clunky winter boots.

The previous pair was styled like a '70s men's ankle boot, but made out of some sort of water-resistant material and lined in a much warmer fashion than most. Of course, I don't remember the brand name, and the label had long since worn off from use, so now I'm at square one. And all of the boots I've found in a similar style are leather (not the best in snow) and unlined.

So, can anyone recommend me a stylish, good-looking boot that will keep my feet warm and dry in a Michigan winter?

 

[bunnyb.gal]

There's a winter footwear thread with many of us ladies pondering the same thing already. You may find it if you click on new posts as it's been abuzz recently!

 

[Patattack]

There's a winter footwear thread with many of us ladies pondering the same thing already. You may find it if you click on new posts as it's been abuzz recently!

I've found it! But, as a man, and therefore a non-lady, I expect that there will not be much for me in that particular subforum.

 

[Lexybeast]

I'd check out this men's dress boots thread.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=45336

A dressy shell cordovan boot with storm welts and dainite soles ought to handle most winters reasonably and last for many, many years.

 

[bunnyb.gal]

I've found it! But, as a man, and therefore a non-lady, I expect that there will not be much for me in that particular subforum.

Oops! I made a little assumption about gender there! Sorry!

 

[Patattack]

Oops! I made a little assumption about gender there! Sorry!

No worries! In retrospect, I didn't really give any strong indication either way, and mentioning "men's ankle boot" kind of implied that the "men" part was unusual and worth mentioning, I guess. Hopefully now that I have an avatar, these issues won't come up anymore! lol