What do you wear on your feet in the winter?

[Anonymous]

The last few years, I spend most of the winter alternating between some basic black Chelsea boots and a pair of LL Bean boots for wetter, colder weather. I have some Fryes tucked into the back of my closet I could break out, but they seem so heavy to me now. I am not really interested in the tall boot trend because I mostly wear pants.

I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for, I guess just maybe something to freshen my wardrobe. I wouldn't mind something I could wear in damp or snowy weather that is more stylish than the Bean boots. I like the look of clog boots but worry they are impractical (can't wear when it's wet, might be hard to walk in?).

So I'm just looking for ideas. What do you wear to work? The weekend? Any boot trends I need to check out? I like versatile shoes that are durable and can be worn with lots of different things -- jeans, work pants, leggings, a sweater dress and tights.

[Anonymous]

I wear Freebirds but you can't wear those in damp and snowy weather

[Anonymous]

I wear Blundstones pretty much all the time in winter.

As soon temperatures are so low that I can’t comfortably expose my ankles on go the Blundstones. With very comfortable, warm socks, usually Smartwool, Darn Tough or Bombas.

[Anonymous]

Shoes

[Anonymous]

I came here to ask this and found that you beat me to it. The current jeans/pants styles make it so difficult. Say what you will about skinny jeans, but you could wear any shoes with them - sneakers, Chelsea boots, riding boots, ankle boots, flats, loafers. I can’t do the wide leg, so I have been trying to go with straight leg jeans. When it’s cold, what shoes do I wear? Especially when I need to somewhat dress up and cover my ankles?

[Anonymous]

Mostly boots, but also sneakers and lug-sole loafers.

[Anonymous]

Ankle boots with a heel, for the most part. I have a few in various colors and styles, similar to these.

https://www.zappos.com/p/womens-vagabond-shoemakers-kelsey-suede-bootie-java/product/10022302/color/4554

https://us.boden.com/products/smart-wedge-boots-bitter-chocolate


When it’s super cold and nasty outside I switch over to Sorel boots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I came here to ask this and found that you beat me to it. The current jeans/pants styles make it so difficult. Say what you will about skinny jeans, but you could wear any shoes with them - sneakers, Chelsea boots, riding boots, ankle boots, flats, loafers. I can’t do the wide leg, so I have been trying to go with straight leg jeans. When it’s cold, what shoes do I wear? Especially when I need to somewhat dress up and cover my ankles?

I wear straight leg jeans and ankle boots.

[Anonymous]

Flip flops

[Anonymous]

New Balance sneakers. If super snowy, these black boots kind of like nicer construction boots I’ve had since 1994.

[Anonymous]

I love slim ankle booties. Mine are an old pair of Mephisto, a slim version of their usually slightly chunky vibe. Black matte leather, all purpose for fall or clean, non-icy, shoveled sidewalks. Goes well with a lot of outfits.

I also have a pair of burnished brown leather below-knee boots, also sleek-looking, that I wear with skinny jeans or minis and tights and which look great. I don't care about the wide trouser leg trend at all.

I have lace-up snowboots, which look nice but actually have an ankle shaft issue - the right shaft somehow digs into my ankle painfully. Can't recommend them, but I'm on the lookout for a similar suede/shearling style that IS comfy with a serious sole to go on snowy walks. I hate the Uggs etc, because they don't hold feet correctly. Recs welcome!

I still wear my Asics sneakers, just with warmer socks, to walk the dog, unless it's really cold or slippery. And if it's mild, I have cute ballet-style flats from Crown.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love slim ankle booties. Mine are an old pair of Mephisto, a slim version of their usually slightly chunky vibe. Black matte leather, all purpose for fall or clean, non-icy, shoveled sidewalks. Goes well with a lot of outfits.

I also have a pair of burnished brown leather below-knee boots, also sleek-looking, that I wear with skinny jeans or minis and tights and which look great. I don't care about the wide trouser leg trend at all.

I have lace-up snowboots, which look nice but actually have an ankle shaft issue - the right shaft somehow digs into my ankle painfully. Can't recommend them, but I'm on the lookout for a similar suede/shearling style that IS comfy with a serious sole to go on snowy walks. I hate the Uggs etc, because they don't hold feet correctly. Recs welcome!

I still wear my Asics sneakers, just with warmer socks, to walk the dog, unless it's really cold or slippery. And if it's mild, I have cute ballet-style flats from Crown.

Find it impossible to get my hands on (my feet into) a pair of slim ankle booties - most of them have openings the size of the English Channel.

[Anonymous]

Usually shoes.

[Anonymous]

A lot of the replies above involve “dated” fashion (eg ankle boots with skinny jeans etc). Would love responses from people who have kept up with the trends more or less because I have zero idea what fall / winter shoes to wear with my wide leg pants + “mom” jeans

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot of the replies above involve “dated” fashion (eg ankle boots with skinny jeans etc). Would love responses from people who have kept up with the trends more or less because I have zero idea what fall / winter shoes to wear with my wide leg pants + “mom” jeans

Maybe you should have thought of that before you bought into this trend?
I won't be seen dead in wide leg jeans.