boot for college student in winter climate

[Anonymous]

No one wants to wear Sorels. Timberland is more flexible.

[Anonymous]

Depends on the campus. For walking 10 min to class, something merely waterproof might be best, with room for warm socks as needed.

For being out walking for an hour or more, an insulated boot may be preferred. If that's rare, then the aforementioned wool socks with waterproof boots (e.g. Timberlands) may suffice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LL bean duck boots. Gortex lined

This, plus several pairs of good wool socks. We like the REI house brand wool socks - very sturdy, made in usa, reasonable price.

REI has nice socks. I also like the Kirkland brand wool socks at Costco.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blundstones. Water proof, stylish, sturdy chelsea boots.

DD is in Maine as a college student and that is what she wears. blundstones that are thermal and waterproof. She loves them. Very popular on campus.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LL bean duck boots. Gortex lined

This, plus several pairs of good wool socks. We like the REI house brand wool socks - very sturdy, made in usa, reasonable price.

REI has nice socks. I also like the Kirkland brand wool socks at Costco.

I like the old wool socks at Costco, though I think they changed in recent years, less wool.

[Anonymous]

We got our kid the insulated Bean boots. The sizing is weird, so you really need to try them on before committing to a size.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LL bean duck boots. Gortex lined

No. This is a terrible suggestion; duck boots are too slippery for ice and snow. Duck boots are for wet fall conditions, not winter.

I never had trouble with them.

[Anonymous]

https://www.mukluks.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Blundstones. Water proof, stylish, sturdy chelsea boots.

DD is in Maine as a college student and that is what she wears. blundstones that are thermal and waterproof. She loves them. Very popular on campus.

For women and men, or just women?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We got our kid the insulated Bean boots. The sizing is weird, so you really need to try them on before committing to a size.

Same here for kid at school in Maine.

[Anonymous]

Uggs Adirondacks with wool lining

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Uggs Adirondacks with wool lining

These

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No one wants to wear Sorels. Timberland is more flexible.

It depends if OP is looking for a decent all around winter boot, a fashionable boot or one to keep warm walking in several feet of snow, wind and below zero temps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LL bean duck boots. Gortex lined

No. This is a terrible suggestion; duck boots are too slippery for ice and snow. Duck boots are for wet fall conditions, not winter.

Disagree. Worked fine for me in icy snowy conditions. If there is sheet ice, no other footwear option will be less slippery - except strapping metal pinions on the bottom (which are available as an accessory for Bean Boots, btw.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LL bean duck boots. Gortex lined

This, plus several pairs of good wool socks. We like the REI house brand wool socks - very sturdy, made in usa, reasonable price.

REI has nice socks. I also like the Kirkland brand wool socks at Costco.

I like the old wool socks at Costco, though I think they changed in recent years, less wool.

Costco wool socks from a few years back were fine. The current ones are not very good - they “cost optimized” them with less wool, so less sturdy, less warm, and wear out sooner. REI wool socks really are a better choice in 2023.