How to choose winter shoes

With the approach of winter, especially during the period of the first frost, it becomes completely cool to walk on the street in our summer shoes. Cold rain or snow can easily ruin a good pair of shoes and get your feet wet when you are out of the office or home for a few minutes. Obviously, this should not be so and it is necessary to take measures to protect against bad weather.

In this article, we will discuss some of the recommendations to follow in winter, as well as how to choose winter shoes to match your clothes. Whether it's a formal dress code or a casual style, you should have your own pair of shoes that will protect you from moisture, cold and won't let you catch a cold.

If you often walk, for example, from home to work and back, then in winter you will see a whole road with obstacles in the form of snowdrifts and puddles. If you intend to put on your favorite brogues or thin-soled moccasins, I'm afraid you will come to work very cold and drenched. Thin sole and low heel (for mens shoes) do not allow protection from water. Moisture gets into the joint between the sole and the base of the shoe as soon as you step into wet snow or a puddle.

To solve the problem, I recommend purchasing a pair of thick-soled shoes. It doesn't look so stylish, but it will surely protect you from shallow puddles that are found on the sidewalk. Plus, the thick rubber keeps you warm for longer. Obviously, the ground you are walking on is cold, so the outsole should be thicker.

Contents

Do not walk on reagents sprinkled in winter
What to do if salt gets on your shoes and salt stains form
100% snow and moisture protection
What if your shoes are already wet?
How to choose winter shoes
Shoes with fur
Classic boots
Work boots
Duck boots
Sports shoes
Examples of shoes from collections winter 2017-18
Men's footwear autumn-winter – video

Do not walk on reagents sprinkled in winter

Men's shoes made from smooth leather are the best solution if you are wearing a classic men's suit. Suede and soft leather very quickly absorb all possible reagents, as soon as you go to work in them. Then the salt stains cannot be removed and the shoes can be thrown away.

However, leather shoes also need protection from reagents. Before heading outside, be sure to smear them with shoe polish and polish them to a shine. It's even better if you use shoe wax, which will definitely keep the salt from absorbing into the leather. You can read more about how to clean your shoes in this article.

What to do if salt gets on your shoes and salt stains form

Don't panic. The main thing is to wipe your shoes with a solution of water and vinegar, without waiting for free time and weekends. Pour a glass (250 ml.) Of warm water and add a tablespoon of vinegar (vinegar – 70% concentrate, not diluted with 6%). Soak a cotton rag in the vinegar solution and apply it to the salt water before cleaning your shoes well. Go through all the seams and joints on the shoe to make sure all the salt is removed.

100% snow and moisture protection

If you buy expensive shoes that you love to wear, but are afraid to even imagine what salt will do to them on the winter streets, then there is a great solution for you. On sale, many famous brands have special galoshes (or galoshes) that are worn on top of classic shoes and completely cover them from reagents. Although in the store there are also universal galoshes that can be matched to your shoes. Yes, it's not so stylish when you are wearing rubber overshoes, but you can take them off in the office and not worry about the condition of your expensive shoes. If you are a practical person, then this is the best solution for you.

What if your shoes are already wet?

There are times when no matter how we go around the puddles and step into the slush, we still manage to get our shoes wet. Here is a list of tips on how to dry your shoes:

Wipe off any moisture from the shoes with a dry cotton rag. Both inside and outside.
If your shoes get very wet, fill in more paper towels or newspapers so that all the moisture can be absorbed. Leave the shoes to dry completely.
Do not place your shoes close to batteries or a heater. Everything should dry at room temperature, otherwise you risk ruining your shoes, especially leather ones.
After the shoes are dry, be sure to smear them with shoe polish or wax and polish to a shine. How to do it is written here.

In our northern regions, where sometimes the thermometer shows -30 Celsius and below, it is simply vital to have shoes with fur. There are not so many shoe companies that focus on the production of shoes for countries with a harsh climate, and the models of shoes for the Russian winter are an order of magnitude (10 times exactly) lower. The situation is even worse with business shoes with fur, which can be matched to a classic suit.

Having looked for shoes in the open spaces of hypermarkets and shops, I still managed to find a certain number of shoes that can be purchased for both casual dress code and formal clothing style. Please note that I do not advertise the brand of shoes, I only show, in my opinion, interesting models for purchase.

Shoes with fur

This is perhaps more exotic than shoes for one and all. I managed to find several models that fit a classic suit and a business dress code and will not let you freeze on the street.

Classic boots

The best choice for a business dress code in winter is classic boots with fur made of genuine leather. If you wear them under trousers, then they will look almost like ordinary classic shoes, except that they look a little more massive.

Work boots

In all the variety of winter shoes for men, there are models for smart casual style. Interesting models are offered by Red Wing, Timberland, Wolverine, CAT. Here are some suitable options:

Duck boots

These shoes are suitable for walking in very slushy weather. Duck boots are boots with a rubber toe, reminiscent of duck feet. It is unlikely that you dare to wear such boots under a classic suit, but you can safely wear them under jeans.

Sports shoes

If you prefer more casual style, then in the cold winter you can recommend sports boots. Very often, such boots are made using modern technologies and synthetic compounds that retain heat, do not allow feet to get wet and sweat.