Waterproof boots for around town

ghosthop

ghosthop

Member
I'm sure there's a thread already about this, but searching boots gets an outrageous amount of returns.

I'm looking for a boot/mid shoe to wear and bike around town when it gets wet and slushy. I

I'm after something that is waterproof but doesn't look like I just walked in from the bush. Insulation is cool, but no steel toes. I know Forsake exists, but I'm not crazy about the way their stuff looks.

something like these
http://www.ahnu.com/men-shoes/fulton-mid/1009554.html?dwvar_1009554_color=BLK#start=9&cgid=men-boots

81K%2BRIYA2HL._UX575_.jpg

http://www.merrell.com/US/en/turku-trek-waterproof/21617M.html?dwvar_21617M_color=J23627

42876_mens-merrell-turku-trek-waterproof_pp9_detail.jpg
 
sperry-top-sider-brown-avenue-duck-boots-product-1-13337708-1-918343943-normal_large_flex.jpeg


I got these last year. At first I was hesitant, as I thought they looked a little ridiculous, but they are actually pretty cool with jeans. Probably the best investment I have made in footwear.
 
13554937:Peter. said:
sorry for dub post, how waterproof are they, and do they give you decent traction? i just need something that wont get my socks soaked on a snowy sidewalk on my walks to class
Click to expand...

they hold up to how wet it is in Seattle... they are scotch guarded, but I do mink oil on all my leather shoes too. and they have burly tread that does well on snow, but can sometimes be tricky on wet slick floors. get them, you'll be stoked.
 
someone downvoted some of the serious replies, super lame :/

thanks to everyone that has replied so far, some really cool stuff I hadn't previously heard of. Those vans are especially dope.

13554045:willifast said:
Take a look at Pajar
Click to expand...

Just saw these downtown, they look way better in person than on their website, I will deff be trying on a pair this weekend.

13555027:johnbolea said:
I have the insulated timberlands and they are great
Click to expand...

Currently leading the pack

3221543-p-4x.jpg
 
The vans winter collection like posted above are the best. They hold up great very waterproof. I usually treat them with a waterproof spray ever couple weeks just to be safe. Traction is great the bottoms are a bunch of little stud things. It's the opposite of normal vans bottoms. They can also be found for pretty cheap compared to what a pair of boots would cost.
 
13555083:SEABURN said:
they hold up to how wet it is in Seattle... they are scotch guarded, but I do mink oil on all my leather shoes too. and they have burly tread that does well on snow, but can sometimes be tricky on wet slick floors. get them, you'll be stoked.
Click to expand...

yeah they sound like exactly what i need. thanks man
 
I have a pair of patagonia tin shed boots. not sure if they are waterproof but they stay dry in everything ive thrown at them
 
The new nike boots are fire! they have some other color ways too that are dope, I tried a pair on, theyre super light and actually functional and pretty tech oriented

nike-lunar-force-1-duckboot-coming-soon-02.jpg
 
BLUNSTONES BLUNDSTONES BLUNDSTONES

they're really good looking boots made with unreal leather and come in a waterproof kind!!

I've had mine for 4 years man. No regrets
 
13554038:SEABURN said:
I have these, they're awesome.

XH4I29-HERO
Click to expand...

I just got something similar at famous footwear for $40 today. Been wanting something plain colored for casual wear since my only other non work shoes are 2 pairs of KD 6's (blue crabs and DC's for anyone who cares) and a pair or purple flyknit chukkas. Waterproof leather is a plus, hope they live up to my expectations
 
Georgia Romeo boots, comfortable as hell, great traction, they have a low, mid and high version. waterproof, an best part is that there slip Ons And go with literally everything.

Just get a half size smaller than you need because they will stretch out.
 
13555790:MustBeMattyB said:
The new nike boots are fire! they have some other color ways too that are dope, I tried a pair on, theyre super light and actually functional and pretty tech oriented

nike-lunar-force-1-duckboot-coming-soon-02.jpg
Click to expand...

Damn, I may need to grab a pair, do you know their cost? I could look it up but why when I can ask you. But they're probably too much for my broke ass anyways:/
 
13557557:Banane. said:
This, working at North Face have some perks, The back to berkeley are nice too and about the same price
Click to expand...

Aye definitely one of the best jobs I've ever had. Actually like going to work there.
 
Hey OP! Given you'll have these for a while I seriously encourage you to find a pair of boots that are number 1 super comfortable, this is by far the most important. Then maybe style or looks if you even care at all. After buying these non-waterproof comfortable boots buy some CREP PROTECT and spray them down. This is going to sound like an ad but my go does this stuff work well, google some vids or go to their website www.crepprotect.com.
 
i have these and they're fantastic

red-wing-shoes-8131-6-classic-moc-toe-oro-russet-red-wing-shoes-8131-classic-moc-toe-oro-russet.jpg


james bond has these and they're fantastic

Danner%20Mountain%20Light%20II%205%20inch%20hiking%20boot_zpszls4bcmw.jpg


many of my friends have these and they're fantastic

23_chasseur_ne_opre_ne_h_vert_vierzon_0_copy.jpg


i have these and they're fantastic

46969.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top