Walking In Snow

[iheartmj]

Originally posted by hip0204@Jan 12th, 2004 - 8:40 am
Really this topic means applying a bit of common sense. The original ugg boot styles are those with sueded double-faced sheepskin which is a soft leather. There is no way in the world that this is going to be waterproof. You can use a water resistant agent but this will only help keep a few drops off and help keep some surface dirt off and even then it will have to be re-applied regularly.

The American "UGG Australia" people do have several styles that are grain leather which have been lined with sheepskin or a woven wool. If you spray these with a water resistant agent then they will be fairly waterproof.

However, the best water proofed boots are "galoshes or gum boots or rubber boots" depending on your dictionary. Slap a pair of sheepskin inner soles into them and you have a snowy wonder.

Don't BELIEVE anyone who tells you porkies about a soft sueded leather being waterproof! Once again... it is just common sense.

For the past 2 years I've always worn my ugg boots through rain and snow and have never had a problem with them. They may look alittle worn out but they have always kept my feet dry and warm.

 

[PolishPrincess]

it is true.....UGGS are NEVER going to be 100% waterproof....scotch guarded or water repellent..yes...waterproof NO.

A great light, waterproof boot is BLUNDSTONE also from australia. ALL leather...keep ur feet dry and warm...GREAT simple boot

 

[As You Like It]

Dr Marten's. Great tread, water resistant, last for ages, can be wworn with pretty much anything and everything!

 

[Luna]

The snow is killing the the NE this year... I broke out my old Docs ... they're great for nasty weather... lol.

 

[whrlwnd]

Check out www.style.com and look in the "shopping" section. They have several heavy duty snow boots that also look chic...

 

[Noodle]

Hehe.. it's funny to see people posting about what kind of shoes to wear in snow. Sorry, I'm not trying to poke fun, it's just I live in Saskatoon, and just a few weeks ago we had.. like.. 10 inches of snow, I swear (we were the coldest place on Earth just a few weeks ago, for one day). But anyhow, us 'tooners just walk through the snow with our normal shoes on. Sometimes I even see people wearing open-toed heels whule walking through 4 inches of snow. I wouldn't worry so much.. I mean, don't worry about buying some special sort of 'snow-repellant' or 'snow-made' shoe or anything.