Winter boot recommendations

[billyrox]

Just wanted to get input on a good pair of winter boots for the cheapest price.  I want light and warm...

Do I need to get Sorel boots or can I just pick up a pair of cheap winter boots at Target?

 

[hpbbes]

When I lived in New England, these were essential.

http://m.llbean.com/product.html?&page=mens-llbean-boots-8-gore-tex-thinsulate#35487

They also have a higher one called a hunting boot. Fantastic boots but a bit clunky to drive in.

 

[billyrox]

those are nice.   How about good gear for hats and gloves? 

 

[Burning Karma]

I've used these for past 6 or so winters: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005QBHBGE. Not necessairly a winter boot, per se, but they're waterproof and keep my feet warm.

 

[Navex]

Depends on what kind of gloves you want. There's bulky ones that provide almost no dexterity and it's like wearing a baseball mitt or there's more conforming ones that allow you to actually do things with.

 

[detectiveconan16]

Earlier this year I had enough of wearing sneakers in -C degree weather. So I went to Modells and bought a pair of Smith boots. They were kinda big, but for once my toes did not hurt compared to a pair of Payless boots (which caused blisters in an hour of walking.) They are very comfortable. If you want a better fit, I'd go with the above recommendations.

 

[hpbbes]

There's a 10% off promo code at LL Bean that ends tonight.

 

[detectiveconan16]

Hats are easy, I still wear a Yankee hat from 13 years ago!

Scarf, make sure you buy a nice and thick one.

Gloves, the same, unless you can find something better. Besides, why are you using your phone in freakin' cold weather. GTF inside!

 

[billyrox]

lol.  mitten vs gloves?  ALso what are smith boots

 

[dohdough]

I'll echo the question on what you want to use them for and the weather conditions. Personally, I only really rock a knit beanie when I have to clean the snow off my car, fur-lined leather gloves when it goes under 40, and Earthkeeper Timberlands when it goes under 30 and/or wet/snowy, since I'm only outdoors for 5 minutes at the most.

If I had to be outdoors for more than 15 minutes, I would rock one of those wool hats with the ear covers, some beefier mittens, and some insulated boots.