Waterproof Winter Boots Guide

With the UK set for a solid week of ran, we look at the winter boots that are not only warm, but waterproof too.

But when it comes to boots for winter, what do we mean exactly? There are women’s winter boots, which tend to be fashion items closely associated with snow, apres ski and even strutting about the highstreet. Or there’s mens winter boots, a kind of walking boot designed for the coldest temperatures and the hardest conditions.

So with two definitions for what ‘winter boots’ really are, this is going to be an interesting guide.

The biggest question is whether you’re a woman looking for high street fashion and apres ski style or someone looking for warm and waterproof boots for the wind, rain, snow and worse?

Winter Boots for Fashion

When it comes to fashionable boots for winter, women are spoilt for choice. These stylish winter boots are typically fur lined and feature a boot cut for a more feminine look.

Our best selling boot in particular is the Hi-Tec St Moritz. Warm, waterproof and breathable with 200 grams on Thinsulation and easy to fasten laces as well as an thick and chunky rubber tread for fantastic grip on all manner of surfaces –the St Moritz is the perfect snow and winter boot for women with exceptional looks and performance in every area. All for under £55 as well, making them a real bargain!

Like a stylish wellie-boot with warm fur, the Caterpillar Bebot is incredibly comfortable with its toggle fastening, EVA midsole for cushioning underfoot and Polartec™ lining to hold in heat when the weather becomes incredibly cold. Meanwhile a rubber tread prevents slipping on the ice and snow. A little more pricey, but made from luxurious suede materials, you get what you pay for when it comes to fashion.

Finally, the most expensive of our top 3 women’s fashionable winter boots. The Merrell Olso is made from the finest quality waterproof full grain leather with a synthetic fur lining, Polartec insulation, Aegis anti-microbial treatment, air cushion footbed and Merrells own specially designed winter sole. Literally bursting with performance features and the most fashionable looks, this is ladies winter boot for people prepared to pay top dollar and certainly get what they paid for.

Boots for Winter Weather Conditions

Big, chunky, well insulated with eVent or Gore-Tex and loaded to the gills with grip, features innovative technologies and great looks to give you comfort with every step. Winter boots that are designed to take Mother Nature head on are built to overcome wind, water, snow and ice.

Don’t get us wrong, these winter boots for outdoors enthusiasts look great too, especially the Salomon range which would certainly receive a warm welcome in the apres ski scene.

The Hi-Tec V-Lite Altitude Ultra WPi has become a firm favourite with our customers since September. This is a traditional brown boot that’s loaded with technology from British manufacturer Hi-Tec. It used their V-lite technology to keep the weight down while providing insulation and keeping out the wind and rain with its waterproof full grain leather and Ion Mask technology. For interior comfort there’s a moisture wicking lining, sockliner, a specialised footbed, midsole and Vibram midsole designed exclusively for the shoe. Best of all, it looks good too!

For the same price point, you can also get the Brasher Helka. Traditionally Brasher boots are built in a similar fashion to sports shoes in order to offer better comfort and cushioning. This means they’re always exceptionally lightweight and with a Gore-Tex lining, they’re completely waterproof as well. Looks wise, they’re a little more hip and trendy than the traditional looking Hi-Tec Ultra WPi, but that’s personal taste.

Finally, if you want all the features and you’re prepared to pay for it, then the Salomon Mega Trek is the winter boot for you. Whether you’re walking to work in torrential rain or up a mountain, these boots will get you there! They look fantastic and are simply described as “The bomb proof Salomon trekking shoe”.

Waterproof oiled nubuck leather, Gore-Tex lining, full bootie lining for insulation, Ortholite sockliner and an extremely advanced sole unit for unrivalled grip on all terrain are just a handful of the technologies built into these boots. Certainly worth every penny if you’re looking for the ultimate winter boot!

Hopefully our round up of waterproof winter boots has been helpful. All of these winter boots and many more can be found at Fitness Footwear –the web’s widest choice of sports and outdoor shoes.

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