Question: Apres Ski Footwear

[Liz1281]

haha, I'm glad someone else wears ULUs... they're the most comfy shoes and my standby post-skiing... I always think that I'm going to get dressed up when we go out after, and wind up wearing sweatpants and furry boots...

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[Jenny]

Considering our apres ski usually involves a car ride home, or an evening in the condo, my usual footwear is my Halflinger wool clogs. (We're not very exciting.)

 

[PowDiva85]

im an UGG fan too. although the traction isnt that great my feet love them after my tight ski boots. im considering a pair of merrells that we sell for the days when i have to work on the hill. They are fairly cute, have better traction, are waterproof and still fuzzy on the inside.

 

[Shellski]

I've worn heels in the snow, to my wedding for one thing, and I worked a season in one of our resorts here, and wore heels all the time. They are surprisingly safe, dig the heel in and it acts like a little pair of crampons.

I don't even take 'heels' on a usual US trip, the dressiest footwear I take is a slouchy boot with a 2 inch wedge heel for wearing out at night, day wear is a pair of North Face snow boots, with zips up the front - I don't like fumbling with laces in the carpark.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

im an UGG fan too. although the traction isnt that great my feet love them after my tight ski boots. im considering a pair of merrells that we sell for the days when i have to work on the hill. They are fairly cute, have better traction, are waterproof and still fuzzy on the inside.

I presume you're referring to a Merrell model called "Chill?" (with the fleece lining?) Very warm. Keep in mind, though, that they won't do much for anything above your ankles should you be in deeper snow. I've certainly "covered" my Merrells (this brand also makes higher boots). But I'm a huge Merrell slip-on fan, have several pairs, and the good news is that the things DON'T WEAR OUT. I've retired several to mud season/gardening status, and although now ugly, all are still intact and functional. A very worthwhile purchase, IMO. Since I live on the "ice coast," Uggs would never cut it around here for traction. Mine are on my feet whenever I'm indoors, though ; )

 

[Kimmyt]

I presume you're referring to a Merrell model called "Chill?" (with the fleece lining?) Very warm. Keep in mind, though, that they won't do much for anything above your ankles should you be in deeper snow. I've certainly "covered" my Merrells (this brand also makes higher boots). But I'm a huge Merrell slip-on fan, have several pairs, and the good news is that the things DON'T WEAR OUT. I've retired several to mud season/gardening status, and although now ugly, all are still intact and functional. A very worthwhile purchase, IMO. Since I live on the "ice coast," Uggs would never cut it around here for traction. Mine are on my feet whenever I'm indoors, though ; )

Oh yeah I have those too! Brown on the outside and black wooly fleece on the inside. I love those things. Have had them for 5-6 years and like yours, they are butt ugly now but still so comfortable I can't bear to part with them! They are like wearing slippers! I am usually a 1-2 season shoe girl, once I stop wearing them they get donated out of the rotation, but these guys have serious staying power! The ones I have are not so waterproof though, so I am looking for an upgrade pair, well not really looking, but if one finds me I won't say no. More coverage over the ankle wouldn't be a bad thing either...

K.

 

[PowDiva85]

actually i was looking at the model called the tremblant, they are a little higher, probably still not high enough for deep snow but a nice compromise i think

 

[MaineSkiLady]

actually i was looking at the model called the tremblant, they are a little higher, probably still not high enough for deep snow but a nice compromise i think

Oh yeah. Just checked, nice. Would definitely hold off the elements! Several of the ankle-high models (elastic gore) do have Gore-Tex. My older Orbits have gone into some serious puddles. Kept me dry. Not good for anything deeper than ankle, though!

 

[michpc]

I just can't do the UGG thing. No matter how comfortable they may be, I can't stand the way they look...not to mention spending all winter listening to the "UGG shuffle" and how they look after a day or two in salty slush.

 

[Shellski]

Uggs - my 14 year old cousin, lives in Vail, serious ski racer and competitive ice skater. Wears Uggs to school (like a lot of teenage girls), slipped and broke her foot at the beginning of the ski season. She missed an entire ski season, and has given herself an injury that might never heal properly. Her podiatrist and specialists said you shouldn't ever wear those things outside, the soles are so flexible, the foot just twists inside the boot, apparently breaks of this kind are fairly common. She didn't even fall over, just twisted her foot inside the boot. :(

 

[LilaBear]

Well, I had a question about UGGs and whether they are still fashionable. I got some bargains late last season with the fur on the outside, and it seems to me that the trend has passed, not it's not big fluffly boots any more.

However, after reading the warning about UGGs, maybe I won't be wearing them outside after all. They make nice slippers and won't get all ugly and wet.

 

[michpc]

Well, I had a question about UGGs and whether they are still fashionable. I got some bargains late last season with the fur on the outside, and it seems to me that the trend has passed, not it's not big fluffly boots any more.

However, after reading the warning about UGGs, maybe I won't be wearing them outside after all. They make nice slippers and won't get all ugly and wet.

They're just not really winter footwear, that's the problem. Not really designed for snow and ice and slush! My sister has a pair, but she mostly wears them in the spring and fall, and only when it's dry out. She has a pair of North Face boots with good traction for those snowy winters in Vermont (she goes to UVM)

 

[num]

Uggs - my 14 year old cousin, lives in Vail, serious ski racer and competitive ice skater. Wears Uggs to school (like a lot of teenage girls), slipped and broke her foot at the beginning of the ski season. She missed an entire ski season, and has given herself an injury that might never heal properly. Her podiatrist and specialists said you shouldn't ever wear those things outside, the soles are so flexible, the foot just twists inside the boot, apparently breaks of this kind are fairly common. She didn't even fall over, just twisted her foot inside the boot. :(

That sucks! Best healing wishes to your cousin.

 

[itri]

I have a pair of Ugg-alikes (LL Bean, I think), but they're definitely not snow/slush boots. I wear them when it's cold, but dry out. I have a pair of Lands End boots for wear in the snow.

 

[Christy]

I just can't do the UGG thing. No matter how comfortable they may be, I can't stand the way they look...

Word!! To me they are as attractive as baggy sweatpants. I've never tried them on, though...maybe I would be seduced by their wooly comfort.

 

[Slidergirl]

Word!! To me they are as attractive as baggy sweatpants. I've never tried them on, though...maybe I would be seduced by their wooly comfort.

OK. I'm typing this as I'm sitting on my sofa, in my baggy adidas sweatpants and Ugg Cardy boots :-)

I've got 3 pairs of Uggs (one Cardy, one chocolate with good tread and one tan "normal"). I also have a pair of the Merrell Yeti boots that are just like Uggs, but with a much nicer outsole for winter. My boots are my hanging around the house shoes, going to the mailbox, taking the trash cans out to the curb, out of my work boots after work, out of my ski boots, and just hanging out wear. Oh, I do have another pair of Uggs, the Broome. They definitely are NOT Ugg-ish. They are a zip-up tall boot with a 1.5" stacked heel. BUT, they do have the wooly insides. They are my going out boots in the winter. Good with skirts and pants. So, maybe you would like those Uggs!

 

[michpc]

OK. I'm typing this as I'm sitting on my sofa, in my baggy adidas sweatpants and Ugg Cardy boots :-)

I've got 3 pairs of Uggs (one Cardy, one chocolate with good tread and one tan "normal"). I also have a pair of the Merrell Yeti boots that are just like Uggs, but with a much nicer outsole for winter. My boots are my hanging around the house shoes, going to the mailbox, taking the trash cans out to the curb, out of my work boots after work, out of my ski boots, and just hanging out wear. Oh, I do have another pair of Uggs, the Broome. They definitely are NOT Ugg-ish. They are a zip-up tall boot with a 1.5" stacked heel. BUT, they do have the wooly insides. They are my going out boots in the winter. Good with skirts and pants. So, maybe you would like those Uggs!

Sorry, I should clarify, the "classic" UGGS I can't stand. They do have 1 or 2 pairs of other boots that I would consider wearing if they weren't quite so pricey.

Like these, which appeal to the Yankee in me:

 

[Slidergirl]

I kinda figured you meant the classic Uggs. But, I couldn't resist pointing out that you can have the wooly feeling without the ugly outsides.
I know what you mean by expensive. I got the Broomes last year because I needed a pair of decent boots that I could fit my post-surgery ankle in. The others, well, I have had them for anywhere from 5 years to this year. I used to telecommute to work, so Uggs were good for me to toddle around the house in.
I am lusting after the Adirondack Tall boots. But, just too expensive for me after buying the Broomes last year. Now, if I could get a tax deduction for buying them as part of my work uniform...

 

[pinto]

Thanks. Just figured it out...

As a brand, La Canadienne is in fact the best I've found. They're about the ONLY brand I know of that are both waterproof, stylish and fits me.

They're quite good quality boots that are very durable. I basically wear them all winter long, to work, to parties, and to the grocery store! They last for quite a few years as "dress-up boots", and then a few few more as "walkabout boots" for severely slushy and/or slippery days.

One time, a visitor (who's slightly shorter than me but almost the same size feet) from California borrowed one of mine when it started snowing here. She liked it so much she went out and bought one for herself! Even though she never have to walk on snow in (coastal) California.

Overall, the high price works out ok due to its incredible durability. For even better deals, wait till spring time when they go on sale for 50%.

I've occasionally found a few other Europeaon brands that works. But they're not as easily available around town (I don't buy shoes online. Too much hassle trying and returning).

I second the plug for La Canadienne. My go-to casual snow boots, besides my Sorel pac boots I've had for, um, 20 years, are these Borns: very comfy and warm.

But for something a little dressier, the La Canadiennes are awesome. They are ka-ching, but I bought mine last February at the Saks outlet for something like $40. Those end-of-season sales can be spectacular. I bought a pair of black Donald Pliner boots and the La C's for about $110 ... retail, we're talking $650 or so. (Yeah, right. Maybe I'll pay that for Langes. )

 

[SnowHot]

I have been an Ugg girl for a long time. Ugg classics for casual wear after skiing, and Ugg adirondack for day to day and work. I've had some bear paws also, but they wear out much faster and aren't quite as warm.