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Really really comfy boots for winter?

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minipie · 05/10/2012 12:34

Hi all! Hoping to pick the collective MN brain once again.

I'm due to have DC1 in early December and am anticipating lots of long wintertime walks with pram.

I need some really comfortable boots to wear, mainly with skirts and black opaque tights.

My wishlist:

  • Won't leak in the rain
  • Leather or suede (prefer suede, but only if it stands up to the weather)
  • Probably black to blend with tights, but will consider dark browns if lovely
  • Knee length or ankle length best as I have quite short and chunky calves and would prefer to avoid being cut off mid calf
  • Maybe a tiny heel for a bit of a height boost, but comfort is more important
  • Warm - maybe sheepskin lined?


But the main thing is they need to be super comfortable.

I quite like the look of these Broome III by Ugg but don't know if they would be comfy, and they are vair vair expensive. And do they just look like wellies?

Any suggestions very welcome!
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Hopefully · 05/10/2012 12:39

I tend to buy a pair of Clarks slouchy boots every couple of years, usually in grey or brown suede. They seem to last really well and survive the hours of walking I do with the DCs every day. I have the Majorca Villa ones this year (classy name too...)

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janek · 05/10/2012 12:51

Merrell 'lifestyle' boots. Warm, waterproof, stylish, comfy, good.

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minipie · 05/10/2012 12:55

thanks! Will have a look at both.

Grin at Merrell, I have my eye on a Wakefield coat so could end up pretty much sponsored by Merrell at this rate

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janek · 05/10/2012 12:58

The same thing happened to me two winters ago - i now have a merrell haven and some merrell boots, the name currently escapes me. I've never been so warm! Even dp noticed i was much more willing to go to the off licence than i've ever been before. School run in the rain? No problem for me!

In summary, mumsnet made me do it.

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dexter73 · 05/10/2012 13:03

I have just ordered these in brown for £45. They are always being recommended on here so I thought I would be foolish not to buy them!

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minipie · 05/10/2012 13:03

Oh warmth, warmth. I am always slightly too cold, sounds like Merrell may be my lifesaver.

I can't find any called "lifestyle" but there are these called Chardonel and these called Captiva

what do we think? I like the fittedness of the Captiva (more flattering on my short and slightly chunky legs) but I like the suede and warm lining of the Chardonel...

Will all Merrell boots definitely be comfy, as I won't be able to try them on before ordering?

off to look at Clarks...

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Lottapianos · 05/10/2012 13:07

Clarks are dead comfy OP. I bought a pair of their 'Unstructured' boots three years ago and have worn them practically every day for 7 months of the year. They are light but sturdy, so comfy and still going strong after all that wear.

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janek · 05/10/2012 13:07

I don't think you'll regret your decision dexter.

Mine are tempest high, they are brilliant.

I just looked at the merrell website and they don't seem to do anywhere near as many as they used to. Perhaps it's not quite the tine of year yet.

But if you look up yarra, oslo, puffin (ie specific product names) on amazon and e-bay there is plently available.

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janek · 05/10/2012 13:17

Yes, you're right op, they used to be called lifestyle boots and now they're not!

The ones you've chosen don't seem to be waterproof, and you need them to list 'optiwarm' or 'polartec' (i think...) to be amazing and warm.

Look up some of the ones i've named upthread and look at their blurb. Although i will admit that i ignored the fact that you said knee-length, these are all mid-calf. Although mine come in a low version too (tempest).

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minipie · 05/10/2012 13:20

I like the style of the Merrell Yarra but they are mid calfish (or will be on me), so would prefer something shorter or a lot longer ideally.

From Clarks, I quite like these Norley Wood but they are ankle so not so warm as knee

these (nettle leaf) are cute but are they really just too much like slippers?

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Lottapianos · 05/10/2012 13:23

I like the nettle leaf ones, they look warm and comfy Smile

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minipie · 05/10/2012 13:23

cross posted janek, ah ok, I will have a look at the tech spec, thanks.

I don't need them to be fully waterproof like wellies iyswim, I just need them to stand up to being caught in the rain... unlike my current thin leather soled boots (smart but totally pointless in the wet). So anything with a rubbery sole would prob work.

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bunjies · 05/10/2012 13:24

Yep, second Merrell Oslo too Grin. They are the comfiest, warmest boots I've ever had. They don't have much of a heel though and they do stop just below calf on me (I do have short legs as well) so this may put you off.

I do like the Prevoz too

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kiwidreamer · 05/10/2012 13:39

I've just tried to order the Oslo boots but when I add to my basket it shows as £90 not £45 bahhhhhhhhhhh wonder if they are out of stock now, have emailed their CS for help

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notjustamummythankyou · 05/10/2012 13:40

I third Merrell Oslo! Have already got some miles out of them with all that rain recently. Love 'em.

Field and Trek have got limited sizes for £45. I got mine for £115 this time last year.

I reckon a lot of the shops are clearing last year's stock to make way for new winter stock - good time to grab a bargain!

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kiwidreamer · 05/10/2012 13:41

ahhhhh the size 8's are £45, nothing changes on the product page but the amount in the basket changes by size - that was confusing!

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forevergreek · 05/10/2012 13:46

Try sorrel also. Tad expensive but warm and waterproof

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notjustamummythankyou · 05/10/2012 13:46

Hmm just worked for me kiwi (although not buying, just checking!). The size 8s went into the basket no problem, and I could get as far as checkout.

Perhaps clear your cookies and try again??

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kiwidreamer · 05/10/2012 13:54

If you add a pair of size 6.5 to your basket what price is it when you go to the checkout??

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notjustamummythankyou · 05/10/2012 14:11

£90 - it looks like only the size 8s are £45.

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notjustamummythankyou · 05/10/2012 14:13

.... and by randomly adding more and more pairs of size 8s to my basket, I think they have 9 pairs of size 8s left - probably why they're only £45!

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ATourchOfInsanity · 05/10/2012 14:20

I just got these in black and now (typically) awaiting the downpours we had last week to try them out...
www.amazon.co.uk/Cat-Footwear-Caribou-Trimmed-P304674/dp/B003EYVR6K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349443124&sr=8-1&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

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HullaBalloo · 05/10/2012 14:25

What is the sizing like on the Merrill Oslos, especially round the calf ? Can you turn them down and make them shorter if you are athletically challenged in the calf area ?

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notjustamummythankyou · 05/10/2012 14:26

Ooh I like those, insanity. A friend of mine has something similar, and they look great.

I NEED more boots

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minipie · 05/10/2012 14:40

Thanks, had a look at the Sorel website, think they are a bit technical looking for me iykwim. Ideally I don't want lots of laces or hikery bits.

Toying with the idea of two pairs - something like the Clarks nettle leaf ones for really cold/snow days and v casual (also for wearing with trousers) and maybe the Merrell Captiva for slightly warmer/smarter occasions?

Any views on the Ugg ones?

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