Winter boots (again!) - which of these two.

[polyhymnia]

Please help me resolve my chronic indecision about winter boots, so I can actually get some before spring comes.

I want something warm, comfortable, not too clumpy, with zip and easy to get on and off, and that has a good grip. Preferably something that can be worn walking round town as well as country when weather is cold/ snowy.

Have reduced it to these two (I think). Views/ votes, please.

www.uggaustralia.co.uk/grandle/1004133.html

www.rubbersole.co.uk/Merrell-DECORA-CHANT-WTPF-x217653.php

I had more or less decided on the first till someone on here said they were a struggle to get on and off and I was at same time reminded of how good Merrell are.

TIA

Well i have never had either of these makes but i do know that merrell are good quality. If it were only on looks i like the ugg boots. Im not fussed for the merrell ones...but then i like a biker boot.

On looks alone - the uggs.

I prefer the first pair. You should go with your gut!

I like them both, but if I had to choose I'd go uggs.

I have the pair of uggs, they are not a problem to put on at all, very comfy and super warm

I sent back those merrell ones, they turned up at the toes like gnome boots.

The Uggs are much nicer.

Was just about to dis Uggs but then secretly fell a little in love with these. Def more stylish and versatile of the two pairs.

Just to throw a spanner in the works have you checked out Fly London? Their heels are super comfy and just a bit more flattering and girly than flats.

heebie lol @ your gnome boots!!!

It's the Uggs for me.

The uggs r lovely but I really struggle to get on and off. I hAve friend with same pair and she says the same. I still wear them but they can be a pain sometimes if there's nobody there to help pull them! They wipe clean much better than normal uggs and don't get as wet either

I have the Merrell boots and they are great in ice and snow. They're also very warm. I find them a bit clumpy so I only wear them in ice/snow/standing around in a muddy field.

The Uggs are much nicer looking but they themselves state that the suede will discolour in snow and rain, so it depends on why you need them.

Another vote for the Yggdrasil

Uggs!!!

The Uggs. That style has a full zip and if fine to get on and off.

I have the Merrell. Love them. The previous pair of Merrell boots I bought are still going strong 5 years on, so I know they last. Love mine with jeans or thick woolly tights.

I have those uggs and they are great. I find them ok to get on and off and haven't needed any help.

Not sure how good they would be in proper snowy weather or really wet. I suspect the merrel would be better for that.

I have the Merrell ones. No gnome effect with mine.

I think they are super warm, really saving my feet on the school run these cold mornings. However, I have to say they are not the most stylish and I do only wear them for school run and country walks as I do feel a bit frumpy in them.