Winter equivalent to sandals?

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I live in my Birkenstock's and flip flops pretty much between March & now.

But I can tell my days are numbered, the mornings are dewy and damp.

Is there such a thing as a winter shoe/book which is as easy (lazy) to quickly slip on and be comfy whilst warm and dry? I think I know the answer but worth a try

@TerribleCustomerCervix

I have Birkenstock Boston’s, which give me the comfort of my summery Gizehs and Arizona.

Fair warning though- they are absolutely fucking hideous.

blundstone boots? V comfy and easy enough to slip on and off. I am planning to live in mine this winter!

I have some Fitflop ankle boots that I've worn almost every day for the last two winters and I reckon I'll get another year out of them. I bought some DM brogues and had to give them away because they were so inflexible so I bought some Clarks lace ups from their outlet shop and they are great with chunky tights.

@Robertthebrucesthistle

I’ve got vivo barefoot Chelsea boots arriving soon www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/fulham-womens-a21 hopefully super comfortable.

Exceptionally comfy, they've converted me to barefoot shoes.

I live in Birkenstocks also - in the winter I live in Fly boots - so comfy. www.johnlewis.com/fly-london-reno-suede-platform-ankle-boots-grey/p5690445

Ugg’s. Other real sheep skin boots are available.

Fitflop boots are like wearing slippers . Particularly the fur lined ones

[quote mel71]I live in Birkenstocks also - in the winter I live in Fly boots - so comfy. www.johnlewis.com/fly-london-reno-suede-platform-ankle-boots-grey/p5690445[/quote]
oooh I love those!

Oofos recovery footwear

They do a boot. It's not the prettiest but comfort level is off the scale

www.oofos.co.uk/products/womens-oomg-low-boot-black

@waltzingparrot those LandsEnd shoes are £17.50 at the moment I might have just bought some!! Thanks

@waltzingparrot

www.landsend.co.uk/Womens_Everyday_Zip_Shoes/pp/P_41638.html?cgid=11308&dwvar_P__41638_color=8RN

I wear these all terrain/all weather shoes, all through winter. They give everyday comfort and are great for hikes, dog walks, bottom of the garden trips, round to the shop, etc. I can eventually pop them on without undoing the zip. I have several pairs and have bought these for years. Never pay full price, they always get reduced down to £25 several times a year. They're not quite all weather, your feet will get damp if you go puddle jumping.

Thanks for recommending Lands end - I had no idea about their footwear. Some comfy looking boots on there, too.

Uggs, so comfy and cosy... not waterproof and no support though.

Clarks have done a suede biker boot in past years. I have bought it twice, once in grey and once in tan (the second time on Vinted for £10). They are so easy to slip on, wide enough to cope with less than skinny jeans, and look good. They are quite wide and roomy so you either wear thick socks or an insole and its perfect, otherwise it can feel a bit slippy around inside. If you google and search images you can see them. Any shoe that has a zip, chelsea, pull on style boot.

Fly Chelsea boots. Slip on and off and very comfy.

https://www.ugg.com/uk/classic-weather-mini-boot/1112473S.html

Waterproof Uggs?

Sorel Women's Rylee Short Boots, 3.5 UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BNV5152/ref=cmswwrcppapiglttfabcRY5J020SND420RDC5ZPA?psc=1

These look comfy too...

www.sorelfootwear.co.uk/p/womens-glacy-boot-NL1975.html

So comfortable, so easy as you pull them on. Now I don't have to go to an office much I basically live in them from September onwards. They're also great for chilly summer evenings camping, as they're warm but not sweaty.

[quote DoveOfPiss]@waltzingparrot those LandsEnd shoes are £17.50 at the moment I might have just bought some!! Thanks [/quote]
Only £17.50! Time for a new pair.

Sketchers, i live in them comfy padded soles can stand walk in all day, wide fitting no nipped toes, ive got ankle boots full length boots heels the lot couldnt live without them.
For me theres nothing better and ive tried them all.

Hotter boots with zip both sides

Fitflop do clogs and clog slippers. These are very comfy and lightweight plus usually have built in arch support.

I have the answer! It's these: https://www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2836975c101/black-pvc-chelsea-welly-boots-black?gclid=Cj0KCQjw18WKBhCUARIsAFiW7Jz49JaEmtH8GDUoGRin41zs155H5umrjlRdZT0tJyCvG38kNzZ3-t4aAhIPEALwwcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Picked up a pair today and they're great - comfy, dead easy to slip on and off, waterproof and look pretty good on, especially considering the price (£12.50!)

You may need to size down - I'm normally a 5.5-6, but bought the 5, they seem to fit perfectly.

Thanks all! Loving the socks and Birkenstock idea! I have just bought some new thermal socks so that may do for the days it's not raining.

I wear Birkenstocks in summer and blundstone chelsea boots in winter. The half sizes are wider.