Teachers! Hit me with your best winter boots/shoes!

[Susuwatariandkodama]

Hi all, I work in a school, I need some winter boots/shoes that have good grip and that I can run in if need be ( I don’t want to be slipping and sliding on the grass) that are also super comfortable for all day wear.
Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!

Dont get these!! ..I got these from m and s, Beautiful, comfy, great with skirts, problem is they squeak like crazy on my schools floors!

https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-rvo1&sca_esv=568381026&sxsrf=AM9HkKnJMFGjTUOgquQDVRAxb10lJOZEsw:1695697120167&q=marks.spence.black+lace+up+boots+flat&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjX4PmDpMeBAxUaV0EAHa0vBIAQ0pQJegQIDBAB&biw=384&bih=686&dpr=1.88#imgrc=BkDYUyV9GzPhXM

The past few years I've been wearing pavers boots. Very slight wedge but are flat.

Come in a multitude of colours.

Warm and comfortable and have so far proved waterproof!

I got mine from next and have grey and red!

I'm on a pastoral role and can do 10k steps in a work day in or outside and my feet are always warm and dry and importantly - still in one piece! - at the end of the day

https://www.pavers.co.uk/products/calf-boots-wbins32041-318-907?variant=40682812342357&dfwtracker=151684-40682812342357&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI89jtqKvHgQMVCNvtCh0U5gV3EAQYBSABEgI63PDD_BwE

Wish schools recognised how much stress we put on our feet and relaxed the dress code in relation to shoes! Your school sounds very sensible 🤩

I had to ask for permission and provide evidence for my school so that I could wear comfortable footwear. I have lederhosen's disease in both feet (and plantar fasciitis as well) which gives me incredible pain. Some days I can't even bear the tightness of socks the pain is so bad. I even had to ask for my chair to be given back to me, as our school brought in a new rule of 'teachers don't sit down' and took all our chairs out of the classrooms! I have to sit down sometimes as I'm in agony! Again, they said I needed to fetch in evidence of this need. My GP write a VERY thorough letter!

These are super thanks

It sounds as though you work at a similar school to my dd @Susuwatariandkodama.

Her feet ached so much after day after day on them, that she saw a podiatrist. A particular orthotic trainer was recommended which she wears all day, every day and they are waterproof. A pair lasted September to July last year and she's just ordered another.

She has to wear trousers due to the children's (up to 16) needs so smart and looks don't come into it.

Clarks every time for me.

Clarks or Seasalt here. Once I’m at work, I barely have time to wee or eat, let alone faff around changing shoes in the day.

Thank you so much everyone! I’ve had a good laugh and looked through all your suggestions, love the Clarks boots and a couple of others so going to do some browsing later this evening. I really appreciate it.
We don’t have a strict dress code other than making sure we are covered/safe just in case and we all wear trainers usually but I definitely need waterproof shoes now as it gets so wet here in the winter months.

I feel my current dr martens are too clunky

Too clunky for what?

If you already own and wear them, I presume they’re comfortable and waterproof-I’d just wear them. Or do you mean you can’t run in them? Get a pair that are similar but less clunky if so.

I wear trainers when not on boots.

I wear Reebox classic leather white ones. They are smart and also particularly and waterproof for those summer showers!

Can wear with jeggings (I wear the m and s ones) and shirt or a dress.

Practical not particularly!

I have a pair of redwing boots which are slimmer than DMs but still have a good tread / sole.

Hopefully you're a bit kinder in your teaching (and less critical of your fellow teachers who don't have the benefit of your 30 years experience) than this post suggests. It's a perfectly reasonable question. What teacher needs the hassle of changing shoes at break? Docs are great but slippy on wet grass and not all schools allow them. Some useful suggestions here.

You might not have but this person has. If you haven’t got advice, why respond?

Move on.

They look great! I’m glad I read this!

I can't cope when dickheads infiltrate Style and Beauty - it's my favourite board and is always a lovely read.
Dickheads need to stay on AIBU where they can row to their hearts content

I teach lower key stage 1 and found dms too chunky as I have to kneel on the carpet etc
i got some campers and they are brilliant

I'd also recommend looking at Josef Seibel boots. They are so comfortable and practical and look great too.

First thing, leather or suede as best material (hopefully you aren't vegan). They're more breathable and nicer on your feet.

I found nice smart ankle chelsea boots from Schuh that had a cracking sole on them. From experience, worked well when having to 'follow' a child at speed. The elasticated ankle keeps them on and they're not too heavy.

This kind of thing but these aren't leather. Synthetic make feet sweaty as anything.

Could be worn under trousers or look nice with a skirt / dress.

https://www.hotter.com/harlow-boots-black-332
I know they are not the most stylish but hotter boots and shoes might work well. I have hyper mobility and I go over on my ankles a lot, but nowhere near as much in hotter footwear. Maybe these Harlow boots might work. Less chunky than DMs but well made and sturdy?

Why have you wasted precious time of your's and OP's life to be snippy at her for asking a perfectly valid question on the fashion section? Don't you have better things to do?

Definitely check out the website Heavenly Feet- I work in a school and have had a few pairs of boots from there, they are comfy. Lots of different styles.

Welcome to being a teacher, where all sorts of random asshats feel that you know nothing about life’s basics and while we’re at it, have a kicking for good measure. Luckily I got out.

OP, look at Ariat.