Looking for a unicorn pair of winter boots

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Hello S&B experts. I live in trainers but find them a bit cold sometimes in winter. I am looking for flat boots to wear but I think I have ruined my ability to wear anything except trainers. My feet have got used to the lightweight “spongy” feel of trainers so even flat boots feel heavy and and hard on my soles like walking on planks of wood (if that makes sense!)

I have a pair of old classic Timberlands that I really like but they feel very heavy to wear if I was to walk around in them for more than an hour.

So anyone got suggestions for flat boots that feel lightweight-ish, are warm, feel padded and springy and look stylish??

Think boots to wear with jeans that I could walk about town for a couple of hours in. Everything I see online are just those Paver or Hotter boots that just look (sorry going to have to say it) granny-ish (they do look really comfy though!!)

Help wise Women of S&B!

Maybe the answer is to train up your feet back to being ok in regular boots?

ECCO, Josef Siebel, Legero all make comfortable boots, some are waterproof.

Might help if you could give an example of some you do like the look of so people understand your taste?

You may also have success with comfortable insoles inside regular boots.

Agreed - post some pictures of the kind of look you want to go for as that will help. Assuming you want ankle boots, if wearing with jeans?

We all have to get used to wearing boots again when winter rolls around. In the summer I go barefoot in the house and live in sandals or trainers otherwise. It's pretty normal!

I get the Hotter/Pavers 'grannyish' comment completely - and I'm a granny!
(They are super comfy though, as are Skechers - which are often also waterproof).
My favourites though are a pair of Doc Martens - NOT archetypal heavy ones. These are really light. Can't post a link and I 've had them a few years but have a look in their website/in a DM shop - you might be surprised.

Lightweight Snow Boots would work I reckon.

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/p/031472/mw/snowflake-extreme-womens-adaptive-long-snow-boots/Black/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MW_UK_GGL_PMAX_GENERIC_BESTSELLERS&utm_term=&utm_content=%7Cpcrid%7C%7Cpkw%7C%7Cpmt%7C%7Cpdv%7Cm%7Cslid%7C%7Cproduct%7C031472005009%7Cgrp%7C%7Ctid%7C%7Ccmp%7C20642088699%7C&searchintent=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20648190467&gbraid=0AAAAADoKbU_5_kfRTJ1McYLj7RVdCiJ4Y&gclid=CjwKCAjwuczWBhA9EiwAYGgEob2bwPQgF1cd-XY2sLC90ZCBeq5F9R-03cKUXDHrQBMW5NQo9V7p1BoCyNsQAvD_BwE

https://www.brantano.co.uk/products/intrepid-tall-snow-boot61533?variant=56468669038965&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21642540425&gbraid=0AAAAADAo72a7n4gk4teboAuGHHSvQp51R&gclid=CjwKCAjwuczWBhA9EiwAYGgEofjqnjCqGJt0Y6UDdiBah5tcFvOrVuABmyWgwVkX0jKFBYeRhytE_xoC-EMQAvD_BwE

sorel! They do snow proper snow boots and other more lifestyle ones I love mine. Some are trainer style and everything in between and they are good offers on Amazon. Or hoka walking boots.

Thanks everyone will explore some of the suggestions. style wise something like this - but main criteria is not too heavy or thin plank like soles (but can only cope with small heel) - sorry very fussy!

https://penelopechilvers.com/collections/chelsea-boots?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=23577146535&utm_medium=ad&utm_content=797897028374&utm_term=chelsea+boots+women&dwg=EAIaIQobChMI5_bs7onBlwMVIZNQBh22MhagEAAYASAAEgISF_D_BwE&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=23577146535&utm_medium=ad&utm_content=797897028374&utm_term=chelsea+boots+women&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23577146535&gbraid=0AAAAADtGXm9q-IGb38Ef9yb3qbrT9dqF0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5_bs7onBlwMVIZNQBh22MhagEAAYASAAEgISF_D_BwE

Take a look at Lanx, they do some beautiful Chelsea boots with a vibram sole. Waterproof and lightweight.
https://lanxshoes.com/collections/womens-boots

What is a unicorn pair of boots please? I have absolutely no idea what unicorn
means in this context.

You are perfectly entitled to not like particular boots or brands - but it would be so much nicer if you could do that without the casual ageism.

Try DM soft leather with the DM double layer socks for warmth - but don’t rely on them on ice.

Not padded/springy but definitely comfortable.

https://direct.asda.com/george/kids/shoes/unicorn-fleece-lined-snow-boots/GEM1322443,default,pd.html

Have a look at Fitflop boots. I had a pair some years ago, and they were very light and comfortable, if not the most elegant. If chunky is your look, then perhaps they'll work for you.

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie apologies- I am heading towards 60 myself so definitely not a young person being casually ageist. I guess I could have said I don’t want boots that look like indoor slippers?

Have you looked at Fitflop boots? They have lovely comfortable thick soles, I have black leather ones and some Ugg style ones.

For me it means warm, light, comfy, stylish!

https://www.skechers.co.uk/waterproof-relaxed-fit-easy-going---high-zip-2/168042_CHOC.html

I have a different version of these. Light and warm.

You want a Chelsea boot? You could try the Cole Haan ZerøGrand Chelsea boots. They have more trainer like soles.

I have these, I've worn them for years now and they still look good. The fur lining makes them feel like slippers on

www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/2976-leonore-faux-fur-lined-burnished-chelsea-boots-black/p/21045001

I have these, fur lined and not to heavy

www.fairfaxandfavor.com/products/womens-shearling-lined-anglesey-port-nubuck

Sorry didn't notice you wanted a Chelsea boot style. I originally went in the shop for the Chelsea style as it was waterproof, and came out with these

Clark’s Torhill range are super comfy & I think they’re stylish. I don’t imagine everyone would feel the same way.

https://www.clarks.com/en-gb/torhill-buckle/26327987-p

Hush Puppies also do comfortable boots.

https://www.hushpuppies.co.uk/products/marien-boot-tan

My Fairfax and Favour Boudiccas are great with the sheepskin lining. Mine are really comfortable and are about 7 years old at this point.

Really? I've never seen unicorn used in that way. I'm not being funny here because I only know it in the mythological creature, or heraldry or sexual connotation butI did wonder when I saw the thread title if you only actualky had one leg.
Anyway I hope you get sone good suggestions on your theead OP.

https://avenue85.co.uk/products/ecco-womens-xpedition-iii-waterproof-walking-boots?variant=56709841551744