It isn't easy to find the amazingly perfect
pair of winter boots. Both online and local stores provide a wide range of
options to choose from. In order to make the right decision about the winter
boots, you need to be clear on what do you want out of your boot or the
function you want your boot to perform. If you are clear on this it will be
easier for you to select among the prettiness of a boot against its performance
in various conditions.
Criteria 1: Comfort and Expense
Do you plan on walking a long distance on
snow using the snow boots on regular basis or you are going to use them rarely
for short distance or short periods. Depending on how much time you are going
to spend wearing them you need to decide how comfortable they are supposed to
be.
You will invest more money in the boots if
you are going to use them too often. Also, they must be very comfortable. You
may select average! Less expensive and less comfortable pair of boots i
available, if you are going to use them for special occasions only.
Criteria 2: Insulated! Un-insulated
You need to consider how much warm do you want
your feet to be in winter snow. Do you want your feet to be too warm or just
medium warm? Depending upon this you can use insulation in the boots. You can
also consider a boot that comes with removable linings so that you can remove! Put
the lining! Insulation when the temperature is too low and when you want your
feet to stay warmer.
More or less insulation you need depends on
how you are going to use your boots. lf you are going to travel long distance
on foot traversing through snow for hours, your body will generate a lot of
heat, in this case, the insulation level will vary. So please take this into
consideration while choosing insulation level for the boot.
Criteria 3: Waterproof boots?
Majority of people will go for waterproof
boots so that their feet do not get wet while walking through snow. Waterproof
boots are less attractive. They are not designed too well or stylish. On the
other hand, stylish boots are not waterproof. In this case, you can take a
center way by going for semi waterproof boots who have both the properties of
being waterproof and attractive.
Criteria 4: Rise or No rise
Taller boots can protect you from high snow
levels. Also, ankle support is better in taller boots. The flexibility of
movement will not be better in taller boots, shorter boots will be the right
choice for ease of movement, putting them on and taking them off.
Taller boots will protect your whole foot
and ankle from the snow. Some of the tall boots are also flexible at times but
some are not. Please prioritize your requirements and go for them accordingly.
Criteria 5: Fashion Vs Function
The cutest looking boots do not fulfill the
comfort quotient but may be they are the right ones for you. Similarly, the
most comfortable pair may not be that attractive but still be right for you. Depending
upon what function do you want your boot to perform they may be right or wrong
for you.
So depending upon usage, try to find a pair
that looks fine and is also comfortable so that you can wear it outdoor during
the winter.
