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Business Footwear during winter season

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This is my first winter in the east coast and winter/snow is around the corner. I need to wear a suit to work. I was wondering what footwear do guys use for those days that is raining and snowing. I don't want me feet to be wet/cold all day at the office.

Thanks in advance :thumbup
 
Get yourself some decent Italian boots and mink oil the shit out of them.
 
Can't you just galosh it over your nice shoes and take 'em off once you get inside?
 
Back when I lived in the snow country I used to keep my garb in the office. Digging your car out of the snow with a shovel, while wearing dress pants, suit and tie, sucks ass.
 
The less obvious reason to have your work shoes in the office:

Anything warm enough to keep your feet comfy in January will be too hot to wear in an office.

Remember to pick up cold weather stuff for your car too: window scraper at a minimum. A shovel, a couple bags of sand and a pair of bulky mittens are good too. If the 'be prepared' type; add a blanket, first aid kit, extra road flares and a few chemical hand warmers.
 
umm why not ask your coworkers what they do? the answer might surprise you. 10 years in washignton dc and i never had "rain boots" or "snow boots" just wore my regular shoes and took care of them with mink oil or sno seal twice a year, polish every other day. ymmv
 
Alden, Peal and Co., To Boot New York make high quality dress boots. They will start at around $300 and go up but they are made in the U.S. or Western European countries and I bet you can send them to the factory every couple of years in order to replaces soles, etc.

I know, $300+ is a shit load of money but I discovered that it is cheaper to get high quality footwear once and then re-fresh it once in a while as opposed to buying something mid-grade every year. If you know how to take care of shoes, you'll be looking at $100 refreshment service every 3-4 years. Also, stick with leather soles and invest in Galoshes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galoshes).
 
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Thanks for the info.
I will be taking the subway to go to work, but because my GF will be driving the car I already got it winter ready too.
She actually surprised me today with a pair of Sorel's and a pair of lower shoes that are water proof. They look kind of goofy but very comfy.
 
Ecco makes Gore Tex dress casual type shoes. And pretty damn comfortable too!
 
vman said:
Alden, Peal and Co., To Boot New York make high quality dress boots. They will start at around $300 and go up but they are made in the U.S. or Western European countries and I bet you can send them to the factory every couple of years in order to replaces soles, etc.

I know, $300+ is a shit load of money but I discovered that it is cheaper to get high quality footwear once and then re-fresh it once in a while as opposed to buying something mid-grade every year. If you know how to take care of shoes, you'll be looking at $100 refreshment service every 3-4 years. Also, stick with leather soles and invest in Galoshes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galoshes).
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You sound a lot like Glenn O'Brien. One of my favorite columns in GQ.
 
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