Winter Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 160 Reddit reviews across 39 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Winter Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/minnesota, r/Purdue, r/techwearclothing, r/SiouxFalls, r/failingupwards. Top-rated brands include Blundstone (4.4/5), Timberland (4.1/5), Sorel (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews160
Subreddits39
Posts45
Brands72
Products51
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#1
Blundstone
4.4
(12)
"Blundstones!"
"Blundstones all winter long"
"Blundstones are great they sell them at gearhead and you get a 10% student discount."
"Blunnies®"
"They're fantastic for our climate."
"Blundstone with good insoles."
"I have thermal blundstones that I wear year round."
"Blundstones. Comfortable, lowkey, can handle the weather."
"Winter (blue tab) Blundstones are great."
"My blundstones have served me really well for years."
#2
Timberland
4.1
(13)
"Timberland is the best!!"
"Timbs b what else?"
"Timberland Women’s Motion Access Mid Lace Up Waterproof Hiking Boot."
"Besides the obvious, (timberlands or other winter shoes with chunky textured soles), I am convinced that small heels help."
"I just use my grandfathers old timberlands. I dont even think theyre waterproof but i used them in snow without problem and they were warm."
"Timberlands also work well."
"I'd check Sorel, Blondo or Timberland."
"All about the chocolate Tims. They're a classic silhouette."
"Timberlands."
"I think Timberlands can... Not sure, never really had to deal with winters that can kill you."
#3
Sorel
4.3
(9)
"I like Sorel. This will be my 3rd winter with my current pair."
"I swear by Sorels."
"I have a pair of sorel boots that I bought 6 years ago."
"Most of my colleagues (female) wore Sorels on the floor in the winter"
"Sorrells are also popular and warm."
"I suggest looking at Sorel, Merrell, or LL Bean."
"So far I have seen sorel and blondo but wanted to see if anyone had specific styles from those two."
"Guess to might already be familiar with the Sorel brand."
"I'd check Sorel, Blondo or Timberland."
#4
Keen
4.2
(5)
"Keen to me is one of the best functional boot brands."
"Keen."
"They might be comfy enough to wear all day."
"Keen is a brand worth looking at."
"Keen has some insulated boots."
#5
Nike
3.5
(6)
"Aside from general 'techwear aethetics' and design ethos... they are all WR so far I believe."
"Aside from general 'techwear aethetics' and design ethos... they are all WR so far I believe."
"Nike's new ISPA line is the most slept-on shoe series on this reddit. They've held up fine in PNW rain and very light snow slush!"
"AF1 high GTX winter and Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo Shield."
"Maybe Presto utility low or mid?"
"Not weather resistant, at all. Wore them for a 13 minute bike ride in Seattle rain and my feet were wet by the end."
#6
Columbia
4.0
(5)
"I prefer my Columbia boots but I don't know if the male equivalent is any good."
"Just get something from one of the outdoor brands like north face or columbia."
"Columbia makes some decent looking ones at a good price too"
"With that budget, i'd go for something like Columbia shoes."
"I thought Chicago winters would be so much worse."
#7
LL Bean
4.3
(4)
"I have some LL Bean shoes that have the Vibram Artic Grip soles on them that are super great on ice."
"Take a look at the L.L. Bean "snow sneakers"."
"If you want something cute definitely take a look at ll bean."
"I suggest looking at Sorel, Merrell, or LL Bean."
#8
Adidas
4.3
(4)
"They have been my favorite shoe since I got them."
"Gor Tex ones are good."
"I recommend Adidas Terrex"
"Adidas Terrex I think"
#9
Vans
4.0
(4)
"I have these vans"
"Vans MTE should be under $100 on closeout/sale"
"Some brands like Vans and Converse make shoes that are like in the middle of a shoe and a boot, and they look like the classic styles."
"Vans MTE."
#10
Red Wing
5.0
(3)
"They're so damn comfortable."
"They are durable and have solid anti slip options."
"Get red wings."
#11
Uggs
2.8
(5)
"I have a pair of Uggs that are my winter go to. Extremely comfortable, light, and stylish."
"Uggs are nice and super warm for winter."
"I have a nice pair of uggs but i only wear those on non-wet days."
"Uggs. no /s here"
"Please don't get uggs."
#12
L.L. Bean
4.7
(3)
"Bean boots are key"
"I've got a pair of the standard 8" and I'm going to feel dry and warm this winter."
"Bean Boots are also nice"
#13
Danner
4.3
(3)
"But get the Danners to flex on em."
"Danner makes some pretty good boots."
"I’d suggest getting some danner boots/shoes."
#14
Salomon
4.3
(3)
"Salomon"
"Salomon."
"Salomon."
#15
Hiking Boots
4.0
(3)
"Good support to get through your shift."
"I would get any basic good pair of hiking boots"
"If it's snowy I have snow boots with treads."
#16
YakTrax
4.0
(3)
"If it's just to get to and from the car, look into YakTrax."
"Get a $25 pair of Yaktrax. Slap them on before going outside, take them off once you get in."
"Alternately something like Yaktrax, if you need traction but don't care about getting salt & slush on your shoes."
#17
Dr. Martens
4.0
(3)
"Super comfortable, have lasted me a long time."
"I wear them in winter, mostly ankle boots."
"I personally like doc martens"
#18
New Balance
4.0
(3)
"Great grip, warm, and waterproof."
"New Balance makes a few shoes up to 6E widths, those are my regular wear shoes."
"The NB is only water repellent and not full water proof."
#19
Decathlon
3.7
(3)
"Highly recommend Decathlon."
"I would recommend store called Decathlon."
"I was suggested decathlon."
#20
LLBean
5.0
(2)
"Soft rubber soles, super warm and waterproof."
"They seem to help me stand upright more with less fatigue."
#21
Palladium
4.5
(2)
"Highly recommend for Canadian winters"
"You can try Palladiums, military style boots."
#22
Lake
4.5
(2)
"They got me through rides as cold as -20ºF."
"Have been using my road one for years."
#23
Bogs
4.5
(2)
"Rubber boots, like bogs. It's usually slushy everywhere."
"I’ll add Bogs to the other brands already recommended."
#24
Merrell
4.0
(2)
"I like Merrells. They have a lot of styles that are waterproof, insulated with grippy soles."
"I suggest looking at Sorel, Merrell, or LL Bean."
#25
Hush Puppies
4.0
(2)
"I found a wonderful shoe by hushpuppies. Waterproof, insulated and stylish."
"I had a pair of Hush Puppies that lasted me for 4 years until they started taking in water."
#26
REI
4.0
(2)
"Check out REI.com. They have great selections and sizes."
"REI."
#27
Blondo
4.0
(2)
"For women I like my Blondo boots and get them resoled every other year or so because tread is key."
"I'd check Sorel, Blondo or Timberland."
#28
Chelsea Boots
4.0
(2)
"I wear black flat ankle booties most days. Google 'Chelsea boots.'"
"I think Chelseas are minimal and sleek."
#29
Caterpillar
4.0
(2)
"Wojas and Caterpillar are my favourites for winter"
"My brother has got Caterpillar. Solid shoes."
#30
Hoka
4.0
(2)
"So comfortable, warm and unexpectedly fully waterproof in winter rains."
"Hoka Tor Hi, Salomon S/Lab X-Alp Carbon, Salomon Speedcross 4 GTX."
#31
North Face
4.0
(2)
"Just get something from one of the outdoor brands like north face or columbia."
"I personally have a pair of hefty north face snow boots that aren't super cute lol but they are fantastic snow boots."
#32
Doc Marten
4.0
(2)
"Docs have winter boots or converse, they have waterproof shoes."
"I’ve been using Doc Marten 1461 vegan boots for the last 5 years."
#33
The North Face
5.0
(1)
"NorthFace Chillkat 400"
#34
Vibram
5.0
(1)
"If you can afford it, try to find some waterproof boots with a vibram sole."
#35
Stride Rite
5.0
(1)
"They don't seem to interfere with her walking at all and she loves to wear them."
#36
R.M. Williams
5.0
(1)
"R M Williams rubber sole for the uninitiated."
#37
Diemme
5.0
(1)
"Diemme Roccia Vet Boots."
#38
Doc Martens
5.0
(1)
"They are my go to winter shoe. Cute for indoors and perfect for outside walking."
#39
Neo Overshoes
5.0
(1)
"If you’re going to be in and out all day I cannot recomend Neo Overshoes enough."
#40
Danner Bull Run Chelsea Work Boots
5.0
(1)
"They are a great shoe. Danner has many other styles."
#41
LL Bean Hiking Boots
5.0
(1)
"Ll bean hiking boots are my go to!"
#42
Keen Waterproof
5.0
(1)
"Waterproof Keens are my winter go-to."
#43
Naturalizer
5.0
(1)
"I wear black ankle books almost every day very similar to this."
#44
L.L.Bean
5.0
(1)
"Bean boot aint never failed me."
#45
Rubber Boots
5.0
(1)
"A good pair of rubber boots is probably more useful than winter shoes."
#46
Winter Shoes
5.0
(1)
"They’re very lightweight and surprisingly warm."
#47
Trax Factory
4.0
(1)
"I am personally looking at getting a pair of Hot Sockee from Trax Factory."
#48
Mountain Warehouse
4.0
(1)
"Mountain warehouse has some good snowboots on sale right now"
#49
Hiking
4.0
(1)
"I usually swear to some solid hiking/mountain boots, if aesthetics is not that important."
#50
45nrth
4.0
(1)
"The only cycling boot rated that low."
#51
Ugg
4.0
(1)
"They're warm, fuzzy inside, no socks needed."
#52
Footlocker
4.0
(1)
"My suggestion would be to someplace like Footlocker or Sport Check."
#53
Icebug
4.0
(1)
"Icebugs are a good choice for everyday walking."
#54
UGG
4.0
(1)
"I am a male and thinking about getting some UGGs...I know..I know...very girly looking but my feet are cold too."
#55
La Sportiva
4.0
(1)
"I wear La Sportiva around town in the snow."
#56
Merrell Gore-Tex
4.0
(1)
"Merrell with Gor-Tex are nice."
#57
Sorel Snow Sneakers
4.0
(1)
"Sorel snow sneakers."
#58
Yak-Trax
4.0
(1)
"If you're concerned about ice, try Yak-Trax."
#59
Tieks
4.0
(1)
"I swap from my snow or rain boots into my Tieks when I get to work."
#60
Giani Bernini
4.0
(1)
"Oh girl, I live in Vermont and could write a novel about winter boots."
#61
Allbirds
4.0
(1)
#62
FiveTens
4.0
(1)
"I got some high top water proof FiveTens that work fine with some good socks"
#63
Jordan 8s
4.0
(1)
"My go to for winter are usually foamposites and Jordan 8s."
#64
HH Brown Lace Up Eddard Boots
4.0
(1)
"Black boots for $86 shipped, made in USA as well."
#65
Nike SFB
4.0
(1)
"Combat boots, specifically nike sfb in black leather/plastic."
#66
Dansko
4.0
(1)
"Dansko shoes are great if you’re spending long hours on your feet."
#67
Meindl
4.0
(1)
"Meindl."
#68
Jack Wolfskin
4.0
(1)
"Jack Wolfskin."
#69
Nike Footscape Utility
4.0
(1)
"Nike Footscape Utility."
#70
Kodiak Boots
4.0
(1)
"I got a pair of these several years ago and they hold up very well."
#71
Hiking Shoes
3.0
(1)
"Probably not the warmest option but thick socks go a long way too."
#72
Bär Shoes Treviso
3.0
(1)
"Check out Bär Shoes from Germany. The 'Treviso' is their most sturdy modell."
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