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Reddit mentions of Rockport Men's Elkhart Snow Boot
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Rockport Men's Elkhart Snow Boot. Here are the top ones.
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- Outdoor-style boot featuring XCS waterproofing and padded collar. EVA midsole provides lightweight shock absorption to help reduce foot and leg fatigue
- Breathable mesh panels
- Traction Rubber outsole
- Breathable mesh tongue and collar
Features:
Specs:
Height | 6 Inches |
Length | 10 Inches |
Weight | 1.09 Pounds |
Width | 15 Inches |
I'm old, and I cling firmly to the age-old adage of "Never go cheap on anything that rests between you and the earth." That includes shoes, tires and mattresses.
If you buy "Bean Boots" get the flannel/chamois lined ones at a minimum. Saving $20 for the unlined ones is a bad move.
The Thinsulate-lined ones and shearling (fur) lined ones are almost too warm for Virginia, but if you are unaccustomed to cold weather, it might not be a terrible purchase.
DO buy 3 pair of tall, thick boot socks to go with your new pair of boots, and make sure you try the boots on with the socks.
Personally, I don't care for duck boots. (any boot with the leather upper attached to a rubber bottom)
I prefer an all-leather boot for cold-weather.
Some random products:
https://www.amazon.com/Rockport-Mens-Elkhart-Snow-Boot/dp/B00F4OAMO6
https://www.amazon.com/Timberland-Chillberg-Mid-Waterproof-Insulated/dp/B0199NCPF6
https://www.amazon.com/Vasque-Snowblime-Ultradry-Insulated-Brindle/dp/B00TYJ29XE
https://www.amazon.com/Columbia-Mens-SNOWCROSS-Snow-Black/dp/B07JH35HZQ/
I prefer dark leather, so it looks like a dress shoe at first glance.
Some key features:
If you apply a leather treatment to the boots at the end of every winter, before you throw them in the back of your closet, they will last 20 years or more.
If you want to go old-school, and use something natural & traditional then:
this or maybe this
If you prefer to let science do the work for you then:
this or maybe this could be the way to go.
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If money is tight, or if you are going to travel back home to Arizona after college and you'll likely never need cold-weather boots again in your life, anything $60 or so at Target or Walmart really can work just fine.
Also, as I said before, good boots last a really long time. Weird as used shoes might be, Goodwill isn't as crazy an option as it might sound.
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Final comment on boot socks:
Cotton and Acrylic socks are cheap and easy to find, and work adequately.
But real wool is the warmest and toughest way to go, hands-down, and a super-soft merino wool is almost as soft as cotton.
Rockport XCS.
http://www.amazon.com/Rockport-Mens-Elkhart-Snow-Boot/dp/B00F4OAMO6