As winter approaches, you may be looking for a new pair of sturdy and waterproof shoes to add to your wardrobe.
Thankfully, at Hirst Footwear we have a great selection of winter shoes to choose from for both men and women.
What kind of shoes are best for winter?
The best shoes for winter are those that keep your feet warm and dry. However, it isn’t that straightforward, and you will need to choose a pair that is tailored to the activity that you will be undertaking.
By doing so, you’ll ensure the right level of protection without overcomplicating things with features which won’t be necessary. For example, if you’re walking in the city, you won’t need the same level of protection that you will need for a winter hike.
What is the warmest material for footwear?
Wool is usually considered the warmest material for footwear because of its insulating properties. It is also naturally water-resistant and breathable, which is why it is usually used to line the insides of shoes.
Other materials such as Thinsulate and shearling are also effective materials to keep heat inside the shoes, and they are usually used in different boots such as wellies and walking boots.
Types of winter footwear
There are a variety of different types of winter footwear to choose from this season, including:
- Wellies
- Walking boots
- Walking trainers
- Fashion boots
- Chelsea boots
- Leather boots
- Chunky loafers
- Trainers
Top winter footwear picks
Top winter footwear picks for women
The Wrangler Womens Seattle Alaska Taupe Boots are a great choice for this winter season thanks to their stylish yet practical design. These chunky boots are made with genuine leather uppers to help keep feet dry and feature a faux fur padded collar to help keep heat in.
The chunky rubber soles are made to keep feet firmly lifted off the ground and provide extra traction on rainy or slippery conditions.
The Heavenly Feet Tatianna Brown Faux Suede Biker Style Vegan Boots are bang on trend this season thanks to the buckle design and faux suede outers. These versatile boots are suitable for a wide range of outfits and thanks to the soft memory foam insoles, you won’t want to take them off.
They also feature Heavenly Feet’s super lightweight soles that come as standard along with their innovative Litesoles outsoles.
If you prefer wearing shoes instead of boots, the Kickers Womens Black Leather Loafer Slip On School/Work Shoes are a great choice. These chunky loafers come with everything you expect to see from Kickers shoes. They have durable patent leather uppers, a chunky rubber sole unit and the iconic Kickers branding.
Pair these shoes with some chunky socks and your feet will thank you for it.
Top winter footwear picks for men
The Wrangler Mens Boots Highway Low Black are the perfect winter boot thanks to the low biker design and soft leather outer. These boots come with a fabric lining to help keep feet warm and a rubber sole to keep feet dry.
They also feature stylish silver metal detailing to help complete the look.
The Mens Bogs Workman Tall Lightweight Olive Insulated Waterproof Wellies Boot are ideal if you love going on winter walks around parks. These wellies are built with a seamless construction and feature shell insulation to help prevent cracking of the boots and reduce their overall weight.
They also feature BioGrip slip and chemical resistant outsoles to help stability when walking on uneven or wet surfaces. Flex Width insole systems help to adapt to wider feet and the innovative Bogs Max-Wix helps to move sweat away from the feet to keep them dry.
The Hi-Tec Mens Flame Lite WP Charcoal/Black Orange Waterproof Trail Shoes are a super lightweight and multi activity walking shoe that is suitable for all terrains and weathers. These shoes are made from a super lightweight synthetic material which is extremely durable and breathable.
The protective toe and heel overlay helps to provide superior abrasion resistance and the Dri-Tec membrane helps to keep feet dry.