Best Winter Footwear For Men

Footwear becomes increasingly important in the winter or monsoon season as compared to others. You need to wear the right kind of shoes to traverse through the given weather. Finding the right pair, a pair that can be both functional and fashionable is any weather is important for the winter. You need something that provides a good amount of protection and warmth during the winter, shoes that are durable and weather resistant. Wearing your usual shoes, sneakers, dress boots or high tops might give you a small amount of heat but they are not categorized as winter shoes are they? The excessive wear and tear during the season will ruin them before the season even ends. This is the time when you should find proper rain/winter Footwear For Men boots depending upon how the winter is wherever you are.

There are several factors to consider while looking for the right kind of shoes. It is important to understand where you will be using these shoes and how you will be using them. A relaxed fit with a sole providing less grip is fine for the urban setting. On the opposite side, one should look for shoes with better grip and stronger support for your ankles for the countryside. In regions where it rains in the winters, people should look for waterproof shoes with good traction. With factors like cushioning and soles in mind, we can finally move on to the list.  The following are our picks for the winter season, so that you have a comfortable time moving around.

Woodland Shoes or Boots

Woodland provides excellent quality shoes for the outdoors. The brand is focused on manufacturing goods for the outdoors, including Footwear For Men, clothes, jackets, gloves, belts, socks, caps and bags, which makes their products very reliable in this context. In the image above we have Woodland’s camel trekking shoes. Most of the Woodland products have earth tones in terms of colours and a very rugged look to them. Trekking shoes are great for casual outdoor activities and can also be used for extreme activities. The brand provides wear-resistant material on the top and anti-corrosive metal fittings. The sole is grooved to provide a good amount of traction on rocky terrain. The cushioning on the collar will provide ankle support and insulate the inside of the shoe. There is sufficient padding inside to give you comfort and warmth and makes for a great pick.

This particular product is priced at Rs.4295 (MRP inclusive of all taxes).

People can opt for other options from Woodland since they make excellent shoes for the outdoors.

Quechua Shoes

Another popular brand for outdoor activities is Quechua. It sells its products through the sports retail mart decathlon and is a great option while considering winter Footwear For Men Similar to Woodland, Quechua manufactures several other outdoor-related products but unlike Woodland, their products have multi-variant colour schemes, colours that bring out a special flair to the products. Here we have Men’s Mid-ankle Snow Shoes SH100. These shoes are livelier looking, are sufficiently warm and waterproof as well. They are developed with a rubber sole to ensure better grip on packed snow and are good for casual wear as well. They are breathable and do not compromise on the fit for that. Providing suitable traction with 3mm studs, these are a solid pick as well. The orange details on the blue outer appearance makes them appealing to the eye as well.

This particular product is priced at Rs.2499 and has great reviews as well.

You can look for other Quechua alternatives that have higher ankle collars if that is more suitable for you.

Wildcraft Shoes

Wildcraft shoes are another great alternative for outdoor-friendly shoes. This is another well-known sports brand with good quality products. These are the Hypagrip Amphibia Sphere 2.0 by the brand. They are high ankle trekking shoes that are both durable and water-repellent. They are fitted with a nylon shank that can stabilise the foot on uneven terrain. These shoes have excellent traction for the ground due to their 6mm lugs. Wildcraft ensures material of great quality.

This particular product is priced at Rs.6495 but the website often has discounts and offers to give on the products.

You can look at other wildcraft products to suit your taste. There are several options with different colour schemes.

Columbia Shoes

Columbia shoes are one of the best picks to go for. Yet another outdoor-oriented brand, Columbia is a globally recognised brand when it comes to winter-related products. Going head-to-head with brands like Timberland, we had to include it on the list since their products are available in India as well. These are the Columbia Fairbanks and are great for casual around-town use. They have a resemblance to high top sneakers and have fresh-looking colours. They are surprisingly flexible and light. They are waterproof and have reflective Omni-heat lining that shall keep your feet warm. They have a breathable seam-sealed membrane bootie construction as well to make sure no water seeps in while letting the air circulate. The only reason we did not mention Columbia further above in the list is due to its pricing.

This particular product is priced at Rs.10999. If your budget lets you buy them, the Columbia’s are a solid choice. You can browse their website for other options as well.

Puma Shoes

It is uncommon for brands that make shoes for sports like running, walking, basketball, football and the sort to make shoes to withstand the weather. Even when they do, there is uncertainty in terms of quality and functionality since the outdoors isn’t their main domain. Regardless of this, these brands do try and make shoes for winter Footwear For Men. The availability is low and the variety is terrible. Although this pick from Puma fulfils its job. This is the Axis TR boot and is specifically made for the winter. They are retro-looking running shoes that are made of Puretrex, Puma’s highly functional, breathable and waterproof outer material. This is the only sports shoe brand we will be looking at.

This particular product is priced at Rs.7999 but can be bought for cheaper with discounts or from factory outlets.

Other options

Finding Adidas’ Terrex line is an option if you want to go for a mainstream sport shoe brand. Other great options not readily found in India are by North Face, the Nepali company, and Timberland itself.