The perfect fit: winter shoes for women
14.11.2017
Translation: Eva Francis
With the first snowfall now settled on the Swiss mountains, it’s time to wrap up warm and head outside to enjoy some outdoor activities. Your choice of boots depends on what you’ll be doing and how much you feel the cold. Some of us put function above fashion and value winter boots that actually keep our feet warm; others want to make a fashion statement. Our rundown covers boots for every occasion.
Après-Ski boots for dry weather
Dancing queens wear shoes to get them noticed, and overknee boots and lace-up heels are the current must-haves. Admittedly, they can be a bit risky, as you never know whether the weather will change. Nevertheless, these styles are fun, and you can combine them with dresses and trousers to create different looks.
Transitional styles for the city
High-sided styles made from waterproof leather are good options for those of us who hate giving up our trainers, as they’re sporty yet stylish. Classics like ankle boots and shorter styles are perfect paired with skinny-fit trousers or skirts and tights.
London calling: it’s welly weather
In cities like Zurich, snow is rare, and it soon turns to grey sludge anyway. That’s why classic boots like wellies are great paired with thick socks in winter. They’re a protective layer against puddles and their bright colours are sure to boost your mood in grey weather.
- Waterproof
For minus temperatures in the urban jungle
To protect your feet, it’s worth opting for rubber or leather uppers. They keep out any damp from rain showers and are toasty and warm paired with thick socks.
For snow in the city
Fleece linings mean that you’ll be nice and warm in these boots, which will stand up to a walk in the snow too. Some of them, like the evergreen Dr. Martens, also impress by not only keeping you warm, but ensuring slip resistance with grip on the rubber sole.
- Waterproof
- Slip-resistant
For copious snowball fights in the mountains
Whether you’re building snowmen or exhausting yourself with snowball fights, these boots are perfect. Fur or fleece lining and waterproof uppers provide comfort and warmth for sledding or building snowmen.
- Waterproof
- Lined
- Slip-resistant
For mountaineers and long mountain walks
Wherever you go, these winter shoes will even provide protection for sporting activities in the snow. They are lined, knee-length and keep your feet dry thanks to sealed stitching.
- Waterproof, with sealed stitching
- Lined
- Partially slip-resistant
Shoes fit for walks in the snow (and on the moon)
The inimitable astronaut-inspired moon boot is a perennial favourite when it comes to winter footwear. Super thickly lined yet ultra-light, they make long walks in the snow a piece of cake. Their wide range of colours catch the eye and their slip-resistant soles mean that they’ll never you down.
- Waterproof
- Lined
- Slip-resistant
- Insulated
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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