If you want to keep your feet warm and in style this winter, then you’ve come to the right place with our buying guide – 10 of the Best Men’s Winter Shoes. We’ve brought you ten shoes priced between $31 and $190, so whatever your budget there should be a pair for you. Also, if you prefer style over function, or you’re sporty we have some shoes for you too.
There’s nothing worse than cold feet when you’re “out and about”. So we’ve carefully picked shoes designed to be winter proof and listed aspects of why they are so good for winter, e.g. insulation, special tread, waterproofing, etc. Some are for local use only; others are for winter sports and more rigorous outdoor pursuits; others are more geared towards style and fashionistas! Take your pick. Without further delay, we’ll start our guide; buy one of these shoes to keep warm this winter.
Sperry Top-Sider A/O Chukka Winter Mens Shoes
Specifically designed for winter use you’ll love the Sperry Top-Sider A/O Chukka Winter Men’s Shoes ($99). Hand-sewn in a moccasin style with premium leather for the upper and a rubber sole, these shoes will keep you warm. With genuine rawhide laces, rustproof eyelets and shearling lining for increased warmth, we feel there are some nice extra touches to these shoes. Sperry delivers style and substance; these shoes are on of the most expensive in our guide with a reason – the very high-quality. You won’t go wrong buying these; there is extra traction on both wet and dry surfaces as well as availability in sizes 6 through to 16.
Keen Brixen Low Men All-Weather Shoes
If you’re looking for top-quality waterproof shoes try the Keen Brixen Low Men All-Weather Shoes ($90). This slip on style shoe has several waterproofing features to keep you warm combined with wool felt lining internally. Sizes are a little more limited with only sizes nine to twelve available; color options are black or dark brown. With a tread on the sole that is more akin to a hiking boot, these shoes will be especially useful in slippery and adverse ground conditions. Although $90 these shoes still represent a reasonable value for the money.
Northside Men’s Dawson Winter Shoe
If budget is an issue, but you still want a great winter shoe, consider buying the Northside Men’s Dawson Winter Shoe ($31+). With suede uppers and a waterproof rubber sole, these shoes are designed with cold-weather protection in mind. Available to buy in black or camel colors and sizes eight to thirteen, these shoes are an attractive, inexpensive item and would make an ideal gift. Designed for quick outdoor use (e.g. walk to shops, snow shoveling) rather than heavy use (e.g. mountaineering, hiking, etc.) We can’t help but feel these are a great buy for the bargain shopper.
Salomon Men’s Snowtrip TS WP Winter Shoe
Perhaps as much as any other shoes in this review the Salomon Men’s Snowtrip TS WP Winter Shoe ($119+) is specially designed for winter use. This Salomon shoe can withstand temperatures of up to minus eighteen degrees due to Insulated with Thinsulate®. They are especially suited to hardcore outdoors use including mountaineering and hiking. The shoe has comfortable style for day to day use, and you’ll still look smart. The rubber sole is a mix of twenty plus ingredients which offers improved grip. This is a shoe that will last the course of time and good value at $119+.
Nike Sweet Classic Leather Winter Men’s Shoe
If you like your brand names, then the Nike Sweet Classic Leather Winter Mens Shoe ($44) is worthy of consideration. You’ll find these available in a variety of colors in what is a “style over substance” type of shoe. The upper area is either leather or nubuck suede, with Phylon for the midsole and rubber for the outsole. Although marketed as a winter shoe, we don’t believe these have quite the same winter features as competitors. They are competitively priced though at $63 and are recommended for local use, especially if you like to wear branded shoes.
DC Men’s Spartan High WC WNT Skate Shoe
Well, you couldn’t quite go skating with the DC Men’s Spartan High WC WNT Skate Shoe ($63), but this shoe will keep your feet warm. This shoe contains a mixture of premium nubuck suede and leather and is an excellent alternative to the Nike shoe above and at $63 is the same price. For sporty types, the shearling lining and padded areas make this a more convincing winter shoe. Designed for the snowboarder’s community, it’s not surprising they keep owners warm. The sole is exceptionally abrasion resistant to help with high impact collisions, and the patented tread for its anti-slip qualities in adverse weather. Overall this is an excellent winter shoe for the “sporty type” seeking value.
The North Face Back-To-Berkeley Redux Shoe
If you are looking for a nice mix of style and function, then The North Face Back-To-Berkeley Redux Shoe ($110) could be the right choice for you. Not the cheapest pair in this guide, this shoe has some winter-specific features, e.g. waterproofing, insulation lining, and enhanced tread grip through IcePick lugs. The lace-up style Redux is available in two colours brown and blue/grey and comes with a limited manufacturer warranty of 1-year. An impressive number of sizes are available with half sizes from seven to twelve, as well as thirteen to fourteen two. Overall an excellent buy for both style and function reasons.
Ted Baker Men’s Espalo Rain Shoe
We now move onto our most expensive shoes in this guide the Ted Baker Men’s Espalo Rain Shoe ($195). Ted Baker of London is perhaps the most “trendy iconic” brand in this collection and therefore it’s no surprise these shoes come at a price. Available in black, ark blue and dark green, these Espalo shoes are stocked in sizes seven through to thirteen. The exterior of this shoe is 100% rubber; the interior is 95% polyester. With two-tone laces, the design is attractive, but we feel there is better value on offer with other shoes. These are more “style over substance”, but buy these if you love the Ted Baker label.
Vans SK8-HI MTE Shoe
If you are looking for work shoes, this winter, consider the Vans SK8-HI MTE Shoe ($70). With leather uppers that are Scotchguard treated and Men’s sizes 6.5 through to 13 these are a great buy. Vans state this is great as a “snow boot” and have some weather related features, e.g. ultra-warm linings, a heat retention layer, vulcanized lug outsole and numerous padding areas. You won’t be cold wearing these. Available in seven varieties click the link for the additional choice of honey/leather, pewter/wool, khaki/chevron, glazed ginger, Geo/tan and black and white. This shoe is also available in children’s and ladies styles/sizes too.
BOGS Men’s Urban Farmer Winter Slide
Last but not certainly not least in our guide is the BOGS Men’s Urban Farmer Winter Shoe ($50). This slip-on shoe is available in black or chocolate as the name suggests these shoes are specifically designed for hardcore use on farms. Available in sizes seven to fourteen, these shoes are definitely “substance above style” and their rigid design will withstand various harsh environments. Both waterproof and warm these shoes are definitely for the outdoors and are made from synthetic materials, with an enhanced steel shank. So if you want a shoe that is forgiving to adverse conditions buy this one, it’s a bargain.
