At BonneGueule, we see clothes all the time in stores, on the street, on the internet, Instagram… everywhere and almost all the time. We select some from our nuggets every week, some will appear in our upcoming tests very soon... Benoît wanted a format in which each editor in the editorial department would propose a piece on a given theme. After sweatshirts , gloves , it's time for boots to keep your feet warm this winter.
Don’t hesitate to share your discoveries with us in the comments.
Good reading. Christopher.
Blundstone boots and Mazarin socks - Jordan
Rubber soles are warmer than leather ones.
It is said.
And it was with this beginning of reflection that I set out in search of the ideal boots to combat the cold and bad weather in winter. Naturally, I picture them in oily leather and fur. And I was going to offer you boots from Septième Largeur , in Suportlo leather and commando sole with which you can walk in the snow without worrying, but here it is: I can't find them on their eshop.
And so I searched and searched again.
Before telling me that, for warmth, socks play a big role and that therefore, there is no point in confining myself to the quest for fur-lined ankle boots.
And that's when I thought about what I would expect from the ideal boot to combat the cold, the rain, the wind, the locusts and pools of blood, alcohol and broken glass from the streets of the thirst.
That's when Blundstone came back to me.
The Blundstones have intrigued me for a while. It must be said that they have been in a sort of hype for some time now. All cool people have them, it seems. Usually, I'm rather closed to this kind of talk, but this one concerns me.
Especially when Put This On praises them very personally: “I like the fact that they are Australian, raw and quite inexpensive.”
And when, during a sunny weekend, visiting the Palace of Versailles, I unceremoniously ogled a Japanese woman whose style I admired, who I saw Blundstones on her feet, it was then that I was won over.
I don't know why I talk about it so emphatically, but it's because it inspires me.
Deep down, I believe that what I like is the rusticity that stands out, without concession, like an imperative sentence. A pure form, focused on utility. And we'll see what happens.
These are boots for jumping in puddles, so boots that grate against tarmac and you don't really care. With them, we linger on the sidewalks, looking for holes in the cobblestones, tripping on purpose, waiting for the rain that we hope will be pouring, wanting the heavy snow that falls in large, deadly clumps and almost calling for hail.
This model is called “Thermal” and the promises are great:
- Waterproof upper
- Waterproof elastic too, with welded seams
- Thermal Thinsulate®insulation which I imagine means what it means
- With an insole to increase warmth
- Anti-slip outsole
I hope the model keeps all these promises.
With these boots, I choose Mazarin wool, cashmere and nylon socks. I'm not going to lie, having had little interest in the sock, I relied on the table on the Mes Chaussettes Rouges website which indicates that this model is "Very warm". Ah, it feels good to rely on professionals.
Meermin boots and Missegle socks - Michel
To feel my toes when dodging icy patches this year, I'm choosing this pair of Meermin shearling-lined boots.
No need to tell you their secret to keeping my feet warm.
However, I can tell you that they are in full-grain leather, made of goodyear, with rubber-lined soles.
Well yes: a beautiful shape. Elegant and embellished with a few details to relax it.
That way, I could slip them into workwear to go mushroom picking, or wear them with flannel pants and a jacket, because I wanted to.
For socks, I made a great discovery: Missegle.
Hang in there:
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40% mohair wool
, 35% yak , (the rest is in polyamide and elastane, for resistance and hold). - spun in France and stitched by hand in the Tarn by a living heritage company.
What Else?
Well, the workshop also makes models in merino and silk, in mohair with more choice of colors. And even with Cordura, if you are used to wearing holes in your pairs in one season.
In short, as I said, a great discovery.
EDIT: I tested (and approved) them
To get to the bottom of things, I tested this pair of socks with a promising composition.
In dark brown, the material is very beautiful. We have texture and a well-chosen shade.
They have a completely satisfactory hold. At the moment, after three wears and two washes, the sock does not come down easily to the ankle.
And above all, the most important: they are warm. Very hot.
When the mercury fluctuates between 7 and 10 degrees, they can even be too high. For these temperatures, I would go for other winter models from the brand.
Around zero degrees, they are ideal. They therefore fulfill their mission very well and fully deserve their place in this selection.
Joseph Cheaney boots and Sympa Bonnard socks - Nicolò
Do you want me to tell you something about shoe patina?
If today patinated shoes have become synonymous with luxury, creative expression and a fairly ostentatious look, basically, the "patina" of the shoes still served to... reproduce the patina of time.
Yes, there is definitely a link between the two. And so if I told you "a pair of weathered boots", you would perhaps expect alluring Berluti, shining with a thousand lights, when in fact... it could absolutely be that:
Yes, the patina of this pair of Cheaneys makes them look like they have ten years of loyal service, or even to have been inherited from your grandfather. In addition, combined with grained leather, which is already an element of the more "country" visual language for shoes, we are really the antipodes of the precious shoe
Other details: you will notice that the sole is also in a woody color with an aged appearance, and that the guarantors are firmly attached to the upper by two large copper rivets. They also have an aged appearance too, just to do things well. This pair of boots definitely tries to make you believe that they are second-hand...
And finally, because I take things seriously when I read "winter boots", it turns out that it is also a model with sheepskin lining. Well, for my part I find that in Paris or in similar climates there is not a single day of the year when it is really necessary to have something as warm on the feet, but it will be useful for those who are cold .
And if you're really afraid of having cold feet, you go to Sympa Bonnard and get yourself a pair of thick merino socks.
Entirely made in Switzerland, padded with more material under the arch of the foot, and of a quality and solidity that I can already attest to
I just regret the disappearance of the slightly more fun colors, but the brand is run by a single man for whom it is not even his main activity, so you have to be patient.
Red Wing x Todd Snyder boots and Perrin knee-highs - David
What a beautiful harmony of colors and materials.
I have owned boots since 2016 .
They wear very well, are perfect in changeable weather thanks to the oily leather and have developed a nice patina over time: I am almost glad that the weather is bad to be able to wear them
As I sometimes say:
“That’s Red Wing weather!”
I have chosen here a special creation for the American Todd Snyder eshop
Based on the so-called " Moc Toe " shape, this pair is characterized by two different material inserts: a bright brown suede leather on the height of the upper, and a very robust oily leather on its lower part.
You also have thick leather laces to stay in the workwear spirit of the pair, a white Vibram sole, GoodYear stitching and American manufacturing.
And if your feet are cold, I suggest a pair of Perrin knee-highs 72% wool, 26% polyamide, 2% elastane
Not all of the brand's models necessarily speak to me, some being too fancy for my taste, but there is no way to go wrong with plain models.
Why knee-highs? As well as being appropriate with wearing a suit
Ah yes: like all the brand's models, these socks are made in France, in Montceau-les-Mines more precisely.
Viberg Scout Boots and Lorpen socks - Benoit
Nothing beats a good roughout suede leather from Horween to face the elements. And this is the case with this pair of Vibergs, whose price is close to the heights, but the shape is so exquisite, so balanced.
And the famous Vibram sole is perfectly in place and will insulate you well from icy floors:
As for socks, my feet are often cold, so I went to extreme measures: I got a pair that mixes Primaloft and Polartec Power Stretch. It's not complicated, an even more techwear sock doesn't exist.
The brand behind this heat monster? Lorpen , a brand from the Pyrenees specializing in extreme cold socks.
Normally, they are made for expeditions above 8,000 meters, but I use them with my sneakers at the office, and their effectiveness is formidable! I have never had cold feet since I started wearing them.
The only problem, as you can imagine, is that it remains a 200% alpine product and really not at all urban…
And otherwise, on a more credible note, Jinji's leopard print socks are excellent . I wholeheartedly recommend them.
