Need winter footwear advice.

[shortylickens]

I need a shoe that slips on and off easily, is waterproof, and will provide better than average traction on iced winter sidewalks and driveways.
Price is flexible and if they are good quality I can go up to around 150. Oh, and the brand in question must keep wide and extra wide sizes in stock. Actually, regular wide would probably be OK.

I saw some nice Merrill Jungle Moc's at a sporting goods store and thought they would be nice for walking around this winter. (Not for shoveling snow or trudging through a mountain of the stuff, I already have heavy duty boots for that.)

But the Merrills in store did not have wide sizes. Ordered some from Amazon and they either shipped the wrong item or those things run awfully tight. (I am a 9.5 extra wide, and most regular shoes don't fit me.) Had to return them. They need to be comfortable from day one. I dont believe in taking months to "break in" shoes.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Look at Merrells.. They have a waterproof line and they are REALLY good!

 

[Sluggo]

http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-D...ky-Ride-Steel-Toe-Waterproof-Wellington-Boot/

I bought some of those last year and love them, warm and comfortable for steel toe boots. Actually liked them so much I bought 2 pairs, so I would have another pair when those wore out. Once I find some comfortable winter boots, I like to stock up. You may not like work boots, but they have some other type shoes as well. Lots of wide sizes and lots of waterproof styles.

Buy online, or they have a store locator.

 

[shortylickens]

I already have waterproof insulated Wolverines. They suck. Too stiff, especially the sole. Had them like 6 years now and they still aint broken in. For shoveling snow in the driveway they are fine. For walking around town in the winter months, no good. I get shin splints every time I take them for a stroll.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EYUZ4C
Thats what I need, and I ordered them. Yes they look like old man shoes, and frankly I dont give a dirty rat fuck. I wanna be comfortable in the winter, and I need shoes which will protect me from slush & icy rain, and also slip on easily.

The Merrells I like do not come in extra wide. And you guys would have known I cant use them had auto-correct not changed my post to Merrills.

 

[Gillbot]

Look at Merrells.. They have a waterproof line and they are REALLY good!

My thoughts exactly

I wear these in the winter:
http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/11542M/20110/Mens/Shiver-Moc

 

[Gooberlx2]

I've had my Merrells that I wear in Winter since 2002. The waterproofing still works and they're still very comfy. I don't tighten the laces too much and they slip on and off easily enough. The soles are finally lacking in adequate traction though....after nearly 10 years.

Did the size patch/thing on the inside of the Merrells give you any indication if it was actually a "wide" size? I thought New Balance made super wide shoes.

I get this and this when searching for "extra wide" and "hiking" for New Balance on Zappos.

 

[immy85]

Look at Merrells.. They have a waterproof line and they are REALLY good!

co-sign, super comfy as well.

 

[BoomerD]

Here ya go Shorty...

Women's Bean Boots by L.L.Bean®, Rubber Moc
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/19068?feat=506936-CL2&productId=198238


Or, if you're feeling manly...

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/506937/10/Relevance/1?nav=ln-506936

 

[kilroyst]

http://www.georgiaboot.com/products/10618/1600GR404/Georgia-FLXpoint-Waterproof-Romeo-Work-Boot

I have these, very comfy. They have wide but not x-wide tho

 

[shortylickens]

Got the Hush Puppies. Dont care if they make fruity, they are too nice.
Truly waterproof, I dipped them in the sink and held them down. The elastic ring holds against my ankle and looks like it can probably keep rain and slush out. But they arent horribly snug, slip on easy, slip off easy if I want them off, but while walking around they feel solid.
In fact a little too solid. Not great for all day walking I suspect. Steel shank and all that. The have a gel heel, but I may need my own custom insoles eventually. They will definitely be my shoe of choice for the winter though, and if they proof comfy enough, will keep wearing in to the spring.
Can now toss at least two other pair that arent really doing anything useful.

Oh, and according to my recent measurement at the boot store, I am a 9 triple wide. Or 10 1/2 regular with excessive toe room.

 

[KGB]

Are you looking for pumps or slides?

 

[shortylickens]

Are you looking for pumps or slides?

I dont even know what slides are.
Are pumps the things they play basketball in?