boots

[redbird]

I have put new flat shoelaces, and new insoles, in my (quite old) winter shoes, but it's now dark out, and I am not going for a walk and risking stepping in a snowbank in the dark.

I think of these as my boots, because they're the best I have - but they don't come very far up my calves, and if I step in a snowbank snow will get in at the top.

I have, not very hopefully, ordered another pair of boots from Zappo's, after the ones I had delivered in December didn't fit, but in the meantime I have these. I'm not planning on going much of anywhere, because the omicron variant and the current burden on hospitals and health care are scary, but I do want to spent at least a little time outdoors.

Comments

[adrian_turtle]

On the rare occasions you're out in deep snow that nobody has shoveled yet, have you considered gaiters over your low boots? They wouldn't get in the way of bending your ankle, and they are designed to be loose around your calf (just drawstring under your knee.)

[bibliofile]

I had that same question! Another plus: gaiters fit over everything, pretty much -- that's what they're for. In a pinch, you could even wear some over regular shoes.

[thistleingrey]

I hope the next pair works out!

[minnehaha]

I believe there's a statutory requirement for LLBean duck boots in your town. Look it up.

K.

[redbird]

LL Bean, alas, does not believe my shoe size exists.