My new faves!

By kim2557815 Ranked #678 - Women's Winter Boots and Shoes December 17, 2008

I absolutely love these boots!

The fit is rather flat and snug across the instep and the tops of my toes, fairly roomy side-to-side in the toe box, and quite loose in the heel for me (with my rather narrow-heeled feet). They are very comfortable for me even when standing for several hours, but maybe a bit too loose for lots of walking. If you have a high arch, the fairly flat instep will probably not be too good for you. The footbed feels a lot like a Birkenstock sandal, very firm and stable with bumps in interesting places (no toe ridge, though). The felt uppers are very warm, but so is the rest of the boot - insulated leather. I like the lace-in-back idea: it's different and looks cool, but does take a little bit of getting used to, and you'll probably never tie them as fast as regular instep laces.

I haven't tried these much on ice or snow yet, so I'm not sure if the tread will perform well overall. It doesn't look terribly aggressive, at least. The rather flat and wide outer sole, though, means it feels *really* stable and solid, and the heels make a satisfying little "clunk" sound when walking on pavement or wooden floors, even though the boot is very light in weight.

View Details: Salomon Ivy Felt Boot - Women's

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