10 Sneaker-Inspired Boots For Sneakerheads Who Don't Wear Boots
Face it, the weather is here.
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Let's be real, some of us will avoid wearing boots at all costs—especially those that happen to have relocated from sun-drenched Southern California to the rain-drenched streets of New York City. Even if your life adventures don't take you to the same places, it's likely you'll need to rethink your footwear choices for the coming months to have them better accommodate the winter weather. Boots can be cumbersome the way that Seven Mary Three song was back in the '90s, so finding "almost but not quite" boots that still (at least make you) feel like you're wearing sneakers is a good way to go. With that in mind, here are 10 Sneaker-Inspired Boots For People Who Don't Wear Boots.
Supra Backwood
Supra Backwood
The newly available Backwood from Supra is like the half-man, half-amazing of hybrids. It uses lightweight SUPRAFOAM in the midsole for a sneaker-like comfort. Boot-like details like the gusseted tongue and rugged outsole means it's winter-ready at the same time. There's even a TUF version for those that think they need some extra durability.
Available at: Supra Footwear
Reebok Workout Plus Trail Mid
Reebok Workout Plus Trail Mid
Reebok has reworked the Workout. No, it's not called the Ree-Workout, but it does have all the classic Workout styling with the added edge of an aggressive outsole, rubberized mud guard and weatherized upper made out of ripstop nylon. There's a grey version out now and two more colorways soon to follow.
Available at: Reebok
Nike ACG Okwahn II
Nike ACG Okwahn II
The Nike ACG line is always a nice alternative to those not ready to fully commit to winterized gear. The ACG Okwahn II has recently released in a number of colorways, including a couple of colorways with hints of bright accent colors usually set aside for running shoes. Call it a hiking boot or call it a sneaker, the Nike ACG Okwahn II is a nice and functional alternative to traditional boots.
Available at: Overkill
New Balance 673 Limited Edition
New Balance 673 Limited Edition
Put some bright colors on a trail shoe and it gives a sense of springtime for your feet. Well, maybe not, but adding a little color to the gloom that can come from grey skies and cold weather is never a bad thing. The New Balance 673 Limited Edition just released in a colorway featuring a brown upper with blue and orange accents, along with a yellow midsole. The boot-like details such as the brushed suede, ripstop nylon and round laces with d-rings make these winter ready. And if you're not feeling colorful, there's also black and brown versions available too.
Available at: New Balance
adidas Originals ZX TR Mid
adidas Originals ZX TR Mid
The adidas Originals ZX TR Mid has all the tooling of the iconic ZX running shoes line, with the addition of some extra ankle-height, agreessive tread pattern and rugged brushed suede uppers. The strong brown and dark green colorways give that extra outdoors feel that can only be truly appreciated by city dwellers.
Available at: Caliroots
Vans OTW Alomar "Mountain"
Vans OTW Alomar "Mountain"
The Vans OTW Alomar falls a lot heavier to the sneaker side of the scale, but the mountain-inspired boot makeover — complete with brushed brown suede and round two-color boot laces — is a nice alternative to add into the mix. There's also a new wool twill version that is sure to keep your feet warmer than traditional sneaker alternatives this winter.
Available now: Vans OTW
Jordan 23 Degrees F
Jordan 23 Degrees F
Taking style cues from the latest signature Air Jordan, the Jordan 23 Degrees F pays tribute to the birthplace of Michael Jordan — Brooklyn, New York, in case you forgot. Water resistant leather and nubuck help keep your feet dry while cushioning is provided by a phylon midsole. A map of Brooklyn on the insole adds a touch of detail to the Jordan 23 Degrees F and a choice of all black or Filbert uppers makes for a couple of nice choices for winter kicks from Jordan Brand.
Available at: Nike
adidas Originals AS Blauvelt
adidas Originals AS Blauvelt
adidas is jumping into a new area this year with the introduction of adidas Snowboarding, a part of the adidas Action Sports sub-brand. One of the first releases is one with clear adidas Originals inspiration, the adidas AS Blauvelt. The signature boot of snowboarder extraordinaire, Jake Blauvelt, is made of full-grain leather, features a gusseted tongue to keep water and snow from ruining your day with soggy socks, and has a silhouette reminiscent of the adidas Top Ten.
Available at: adidas
Nike Air Wardour Max 1
Nike Air Wardour Max 1
Nike is no stranger to revamping classic silhouettes into current models. This fall they reinvent the Air Max 1 with a boot-inspired makeover dubbed the Nike Air Wardour Max 1. Brushed suede in a combination of brown and Pecan makes these an irresistable remake.
Available at: Caliroots
Reebok Night Storm
Reebok Night Storm HLS
The Reebok Night Storm has created quite a buzz this season thanks to a fresh collab with Burn Rubber. For those with more conventional tastes, Reebok dropped a classic "boot" colorway of the Night Storm HLS recently featuring an all-brown upper complete with boot-style laces. The cement colored speckled midsole adds a nice touch aesthetically speaking, while at the same time providing functional comfort.
Available at: Titolo