how do you handle wearing designer shoes in the snow? (purchase, restaurant)

[lincolnparker]

In the past, and sometimes present too, I have been walking in the snow from my office to the car, or from one office building to another for business meetings, or from my car to the bars, in my designer shoes. I love manolos, louboutins, d&g, etc, and most of my shoes are $500 or more a pop. I have ruined quite a few pairs in the past because of the slushy snow and salt.

How do you handle wearing designer shoes in the snow?

[At1WithNature]

don't they make galoshes or some type of rubber shoe to put over your nice shoes? i'm looking to purchase something right now as I don't want to ruin my nice leather shoes.

[jdiddy]

Would argue that one of the great advantages of Chic is that you can go straight from your auto to a climate controlled garage, connecting you to whatever restaurant/office you would like to visit. Sidewalk traversal is for the third world types.

[lincolnparker]

I have yet to walk to a bar straight from its climate controlled garage in lincoln park

Originally Posted by jdiddy

Would argue that one of the great advantages of Chic is that you can go straight from your auto to a climate controlled garage, connecting you to whatever restaurant/office you would like to visit. Sidewalk traversal is for the third world types.

[chet everett]

Do you wear flip flops all year long too?

My wife has many pairs of boots that can handle the slop and still be fashionable. The shoe section at Nordstrom is one of her favorite places on earth. I hope she has not spent $965 on too many Jimmy Choo 'Ivy' Suede Kitten Heel Boot - - Nordstrom

The "over shoe" option is something that more than a few commuters resort to as well: https://www.theshoeworks.com/store/agora.cgi?cart_id=4936549.32619*qS37j5&product=NEO S#null (broken link)

[GoCUBS1]

I have this same issue... I know it's a pain but in some instances can you just change into cheaper boots for the walk? Not galoshes but a less expensive (though not unattractive) leather boot you can easily throw in your bag? You could also regulary treat your shoes and send them to the cobbler for repairs (it's amazing what cobblers can fix). Also, certain materials wear much better in winter (avoid the $1300 Manolo tall suede boot at Barneys - it could not handle our winter). I'm worried about your shoes...

[lincolnparker]

May I comment that your wife has impeccable taste?

Originally Posted by chet everett

Do you wear flip flops all year long too?

My wife has many pairs of boots that can handle the slop and still be fashionable. The shoe section at Nordstrom is one of her favorite places on earth. I hope she has not spent $965 on too many Jimmy Choo 'Ivy' Suede Kitten Heel Boot - - Nordstrom

The "over shoe" option is something that more than a few commuters resort to as well: https://www.theshoeworks.com/store/agora.cgi?cart_id=4936549.32619*qS37j5&product=NEO S#null (broken link)

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by chet everett

Do you wear flip flops all year long too?

My wife has many pairs of boots that can handle the slop and still be fashionable. The shoe section at Nordstrom is one of her favorite places on earth. I hope she has not spent $965 on too many Jimmy Choo 'Ivy' Suede Kitten Heel Boot - - Nordstrom

The "over shoe" option is something that more than a few commuters resort to as well: https://www.theshoeworks.com/store/agora.cgi?cart_id=4936549.32619*qS37j5&product=NEO S#null (broken link)

Chet, That Jimmy Choo boot cannot handle the salt... And that "over shoe" option is much too ugly IMO.... No offense

[At1WithNature]

Originally Posted by GoCUBS1

Chet, That Jimmy Choo boot cannot handle the salt... And that "over shoe" option is much too ugly IMO.... No offense

well then what do you recommend? Inquiring minds NEED to know.

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by At1WithNature

well then what do you recommend? Inquiring minds NEED to know.

Ok, here's 1 idea:

Merrell 'Spire Peak' Waterproof Boot - - Nordstrom