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Eddie

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I am looking for suggestions for lightweight, comfortable, waterproof(or resistant), insulated ankle boots. I have Merrel hiking shoes, but they do not help me with all the puddles and snow and aren't insulated. At home I have Bean boots, but they are heavy, awkward and higher than ankle. AND uncomfortable. I only wear them when shoveling and trudging to and from a store during snow storms.
Thanks in advance.
 

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I've had several pairs of the Columbia Bugaboots over the years. Lightweight, comfortable, waterproof, great traction on ice and snow and warm but they come up higher than the ankle.
 

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Bugaboo's are great if you need insulation for cold. A little bulky for driving any distance.

I like Salomon foot wear. I use a hiking shoe most of the time.
They are a bit bulky but less than my winter work boots. They also weigh about half as much.
 

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We just always wear Sorels, with some sort of slip on traction device, in winter. In a mtn town ther are fashionable with anything from Carhartts to business casual.
 

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Some Pajar's have a hidden device that makes them anti-slip. Saw them a couple of years ago in Banff. Thought what a great idea!! In the sole of the boot is an indentation that has a flip out metal u-shaped device with spikes. Flip it out if needed, leave it in place for not.

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These are totally ridiculous, not waterproof, but I still want some:

https://fulltiltboots.com/en-us/p/après-bootie
 

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My wife and I Have Sorels. Hers are drastically heavier and bulkier than mine. No idea what their entire line looks like, but there is definitely variance in models, even within tall, double boots.
I know Sorel makes a lot of different boots but I've never found a pair that fit me right. It may just be my feet because I can't wear Timberland work boots either but I pretty much live in Redwings.
 

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These are totally ridiculous, not waterproof, but I still want some:

https://fulltiltboots.com/en-us/p/après-bootie

Oh, I bought a pair, then my SO got a pair. Comfiest things I’ve every had on my feet. I use them inside/outside when I get home from work these days as it’s getting colder. Not for walking around in the mud, and I doubt I’d use them for schleppiing to/from the parking lot at a ski area. Otherwise I can see keeping them in the car for the drive home after a day of skiing, especially if other boots listed in this thread are good bulky.

Probably an option for people who boot up at their car in the parking lot.
 

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https://fulltiltboots.com/en-us/p/après-bootie

Maybe these?
 

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