For the upcoming season of St. Petersburg snow mud, we have compiled a guide to practical boots that are relevant to the Russian reality.
Most of the really warm boots fall into the category of ugly-charming shoes, but they are not afraid of the snow-mud of St. Petersburg. If you are looking for boots for long walks in the country, then it is better to turn to proven outdoor brands - Salomon French, Ecco Danes or Columbia Americans.
There are also less brutal options - for example, the Native plastic-rubber boots from Canada, which are nicknamed the "illegitimate child of Vans and Crocs": they do not get wet, they cope with temperatures up to 80 degrees, are available in red, green, yellow and basic black and are combined even with dresses.
The most comfortable and versatile options for urban life are Chelsea or boots in the spirit of biker or army: this is why Alexander Wang, Fendi, Ann Demeulemeester and other luxury brands reissue them from season to season. The best part is that now you can buy them at half price at the sales: we advise you to pay attention to the Aquazurra with fur (DLT), No. 21 (Babochka) and Marni (Au Pont Rouge).
Good options can also be found from domestic brands: for example, the AFour customization service allows you to create and paint your own hikers and warm boots with a felt insole (withstand temperatures up to -20 degrees). Ready-made models for our weather are also produced by the Affex brand of Rustam Eybatov and the Anteater of Nikita Yarutsky, the nominee for our TOP 50. The most famous people of St. Petersburg award.
