Julie Rath: Men’s Winter Weather Footwear

Many of my recent conversations with guys about menswear have turned to what  to wear on your feet in sloppy winter weather. If you have nice shoes but are  worried the slush/salt/rogue gifts from the neighborhood dogs lurking in the  snow are going to ruin your gear, consider a pair of overshoes.  Companies like Sierra Trading Post and Neos make boots that go over any  kind of footwear you’re wearing without having to pull and stretch on rubber  like those creepy galoshes from back in the day. They’re waterproof, warm and  have high traction on the soles so you stay upright at all times. My favorites  are the Explorers

and Uptowners

from Neos and the New England All-Season Overboots from Sierra Trading  Post.

If you’re looking for something a little more streamlined, check out the Men’s Executive Overshoe from Tingley.

They aren’t insulated, but they’ll keep you dry and standing on your feet  instead of your bottom. You gotta love the names companies give for men’s  shoes…”Uptowner” and “Executive” — how subtle!

And if you’re just looking for rainwear that’s not obnoxiously ugly, I am very into Tretorn’s rain boots. I like both the green for a downtown look  and the charcoal for something more conservative, or “uptown,” if you will.