Boots

With fall here and winter fast approaching, parents are already thinking about shopping for their kids' apparel. Here are my personal favourites for little ones.

Bogs - Classic High Bubbles Boots and Classic High Dragon

Fall rhymes with rain, but don't worry about your kids jumping in water puddles with Bogs' boots. The rubber base will keep their feet dry and the neoprene upper will retain warmth, in the same way wet suits are worn by divers in cold waters.

Bogs - Classic High Dragon Boots

Bogs - Classic High Bubbles Boots

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To see more of Marc's favorites for winter

The road on the way to work this morning

The morning after a snow storm in Montreal leaves you with the same problem year after year: do I buy insulated boots, or continue to wear my wanna-be boots that leak, or worse my shoes? Many of us think we don’t need winter boots in the city because there’s a lot of snow and everything is close. I admit it: until last year I was one of those people...

After buying a good pair of boots, I would never spend another day in wet socks. The five boots reviewed here all have a waterproof layer that keeps your feet dry when walking through even the biggest slush puddles (very common in the city). The rubber on the soles is softer than those on regular uninsulated boots. This keeps the boot from slipping, as snow tires do, even in the coldest conditions. The average person going to work in the city on public transit walks on enough icy sidewalks to need this kind of sole. What’s more, the treads are specially designed to keep snow from collecting on the bottom of the boot and high quality insulation keeps your feet warm. These boots are made for urban life as much as for participating in your favourite winter sport. I chose boots with a classic look: ones that won’t make you look like Bernard Voyer when you go to have a drink with friends. Tempting isn’t it?

1. Men's Merrell Chameleon Thermo 8 WTPF Synthetic Boots 159,99$

Withought a doubt, the Chameleon is THE number one classic boot for the Altitude staff. One out of every two employees has this boot, and I am one of them. The Chameleon is well insulated with 200g of Polartec and 400g of Primaloft. It is the warmest out of the McMurdo and the B52 (see below). I especially like its aggressive Vibram sole. The molded rubber heal counter is for easily attaching snowshoes. When worn with pants, its rugged look has a simple style. I particularly like the exterier material which repels calcium. The proof: after a year of wear, Alex Lapointe’s boots still look like new.