Outerwear you wear

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by saskflames69

I'm into sweaters for some odd reason. Like sweaters you'd find at Value Village, not the Bay.

I think that's the first step into hipsterism....quirky sweaters you buy at a second hand store. I went through a sweater phase in college (even went as the Coz for Halloween.....minus the blackface), and I got pretty close into stepping into the other side.

[Rudee]

Personally, I find that jacket the OP wears to be rather fugly. But hey, it's what you like, not what I like.

[socktape]

Originally Posted by fotze

Blundstones?

I have a pair and I really like them.

[peter12]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Figured this would be a good thread to ask.

What are some good all around winter boots to consider? Something that works equally well for urban/work situations (ie looks acceptable for a meeting), that you can drive it, and still does the job from a utility standpoint (ie, can wear in sloppy snow and on ice).

I have some leather boots that look nice, but are pretty useless as they slip all over the place when the surface is anything but dry sidewalk. However I'm not sure if I really want to make the jump to the other extreme and walk around in Sorels all day.

I like Bean Boots with the Thinsulate/Goretex lining. Good for these god-awful Ottawa winters.

[peter12]

Originally Posted by AR_Six

Alden boots with a commando sole. Preferably in shell. Not cheap but will last you decades.

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Those run about a grand.

[WilderPegasus]

Originally Posted by peter12

I like Bean Boots with the Thinsulate/Goretex lining. Good for these god-awful Ottawa winters.

Are you American? Canadians wear Sorels instead!

[blankall]

For anyone looking for a high quality boot, I'd suggest RedWings, they go for $150-300 but will last you many many years:

http://redwingshoes.ca/catalog/13?page=1

Also, they are all the rage in Japan right now.

[AR_Six]

Originally Posted by Table 5

These look great, but are they slippery? I have something similar looking to the top one, and the sole is crazy slippery on ice, rendering it useless.

No. Like I said, they have a commando sole - or at least, you can get them with a commando sole.

Originally Posted by Peter12

Those run about a grand.

More like $550 or so if you get them in calf, $650-700ish if you get them in shell (depending if you want one of the less expensive colours or Ravello). Worth every penny IMO. I wear shell almost exclusively at the office and my Indy's are perhaps my best winter boots.

Calf 9 eyelet in dark tan with commando sole: http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-men..._calfskin.html

Shell 9 eyelet in colour 8: http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-men..._cordovan.html

Shell indy with commando sole: http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-men..._cordovan.html

[ma-skis.com]

I have an old coop jacket I wear from when I pushed grocery carts. I pulled the loop out of the P on coop so now it says cool.

it was free, but surprisingly practical in wind, rain, cold and snow.

[arsenal]

Originally Posted by peter12

I also never take it off.

OMG it's a never-nude!

[Muta]

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by fotze

Blundstones?

I've worn Blundstone for 10 years now and while I still like them (CSA Greenpatch version is great), in general I find that the quality has gone down since they moved production away from australia.

I've switched to Redback boots - same design, but made in Australia of Australian Materials. Far superior IMHO.

http://www.redbackboots.com/

I bought mine from http://www.australiadirect.com/ with no problems (twice actually)

[meanmachine13]

I really like the brand NEFF for jackets. They can be found at snowboard/ski type stores.

[peter12]

Originally Posted by WilderPegasus

Are you American? Canadians wear Sorels instead!

Sorels moved all their production off-shore, and the quality stinks!

[vanisleflamesfan]

Originally Posted by peter12

every company ever moved all their production off-shore, and the quality stinks!

fyp

[peter12]

Originally Posted by vanisleflamesfan

fyp

Bean Boots (and Barbour jackets) are still made in Maine, USA, and England, respectively.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by Muta

Speaking of North Face coats, far above all else this is the best jacket I have ever owned.
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/...ic-jacket.html

I've worn this thing in pretty much every kind of weather and every kind of activity and its great. Wear it to class, wear it to play shinny, back packing, fishing, snow boarding, scrambling etc..

It is an outdoor activity staple, and great for city wear as well. I wear it all the time just around town, very warm but still breaths well. I've had mine for about four years now and it hasn't shown any wear and tear despite heavy use.

[sun]

Originally Posted by AR_Six

John Coppidge, mother####ers.

The hell? Is that you? Never thought I'd see TOJ on CP. What pieces do you own by them? Was thinking of getting a peacoat since I think I'd find it difficult to fit leathers into my wardrobe. #### looks amazing though.

[sun]

Originally Posted by peter12

I'm not a watch man, but I am a jacket man. Recently, I was given this beauty, and I will now wear nothing else.

http://www.barbour.com/mens-clothing...eaufort-jacket

How about you? Anyone into jackets?

I opted for the Bedale, but I dig it. Cool jacket.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Speaking of North Face coats, far above all else this is the best jacket I have ever owned.
http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/ca_ecom/en/sc-gear/mens-jackets-vests/mens-apex-bionic-jacket.html

How warm is that?