<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>As we head to Houston for the flight back to UA, we want to shop for lightweight boots that won’t skid on icy UA sidewalks. Since we are coastal residents … I have no clue what to look at. Waterproof, skidproof, hiking styled boots, lightweight but with some air so sweating isn’t a factor. Since many of you live in areas of snow, or have student’s who have lived through this before, could you please send suggestions/brands our way?</p>
<p>Thanks so much and roll tide!</p>
<p>Boots for winter Alabama? From what I understand they get a dusting of snow once or twice a winter. Maybe I am misinformed?</p>
<p>My suburban Illinois born and raised son wears his normal shoes to walk to high school and for everything else. </p>
<p>If you are really concerned about ice, I’d suggest just getting a pair of these for his regular shoes.<br>
[Yaktrax</a> Walkers - Unisex at REI.com](<a href=“http://www.rei.com/product/760280/yaktrax-walkers-unisex]Yaktrax”>http://www.rei.com/product/760280/yaktrax-walkers-unisex)</p>
<p>My kids LOVE their shearling-lined Clark boots. They’re waterproof too!</p>
<p>[Drift</a> in Taupe Distressed Leather - Mens Boots from Clarks](<a href=“http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/drift/75331]Drift”>http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/drift/75331)</p>
<p>BTW: I know rain boots are big at UA. When D was home this week I took her to our new Nordstroms & saw that there were wool liners for the Hunter boots. We were talking to the sales lady & I wondered if they’d work in her Sperry’s. That’s when she showed us the ones made for Sperry’s (which we picked up; those are fleece.) We also saw something similar later in T.J. Maxx.</p>
<p>For girls…</p>
<p>I have this pair in black, and I got the pink pair for son’s GF last Christmas cuz she wanted that color. She said she was one of few that was not slipping in ice.</p>
<p>[The</a> North FaceWomen’sFootwearWOMEN’S NUPTSE® BOOTIE FUR IV](<a href=“http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-footwear/womens-nuptse-bootie-fur-iv.html?from=subCat&variationId=RJ5]The”>http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/womens-footwear/womens-nuptse-bootie-fur-iv.html?from=subCat&variationId=RJ5)</p>
<p>I got a chuckle out of this thread. We are dealing with 1-2 feet of snow and massive power outages. A UA winter is looking good about now.</p>
<p>^^^
Ha ha…I know that those who live in very cold climates probably are laughing at this thread. However, no matter where you live, when the temp dips to 40 or below, your feet do get cold (and wet if there’s rain). </p>
<p>There’s a reason why girls run around in Uggs. If I go to the game next Saturday, I’ll be wearing my Uggs, a scarf, and a jacket! LOL</p>