I was born during a snowstorm. On Memorial Day Weekend. Such is life in Montana, a place where I have spent more days out of school for union strikes than for the weather. It didn’t matter how much snow or sleet or wind there was. It didn’t matter if the temperatures dropped to the negative-teens or below, as long as the school busses would start up, there would be class.
As a result of this upbringing, I know winter socks and I know boots. Come campaign season, I get lots of texts from the unlucky few chosen to campaign in Montana, North Dakota, Alaska, New Hampshire, Maine and other parts North. Here are the only boots I recommend, ever.
Let this picture from Spring 1986 serve as proof that I have been wearing Sorel boots since Reagan was president. Sorel is the only brand I buy. They are comfortable, warm, well-made, and they last.
I prefer the Caribou, a classic style that never looks dated. If you want something a little less winter-forward, they also make a waterproof Chelsea-style boot.
Also, if you need warm socks, just buy Smartwool. I have a mild wool allergy, and I still wear them. I like both the hiking socks and the every day socks. I am happy to live through a little bit of itching for actual warmth.
