women’s winter boots

Sorel x Concepts Exclusive Boots For Fall/Winter 2012

[All images via Concepts]

Love the practicality of Sorel boots, but looking for a way to spice them up even further? Concepts has done just that with a variety of classic Sorel styles for both men and women with some updated fabrications and exclusives.

Concepts has put a new spin on Sorel’s Conquest Carly Boots for women by adding new patterns and textures. Added sophistication is found through a quilted patent leather on the boot’s shaft with black suede details and gold accents. The rubber shell, bungee closure, and stacked heel still allow them to be functional winter boots, only with a more stylish touch.

The Sorel men’s Sentry and Kitchener Caribou styles are revamped in this collection as well; the new Sentry boots are inspired by author Henry David Thoreau and his time spent at Walden Pond. These boots display a leather and tweed combination complimented by blue and orange detailing. The Kitchener boots feature a contemporary camouflage accompanied by bright reds on the soles giving the boots an extra pop of color.

All of these styles can be purchased exclusively at the Concepts store in Cambridge, Mass. or online at online at www.cncpts.com

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-Danielle Sepanek

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There’s a Snowstorm Coming This Way? I’m Not Worried! Columbia’s Heather Canyon Omni-Heat Boots

Why am I not worried you may ask? Well, perhaps it’s because I’m walking on air – and it’s for no reason other than these Columbia Heather Canyon™ Omni-Heat Boots ($140) — they are so incredibly warm, water-resistant and light! The sound of me dragging my feet on carpet or pavement has been replaced by a joyous, skipping noise – I pretty much have to exert zero effort to lift up my feet in these boots! What they’ve got:

Water-resistant suede leather upper with faux fur collar

Omni-Heat technology reflects natural body heat for added warmth

200g Thermolite® rated -25/-32C

Techlite molded material provides cushioning and protection in a lightweight, flexible shell

Non-marking Omni-Grip rubber compound outsole for optimal traction

These boots really do rock my world- they are ultra easy to take on and off, without any assistance or cussing, and the Omni-Heat Technology (if you’re not familiar with it already) is VERY cool. Although this style doesn’t have it, Omni-Heat Thermal Electric allows the wearer to keep her/his feet warm at the push of a button by activating a patent-pending, battery-powered array of heating elements located strategically throughout the footbed in select Columbia boot styles.