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How to Winterize Your Shoes?

Winter is a harsh season in many ways: it’s harsh on the Earth, our homes, our cars, our bodies, and everyday apparel. That’s why winterizing is an important task to take care of—and that includes your shoes.

It’s always a smart idea to invest in high-quality footwear that’s made to last. Shoes get the most wear and tear of all clothing items, and they have an important job to do—to protect your feet! While comfortable, foot-friendly shoes that are made with the most durable materials can mean a higher price tag, they help you hoof it through the elements season after season, saving you money in the long run. Some great winter shoe brands to invest in include Sorel, Hunter, Pajar, and Timberland.

Taking measures to extend their life further is easy, resourceful, and saves you even more money. Walking on a Cloud presents 7 ways you can keep your shoes lasting winter after winter in the following infographic, along with some fun facts about winter weather. Enjoy!

 

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How to Winterize Your Shoes
To keep shoes and boots in good condition as you hoof it through the elements season after season there are several winterizing measures you can take. Walking on a Cloud explores 7 easy ways to extend the life of your shoes—saving your soles and your money at the same time—plus some fun facts about winter weather below.

1: Stay grounded with traction.

Traction is important when navigating through slippery ice and slush, so look for rubber-soled boots.
  • Brands that feature good traction: Timberland, Pajar, Hunter
2: Protect boots with leather cream.
Water, salt, and de-icers can deteriorate even the toughest of boots, so consider applying a leather cream to nourish the quality of your shoes.
  • Hunter shoes battle moisture while providing high coverage.
3: Save space for socks. 
Boots are a bit roomy for a reason—you should wear thicker socks to add cushion, keep your feet warm, and wick away moisture. Wool is a great material for this.
  • Sorel boots features fur interior lining to keep feet warm in extreme cold.
4: Start off on the right foot.
When you buy a new pair of leather boots, treat them immediately with a cream conditioner on a soft rag to help extend the shine.
  • Dansko creates dependable work shoes that will thank you for the extra attention by protecting your feet and lasting through the years.
5: Keep shoes away from the heater.
Use a towel, newspaper, or cedar inserts to pull moisture from the inside of your shoes. Leaving them by a heater or furnace can dry out the material too quickly, which can cause cracking.
  • Bogs is an excellent brand for quick-drying boots.
6: Insulate with insoles.
Use insulated boot liners and performance insoles to keep your feet warm and improve comfort for long treks in the cold.
  • Blundstone Sheepskin Footbeds are great cushioned insoles for cold conditions.
7: Make your shoes water resistant.
  • Wax-based polishes are made to create shine but also offer a thin protective layer than can provide light resistance to water and salt.
  • Spray resistant compounds provide a layer of protection but generally require a reapplication after a few wears.
 
Quite a Feet: Notable Wintertime Facts

Within the continental U.S., the coldest states in winter include North Dakota, Minnesota, and Maine.

In America, winter temperatures average around 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Every winter, one septillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) snow crystals drop from the sky. It takes about a million little droplets to make one snowflake.

The Guinness Book of World Records states that a giant snowflake was found at Fort Keogh, Montana in 1887. It was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.

Mount Baker, which lies in the North Cascades of Washington State, holds the record for most snowfall in a single year. 1,140 inches accumulated during the 1998-99 season.

The greatest amount of snow to fall within 24 hours in U.S. occurred in Silver Lake, Colorado in 1921: 76 inches of snow.

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