Cold Weather Work Shoes

[natablue]

It's starting to cool down here in Upstate NY, and I'm always at a loss of what shoes to wear at work in the fall/winter.

My feet get cold very easily so it's not as simple as wearing winter boots into the office and changing into pumps. My feet will still freeze.

I like to wear socks, but I don't know what shoes to wear with dress pants or with skirts/dresses with tights.

What do you wear for work on your feet in the colder months? I can get away with knee high cognac boots with certain outfits but there are other times I need to look business professional.

[callmehales]

what about fleece tights? might keep your feet warmer in pumps!

[minna]

I have a pair of oxfords with a heel that I wear with socks and dress pants during the winter.

[niknik]

When I had to dress for work, I kept Ugg slippers under my desk and wore those when I wasn't moving around.

[krisim]

My recent discovery are Ankle Boots (worn with ankle socks and tights if I'm wearing a skirt or with longer socks if I'm wearing pants). I also wear tall boots quite a bit, I have a black suede pair that look nice with skirts and riding boots on more casual days.

[natablue]

Sept 23, 2014 12:03:30 GMT -5 minna said:

I have a pair of oxfords with a heel that I wear with socks and dress pants during the winter.

I've been looking for the perfect pair of these for the longest time. Last year I found a great pair at TJ Maxx and I kick myself for not buying them.

[kris356]

I just got the most amazing Madewell oxfords. They were pricey but they are super comfy and no breaking in period.

[glw]

Ditto on the oxfords (or "shooties"-- I hate that word). With trouser socks/pants or fleece-lined tights/skirt.

[electricmayhem]

I live in SE MN, so I feel your pain. We also have ice on the ground from November through April, and I have an infant to carry in and out of daycare, so heels or wedges are out. I had all of my winter work pants hemmed for flats.

Last year I got a pair of black pony-hair loafers for pretty cold days (not these, but extremely similar):

And I wear them with sheer black trouser socks (I like the ones at Target--I think they are Merona?) which works out well.

I also have a couple of pairs of tassel loafers in leather and nubuck that come up a little higher on the top of my foot so I can get away with a heavier sock on the days that it's single-digits or below.

[xojo1]

Sept 23, 2014 13:58:31 GMT -5 krisim said:

My recent discovery are Ankle Boots (worn with ankle socks and tights if I'm wearing a skirt or with longer socks if I'm wearing pants). I also wear tall boots quite a bit, I have a black suede pair that look nice with skirts and riding boots on more casual days.

This is pretty much what I do. When it is snowy I will wear snow boots outside and change in to the nicer shoes inside.

[xojo1]

I wear these a lot:

[magdala]

My office is freezing so I live in wool tights, wool pants and boots all winter. I just purchased these for this year.

www.shoes.com/en-US/Product/EC1401381-5226095/LAUREN+RALPH+LAUREN/Black+Leather/Womens+Marisol.aspx

I also have ones similar to these from last year

www.garnethill.com/gentle-souls-warm-me-up-boots/shoes-accessories/shoes-boots/15527?&defattribvalue=main

[glw]

Oh, and this won't help you with commuting, but I have a heated footrest at my desk and it is AWESOME. I can wear ballet flats and still be comfortable.

[aqualuv]

Sept 25, 2014 14:07:34 GMT -5 glw said:

Oh, and this won't help you with commuting, but I have a heated footrest at my desk and it is AWESOME. I can wear ballet flats and still be comfortable.

Genius idea! I usually use my space heater but a heated footrest would be even better. Off to go look for one.

[natablue]

Sept 25, 2014 14:07:34 GMT -5 glw said:

Oh, and this won't help you with commuting, but I have a heated footrest at my desk and it is AWESOME. I can wear ballet flats and still be comfortable.

I've never heard of such a thing! Off to look.

[msturtle143]

Oxfords and short boots come to mind.
I have a couple of these.
vip.zappos.com/aquatalia-by-marvin-k-ziva-black-suede

vip.zappos.com/aquatalia-by-marvin-k-fabulous-black-rubbed-suede

vip.zappos.com/fidji-l718-black

vip.zappos.com/born-mott-black-full-grain