Apropos of nothing, sometimes there’s a frozen accumulated precipitation thing that happens around this time of year. And for such occasions, you should have the greatest foot-coverings available to humankind. So maybe by chance, or not, here’s what New York is offering...
These are called Ice Cutters. Right. They’re made by Red Wing for guys who work in the northernmost parts of where a person can work, and they specifically grip ice and snow. Still, they come in chestnut.
There’s buffalo leather involved here, and there’s a fluffy wool lining. And they pretty much look like they could win any fight between you and the last box of Whole Foods cheese crisps. It’s everyone for themselves when it comes to cheese crisps.
There’s something about beautiful double monk strap boots that just... don’t care at all about a giant snowstorm. You call a car. You put on a topcoat. You get in the car. You go about your business. It’s what boots are for.
Maybe you’re an adventurer. Maybe you’ve got friends across the park. Maybe you just really love the idea of not giving in to nature. But these are snowshoes. And this thing that’s happened outside—it means nothing to these. Just keep walking.
Oh God, oh no, there’s so much snow on the ground and the cabs aren’t working and the buildings are closed and... who cares. You’re home wearing velvet slippers. It’s what, in the business, they call “rolling with it.”
