Let's Blog About Bogs!

Well this is a nice surprise! I'm sure we all remember last year around this time, we were all crying every morning because we had to walk outside into the polar vortex. No matter how many layers you had on or how many pairs of socks you fit into your boots, you still felt like every part of your body was frozen for those few minutes you had to be outside.

Not this year! In fact, we're at quite the opposite this week. Temperatures are sitting between 0 and -10 every day. The sun may not be shining all the time, but we don't have to spend seven extra minutes getting ready in the morning because all you need is a light winter parka.

The problem with this weather is your choice in footwear. It's still winter which means yes it is still cold, despite it being a little warmer this week. But now, the snow is turning to gross brown slush, which will pretty much ruin any pair of non-waterproof shoes. And if you wear your -40 degree boots, your feet will be sweaty puddles by the time you get to where you're going.

So is there a solution to this? Of course there is, and we can help you with it!

Have you heard of Bogs? If not, they're going to be the best thing you'll hear about all day. What are Bogs? They are a fantastic combination of a winter boot and rubber boot. Waterproof, cold rated from -10 to -40 degrees Celsius, and stylish! The better part? We carry them in men's, women's AND kids! Your whole family is set!

So let's break each of them down. For the men. Well, we know lots of men don't like super flashy, out there shoes, so we've kept it simple. Plain black, perfect to go over your dress pants. No it's not the most fashionable, but it sure beats having splash stains on your dress pants going into your 9 am meeting, don't you think?

Women...well we know you like variety, and we know you like colour. So we gave you both! We've got a mainly black boot with some coloured patterns. Perfect addition to any outfit and again, avoiding mucky pants.

And kids. We all remember how "fun" it was when our parents bundled us up in the morning with our ski pants, jackets, scarf, tuque and mitts. We would go outside at recess, play for 20 minutes, and come home with soaking wet pants and boots. While we can't help you with the wet ski pants, bogs make a great addition to the winter wardrobe, especially if kids are walking to and from school. They are cold rated up to -40 degrees Celsius, waterproof, easy to take on and off, and can be used in Spring AND Winter! A versatile pair of boots is great for kids.

So a quick recap...why choose Bogs?
- waterproof
- cold rated from -10 to -40 Celsius
- easy to get on and off
- different colours/styles
- Max Wick moves sweat away from your foot to keep your feet dry
- non marking sole

There's no better time than now to get out and enjoy the winter weather. Yes it's cold (well not today, but generally), but there's so many things you can do like skating, skiing, and tobogganing that you can't enjoy in 30 degree weather. So get your Bogs, get out and enjoy Winnipeg!