London Fog Boots Review

Last Updated on November 14, 2019 by Jane

A few weeks ago I had to admit that my Sorel Boots were done. Like they had cracks everywhere and the wetness I felt was not from my feet being so warm they were sweating but because the slush was seeping into my boots from the cracks in the soles.

My old winter boots owed me nothing. I had them for 5 years. Still this was one of the first REAL winters they saw, which might be why they finally gave out after all this time.

So you might think at this time of year that there wouldn’t be many options to replace my sorels. You would be partially right.

There were actually two camps which boots came in.

Some were sold out or in limited quantities. These styles were marked down and very affordable if you can find what you are looking for in your size.

OR the boots were still full priced even though the same store is trying to sell you spring separates, and there was lots of selection left.

Of course I wanted a deal. So I decided to try out the London Fog Milly boot, with the idea that if they aren’t warm enough I can always upgrade next season. Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised.

London Fog Boots Review

I think every Canadian is worried about their winter boots being warm enough and I am happy to say these boots are pretty good. In fact I would say they fair about the same as my sorel boots.

On very cold days (think minus 30 or colder) if I am standing still the cold creeps in, but is not noticeable if I am walking and keeping moving. On a regular winter day (say around minus 10) the London Fog Milly boots are toasty warm and a great choice.

Where I think the London Fog Milly boots are a better choice than my Sorel boots is in how light they are; I can barely tell I have winter boots on my feet! The sorel boots are heavy and clunky in comparison.

But my London Fog winter boots are not as tall so I do notice on very cold days how I miss that extra warmth of taller boots.

If I were to do it all again I think I might just splurge for something shearling lined but that can also handle city slush (like these or these). These styles are more expensive but the shearling adds extra warmth that I could really go for after a winter like this year. To be honest I am really impressed with how UGG has adapted from its initial styles that were warm but totally impractical for slushy city streets. Their winter boots (not house slippers that everyone wears outside, me included circa 2005), are actually pretty stylin as far as winter boots go.

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PS: I now wear these boots. They are shearling lined and super cute. I have had these boots for a few years so the quality holds up!