What are you planning on doing in them?

You are likely to be more comfortable if you do.

(Yak Traxs (microspikes) can help make it less likely you will slip and fall.)

Just sight seeing bro.want to visit few places no hiking or trekking

Want to spend some time thats it just to relax

Why wouldn’t you want waterproof winter boots? Water inherently wants to be wet, snow is fleeting

You’ll want them to be water resistant at minimum just so the snow that collects on the side doesn’t soak through as you are walking, but you should be fine with any boots that are warm enough. Definitely get some microspikes or yaktraks though in case it’s icy where you are.

I’m literally wearing flip flops today. If you are sticking to Burlington some Timberland would suffice. Even sneakers would work as long as it isn’t snowing or raining.

Waterproof. Always waterproof. Better completely dry than insulated because once your feet get wet, no amount of insulation helps.

Are there winter boots that AREN’T waterproof?

Ya

Unless he's on pavement. Those microspikes are awful slippery on sidewalks.

You don’t need boots at all just to drive around and sight see or whatever you plan on doing. I wear sneakers 90% of the winter. Don’t go romping through a snowbank and you’ll be perfectly fine

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Just stay where you are. We’re busy enough picking flatlanders out of the snow banks, sides of the roads.

Postman here, always go full leather waterproof, and treat them.

Wear flip flops

Waterproof winter boots for sure

Welcome to Vermont where you get down voted for wanting to relax 🤣

And whatever you do, don't eat yellow snow!

I find crocs pretty comfy

Shorts and a t shirt you’ll be fine

UGGs

I just wear waterproof hiking boots with heavy treads all season. Gets the job done 95% of the time. I keep micros spikes in my truck in case something goes sideways (literally and figuratively).

Is this a serious question?

If you like having wet frostbitten feet buy boots that aren’t waterproof. Like having feet? Buy waterproof boots.

What is your budget. A $100 pair of insulated leather boots and a $5 can of Sno Seal will get the job done.

Then just wear sneakers. I only put my boots on when there’s a storm. I wear sneakers most of the winter.

Waterproof is helpfull if you are planning on biking all year things can get wet in the spring and fall. . . If you want to spend nights at fires at the beach during the winter and summer i suggest waterproof is magical . . . Oboz Shoes at REI are pretty magical and work great. . . Maybe you dont need boots perse' but waterproof hiking low rise boots

Bring a wetsuit! Insulated.

Right, because winter tourism is not a thing in VT. Must be only locals up on them ski slopes...

Neither, just wear some crocs & you’ll be good. Vermonters are lying when they talk about snow & stuff, it’s just a way to scare off the tourists & enjoy this tropical paradise all for ourselves

Yes. Mine, as it turns out, are only "water-resistant".

If you aren't planning a lot of outdoor adventures, you probably don't need waterproof. Like, you're going to be in town and hanging out? Regular boots will be fine. If you're planning on going snowshoeing, hiking, being out in the weather, get waterproof.

If you are not hiking or trekking and just walking around on pavement and there isn’t a huge snow storm coming then all you need are some sneakers and warm socks. I’m currently wearing fleece lined crocs and my feet havnt been cold at all. No need to waste money of waterproof boots unless your hiking. I’d rather use that money for a heavy winter jacket or heated vest