Custom Winter Boots

Which winter boots suit your daily routine?

Before choosing a style, consider when and where you will wear your boots. Someone who gets around mostly by car has different needs from someone who walks to work every day. Dress boots do not replace technical winter boots during heavy snowstorms or extended outdoor activities. Instead, they offer an elegant option for getting around the city, spending the day at the office and heading out in winter.

Gabriel knows this firsthand from his Surmesur Chelsea boots, which he wears regularly throughout the winter, including when taking the bus. The idea is not to rely on one pair for every occasion, but to choose the right boots for your activities and the weather.

Chelsea or military-inspired: which winter boot style should you choose?

Chelsea boots: a versatile essential

With their clean silhouette and lace-free design, Chelsea boots strike an excellent balance between elegance and practicality. Easy to slip on, they pair just as well with a suit as they do with more casual trousers. Their understated design keeps your look polished without drawing all the attention to your footwear. For Gabriel, they are a particularly good choice for professionals looking to complete their winter wardrobe without compromising their style.

Military-inspired boots: a more casual look

With their laces, substantial construction and distinctive character, military-inspired boots lend themselves to more casual outfits. They pair well with jeans, flannel trousers or a coat with a more rugged silhouette. Your choice also depends on the coat you wear: Chelsea boots naturally complement a dress coat, while military-inspired boots work better with a more casual outfit.

Which sole should you choose for winter boots?

There is more to choosing a good pair of boots than appearance alone. For snowy sidewalks and changing conditions, the sole deserves particular attention. At Surmesur, several options allow you to adapt your boots to how you will use them. Gabriel favours the Rocky sole, which he chose for his own Chelsea boots. More robust than a traditional dress sole, it gives the boots a winter-ready look while maintaining an elegant silhouette. Commando-style soles, with their deeper tread, are another option worth considering.

Keep in mind, however, that a rubber sole, even one with a textured tread, does not guarantee perfect grip on ice. Caution is still essential when sidewalks become slippery.

Leather, colours and finishes: personalizing your winter boots

For boots worn regularly throughout the winter, the choice of material is particularly important. Gabriel recommends textured leathers, which add character while being better suited to outdoor use than certain delicate materials, such as suede. When it comes to colour, black and dark brown remain reliable choices. Easy to coordinate, they naturally complement coats and professional attire, while deep burgundy and navy offer appealing alternatives.

The personalization options go well beyond colour. Depending on the style, you can experiment with contrasting textures, different leather panels, soles and finishes, and even add a faux-fur lining for extra warmth and comfort. The goal is to create a pair that suits both your style and your daily routine.

How should you wear boots with dress trousers?

Even the finest boots can lose some of their elegance when paired with the wrong trousers. According to Gabriel, one of the most common mistakes is wearing trousers that are too narrow at the hem. When the opening is too tight, the fabric bunches above the boot or catches on the shaft, particularly after you have been sitting down.

Ideally, choose a cut with enough room for the trousers to fall naturally over the boots. This attention to proportion creates a balanced silhouette, especially with a suit or dress trousers.