Men's Boots & Ankle Boots

Ankle boots or boots are an excellent choice for winter as well as cool spring and autumn weather. Classic leather is a great material option, because it can handle mud and water when needed—while still always looking high-quality and stylish. Leather is also very easy to care for, which is why leather shoes can easily last for decades.

For outdoor activity and sports, the best option is lightweight, sporty, but waterproof outdoor footwear. With them, it’s easy to move around for long periods without worrying about wet socks or sweaty soles. Stylish and athletic outdoor shoes are also great for leisure time in the city and for everyday errands.

For snowy winters and biting мороз days, thick, warm winter boots work best—boots with enough shaft height to keep snow away from your ankles. For example, the Finnish brand Sievi makes high-quality outdoor shoes suited to Finnish feet and weather. Another top Finnish brand is Kuoma, which produces not only classic kids’ winter boots but also footwear for adults. Both brands’ shoes are made in Finland.

Finnish winters today are less about crunchy snowdrifts and more about variable weather, black ice, and rain that turns into freezing precipitation. Good grip makes shoes even more versatile in slippery conditions. Besides sharp studs, traction is also provided by the rugged grooves in the soles. When looking for grippy footwear, it’s always worth checking not only the upper but also the sole.

A great idea for winter outdoor use is studded anti-slip attachments for shoes, which you can find in Kärkkäinen’s online store in our shoe care accessories section. You’ll find more winter running shoe options on Kärkkäinen’s sports pages, in the men’s sports shoes section. And if you run in the dark autumn and winter months, remember a cheap life insurance: reflective vests and harnesses—use them!