SAS

Alpine Non Slip Lace Up Boot

Women's

These are NOT non-slip boots. I have bad knees, and as a result deal with both pain and balance issues when I walk. I had been searching for a good pair of ankle boots for winter, and when I saw these "non-slip" boots, I thought I had found just the thing. I have had them for about a month now, and I am going to have to give them away because they are definitely not non-slip when I walk on wet surfaces (like my front walkway when it rains) or on tile (like my bathroom). I don't know why it's happening - I have examined the soles, wiped them down with a dry rag, wiped them down with a wet rag - nothing has helped. I'm going to have to give them away because I don't feel safe wearing them. $188 bucks down the toilet. :-(

I would not normally spend $170 for a pair of everyday shoes but I am so glad I did. I have arthritis in my knee, a torn Achilles tendon, bunions and a hammer toe, yes I am a mess, and I am always in need of comfortable and supportive shoes. A lot of shoes aggravate and cause additional pain in my knee and ankle but the SAS Alpine did not. On the first day I wore the boots, I took out the insole and used my orthotics and wore them all day without any breaking-in time. After three weeks of only using my orthotics, I put the factory insoles back in the shoe with my orthotics and still lots of comfortable with no knee, ankle or foot pain. I ordered my normal size and took advantage of the extra wide width making the fit just right. This boot has met all my needs and more. It is a extremely well made boot , attractive and comfortable. I am gladI I spent the extra money because what I got is worth every penny. And thank you Zappos for your generous return policy as it takes me ordering several pairs of shoes before I get "just the right"one which the SAS Alpine met that challenge.

I love these shoes! I have A lot of first issues. 1. I crashed into a tree while zip lining and have Trauma induced arthritic ankles. 2. Found out I have a Z foot or Skew feet That should have been operated on when I was a child. As a 50 year adult I am now prone to brakes on the side of my feet So shoes are very important to me and I have to wear them during all my waking hours. I have to wear orthotics. Too late for surgery now. Most shoes just hurt, for some reason they seem to come too far up in the top of my foot is constantly hurting. I decided instead of a regular shoe I would try these Sas alpines so the shoe doesn’t end where my foot hurts normally. When they arrived I initially tried them on for about five minutes without my orthotics and already was extraordinarily helpful because the shoe didn’t hit the top of my foot where the tongue normally lies. They were extremely comfortable so after about five minutes of where inside the house I Put in my orthotics. Even without their extra padding they still felt great. I wore them to work the next day and the only thing that has disappointed me with the issues is the shoestring itself! Even when I double knot - they will become loose. But that is my only complaint I wear a nine wide and they seemed perfect for my foot and my foot & were stable around the ankle. They are light weight yet provide good support. I am a very happy shopper!

Ordinarily I would NEVER spend $174.00 ish for a winter boot but I was desperate. I have arthritis in my toe joints and have to have a high, squarish toe box. I searched the internet, etc. and these were about the only ones that fit my needs. These boots are sooooo comfortable; I can wear them all day at work and my toes never rub and become painful. Money well spent.

Even the WW size was barely the width of a standard W. Had to return because the WW was not wide enough for me. I usually wear Clarks W.