Perfect Storm Footwear

One of the things that makes Perfect Storm boots unique is our inside-out approach to developing each and every style in our collection. Sure, waterproof, rugged, durable and warm are crucial elements for a cold weather boot, but at the end of the day - literally - they mean nothing if your feet aren’t comfortable. That’s why we put comfort first and build our boots from the inside out.

It all starts with our proprietary Perform Fit comfort insole. Unlike other, more expensive boot options in the marketplace that use an inexpensive, unstructured flat insole inside the boot, we’ve specially designed a removable, contoured, molded footbed that reduces fatigue by absorbing shock in key impact zones while providing arch cradling support. It’s a premium solution that provides all-day comfort in even the most rugged conditions.

Kids see adventure in everything. Fresh snow drifts, ankle-deep puddles and springtime mud are all fair game. Perhaps the most discerning members of the family, kids will let you know if they’re unhappy.

To make sure there’s no stopping for wet or cold feet, we build our kids boots using the same premium 7mm 4-way stretch neoprene we use in our women’s Cloud collection. The same kind of neoprene that has been keeping deep sea divers and surfers warm for decades. The result is an incredibly warm boot that is comfort rated to temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

With all of those snowbanks to scale, snowmen to build and snow forts to conquer, there’s no time to waste with cold, wet feet. And when you want to make sure your little ones are geared up well for all that fun, rubber/neoprene constructed boots from Perfect Storm are the perfect solution.

Kids are tough customers and they’re certainly tough on their shoes and winter boots. And while our seam sealed neoprene bootie is 100% waterproof from top to toe, it’s the rubber overlay that’s applied throughout the foot and ankle area of our Cloud High collection that serves as the first line of defense. It serves as an incredibly durable, abrasion resistant, highly waterproof exterior layer of protection. Even more, we double and triple reinforce it in the toe and heel for added protection in high wear areas for increased longevity.

Reliable traction in the snow, mud and muck is a must. Tracking snow, mud and muck into the house or, especially around the barn, not so much.

Our Calendar Outsole strikes the perfect balance, providing solid traction in slippery backyard and barnyard settings without loading up with snow or clumps of mud/animal waste. It’s a durable, versatile 3-season outsole that is equally comfortable in muck or snow.

Pulling your boots on and removing them at the end of the day should not be a to-do list worthy chore. That’s why you’ll find some rubber/neoprene boots out there with holes in the sides. Usually big enough to fit two or three fingers, they make it easy to pull on even the tallest models.

The convenience aspect of this fairly common design element makes a lot of sense but intentionally creating a place for snow and debris to enter a cold weather boot seemed to us counterintuitive. The Perfect Storm solution? Our patented Perform Shield™ handle covers. Instead of an open hole in each side of the boot, we back our handles with a layer of thin neoprene. It acts as a barrier, keeping snow and debris on the outside where they belong, while still making it effortless to pull your boots on.

Another small detail that shouldn’t go without mention is a safety feature that we’ve built into our kid’s Cloud High boot collection. As the days turn to dusk earlier and earlier in the winter, the littlest members of the family are often still outside when the daylight fades. It’s for this reason that we’ve added a reflective circle to the heel of each Cloud High boot we produce. Similar to the way a stop sign lights up when hit with a car headlight, these little dots help increase visibility.