The first design at HouseBoots.ca was the original house boot for men: Bro Boots. The soles are made of thermoplastic rubber that is technically recyclable if you can find the right facility: The foam that feels so good underneath your feet when you slip on a pair of Bro Boots is made from post-consumer, recycled foam that's been shredded and put back together (which is more environmentally friendly than grinding up the foam into a powder to produce newer foam. You can see the different pieces of recycled foam in our padding: As of February 20, 2018 we have committed to shipping Bro Boots only in cardboard with paper tape and no plastic. We already committed to Bro...
Have you ever heard about the Danish concept of Hygge (pronounced HOO-gah)? It means "coziness" and is an important part of enjoying Scandinavian winters. Candles, hot cocoa, comfy pants, good food - it's all part of Hygge. One of the best ways to tap into Hygge is (drumroll please) to put on a pair of comfy slippers! Check out this New York Times article that reviews different slippers from a Hygge perspective by Michelle L. Dozois. Want to learn more about the concept of Hygge? It's seen a surge in popularity over the last year and you can read more about the concept in Country Living Magazine. This year, enjoy your Canadian winter in comfort and...
Now that House Boots come in men's sizes, and people of any gender with big feet can wear our House Boots in comfort, we have expanded our product line to include new House Boots for women! Made of wool and leather, The Woolie is a stylish and comfortable option that comes in three different colours. Red: Gray: ...and Black: The Woolie takes a little longer to arrive so be sure to order yours early in time for cold weather. We also have the Furry Woolie: Similar to The Woolie, The Furry Woolie is made of leather, wool, and faux fur on top. Please allow up to 5 weeks to arrive. Watch for more House Boot styles throughout the season, and Happy...
Kick off 2017 in your winter woolies with our friends at Cruising Canoes in support of the Girl Guides of Canada. Meet some of the fine folks who have been on Twiggy's trips over the past year and find out what's to come for the new season. Trips are all lined up for winter/spring 2017, and Cruising Canoes will offer 15% off all trips booked during the kickoff event this Friday, January 6th. Sip on wintry brews and get in on a handful of raffles ($5/ticket or $3/10) for a Cruising Canoes trip!Prizes Include:Snowshoe Trip for TwoCreek Run Trip for TwoMoira River Paddle for TwoPint & Paddle for TwoPaddle from Teal Paddles10 class passes for Steel House Weightlifting4 Mountain...
