Receiving an average of over three feet of rain per year, there’s no disputing that Oregon is a good test ground for the development of waterproof footwear. Perhaps that’s had something to do with the success of the family-run rain boot company known as BOGS?!
Since Dappled Grey makes its home in the Pacific Northwest, we’re constantly pining for a new pair of BOGS. We love the new version of the popular “Rider” boot. But we also fell immediately for the “Zoe” (shown right), a lace-up ankle style with a boiled wool collar that struck us as the perfect marriage between a Duck boot and a Doc Marten.
What makes BOGS special is their unique combination of comfort and cold/wet protection. All their outdoor sport boots are temperature rated to at least sub-zero and many styles are rated to -40 degrees. Every boot is made of hand laid layers of rubber over a four-way stretch inner bootie. The layer of neoprene ranges for 5-7mm thick depending on the style.
BOGS deep Oregon roots can also be found at their Burch’s Fine Footwear retail store in Eugene (2 hours south of Portland).
BOGS
16 Oakway Center
Eugene, Oregon 97401
1-800-201-2070
www.bogsfootwear.com
