It's not a solid shoe really. The heel is a stretchy fabric and the front of the shoe is stretchy aswell. Nike haurache, Google em lol.
I had a pair of Jordan's, and don't get me wrong, nice shoe, but not as comfortable as everybody says.
I usually have converse or vans on for work/school. Nikes for the gym. Flats/bare feet for anything else. I'm not big on shoes
I'll understand if there are particular styles or brand of boots you hate but you can't possibly mean all boots. Going through snow in sneakers would ruin them and there are probably a limited amount of sneakers that would keep your feet warm. Most people up north will be wearing some type of boot whether it's Timberland, Red Wing, LL Bean, Chippewa etc.