Come December, an average doormat no longer cuts it. In fact, a doormat in the winter can make things worse (think: snowy boots sliding on a coconut mat). Bring on the boot scraper. Made of heavy-duty metal slats, a boot scraper can get the job done right. Here are our favorites.
Above: The Iris Hantverk Boot Scraper Metall in black patinated steel; $68 at Fjørn.
Above: The Galvanised Ground Spike Boot Scraper in galvanized carbon steel; £11.50 at The Farthing in the UK.
Above: The Parasene 968 Galvanised Boot Scraper Mat is silver-colored steel; £15.99 at eBay.
Above: The Shoe Tray Made of Oak with a planed surface and untreated wood; €119 at Manufactum.
Above: The Boot Scraper 4359 in black iron is available at Kirkpatrick; contact for price and ordering information.
Above: A large Galvanised Steel Doormat measures approximately 31.5 by 15 inches and is £50 from Garden Trading. (Also available in a smaller size for £32.)
Above: The Urban Doormat was designed by Ever Zuiddam for Dutch label RiZZ. It’s constructed with nylon bristles and aluminum; €198 at Ambiente Direct.
Above: The Forged Steel Scraper is made of hand-forged carbon steel in a style inspired by 18th century shoe scrapers; €20 at Manufactum.
Above: The Galvanized Boot Scraper Mat comes with two bristles for removing dirt from the sides of shoes; £20.70 at Sibbons.
Above: The Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Boot Scraper by Lilac Lane Home is $28.56 at The Home Depot.
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