Winter Boots

Cabazon · #1 12-10-2010, 07:33 AM

I'm looking to buy some winter boots--something which would be suitable for long hikes through a foot to two feet of snow in 20-30 degree weather.

I've tried looking around at product reviews, but I don't know where to start, and more than half of them seem to be only "customer" reviews.

Any suggestions?

Phalex · #2 12-10-2010, 07:42 AM

20 to 30 degrees really isn't all that demanding. Get yourself a good pair of socks, and pretty much any comfy boot will do. I swear by Redwing, or Wolverine.

Tsal · #3 12-10-2010, 07:50 AM

Muckboots are popular with outdoors people, I hear. Then there's the option of using more usual hiking boots + gaiters to help with snow. You'll probably be okay without insulation in 20 F as long as you're active, but if you need to stand around same place I'd get insulated boots.

Floyd Eye · #4 12-10-2010, 07:56 AM

Having worked outside for the last 20 or so St. Louis winters, it is my recommendation that you wear thin, wicking socks and boots with no more than 800 grams of Thinsulate. If you over do it your feet will sweat and they will be cold. If you are going to be walking in 2' of snow though, I would get something like a pair of the green LaCrosse knee high rubber boots, which cinch tight at the top and come in a variety of amounts of Thinsulate. Leave room for your toes to move around or you will be sorry.

PSPookie · #5 12-10-2010, 08:03 AM

Dangit, I thought the title said "Winter Boobs". This is much less interesting.

A pair of waterproof Hi-Tech boots and two pairs of socks does the trick for me when I have to stomp around in a field in 14 degree weather.

Rush-2112 · #6 12-13-2010, 12:19 PM

http://www.paragonsports.com/product..._347943_-1.htm

I got these a few weeks back, and really like them. Really, anything by Merrell is fine by me. They're so amazingly comfortable. They're also great for hiking and waterproof, so I'd imagine they hold up pretty well in the snow (not really sure yet because NYC hasn't had much snow yet this year).

MJ5150 · #7 12-13-2010, 12:29 PM

Do you live near a Cabelas? They have all kinds of awesome boots and socks to pick from. The people who work at the one near me are spot on with their recommendations too.

I had gone in and picked up a pair of boots and some socks, and the guy asked me if I was going to Antarctica with that gear. When I said I just needed something to stay dry and fairly warm while working in the yard, he hooked me up proper.

-Mike

MakiSupaStar · #8 12-13-2010, 12:52 PM

Eric Perry likes fruit boots. And long walks. And rainbows.

Subrage · #9 12-13-2010, 01:16 PM

I like my Bates tactical boots. I got the un-insulated version since i ride my motorcycle in them. But so far my feet have been nice and warm and its been pretty cold here in kc this year.

Plus their nice and light weight.

DwaynieAD · #10 12-13-2010, 01:32 PM

Just get a pair of Rocky hunting boots, comfy check, rugged check, warm check, last a really long time check. Just had this discussion with my gf, she works at a kennel and needed boots to take the dogs out in the wet or snow.

I endorse the above posters that mentioned 800grams of thinsulate and Redwing Shoes (as a second choice) I will also throw Herman Survivors in the ring as my own personal favorite boot. The pair I have was bought in Wyoming when I was 18, I'm now 25 and they are still going strong, comfy, and warm

tycobb73 · #11 12-14-2010, 07:38 AM

I've had the same Merells for 10 years and I'm in love.

Hutzbordello · #12 12-14-2010, 07:45 AM

combat boots...

crikker · #13 12-14-2010, 05:41 PM

Baffin.

jp58 · #14 12-14-2010, 06:27 PM

Wore some waterproof rubber boots because of the snow today. They are not rated to 7 degrees.

Joe Gress · #15 12-14-2010, 06:28 PM

Heh, we wear converse.

Jim Campbell · #16 12-14-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crikker

Baffin.

baffins may be a tad much for hiking as they are bulky......mine would be full of sweat in an hour.....a lighter boot would be better,but i'd recommend a dry pair(s) of good socks in the pack just in case....

MIJ-VI · #17 12-15-2010, 03:33 AM

http://www.sorel.com/mens-boots/men,...?sz=1&start=27

crikker · #18 12-15-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Campbell

baffins may be a tad much for hiking as they are bulky......mine would be full of sweat in an hour.....a lighter boot would be better,but i'd recommend a dry pair(s) of good socks in the pack just in case....

Fail on my part. I didn't read the hiking part. No way would I go with Baffins for hiking. Nice catch Jim.