Winter boots reccomendations

Submitted by Background-Peace-912 t3_10kh9mn in BuyItForLife

I'm looking for pair that I can drive in, occasional 2 ft snow storm in canada and winter hiking/snowshoeing. I see Sorel here a lot but the made in china ones are apparently terrible. Most boots feel too burly fir driving. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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bassjam1 t1_j5qnd44 wrote

Ll Bean original bean boot. Either insulated or uninsulated and double up on socks, but they're still made in Maine and built to last. I've got the 10" shearling lined ones, on my 4th year and they still look new. They're like an insulated sneaker to walk and drive in, I don't know that I'll ever buy a pair of thick treaded hunting boots again.

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Background-Peace-912 OP t1_j5rorw6 wrote

Thanks. What's the actual name of these boots? Or a link? How do they do in slippery surfaces?

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bassjam1 t1_j5rq5px wrote

https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/513858?page=mens-llbean-boots

For not having an aggressive tread they do really well. Great on ice, not bad on mud and snow but they also don't clog with mud and snow like most my other boots do.

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Background-Peace-912 OP t1_j5rslrv wrote

Which lining did you get? I'm leaning gortex and thinsulate winter hikes/camping.

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bassjam1 t1_j5rw8p8 wrote

I have the shearling lined which is really a thinsulate lower and shearling inside the leather upper.

They're made a little oversized as well, I normally wear a 10.5, I went with a 10 and have room for a thick pair of wool socks still.

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quilsmehaissent t1_j5qpbe9 wrote

I have Sorel and they proved great

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Due_Guitar8964 t1_j5ra9kt wrote

I have two pair of Sorels, one has attached gaiters that reach up to my knees for the deep stuff. The others are shoes with something like a snow tire tread. Have worn both pairs every Winter for years with zero problems.

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mcburloak t1_j5tjh5i wrote

I have some -45C rated tall gaiter ones too. Ideal for snowblowing or cold outdoor work. Can drive in them but bulky. Wouldn’t want to hike in them admittedly.

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Due_Guitar8964 t1_j5ubtqq wrote

Agreed. The tall ones are heavy and bulky but they've stood up well.

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Quail-a-lot t1_j5raqs0 wrote

Baffin. Canadian company even!

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HeavyHighway81 t1_j5yogh6 wrote

Came here to say this. Warmest/lightest boots I've ever owned are Baffin Icebreakers

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Wader_Man t1_j5qmk52 wrote

Kamiks are made in Canada and New Hampshire and are an excellent, lifelong piece of footwear. Shop their styles to see what suits you.

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Last_Patrol_ t1_j5qrxq7 wrote

Helly Hansen bivy boots from Marks. Very warm, these are best for cold weather, below 0. You can stand in them out in the cold and still stay warm. Light, waterproof and breathable. Small enough footprint to drive your car. They have the composite fibre material on the sole for traction on ice too.

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M80IW t1_j5qumbt wrote

Danner Santiam

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Background-Peace-912 OP t1_j5v2cwm wrote

Went with the beans duck boots gore tex and thinsulate. Thanks everyone!

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Snazzy21 t1_j62nsq6 wrote

Get Yak Trax to wear with them. The tread is not great in the snow and is totally ineffective on ice.

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Background-Peace-912 OP t1_j63d2n2 wrote

Thanks! That's a great idea for winter hikes. Probably won't need it in the city.

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mysterycode t1_j635ygp wrote

Sorel is waterproof, warm, and durable. They are priced fair for what you get out of them.

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