Best cold weather boots

Mad Mike

Mad Mike

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Planning a trip to northern Ontario to do a little winter stuff. I'm equipped well except for boots - my 15 year old sorels have served me well, but I'd like something a bit more extreme, particularly if I'm out in -25 weather. Don't want/need steel toes, don't like anything over mid calf. I'll be doing some sledding, ice fishing and maybe walking some traplines. I'd like some ice traction as I don't like strapping on crampons, must be available in 10 WIDE. My budget is 400 all in.

Recommendations?
 
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I looked at Baffins, I know they are fantastic -- I just don't like hi-calf boots. I wish the cold weather Baffins had something in a mid calf, kind o r like the height of a classic Sorel.
 
Pajar boots have models with fold out crampons. Think a few of them are rated pretty low but I don’t know how much. They are Canadian made too. Some are more dressy but the ones I have have been good on even the coldest days.
 
I was wearing workboots

I think you could wear your running shoes no problem and still have warm feet
 
A lot of warmth can be had by wicking moisture away from your feet. Silk sock liners with good wool socks overtop and new liners in 40 year old Sorels.
 
Wingboy said:
A lot of warmth can be had by wicking moisture away from your feet. Silk sock liners with good wool socks overtop and new liners in 40 year old Sorels.
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this man knows.

as someone who does a sidegig as valet for a Toronto Steakhouse downtown, good boots to protect me from the constant chill was important. Easy to stay warm when you`re trekking around. Try standing in place for 6 hours.

My go to was Merino Wool socks + Merrell boots with 400grams of insulation.

Fairly similar to these, which should come in a high and low cut option.

www.merrell.com

Thermo Overlook 2 Mid Waterproof

This winter boot features Vibram® Arctic grip® for traction and a waterproof shell with insulation cold-weather for protection.
www.merrell.com www.merrell.com

vibram soles are amazing comfort as well.
 
Evoex said:
this man knows.

as someone who does a sidegig as valet for a Toronto Steakhouse downtown, good boots to protect me from the constant chill was important. Easy to stay warm when you`re trekking around. Try standing in place for 6 hours.

My go to was Merino Wool socks + Merrel boots with 400grams of insulation.

Fairly similar to these, which should come in a high and low cut option.

www.merrell.com

Thermo Overlook 2 Mid Waterproof

This winter boot features Vibram® Arctic grip® for traction and a waterproof shell with insulation cold-weather for protection.
www.merrell.com www.merrell.com

vibram soles are amazing comfort as well.
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didnt want to create a separate thread but I was looking for something to cover my neck/trap, I like to go for early morning runs in the winter, and always find myself sweating around that area, the cold air hits, and im in pain/sore/stiff for days afterwards

Im looking at getting base layers, but im not sure if all of them are moisture wicking or only some of them

thanks
 
bigpoppa said:
didnt want to create a separate thread but I was looking for something to cover my neck/trap, I like to go for early morning runs in the winter, and always find myself sweating around that area, the cold air hits, and im in pain/sore/stiff for days afterwards

Im looking at getting base layers, but im not sure if all of them are moisture wicking or only some of them

thanks
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Avoid anything cotton.SIlk or rayon does the trick with an outer wool scarf.
 
I needed steel toe winter boots for a winter job outdoors in dryden. Got composite toes to keep the weight down. They are warm and comfortable but the toes are too big to confidently hook them into a sled and hang off. I wouldn't buy steel toes again for general purpose winter boots.

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Dakota 8901. Different than the currently available model but I am happy with them. You can sit or stand still for hours and you feet are warm and comfortable.
 
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bigpoppa said:
didnt want to create a separate thread but I was looking for something to cover my neck/trap, I like to go for early morning runs in the winter, and always find myself sweating around that area, the cold air hits, and im in pain/sore/stiff for days afterwards

Im looking at getting base layers, but im not sure if all of them are moisture wicking or only some of them

thanks
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yep, moisture wicking base layers (merino wool) is the good stuff. Sport check/Atmosphere has a good selection last i saw.

For neck i'd agree with Wingboy, go silk. Some base layers have a high neck collar, so it may help without the extra accessories.
 
Evoex said:
this man knows.

as someone who does a sidegig as valet for a Toronto Steakhouse downtown, good boots to protect me from the constant chill was important. Easy to stay warm when you`re trekking around. Try standing in place for 6 hours.

My go to was Merino Wool socks + Merrell boots with 400grams of insulation.

Fairly similar to these, which should come in a high and low cut option.

www.merrell.com

Thermo Overlook 2 Mid Waterproof

This winter boot features Vibram® Arctic grip® for traction and a waterproof shell with insulation cold-weather for protection.
www.merrell.com www.merrell.com

vibram soles are amazing comfort as well.
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www.wolverine.com

Glacier CSA Composite Toe Insulated Waterproof 6" Boot

• Upper: Waterproof Leather • Lining: Moisture managing mesh with Waterproof • Insole: Removable Polyurethane EPX Anti Fatigue • Midsole: EVA<b
www.wolverine.com www.wolverine.com


These are a good deal right now and ticks a lot of boxes. Waterproof. 400g insulation. Leather. Epx anti fatigue, vibram, steel toe

I've had good success with wolverine. Own 4 pairs of their boots. All good.
 
Something from these guys might help with the cold for your feet
I bought a pair of their -30 below sock for cooler riding months, so far so good. Just a little thicker then I like.

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Wingboy said:
A lot of warmth can be had by wicking moisture away from your feet. Silk sock liners with good wool socks overtop and new liners in 40 year old Sorels.
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I have the ‘64 Sorels with new high tech liners, the are good but tired. A bit leaky, time to renew.
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