Where is the best place to buy winter boots?

[mustangmike6996]

I am in need of some new winter boots. I would like something that I can try on (so online is a last resort)

Input?

 

[DetroitStyle]

Not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for, but Cabela's has Sorel Caribous for $112 right now. Sale ends tomorrow


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[mustangmike6996]

Not sure if it's exactly what you are looking for, but Cabela's has Sorel Caribous for $112 right now. Sale ends tomorrow


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Ideally, I would like something universal but warm enough to snowmobile in (for the couple times a year that I go)

 

[RacerX]

See this similar conversation from last year:

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?185033-good-boots-to-keep-your-feet-warm

 

[Tin]

Sorel makes nice boots. Other brands to look at are Merrell, Baffin, and Columbia. I'm more partial to hiking boots over snow boots because they can be worn year round and are lighter in weight. I have a pair of Columbia Champex that have hiked in -10F and walked the river banks in 80F+ weather. The key is to layer up, get boots half a size bigger than what you normally wear and get some thick wool (real wool, not synthetic) socks and thermasilk sock liners. Your feet will stay nice and warm. In the summer, omit the sock liner and the wool socks will keep your feet cool. If you get leather boots, get some mink oil, it acts as a water repellent and keeps salt from destroying the leather during the winter months.

 

[DeFormula]

Sorel makes nice boots. Other brands to look at are Merrell, Baffin, and Columbia. I'm more partial to hiking boots over snow boots because they can be worn year round and are lighter in weight. I have a pair of Columbia Champex that have hiked in -10F and walked the river banks in 80F+ weather. The key is to layer up, get boots half a size bigger than what you normally wear and get some thick wool (real wool, not synthetic) socks and thermasilk sock liners. Your feet will stay nice and warm. In the summer, omit the sock liner and the wool socks will keep your feet cool. If you get leather boots, get some mink oil, it acts as a water repellent and keeps salt from destroying the leather during the winter months.

Good advice. I've found that the silk sock liners also do a great job reducing blisters on extended hikes.

 

[Tin]

Good advice. I've found that the silk sock liners also do a great job reducing blisters on extended hikes.

Heck yeah, hot spots can ruin your day. The worst part about hot spots is sometimes you don't notice them cropping up, then you take a break for a bit and the pain sets in. Last year I did a 20 mile winter hike and got a nasty one, felt like somebody was trying to put out a cigar on my big toe lol. I'd have been fine if I remembered my sock liners.

 

[AutoRoc]

putting a piece lf tape on a hot spot/pre blister is one of the best tips ive ever heard for hiking.

 

[chubod]

Mickey boots from any army surplus. Usually in the $40 range nothing compares to these.

 

[mustangmike6996]

Has anyone had these?

I am all set as far as all season/hiking boots go. I still have my warm and cold weather boots from the USMC. Those mickey boots seem huge.

 

[Tin]

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Has anyone had these?

I am all set as far as all season/hiking boots go. I still have my warm and cold weather boots from the USMC. Those mickey boots seem huge.

Mickey's are nice, but they're pretty heavy. They're fine for more sedentary activities like ice fishing or snowmobiling, but they get old if you need to walk long distance. Your might also want to look into mountaineering boots, they're warm, waterproof, and lightweight, but they can be pretty costly. At the minimum you'd probably spend $300 of you went that route.

 

[DetroitStyle]

Sorel makes nice boots. Other brands to look at are Merrell, Baffin, and Columbia. I'm more partial to hiking boots over snow boots because they can be worn year round and are lighter in weight. I have a pair of Columbia Champex that have hiked in -10F and walked the river banks in 80F+ weather. The key is to layer up, get boots half a size bigger than what you normally wear and get some thick wool (real wool, not synthetic) socks and thermasilk sock liners. Your feet will stay nice and warm. In the summer, omit the sock liner and the wool socks will keep your feet cool. If you get leather boots, get some mink oil, it acts as a water repellent and keeps salt from destroying the leather during the winter months.

I have Asolo hiking boots which have been great for 7+ years now... been up and down Mt. Washington, Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, etc... they are study and waterproof, but not overly warm. Typically I double up with smartwool socks and liners when it gets cold, but I was looking for something that I can just slip on and shovel in when it's really cold. Got the Sorels for Christmas yesterday and I am excited to have some real snow boots!

 

[mustangmike6996]

I ended up with some Fly Auroras for $110

http://www.amsnow.com/~/media/image...3-apparel-guide8.jpg?h=763&la=en&mw=600&w=600

 

[ultradriver10000]

Sorel sold out to Columbia and now are made in China. LLbean are still made in the USA and carry a lifetime warranty, own them for 10 years and the sole rips? They'll send u a new pair.

 

[Stalker]

 

[Stalker]

but really, you can't go wrong with Doc Martin's for life.

http://www.drmartens.com/us/industrial

 

[Tin]

Sorel sold out to Columbia and now are made in China. LLbean are still made in the USA and carry a lifetime warranty, own them for 10 years and the sole rips? They'll send u a new pair.

LL Bean imports the majority of their boots. They do carry some made in America though.

 

[Tin]

but really, you can't go wrong with Doc Martin's for life.

http://www.drmartens.com/us/industrial

I can smell your flannel and Nirvana t-shirt from here.

 

[Stalker]

lol That may be, but their shoes are crazy comfortable and last forever.

 

[mustangmike6996]

I wear D.M. low cut steel toes to work. They're great for anything but hiking tho.