11-23-2015, 02:00 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
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The Winter's Coming Winter Boots Thread
Just thought we could use a thread on winter boots. My biggest concern is for traction on ice; with walking my dog there's a lot of walking outside of daylight hours. And no, it's too far for me to take him to Sliver's house to poop on his front lawn.
I have tried the overshoe options at Lee Valley with mixed results.
STABILicers Lite- not really much of a help. You still tend to slide; just easier to regain your balance.
Icers These work pretty well, however they tend to wear out quickly as a fair amount of the walk is over concrete. They are also quite loud, and not as easy to walk in. I almost think how they work is it forces you to make sure you go heel-toe properly.
I was hoping to find boots that had good enough traction on their own. Somebody mentioned seeing ones with walnut shells in the rubber, but I have not seen them locally. I see Mark's sells these ones, but there are no reviews yet.
Any suggestions?
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11-23-2015, 02:03 PM
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When I lived out East for a spell, I got turned on to Bean Boots. Soft rubber soles with a chain link tread. Lots of soft-customization options like Thinsulate and Gortex lining. i have had two pairs going for 5+ years, and can't say I will be looking to replace them anytime soon.
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11-23-2015, 02:19 PM
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I have two pairs of boots I wear in the winter. One no longer available:
And one pair that are (Alden Indy).
It just feels better to wear really well made, thick leather boots for some reason.
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11-23-2015, 02:21 PM
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I bought a pair of Chippewa's for the same purpose. They are nice, but the Vibram sole is awful on the ice. No way would I ever wear Indy's through an Alberta winter.
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11-23-2015, 02:32 PM
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I've worn mine ever since I got here! What did people do 40 years ago?
But it's fair that there are more practical options now. I have a pair of completely utilitarian waterproof ones, but I don't like having to wear 'em.
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11-23-2015, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Sylvan Lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ken0042
Just thought we could use a thread on winter boots. My biggest concern is for traction on ice; with walking my dog there's a lot of walking outside of daylight hours. And no, it's too far for me to take him to Sliver's house to poop on his front lawn.
I have tried the overshoe options at Lee Valley with mixed results.
STABILicers Lite- not really much of a help. You still tend to slide; just easier to regain your balance.
Icers These work pretty well, however they tend to wear out quickly as a fair amount of the walk is over concrete. They are also quite loud, and not as easy to walk in. I almost think how they work is it forces you to make sure you go heel-toe properly.
I was hoping to find boots that had good enough traction on their own. Somebody mentioned seeing ones with walnut shells in the rubber, but I have not seen them locally. I see Mark's sells these ones, but there are no reviews yet.
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There are reviews on this page:
http://www.campsaver.com/icebug-spee...-mens#tabshere
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12/22/14
My husband loves these boots
We have a lot of ice on the paths around our farm and my husband finds it hard to get around with other boots. Microspikes work well but get in the way on the tractor. The boots are warm and light enough so he claims they are the absolute best boots for working in our cold winters in the Adirondacks
05/05/14
Great For Ice
These are the best for ice/snow!! You might get in trouble with the wife if you wear them in the house. Wish they made a slip-over cover for occasional indoor use (but I understand that's not what they are made for) All around almost perfect for what they were designed for!
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Corsi are those first pair of boots warm? They don't look it, but that can be deceiving.
Ken, I had some Danner Boots when I was in the military, I found them to be great. I can't recall any issues on ice with the soles, as Peter mentions.
There are not cheap.
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11-23-2015, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ken0042
I have tried the overshoe options at Lee Valley with mixed results.
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Have you looked at hiking microspikes?
http://www.mec.ca/product/5017-316/k...action-device/
MEC also has a coil style that look like they'd have more traction than the ones you posted. Designed for jogging.
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11-23-2015, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Corsi are those first pair of boots warm? They don't look it, but that can be deceiving.
Ken, I had some Danner Boots when I was in the military, I found them to be great. I can't recall any issues on ice with the soles, as Peter mentions.
There are not cheap.
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Yup, can wear them in any temperature.
There was a Wings + Horns collabo with Danner that resulted in some nice looking classic Danner style boots that are made to a super high standard. Really expensive but I don't mind dropping money on well made boots.
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11-23-2015, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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When I was younger, I always cheaped out on a good pair of winter gloves and winter boots. Now that I work for a company that gets an awesome discount from Sport Chek / Atmosphere, I bought some decent ones, and man do they ever make a huge difference. If you think about it, often the parts that are the worst in the cold (for me anyways) are hands, ears, and feet. Now, with a good toque coupled with my winter coat hood, I'm nice and comfortable outside, even in frigid -30 weather.
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11-23-2015, 04:17 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: The Void between Darkness and Light
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Good thread, I'm in the market for some winter boots as well.
Traction on ice is my main concern but I'd also like to be able to use them with a decent set of snowshoes.
Been looking at some Baffins and some Merrell boots, anyone have experience with either brand?
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11-23-2015, 04:48 PM
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Ugh. I'm in need of boots, but shopping for them is maddening! I have huge feet, so choice and availability are both extremely limited.
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11-23-2015, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Traction on ice is my main concern but I'd also like to be able to use them with a decent set of snowshoes.
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For snowshoeing/hiking I use the Salomon Toundra.
http://vpo.ca/275581/salomon_toundra...ack-black-mens
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11-23-2015, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
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Do you use any kind of wool socks or liner in them?
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11-23-2015, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
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Those boots like they'd be useful for skating.
I've got a pair of "Iron Ranger" boots from Red Wing that, while an amazing 3 season boot, I'd never ever wear them in the winter because of how slippery they get on snow and ice.
Yours look they would be similar.
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11-23-2015, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Do you use any kind of wool socks or liner in them?
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Hiking socks. Few Under Armor and I think some Smartwool ones, nothing different for winter. You thinking to make them warmer?
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11-23-2015, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kunkstyle
Hiking socks. Few Under Armor and I think some Smartwool ones, nothing different for winter. You thinking to make them warmer?
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Just wondering if you feel like YOU need to make them warmer  .
I wear these right now for longer walks, taking the dog out, all-around etc, but I need something warmer for Winter.
They would work just fine in the winter except for the cold factor.
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11-23-2015, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Just wondering if you feel like YOU need to make them warmer |
No they're toasty. Haven't really put them through the paces, and I'm somewhat fair-weather for winter hiking, but stood around all day on an AST course in them with no issues in December last year. The little bit I've used them I've never felt the need to layer up. Throw a warm sock and a gaitor on and I think they'd be on the verge of too warm. I'm also used to just wearing hikers all winter though.
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11-23-2015, 06:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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I've never had winter boots for going about my business day to day. I have had Sorel's type boots and such for working outside for long periods or snowmobiling etc. but generally I wear the same shoes year round. Maybe go to a little thicker sock in winter.
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11-23-2015, 06:27 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Barthelona
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I was living in Halifax a few years ago and everyone had Blundstone boots.
I bought a pair of their specialized "winter" boot. It's essentially the same as their tradition boot, but with a sheepskin foot liner.
They're great though...my feet are always warm, and I haven't had a wet sock since I bought them. The sole is pretty decent as well, unless you buy the chisel toe version, which has more of a dress sole.
http://www.blundstone.ca/collections...n-rustic-brown
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