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**The_Kurgen** · 04-02-2010, 20:03

Originally Posted by Cryptotermes

http://www.tamarackgroup.co.uk/acatalog/Winter_Boots.html

Something with removable inners at those temperatures.

I`ll see your -35 and raise you -100 c

http://www.winterfootwear.com/p2190c...ork_boots.html

**cokecan** · 04-02-2010, 20:50

Originally Posted by The_Kurgen

Edited to add, the model I was refering to was the Nepal as being highly recommended

not sure i'd agree with the Nepal for Crabby - i've got a pair, they are wonderful, fabulous winter climbing boots (particularly after you've covered the foot-bit of the leather upper in seam sealant to make them uber water-proof!), but for mooching about in the snow all year they might still get wet and end up rotting...

i'd suggest another climbing boot, the scarpa Vega - plastic shell with a removable leather inner boot. very warm, stiff, waterproof and you can replace the inners (or just get a spare). hit fleabay - i got mine in bright pink for Â£40...

**Boris3098** · 04-02-2010, 20:53

Originally Posted by cokecan

Originally Posted by The_Kurgen

Edited to add, the model I was refering to was the Nepal as being highly recommended

not sure i'd agree with the Nepal for Crabby - i've got a pair, they are wonderful, fabulous winter climbing boots (particularly after you've covered the foot-bit of the leather upper in seam sealant to make them uber water-proof!), but for mooching about in the snow all year they might still get wet and end up rotting...

i'd suggest another climbing boot, the scarpa Vega - plastic shell with a removable leather inner boot. very warm, stiff, waterproof and you can replace the inners (or just get a spare). hit fleabay - i got mine in bright pink for Â£40...

And they take yeti Gaiters!

**llech** · 04-02-2010, 21:00

I believe these will be usefull!

**skintboymike** · 04-02-2010, 21:03

Originally Posted by smudge67

My old issue Matterhorns kept my feet warm, with the issue arctic socks.

I was issued these for Kosovo; agree wholeheartedly.

**Voltiguer** · 04-02-2010, 21:10

I've not used them myself but I believe that Danner do a thinsulate lined version of their boots, also that Nokia make their Naali boot for the Finland Defence Force for winter, its a welly but apparently takes skis (and, I should also imagine, showshoes) so could be worth a look.

**vandyke** · 04-02-2010, 21:16

Originally Posted by smudge67

My old issue Matterhorns kept my feet warm, with the issue arctic socks.

another vote for Matterhorns and arctic socks

**The_Kurgen** · 05-02-2010, 00:09

Originally Posted by cokecan

Originally Posted by The_Kurgen

Edited to add, the model I was refering to was the Nepal as being highly recommended

not sure i'd agree with the Nepal for Crabby - i've got a pair, they are wonderful, fabulous winter climbing boots (particularly after you've covered the foot-bit of the leather upper in seam sealant to make them uber water-proof!), but for mooching about in the snow all year they might still get wet and end up rotting...

i'd suggest another climbing boot, the scarpa Vega - plastic shell with a removable leather inner boot. very warm, stiff, waterproof and you can replace the inners (or just get a spare). hit fleabay - i got mine in bright pink for Â£40...

Having used vegas, can say they are excellent climbing boots, but oh so cumbersome to walk in..

From Crabby`s OP, I belive that he will be walking around a lot , rather than cramponing and axing his way around .
As I origionally posted,I myself havent used a pair of Nepals, but the slightly softer Makalu,which I find excellent for use in UK and European winters, was merely passing on the recomendation of the Mountain Guides who took us . It is fair to assume that these guys ,who are out in the Rockies all year round ,may have an idea about what works.

**auscam** · 05-02-2010, 11:01

Lundhags have already been mentioned, but they certainly used to make a separate felt insole which would have to be an improvement, without being costly.

**crabby** · 09-02-2010, 02:02

Originally Posted by The_Kurgen

Having used vegas, can say they are excellent climbing boots, but oh so cumbersome to walk in..

From Crabby`s OP, I belive that he will be walking around a lot , rather than cramponing and axing his way around .
As I origionally posted,I myself havent used a pair of Nepals, but the slightly softer Makalu,which I find excellent for use in UK and European winters, was merely passing on the recomendation of the Mountain Guides who took us . It is fair to assume that these guys ,who are out in the Rockies all year round ,may have an idea about what works.

Sorry I've taken a while to respond again - busy week. The_Kurgen - you're pretty much right on the type of thing I need. I'm probably not going to be tabbing long distances at high speed (you tend to miss clues if you're going too quick), but I do need a strong, supportive, flexible boot that can cope with anything down to about -30. When not searching and its that cold we tend to be allowed in the command post, so my activity level will never really be "very low", nor "very high". If I were tabbing distances quickly then my lowas would be fine, but it's all a bit slow "stop, whistle, listen, look at a broken twig" type stuff.