Decent Winter Boots? (sorry, another boot thread)

**crabby** · 04-02-2010, 18:26

I'm on a search and rescue team and 80% of the time my Lowa Mountains are perfect for the job.

However this last week has been particularly cold; below -20 and the snow is still knee-waist deep. I've been finding my feet getting too cold when on extended jaunts that include time just standing around.

Does anyone know of a really good boot make/model that will be just like my Lowa Mountains, only warmer? A decent 20mm of thinsulate would probably be fine in terms of extra lining - though was thinking I'd be better off with the slightly higher leg of the combat style boot. Anyone got experience of a decent set of boots that might work for me?

**Boris3098** · 04-02-2010, 18:36

Where are you based?

**Blacklisted** · 04-02-2010, 18:36

How about trying some Adidas Jerusalem.

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**crabby** · 04-02-2010, 18:40

Originally Posted by Boris3098

Where are you based?

East Coast of Canada. The windchill when it's -20 makes it feel like -30 which is... interesting. Most of my kit's pretty decent, but I've always had slightly dodgy circulation to my feet and could do with slightly warmer boots.

**Bernster** · 04-02-2010, 18:40

Miendle Burma pro, I have never been down to -20 in them but they have been the best I have had, not cheap though. Good sole, lace lock, decent leather

**lofty_lofty** · 04-02-2010, 18:41

Tried the ProBoots? They were designed for cold weather operations.

**Mag_to_grid** · 04-02-2010, 18:44

Just a thought but how about better socks and maybe Gaiters on top?

**EX_STAB** · 04-02-2010, 18:44

Funnily enough I saw these the other day. No idea if they are any good mind, I can imagine they might be warm but not great for marching in.

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/s...ts-524758.html

Otherwise, Lundhags?

**tropper66** · 04-02-2010, 18:52

Try Neoprene bootliners/socks they always worked for me

**Boris3098** · 04-02-2010, 18:52

Try Berghaus yeti Gaiters. You need the proper boot. Wear them under your overtrousers in those conditions. Brilliant kit. Had mine 20 years.

**crabby** · 04-02-2010, 18:52

Originally Posted by Mag_to_grid

Just a thought but how about better socks and maybe Gaiters on top?

Currently on decent merino wool socks with seal skinz over. Gaiters over the boots and lower trousers. If I could get away without spending Â£100-Â£200 on another set of boots I'd be all for it!

**The_Kurgen** · 04-02-2010, 19:08

Hi Crabby,
A lot of bucks I know, however these are sopposedly some of the best boots you can get for what you want.
I was Ice Climbing in the Rockies last winter, and all the Guides swore by these for a winter boot.
I own a lesser model in the range,The Makalu, good boots, but I did suffer with cold feet hanging around doing Belays or waiting on the face for No2 to climb. It was -25/-30 mind.

Hope this helps
http://www.sportiva.com/products/cat/M

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/la-sportiva/makalu/

**crabby** · 04-02-2010, 19:12

Originally Posted by The_Kurgen

Hope this helps
http://www.sportiva.com/products/cat/M

http://www.trailspace.com/gear/la-sportiva/makalu/

Thanks - those look pretty much spot on for what I need. -20 really is frigging cold! I'd looked at "Baffin boots", but they seemed more for mincing around in -20 and not be overly active - was concerned my feet would sweat too much when on searches. I'll have to religiously save my beer tokens for the next couple of months, maybe get some a bit cheap in the end of year sales and have them for next year.

**The_Kurgen** · 04-02-2010, 19:16

As I said, my feet only got cold when standing around waiting or belaying. On the walk in and out were fine, but I`m that unfit, I generate a lot of heat when moving.
As MSR would say ask your PSI (Outdoors shop, boot dept)

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