Snow Boots: Recommendations

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AaronL

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Hi gang,

Since I live in the San Francisco Bay area I don't get a chance to get in the snow all that often (don't even get me started on the people walking around here in 85 degree weather wearing Ugg boots) However, this year I'm planning on changing that and making more trips up in the mountains to do snowshoeing.

Anyway, I have a pair of Merrell Sawtooth boots that fit very well, and I've sprayed them with silicone waterproof spray, so they are "fairly" waterproof. I also have some good waterproof gaiters too.

My question is should i get some insulated boots for snowshoeing? I plan on some overnighters, so getting soaked socks is not an option. I've been snowshoeing in the past with my heavy mountaineering boots, but that is no longer an option. Do I neeed all that insulation in a boot?

What do you folks use for the snow?

Thanks
AL
 
I would just go with some insulated, goretexd hiking boots that fit well. Or you could even go with some of the shoes that are 'made' for snowshoeing, and just put the fluffy bunny boots in the pack for camp.
 
If I'm just out puttering for the day or I have DEFINITE plans to be some where I can dry my liners out I prefer my La Crosse Iceman.

If I'm in headin' way in the boonies, or riding a snow machine I think them big ole ugly heavy military surplus bunny boots are the only way to go.
That bein' said I get a feelin' we're talkin' waaaaaayyyyy different enviroments here.

I can tell you that I personally absofreakin'damnlutely HATE HATE HATE cold feet, especially for days at a time, so if there's the least bit of doubt in your mind I'd definitely suggest insulation, but then again....I may not have mentioned yet that I REALLY hate cold toes.... :D
 
It's amazing how cold your feet can get in northern climates or high altitude... A -40 rated boot means that you'll keep your feet warm at that temperature only if you keep active. If you're standing still, you can get cold feet with the same boots at -20 or less...

I wear Sorel Conquests for snowshoeing. they're rated for -40 which is "just right" for southern Quebec where temperature rarely goes below -15 in the dead of winter, so I can spend a lot of time outside without having to worry about my feet.

You absolutely need something that is waterproof, as your feet WILL get wet otherwise. Runs with Scissors is not alone... Cold feet WILL ruin your day!

Guy
 
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