Which boots would you choose for winter wear

Which boots for winter wear

  • Sorel boots

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  • Ugg boots

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For your purpose - neither. They are way to warm. They are not made for walking long distances - they don't offer much support. Your feet move around in them. Get a really good pair of insulated hiking boots. Disclaimer - if you are going to go snowmobiling or ice fishing or the such, I'd choose the Sorels.
 
I have been wearing my ugg rockville 2 for about 3 years now in the winters and love them. Tough boots and super comfortable
 
Alberta Ed said:
At -40, looks don't matter.
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That's what I was thinking Ed. Sorels or Kamiks and serious socks for my ice fishing. The UGGS look better to my eye though and for the city it doesn't matter much. My wife and I have separate city winter boots and outdoor winter boots. I suppose each individual has to decide if a compromise is desired.
 
worldwood said:
Thanks everyone for answering and giving your opinions,

I should have explained better, I never plan on going anywhere where the temps hit negative anything LMAO At the very most once a year maybe snowboarding in the Pocono mountains.

Im in PA and the weather where im at seldom goes below 30F thats why im looking for a "looks" opinion instead of a function opinion really. Either boots would keep my feet warm here, heck my regular nike tennis shoes do just fine with some warm socks on underneath.

If i was to pick which i though look like they would function best in really cold weather and snow id say the bottom sorels look to be the warmest and driest of them all, but since im not needing the warmest and driest its more just about the looks to me.

This started as more of a joke because i thought some of the sorels i seen were ugly, then my wife said i really needed some winter boots anyway so why not really find ones I would like, So the more i looked i found ones i thought looked nice from both brands, these are my top 3 favorites from each company but i have never been the top "fashion" guy and would rather have a wider opinion base on the looks of them to keep me from walking out the house looking crazy LMAO

Since im a knife and outdoor addict, and since this place is full of other knife and outdoor addicts i thought this would be a great place to get a wide opinion base on the subject.

Thanks everyone for your opinions, let them continue on, but like i said just standing from a visual stand point as either would function fine for my intended use.
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Everything on that list is overkill/ downright uncomfortable at 30F/0C. Your feet will sweat, you will need to change shoes as soon as you go indoors, and you will be annoyed at the weight and bulk of the shoes. For comparison it was about -5C here this morning and I am still wearing my summer loafers with large ventilation holes on the sides because I dislike having to change shoes at the office. I walked something like 4-5 km in them and didn't feel the cold that much. Of course this is casual city use and I would not wear them if I was doing serious distance or anything outside the city. Boots and a parka live in my car.

A pair of of leather boots that fit your aesthetic tastes is probably the way to go. They make designer boots to fit many different styles.
 
I just got a set of Merrell Moab polar boots and they are awesome. Very comfy and lighter than most hiking boots. Not too hot for 30 weather... And when I wear them, they are down right sexy.
 
I have two pair of Sorels. One basic model with leather upper, one like the last pic with the nylon upper, but a lighter weight model. They are the real deal for Wyoming winters. Not meant for hiking, but good for working outdoors. The nylon upper ones with a heavy pair of wool socks are part of the emergency kit in my truck.
 
If looks are important, Ill say this; I've had the same pair of Sorel Caribou's for ~20 years. There are a couple of spots in the liners that finally wore thin enough to require some duct tape but they still function perfectly. I have an extra pair of wool insoles that I put in under the liners if I'm going to be stationary for a long time in the cold, like an overnight, and they give me a snugger fit for hiking. I hike between 3 - 6 miles, 3 - 4 days a week all year long and these are my deep snow boots. I'll wager my Caribou's look better now than any of those Ugg's shown after only a couple of seasons. due to the construction. They are THAT durable and warm and comfy. Yeah they are a sloppy on rough terrain but to me that just adds to the workout. They either wear Katoolas or snowshoes.

Sorels are like marrying a beautiful woman that can also install a wood floor with you. Hey I did that too!
 
Leather-upper waterproof hiking/backpacking boot and put some leg gaiters on. :)
 
Doesn't sound like you even need winter boots, so I'm not sure what you're looking for.

Regardless, for serious winter boots, I use Schnee's. They're handcrafted in Montana and re-buildable, and they fit more like a hiking boot than a Sorel.
 
I have 2 pairs of Military Mickey Mouse boots. They are warm.....as long as you stay walking. Stop & your feet freeze.....even if i change my socks. The ONLY boots that have kept my feet warm NO MATTER WHAT, are the Cabela's Saskatchewan Gore-Tex boots. I wear a 9 1/2 but bought the largest size...13. I then added 2 wool/felt/polypro inserts in each boot on top of the factory insulation. I can wear all day, not have to change socks & feet are toasty warm ALL FREAKIN DAY sitting in tree stand. Cons- hard to walk long distances & climb tree stand ladders with them. Like Herman Munster boots. It can be done but extreme caution is advised when climbing tree stand ladders.
 
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