Winter Boots

[brad_oatley]

What model Ecco?

 

[sherpa]

bugstruck
I got a pair of uninsulated Herman Survivors from Walmart about 3 years ago for $39. They are great boots, waterproof and still do fine for summer boots. There is a Walmart about 20 miles from here, I may check them out as well.
Sherpa

 

[JWE]

I like Red Wings. The pair that I have now is 10 years old and they are still comfortable and waterproof (wear them mostly on weekends). They have held up well, had them re-souled a couple of years ago. I wear them winter and summer. I'm not sure whether they are insulated but they are fairly warm. They have some kind of lining in them.

John

 

[sherpa]

My boot search is over! I have an order on the way from Cabelas. I ordered a pair of Rocky ATV hunting boots. I got the black ones, I can use these when I ride my dual sport motorcycle also. All for $90 plus I get a $20 coupon.

Details: 1,000-denier Cordura® nylon, 600-gram Thinsulate Ultra Insulation for extra warmth without bulk. These boots are equipped with shin, ankle and shifter guards for protection. The gusseted construction has a Velcro® wrap-around system. Rocky's® guaranteed waterproof construction keeps out snow and rain, and the sport utility rubber outsole has a low-profile heel and a shallow lug pattern for off-bike treks, Height: 14". Pic attached

 

[sherpa]

Another Pic attachment

 

[Maine_Polack]

Don't overlook the plain old rubber go-loshes.

Developed foot problems years ago and could only find one shoe that I could stand being in. Gave up trying to find boots.
I am still wearing this same model low cut shoe, year around, no matter if it is 90, or 32 degrees below the donut. (Night before last) I own a pair of rubbers, a pair of 10 inch, and a pair of knee high go-loshes. (Rubber overshoes)
If I am going to be out but still - on tractor etc, I make sure that all is dry before starting. But normally I am moving all day long. The boots do not breath and If I stop too long it results in cold feet. I Take them off and change socks, or in extreme temps. where stopping = getting cold anyway, I will just keep working.
Any way it works for me. Even wearing them everyday during the winter, I get 1 -2 years out of them.

 

[Inspector507]

I'm another Rocky Boots fan

 

[tracdoc]

Sherpa,

Great find on those "multi-tasking" boots. They look like just the right ticket for your activities. Let us know how you like 'em after you try 'em.

Have you ever tried Ku****ani boots for road bike riding? They are spectacular.

 

[frank_f15]

so much depends on what you want to do in the boots, lots of walking, sitting still etc. i use timbrlands for when i am walking and it is not to wet, for sitting or plowing snow or for short walks i like the rubber boots with the removable felt liner. course as i am getting older i don't walk or hunt that much so the felt liner works for me. proper socks (layered) are just as important.

 

[RedRocker]

Sorel.

 

[Moon]

Good find.
No strings to lace up in an insulated boot. Awesome idea!


Moon of Ohio

 

[sherpa]

Moon
Yes, thats another plus not having to fool with the strings!
Sherpa

 

[GareyD]

Sorry I'm late to respond to this thread...

Anyone else looking for a great boot might want to check these out.
I've worn them from 65 - 10 degree F...they have rapidly turned into my favorite boot...

MUCK boots

Found my first pair at TSC looking for a good mud boot

 

[plaindave]

If you are looking for some serious cold weather gear I can recommend mukluks from Steiger. They look like moccasins with felt liners but I have never had boots so warm in my life. Got them as a present and wondered what I'd do with them since I had perfectly good Sorrels.

I've worn them for three winters, and although they are not a work boot, when you are plowing snow in sub zero they keep you warm.

Not cheap, but nothing good ever is.

 

[caylor]

I wear the pull on type of Georgia Boot Mudd Doggs. The top half is leather and the sole and foot part is rubber. Totally waterproof, warm, comfortable and cheap to boot (pun intended) about $75. I am going on 2-yrs with the current pair with no complaints.

 

[guyrj33]

I have 2 favorites my old Sorrels with wool felt liners and black rubber insulated knee high boots. I bought the black rubber boots at a local fisherman supply shop in Gloucester, MA

 

[Garandman]

800 grams of Thinsulate is a lot.

// But now the boots. I've been wearing Timberland boots for 25 years. "Pro Series" work boots in summer, and Gore-Tex lined hiking boots in winter. SO..... Now they're "fashion items" too.....//

"Tims" were fashion boots when I was in college - which was 40 years ago. Doesn't mean they're bad: some products are popular for a long time because they work well.

I bought a pair of Danner Fort Lewis boots once-worn on eBay for $125. They're probably $300 new.