Insulated Boots?

[Cosmo]

My old Sorells have finally disintegrated. What are some options for replacement? I’d like to get something that keeps my feet a bit warmer when they get all damp and sweaty—the felt insoles got soggy pretty quickly. I’ve got gaiters, so 8-12”high would be fine. I’m rarely out long when it’s colder than 15 degrees. ‘Twould be nice if my micro spikes and snowshoes would still fit over them, too...

Thoughts?

Cosmo

[egilbe]

I have these and I like them. https://sectionhiker.com/salomon-x-u...-boots-review/

also have some Salomon Toundras I like.

[Deadeye]

These have been my winter hiking shoes for years. Work great with snowshoes or micro spikes.

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-19...king-boots-men

[Traveler]

FWIW - I have used Asolo 520s for years, which lend well to snowshoes, crampons, microspikes, and challenging terrain. These are not insulated boots, but I have never had cold feet in them regardless of circumstance and temperatures anywhere I have been in winter hiking conditions in New England or Cascades for that matter. I treat them with Nikwax every 90 or so days, which keeps them limber and water proof and have not had moisture in the boot be a problem as I have had with insulated boots. I wear smart wool socks which seems to do the wicking thing nicely, even with heavy gators on.

[bigcranky]

A couple of years ago we went to Ukraine for the New Year holiday. I got a pair of Keen boots at REI that I think are this model here. (At the time they were an "REI Exclusive" so not sure of the model name.) The whole two weeks it got out of the single digits maybe twice -- and my feet were often the only part of me that was warm. They were also very comfortable for all the walking that we did.

[VT-Mike]

I have a pair of Vasque Snowblime for cold and Merrell Polarand 8 for colder. Both are good and all winter traction compatible. I like the Merrells better for fit and traction but it needs to be cold enough.

[earlylight]

See also for a discussion of the options. Just trying to be helpful.

https://sectionhiker.com/mountaineer...expert-advice/

[peakbagger]

I am spoiled, Labonvilles main store is in Gorham NH, they have a very wide selection of winter boots. 10% off until Christmas

If you are looking for hiking boots the NB 1000 boots are good. I think NB has factory outlet near you

[ggreaves]

My old Sorells have finally disintegrated. What are some options for replacement? I’d like to get something that keeps my feet a bit warmer when they get all damp and sweaty—the felt insoles got soggy pretty quickly. I’ve got gaiters, so 8-12”high would be fine. I’m rarely out long when it’s colder than 15 degrees. ‘Twould be nice if my micro spikes and snowshoes would still fit over them, too...

Thoughts?

Cosmo

Most of the suggestions on this thread have been around winter hiking boots. However, if you do get another pac boot, replace the felt liners with these...

https://www.wiggys.com/footwear/sunwalker-2/

and replace your socks with these...

https://www.wiggys.com/footwear/13-lamilite-socks/

They don't hold moisture at all so your feet stay warm and dry in them the whole time. If your boots are leather or canvas, the moisture your feet make can eventually escape through the leather. If the boots are rubber or waterproof, the moisture will collect inside the boot. The best thing for this is to use the mesh insoles used in the Canadian Armed Forces mukluk boots in the bottom. They provide a raised, dry platform for your feet in the bottom of the boot. The moisture collects in the mesh and you can let it freeze and just bang them out in the morning.