What kind of winter boots do you have?

Ravvy · Post by **Ravvy** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 4:54 pm

My all time favorites from my northern Minnesota days were Sorel Caribous. Felt liners that can be removed easily, warm as heck, high/tall enough to keep snow from getting down inside from over the top, soles never slipped on anything. (Note the soles I had are different from what is now pictured on the website.)

http://www.sorel.com/

I believe it is a Canadian company. Website indicates there is a distributor in Vaasa.

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maxxfi · Post by **maxxfi** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:44 pm

How do you recognize non-slippery soles while you are still in the shop?
I vaguely remember a suggestion I once read on Hesari to test the shoe/boot by sliding it on the back on your hand but... any better way?

ilikepeanutbutter · Post by **ilikepeanutbutter** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:58 pm

I just found my Land's End winter boots from 2003.

I skipped wearing them because they never felt right. Hubby helped me lace them up and they fit like a champ!

Kat

E Maya · Post by **E Maya** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:06 pm

I have to have pretty shoes even in the winter!

My feet are never cold, and it's been a few years since the last time I fell down.

I wear these shoes,

These in brown by Bronx, an american brand, I think. Had to have additional layer added to the soles to prevent accidents. http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/7950057/c/4709.html

This type, but they are calf boots, by Vagabond, swedish brand. http://www.vagabond.com/Flash/default_content.htm

And this type, only with that wedge thing, for everyday usage by Tamaris, german brand.
http://www.quelle-international.com/ch/ ... F4590.html

Karhunkoski · Post by **Karhunkoski** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 10:18 am

For the chaps, I can strongly recommend Viking Brand Gore Tex boots, 59 euros from Prisma. Google Viking, its a Norwegian company who only sell waterproof footwear.

sandundasa · Post by **sandundasa** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:50 am

maxxfi wrote:How do you recognize non-slippery soles while you are still in the shop?
I vaguely remember a suggestion I once read on Hesari to test the shoe/boot by sliding it on the back on your hand but... any better way?

at the moment i'm facing the same problem...

can anybody please explain which kind of sole is good for slippery winter..

thanks in advance....

Hank W. · Post by **Hank W.** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:56 am

Rubbery soft sole, not hard plasticky oily sole.

sandundasa · Post by **sandundasa** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:12 pm

Hank W. wrote:Rubbery soft sole, not hard plasticky oily sole.

kiitos Hank...

ilikepeanutbutter · Post by **ilikepeanutbutter** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 8:09 pm

Whoa, this thread came from beyond the grave

lol.

Kat

Oombongo · Post by **Oombongo** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:01 pm

agroot · Post by **agroot** » Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:37 pm

Will combat or safety boots such as Haix' be sufficient? I started to notice low-height shoes feel very cold for prolonged walking, and the normal leather boots feel very puny against harsh weather

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