ColdH20guy Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Hi gang Not sure if this has been posted before but just curious on thoughts about winter boots. I am looking for a pair of just above ankle type ( Columbia bugaboot, baffin snosport or north face flochute etc). I have a pair of traditional 'high' sorels, just curious if anyone has tried these smaller boots for warmth, durability..etc thanks guys Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castgame Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 http://www.mec.ca/product/5022-633/salomon-elbrus-wp-winter-boots-mens/?h=10+50026&q=salomongood pair of boots there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shearer Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I'm on my second pair of the Columbia Bugaboots. First pair lasted 4 years. I've had the ones I'm wearing now for 2 years. very warm and comfortable for me. Unlike the Sorels that have a removable liner, the Columbia boot doesn't, so every two or three days, I put them up on the hot air duct overnight to make sure they dry out the perspiration. Great boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) I'm on my second pair of the Columbia Bugaboots. First pair lasted 4 years. Why did they only last 4 years I have some comfy sorels that are over 30 years old. Pretty much only wear them when I shovel the driveway now as they are a little heavy. But I have put them through alot of abuse over the years. Maybe it's just me... and I mean no offense by it...but if I had to replace a pair of winter boots after only 4 years I certainly would not be buying another pair. Edited December 20, 2013 by crappieperchhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Well I guess it depends on the intended use. I have a pair of really old felt pack pac boots as well that are still going strong. But the Columbia boot seems to be more of an athletic fit and style not to mention lighter. I walk my dog every day in the winter and I'm looking for a new boot. Will probably check out the Columbia's myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I don't intend of having the same pair of boots for 30 years...... 4 years of good hard use is great imo - a 30 yr old pair of boots for sure doesn't have the same amount of cushioning, support, insulation, and physical structure as a newer pair, so toss em would what I would say to you. The newer boots these days are like wearing air on your feet, with better warmth and waterproof protection than ever before. The down side is the durability of these materials isn't like your wearing a animal Hyde boot that weights 15 lbs. I'd take a newer tech boot any day over an old style cement bock boots of yesteryear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosquito Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 How about these....http://www.furcanada.com/seal-skin.html you didn't say how much and they are made in Canada too. More than I want to pay, I got a nice pair at the Mall but forget the store, they were Graouton? and are made in Canada and have lasted a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I don't intend of having the same pair of boots for 30 years...... 4 years of good hard use is great imo - a 30 yr old pair of boots for sure doesn't have the same amount of cushioning, support, insulation, and physical structure as a newer pair, so toss em would what I would say to you. The newer boots these days are like wearing air on your feet, with better warmth and waterproof protection than ever before. The down side is the durability of these materials isn't like your wearing a animal Hyde boot that weights 15 lbs. I'd take a newer tech boot any day over an old style cement bock boots of yesteryear. They stopped being a daily wear boot years ago. But they where still in good shape so I kept them for doing outdoor chores in...like when I'm hauling or splitting firewood or like I already mentioned for throwing on when I shovel the driveway. Seems pretty stupid and wasteful to me to just throw them away. Do you EVER stop and think before you type out one of your useless replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 They stopped being a daily wear boot years ago. But they where still in good shape so I kept them for doing outdoor chores in...like when I'm hauling or splitting firewood or like I already mentioned for throwing on when I shovel the driveway. Seems pretty stupid and wasteful to me to just throw them away. Do you EVER stop and think before you type out one of your useless replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 They stopped being a daily wear boot years ago. But they where still in good shape so I kept them for doing outdoor chores in...like when I'm hauling or splitting firewood or like I already mentioned for throwing on when I shovel the driveway. Seems pretty stupid and wasteful to me to just throw them away. Do you EVER stop and think before you type out one of your useless replies My guess would be......NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 For really cold days -25 I like my sorels with the felt liner. They are a little heavy,clunky but toasty warm. Milder days -12 & augering holes with splashing water I like my Nat's. They're all rubber, extremely light weight & grip the snow & ice better than any boot I know of. Like a winter tire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Havent looked back since I bought these. 3 years now and toes are toasty warm all day. ICE BEAR PLN M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I love my Sorel Glaciers for those really cold days out on the ice... Cold feet are a thing of the past with these bad boys.. They're high boots though but I would lean towards a higher boot for ice fishing anyway.. Those Baffin Snosports look sweet but I dunno if I would trust them for a full day out on the ice in minus 30 IMHO... cheers HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 a full day at negative 30 on the ice you guys are insane!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Those Baffin Snosports look sweet but I dunno if I would trust them for a full day out on the ice in minus 30 IMHO... Trust me. I have had pretty much all the boots mentioned here. Best money I have spent in many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misty river Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 baffin impacts are great boots for stationary fishing,just don,t try to drive in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 (edited) baffin impacts are great boots for stationary fishing,just don,t try to drive in them. YUP. . Thats why I dont do that no more.LOL Edited December 20, 2013 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 Nat's also have a removable liner. Available at Sail in Burlington for those that are interested. 90 Bux if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 We all wear columbias at our house, a bugaboot or some variation of it. I wear a little lower cut version with a rubber boot foot and a hiker top. We often wait for a sale at sears, they go on almost half price near the start of the season sometimes. I paid $60 for mine tax in this year, and for general winter daily wear, they are very warm and quite water resistant. The rest of my family has had similar opinions of their columbias. Mine would not be suitable for deep snow or Ice fishing, but for in and out of the car, and being out and about they are perfect. I have other boots for ice fishing or -30. If your looking for general purpose boots, columbias are excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck2fan Posted December 21, 2013 Report Share Posted December 21, 2013 I can't find a decent pair of lower cut boots that WATERPROOF under a hundred bucks that are size 14W... Been just about everywhere in town tried the websites of brands mentioned here. plus 10 others or so. Nothing available in Canada... I see all kinds of small sizes that look interesting though. Maybe I should lop off some toes LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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