Winter Boot

[Whip]

Originally posted by Doug in MN:
 

Originally posted by tim roberts:
Schnee's, are a hard boot to beat!  A bit pricey, but well worth it, can be totally rebuilt, and they are made in Montana.  They are rubber bottoms, with leather uppers.

X2 The Schnee's are very tough to beat when it is cold. [/b]

Another vote for Schnee's  

[John Scifres]

Sorel Caribou for me.  Buy them big.  Lot's of room for uncompressed socks is key.  When it's real cold and I'm on stand, I put a hot pack on top of my foot.  When it's real, real cold, I use electric socks.

[maxwell]

The product review section has a boot called the  Steger mukluks and camluks.  I read the review and called the company to try out a pair. very light 1.5 # and extremely warm.  Read the section and decide for yourself, made in USA  Minn.

[Stumpkiller]

I have a pair of Irish Setters that I am very pleased with.  I've had them down to -15°F and stuck it out long enough to kill a buck.  God, that was a cold day.  They are better for moving than my Sorel Crusaders (I have narrow feet) and nearly as warm if I put two heavy socks inside.  Still, for sitting over three hours in anything below 20°F the Sorel Caribou is my go to boot; sized large for socks and airspace.  But I can't lace the Caribou up tight enough for much distance walking or snowshoeing.

PS - I think the Crusader has been replaced by the Conquest design.

[Kapellmeister]

Originally posted by maxwell:
The product review section has a boot called the  Steger mukluks and camluks.  I read the review and called the company to try out a pair. very light 1.5 # and extremely warm.  Read the section and decide for yourself, made in USA  Minn.

I wasn't going to post about them because one of the OP's criteria was that they be waterproof... but since you mentioned them...
I have the Steger Arctic mukluks and I will attest that they are great - as long as it's cold enough for any H20 to be in solid form (that is, ice or snow)!  I've given them a silicone treatment but they are NOT waterproof...  but they are extremely comfortable, light, and warm when it's really cold (but dry)!

[Zradix]

Have had a pr of Muck boots.
Never again.
The soles cracked within 2yrs on them.
I mean cracked in multiple places right through to the foot bed.
Tread is barely worn down. Just really crappy rubber.

These are leather and corovan uppers.
They were supposed to have some sort of "goretex like" liner. Heck they leaked immediately.
Really dislike them...never again.

[Bent Rig]

Most of you don't get the snow we get so I can understand why you would choose the boots you have . We just got 71" in the last 2 weeks and the ML season is still going on till wed.- you wouldn't last out there  long in any all leather boot , Only extreme weather boots here .

[David Yukon]

Check out Xtra Tuff rubber boot neopren insulated, they are made in the US, and every body and there dogs are wearing these in South East Alaska, they are warm, water proof and cheep!!
Cheers

[David Yukon]

An other option  would be a pair of Neos, the one with insulation, they are fully water proof, you can wear them over your shoes, boots, slippers etc.
A lot of the mushers up here were them over the Steiger Mukkluks when going into over flow or when the temperature goes way down below -40F
An other option to consider!!

[Zradix]

I've been very happy with my mickey boots and smart wool extra heavy over the calf socks.
They are heavy and not a "stealthy" boot.
But they don't leak, keep my feet warm, and aren't too awful expensive.

My main complaint is the dang valve,
When sitting on the ground kinda curled up it gets pressed into my ankle...starts to hurt.
I cured that by cutting it out and sealing it with silicone caulk. Silicone has been in there for 3 seasons and still looks good. If it does start to come out I'll just pull/cut it out and redo.

[ripforce56]

i love my Lacrosse Alpha Burleys 1000 gram, have never got a cold foot yet and they are almost knee high which makes them great in water or deep snow!I also have a pair of Irish Setter Mountain Claws with the King toe fit, very wide and roomy in the foot bed!