Re: Boot and Gloves

Posted by kcm.MN on December 31, 2017 at 19:44:40 from (174.219.8.244):

In Reply to: Boot and Gloves posted by UP Oliver on December 31, 2017 at 16:35:46:

I have an old ankle injury that keeps getting worse. Couple months back, went to town wearing the only shoes/boots that I could still stay on my feet in. Ended up stopping at a small local shop and wearing out a new pair of Bogs boots (https://www.farmandfleet.com/products/g-4454-bogs-mens-classic-mossy-oak-high-rubber-boot.html) They're made from 7mm neoprene and are supposed to be good for up to -40F. I normally wear over-the-calf sports socks (Wilson) year-round, and there's a noticeable difference in comfort when temps get down below -25 or -30. However, they're not clumsy to walk in and fit very well.

The bad news is, they have harder rubber on the soles and therefore have less-then-stellar traction on icy spots.

The best all-around winter boot I've seen is made by Sorel. Yes, they're expensive, but they're worth it! For your needs, might look at something like these:

https://www.sorel.com/mens-bear-xt-boot-1573911.html?dwvar_1573911_variationColor=010&cgid=men-boots

Rated to -40, but notice the tread design.

https://www.sorel.com/mens-glacier-xt-boot-1573891.html?cgid=men-boots&dwvar_1573891_variationColor=010

Rated to -100F. Again, notice the tread design.

I mention the tread because I also have a pair of Wellco brand military mukluks (https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Military-Air-Force-Extreme-Cold-Weather-MUKLUK-BOOTS-N1B-Large-Size-12-13-NEW/302469012831?epid=2272580158&hash=item466c8edd5f:g:hPMAAMXQs6FRMR5~) These are really good boots, but by the time you buy 2 sets of liners, you're paying nearly as much as for the Sorels. The mukluks hold a little better on ice due to softness of the rubber, but do not grip as well. With the Sorels and other boots that use the rounded nubs, those nubs seem to grip ice really well! Boots are a little clumsy for some folks though.

The Bogs boots and other hunting boots like them do not have removable liners, so you will NEED to have a decent boot dryer. Body steam/sweat will eventually soak the inside of your boots and your feet will have a much harder time staying warm. Natural wool socks help a lot, but are very difficult to find....and expensive! They're mostly wool-blend nowdays, and that can mean anything as low as 3% wool!! So you really have to pay attention to the materials. I recently bought wife and I some socks from Sportsman's Guide that are called Lifetime socks, as any time they wear out, you send them back and they send you a replacement pair for free. Wife says she loves them, and she's definitely a freeze baby!

As for gloves, that's a tough call. Cheap chore gloves can be quite warm, but not offer much grip. Bulk leather work gloves work well down to -10 for me, but some folks can't wear them below 40F. Two things I look for in gloves for extreme cold weather is, I like leather that is NOT smooth, and I like a bit of a loose fit. Anything tight-fitting, my fingers get cold fast! Same with boots and other garments - need that air space for best insulation and long-term comfort.

I like Kinco brand deer hide gloves. They're very warm and comfortable. And as always, make sure to have dry clothing on whenever possible. Once you become sweaty, time to change out.

Oh, lastly, when I need minimum bulk and it's not "too" cold outside, I use mechanic's gloves. Which ones is a difficult call, as it seems some get cold really fast while others don't. The Max Performance mechanic's gloves available at Walmart and elsewhere, for me, get cold really fast!

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