Muck boots. I was working outside today in -27F temps (air temp not fake windchill temp) in the snow. They are 100% waterproof. The arctic sports are rated down to something like -60F or thereabouts.
I wear various muck boots a good portion of the year here near the arctic circle. I've seen the Muck "chore" boots at Costco for about $75. The arctic sports with the vibram soles are close to $200.
I had to warranty one defective pair that I purchased from amazon. Muck warranty support was amazing. They asked for a picture of my amazon order history and a few pictures of the boots and they sent me a new pair and said the warranty period started anew. I suspect the boots I bought from amazon were counterfeit, but again Muck boot company was fantastic.
Second muck boots. I got the forager boot on sale around $50 and have been wearing them much of this wet, if not terribly cold, PNW winter. I sized up so I could wear multiple socks and even a thermal insole if needed.
Durable too! They take a fair beating. Treads are designed to not hold onto snow. Less tracking going back inside. Insisted on them for the guys at work. Was funny the first time I took them off by cuffing them down first! They were all doing it the hard way.
What is fake windchill temp? It regularly sustains 15-25MHP winds here. Windchill isn't fake...
That one statement makes me not want to believe any of the rest of your post.
I live in the Yukon and everyone seems to sport the XTRATUF rubber boots when it gets below negative thirty celsius here. Throw on some good woollies and you’re good to go!
XtraTuffs are amazing. About $120 for a pair I think. I use mine year round and they are very durable. A lot of my friends used Muck boots but they seemed to tear pretty easy on the sides when rubbed or scrapped against stuff from what I’ve seen.
Everyone is recommending Mucks, but I personally don't like them at all for wearing more than 30 minutes or so.
I use Hoffman pacs. Similar quality, more or less, as Whites, but whites stopped making pacs, and they recommended Hoffman. Very warm, and comfortable. Have kept me warm working and hunting in sub 0F weather, but I also don't sweat when wearing them in a heated space for periods. They're on the expensive side of your range, but I've had mine for years, don't remember ever being wet, and they are repairable.
I prefer Schnees over Hoffmans, and pacs over Mucks/Bogs/any kind of neoprene boot. Our Schnees are 100% rebuildable, and we get between 10-15 years between rebuilds. They're USA made, and you can get different styles depending on your use (we wear Hunter IIs for day-to-day work, but Outfitters for riding/pack trips/hunting). Rebuilds are $100, so you can get a cheaper used pair on Ebay, use them for a few years until they need rebuilt, and then it's no major investment to have a "like new" pair of boots.
Mucks and other neoprene boots make your feet sweat when you wear them for long periods of time. Sweat = cold
I'd heard from a few people that Schnees had been having some problems in the last 5-10 years. Glad to hear you're not having problems. Another detail for me, is up until last year, I lived in the Idaho panhandle, so Whites, then Hoffmans were easy choices, even if it was proximity bias.
Many years ago, I had some great fleece lined winter boots from LL Bean. The only times my socks ever got at all wet was when I was tromping through deeper snow and it got in through the top of the boots. Wish I still had those boots!
Arias makes a muck boot that I wear all winter. It's not BIFL but it def will go one winter and maybe two... and they are well insulated and best of all have a very thick sole so your feet don't get cold even on cold ground or cold cement. I love them.
I love my Muck Boots. They are 100% waterproof. My feet do get cold in them, but they're fine if I'm wearing thicker socks. They are definitely worth the money.
Short of mud or ice fishing I wear Keens or Danners, I need arch support and waterproof, I might walk 4 miles in a day on the place and I'm not doing that in muck boots, yea there great for deep mud and cow shit or changing water but that's about it. I walk the soles off on my boots and pitch them in the trash.
Fun side note, my Keens did awesome surf fishing the coast in winter, mostly jetty but still my feet were dry.
Wore the Keens all week in -22 to -32 two weeks ago.
But I'm not sitting still, I'm on and off tractors, fixing fence, hauling hay ect.
My model are not 100% waterproof but baffin boots are amazing. I think they may have waterproof options. Not cheap but by feet haven't gotten cold at all in 2 years wearing them
I love my Perfect Storm cloud high boots. I think they were about $120-$130 ish. They’re so warm, they grip well and I’ve had them for 3 years, going strong.
I love my Helly Hansen plastic work boots with breathable tongue, never get wet unless you go snowshoeing when snow flies and makes that tongue get wet
Suggested upgrade: Schnees. Better quality, handmade in USA, completely rebuildable. Cost a little more up front but with normal care they'll last a lifetime. :)
I bought my lacrosse outdoorsman boots 27 years ago and they’re still serving me well. I never have to wear extra socks and the rubber is still supple.
Will definitely look into the ones you suggested if I ever need to replace them, tho. Thank you!
Muck boots. I was working outside today in -27F temps (air temp not fake windchill temp) in the snow. They are 100% waterproof. The arctic sports are rated down to something like -60F or thereabouts. I wear various muck boots a good portion of the year here near the arctic circle. I've seen the Muck "chore" boots at Costco for about $75. The arctic sports with the vibram soles are close to $200. I had to warranty one defective pair that I purchased from amazon. Muck warranty support was amazing. They asked for a picture of my amazon order history and a few pictures of the boots and they sent me a new pair and said the warranty period started anew. I suspect the boots I bought from amazon were counterfeit, but again Muck boot company was fantastic.
Second muck boots. I got the forager boot on sale around $50 and have been wearing them much of this wet, if not terribly cold, PNW winter. I sized up so I could wear multiple socks and even a thermal insole if needed.
Durable too! They take a fair beating. Treads are designed to not hold onto snow. Less tracking going back inside. Insisted on them for the guys at work. Was funny the first time I took them off by cuffing them down first! They were all doing it the hard way.
What is fake windchill temp? It regularly sustains 15-25MHP winds here. Windchill isn't fake... That one statement makes me not want to believe any of the rest of your post.
I live in the Yukon and everyone seems to sport the XTRATUF rubber boots when it gets below negative thirty celsius here. Throw on some good woollies and you’re good to go!
XtraTuffs are amazing. About $120 for a pair I think. I use mine year round and they are very durable. A lot of my friends used Muck boots but they seemed to tear pretty easy on the sides when rubbed or scrapped against stuff from what I’ve seen.
I received a pair of Bogs as a gift this year and I have been very please in the negative temps, snow, rain, and mud.
I second the bogs.
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Another vote for bogs. Mine are around 3 years old and still kicking (ha!). They're my go-to slip on footwear for year-round chores.
I think Bogs will meet your requirements
Everyone is recommending Mucks, but I personally don't like them at all for wearing more than 30 minutes or so. I use Hoffman pacs. Similar quality, more or less, as Whites, but whites stopped making pacs, and they recommended Hoffman. Very warm, and comfortable. Have kept me warm working and hunting in sub 0F weather, but I also don't sweat when wearing them in a heated space for periods. They're on the expensive side of your range, but I've had mine for years, don't remember ever being wet, and they are repairable.
I prefer Schnees over Hoffmans, and pacs over Mucks/Bogs/any kind of neoprene boot. Our Schnees are 100% rebuildable, and we get between 10-15 years between rebuilds. They're USA made, and you can get different styles depending on your use (we wear Hunter IIs for day-to-day work, but Outfitters for riding/pack trips/hunting). Rebuilds are $100, so you can get a cheaper used pair on Ebay, use them for a few years until they need rebuilt, and then it's no major investment to have a "like new" pair of boots. Mucks and other neoprene boots make your feet sweat when you wear them for long periods of time. Sweat = cold
I'd heard from a few people that Schnees had been having some problems in the last 5-10 years. Glad to hear you're not having problems. Another detail for me, is up until last year, I lived in the Idaho panhandle, so Whites, then Hoffmans were easy choices, even if it was proximity bias.
I love my Kamik rubber winter boots, and they were only $50 or so.
Forester wearer checking in:)
Many years ago, I had some great fleece lined winter boots from LL Bean. The only times my socks ever got at all wet was when I was tromping through deeper snow and it got in through the top of the boots. Wish I still had those boots!
Arias makes a muck boot that I wear all winter. It's not BIFL but it def will go one winter and maybe two... and they are well insulated and best of all have a very thick sole so your feet don't get cold even on cold ground or cold cement. I love them.
I love my Muck Boots. They are 100% waterproof. My feet do get cold in them, but they're fine if I'm wearing thicker socks. They are definitely worth the money.
Short of mud or ice fishing I wear Keens or Danners, I need arch support and waterproof, I might walk 4 miles in a day on the place and I'm not doing that in muck boots, yea there great for deep mud and cow shit or changing water but that's about it. I walk the soles off on my boots and pitch them in the trash. Fun side note, my Keens did awesome surf fishing the coast in winter, mostly jetty but still my feet were dry. Wore the Keens all week in -22 to -32 two weeks ago. But I'm not sitting still, I'm on and off tractors, fixing fence, hauling hay ect.
I received a pair of Bogs as a gift this year and I have been very please in the negative temps, snow, rain, and mud.
My model are not 100% waterproof but baffin boots are amazing. I think they may have waterproof options. Not cheap but by feet haven't gotten cold at all in 2 years wearing them
Maybe keens they’re made for letter carriers
I love my Perfect Storm cloud high boots. I think they were about $120-$130 ish. They’re so warm, they grip well and I’ve had them for 3 years, going strong.
Seconding Muck Boots!!
I love my Helly Hansen plastic work boots with breathable tongue, never get wet unless you go snowshoeing when snow flies and makes that tongue get wet
Insulated Muck boots. Affordable, comfortable, and easy to find in almost any store. I wear them in up to -40 below actual temps and they are great.
Hisea boots with smartwool socks. We have some seriously deep mud going on and nothing has gotten through those boots
Muck brand is pricey for the lifespan. Currently trying DryShod's Big Bobby from our feed mill, they're $20 cheaper and comparable quality
Lacrosse outdoorsman
Suggested upgrade: Schnees. Better quality, handmade in USA, completely rebuildable. Cost a little more up front but with normal care they'll last a lifetime. :)
I bought my lacrosse outdoorsman boots 27 years ago and they’re still serving me well. I never have to wear extra socks and the rubber is still supple. Will definitely look into the ones you suggested if I ever need to replace them, tho. Thank you!
WOW that is a record! Nice!
Muck boots or the ridgecut version of a muck boot from TSC. I've had both and honestly the store version has been better..