Reccond me a good pair of boots?

[DerekRob]

I have about 2 weeks before snow fall here in Michigan and I'm looking to take some stunning photographs in the cold cold winters of mi and I would like to know what would be the best boot to buy for 90-$150 that's "LIGHT WEIGHT" and for very bad winter conditions? And it must keep my feet warm as well.

[FlyingPhotog]

IMO, look no further than:
http://www.sorel.com/

[DerekRob]

IMO, look no further than:
http://www.sorel.com/Thanks FlyingPhotog.

I'll see what there is and let you know what pair I've picked out.

[gjl711]

I've always likes Oakley or Timberline. But shop around on Zappos.com. They stock many different kinds.

[DerekRob]

Gjl711, Thanks I'm partial to Gore Tex, they make some killer stuff.

[pennypue]

My boyfriend has THESE (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0047318812738a&navCount=1&podId=0047318812738&parentId=cat601934&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=011008boots-search_redir&catalogCode=UJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601934&hasJS=true) from Cabela's and I have the women's. Good hikers and when the snow gets deeper put some gaiters on. Makes them versatile for all seasons.

[DerekRob]

My boyfriend has THESE (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0047318812738a&navCount=1&podId=0047318812738&parentId=cat601934&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=011008boots-search_redir&catalogCode=UJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601934&hasJS=true) from Cabela's and I have the women's. Good hikers and when the snow gets deeper put some gaiters on. Makes them versatile for all seasons.You have never been to michigan have you ma'am?

the snow is pretty deep in Mi here.

Thank you for the link.

[pennypue]

Yep, been there. Grew up in Cleveland area too.

Hence the gaiters. *wink*

[DerekRob]

Yep, been there. Grew up in Cleveland area too.

Hence the gaiters. *wink*Ah very cool Ok thanks again Penny, I'm also kind of partial to those boots that have the waiters attached to them

I'll have to show you what I mean.

[FocalPrincess]

Agree with the Sorel's. They're fabulous and will last you nearly forever.

[birdfromboat]

Sorels, or a northwest favorite, danners. Lots of luck trying to find danners for a hundred though. But man are they worth it. I still wear my seven (eight?) year old pair, and my last pair got passed to my kid for muddy work.

[Ronald S. Jr.]

I've always likes Oakley or Timberline. But shop around on Zappos.com. They stock many different kinds.


I'll never look further than Oakley SI Assault for most any job.

[HuskyKMA]

Cabela's and Danners are all I buy, they have great selections and make some quality products.

These (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0058199812951a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&noImage=0&Ntt=trail+lite+hikers&Ntk=Products&QueryText=trail+lite+hikers&Ntx=mode+matchall&N=0&Nty=1) are what I wear hiking, and I have the steel-toe version for work.

[DerekRob]

Cabela's and Danners are all I buy, they have great selections and make some quality products.

These (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0058199812951a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&noImage=0&Ntt=trail+lite+hikers&Ntk=Products&QueryText=trail+lite+hikers&Ntx=mode+matchall&N=0&Nty=1) are what I wear hiking, and I have the steel-toe version for work.I've looked at these today but on amazon.com but I would like to know How they are for HEAVY SNOW?

[HuskyKMA]

I've looked at these today but on amazon.com but I would like to know How they are for HEAVY SNOW?

I've worn them hunting and hiking in the snow, although probably nothing like Michigan snow, more like 3-6-inches. But they did well for me, my feet stayed warm and dry. I just wear a nice pair of liner socks (polypropelene) and some medium-weight wool or synthetic socks.

If nothing else, shipping from Cabela's is really cheap, so if you get them and don't like them you're not out much money.

[DerekRob]

I've worn them hunting and hiking in the snow, although probably nothing like Michigan snow, more like 3-6-inches. But they did well for me, my feet stayed warm and dry. I just wear a nice pair of liner socks (polypropelene) and some medium-weight wool or synthetic socks.

If nothing else, shipping from Cabela's is really cheap, so if you get them and don't like them you're not out much money.I guess I didn't ask it good enough?

How heavy are the boots mate?

Like are they heavy has as gloshes? or a tank? LOL.

[Naturalist]

When ice fishing in Minnesota Sorel boots rated at -54°F is what I wore on my feet. On the ice I needed another set of bed liners in the bottom of the boot but in the woodlands just the bootie type liner worked very well.

They are a bit heavy but not too cumbersome.

[DerekRob]

When ice fishing in Minnesota Sorel boots rated at -54°F is what I wore on my feet. On the ice I needed another set of bed liners in the bottom of the boot but in the woodlands just the bootie type liner worked very well.

They are a bit heavy but not too cumbersome.Ok thanks mate, I'm looking for light weight and compact boots but yet still have the rating of the 45*f

[HuskyKMA]

I guess I didn't ask it good enough?

How heavy are the boots mate?

Like are they heavy has as gloshes? or a tank? LOL.

Oh sorry about that. They're actually pretty light weight I think. Most boots like that are in the 3-4 lb range. Cabela's website lists them as 3.1 lbs. The seem light enough to me. Like I said I wear them 8+ hours a day when I'm at work, and even more when I'm hiking or hunting in them. I hope that answered your question. lol

[DerekRob]

Oh sorry about that. They're actually pretty light weight I think. Most boots like that are in the 3-4 lb range. Cabela's website lists them as 3.1 lbs. The seem light enough to me. Like I said I wear them 8+ hours a day when I'm at work, and even more when I'm hiking or hunting in them. I hope that answered your question. lolThank you mate, I'm actually going to get either soral's or ecco with gore tex.

[DerekRob]

Hey gang, I've decided to to get these with the gore tex lining and good for what I need.


http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=E1D2S2FEMU3J5LAQBBJCCOVMCAEFGI WE?id=0058199812951a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&noImage=0&Ntt=trail+lite+hikers&Ntk=Products&QueryText=trail+lite+hikers&Ntx=mode+matchall&N=0&Nty=1&_requestid=165649&_requestid=18766

size 8.5

[locky]

Derek, I usually put on over 3000 miles a year snowmobiling here in Michigan and I have a pair of Ranger snow boots and have yet had cold or wet feet. They are not that expensive and have served me well.

[DerekRob]

Hey gang, I've finally got some boots with a high ankle and it has the goretex stuff in it.

The brand is Rocky and they're pretty light weight and warm.

Tomorrow I will have some pictures of the boot.

[Mark1]

Here is a good pair!!!

http://lvillage.education.vic.gov.au/lv/diec/hp.nsf/Files/gemmaowl/$File/doraBoots[1].jpg http://www.n6st.org/Dora-boots-monkey.jpg


Ooooo that kind of boots!

[DerekRob]

Here is a good pair!!!

http://lvillage.education.vic.gov.au/lv/diec/hp.nsf/Files/gemmaowl/$File/doraBoots%5B1%5D.jpg http://www.n6st.org/Dora-boots-monkey.jpg


Ooooo that kind of boots![sarcastic mode on]Oh now you show me the boots I really really want, Thanks a lot Mark.[/sarcastic mode off]

[Mark1]

Sorry it HAD to be done..... just too easy!

cant believe nobody beat me too it.

[DerekRob]

Sorry it HAD to be done..... just too easy!

cant believe nobody beat me too it.No problem, I got a chuckle out of it.

[jdizzle]

I think you need something a bit more hardcore. I use ASOLO and VASQUE which are really built for the outdoors. If you want tough enough for mountaineering I'd go ASOLO. It hasn't let me down.

[BottomBracket]

I think you need something a bit more hardcore. I use ASOLO and VASQUE which are really built for the outdoors. If you want tough enough for mountaineering I'd go ASOLO. It hasn't let me down.

+1 on the Asolo and Vasque, I've had several boots for over 10 years now and they are still going strong. Another good brand is Raichle. The North face Chilkats isn't bad either.

[DerekRob]

I think you need something a bit more hardcore. I use ASOLO and VASQUE which are really built for the outdoors. If you want tough enough for mountaineering I'd go ASOLO. It hasn't let me down.

+1 on the Asolo and Vasque, I've had several boots for over 10 years now and they are still going strong. Another good brand is Raichle. The North face Chilkats isn't bad either.These are hutning boots actually with the goretex stuff.

[smcclelland]

Living up here in Canadia I've looked at all sorts of boots, I find Merell make some great hiking/warm boots and I've also found Five Ten Impacts to be really good. I live in the city so grip for me is a big deal when **** store owners don't ice their sidewalks and the Five Ten's have some serious grip (they're my mountain bike shoes as well).

[Tareq]

I will travel soon and i don't know what kind of boots i should wear or use.
Going to New Zealand for landscape and nature photography.

[DerekRob]

I will travel soon and i don't know what kind of boots i should wear or use.
Going to New Zealand for landscape and nature photography.bring back Lots and lots and lots of photo's please

[Tareq]

bring back Lots and lots and lots of photo's please


It depends on how i can arrange my trip and to be in the right places, otherwise i will come back with lots of photos that i can do it any place in the world like the beaches or grass or a mountain.

I asked here about what kind of boots, i am an arabic guy and i never wear boots or jeans or shirts here in my country, only when i travel i have to wear western clothes and i am not keen on those.

[DerekRob]

It depends on how i can arrange my trip and to be in the right places, otherwise i will come back with lots of photos that i can do it any place in the world like the beaches or grass or a mountain.

I asked here about what kind of boots, i am an arabic guy and i never wear boots or jeans or shirts here in my country, only when i travel i have to wear western clothes and i am not keen on those.Well you want lightweight breathable boots maybe high top show/boot with the gore text stuff in it. That's why I've chosen my rocky hunting boot since it has everything I need and attached waiters for the winter snow.

[Tareq]

Well you want lightweight breathable boots maybe high top show/boot with the gore text stuff in it. That's why I've chosen my rocky hunting boot since it has everything I need and attached waiters for the winter snow.

Any link to this kind of boots, please?
Will this boot be good enough for general hiking and all around or it is suitable for some occasions?

[DerekRob]

Any link to this kind of boots, please?
Will this boot be good enough for general hiking and all around or it is suitable for some occasions?Well look on the first page there is plenty of links to sites like Zappos.com and sorels.com


I hope that helps.

[Tareq]

Well look on the first page there is plenty of links to sites like Zappos.com and sorels.com


I hope that helps.

on my browser here [firefox] it is only 1 page of this thread, could be an option i chose to make it as long line per page as possible that making it shorter in many pages.

I saw the links before, so those are what you or most people use or recommend? good, i will try to find one here for my travel as soon as possible.

Thanks!

[DerekRob]

Hey Tareq, This is the pair I've purchased since I love the feel and light weight plus the ability to hide my Al Bundy style foot stench :)

http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/details.aspx?productId=7577&lehighproductId=1600FQ0008821&PageNo=5&CatId=124&subCatId=126

[Tareq]

Hey Tareq, This is the pair I've purchased since I love the feel and light weight plus the ability to hide my Al Bundy style foot stench :)

http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/details.aspx?productId=7577&lehighproductId=1600FQ0008821&PageNo=5&CatId=124&subCatId=126

Ah ok, looking good, thanks :)

[DerekRob]

Here's the boots and I got to start breaking them in soon.
http://drp-photography.smugmug.com/photos/412293538_m6e8J-L.jpg

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Just a little composit test
http://drp-photography.smugmug.com/photos/412293518_gWEAH-L.jpg

[S-S]

I will travel soon and i don't know what kind of boots i should wear or use.
Going to New Zealand for landscape and nature photography.

here's a tip: browse nz-based outdoor activity suppliers, and see what kinds of footwear they sell, and make sure you buy to suit the season. nz is temperate and many areas never even see snow in mid winter

http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/14.html?category=footwear&id=1461142064 like this

http://www.departmentofconservation.co.nz/article.cfm/id/48859 and this

[Tareq]

Here's the boots and I got to start breaking them in soon.
http://drp-photography.smugmug.com/photos/412293538_m6e8J-L.jpg

&
Just a little composit test
http://drp-photography.smugmug.com/photos/412293518_gWEAH-L.jpg

Thank you very much

I think i have something similar to that but shorter, and it is little heavy and not comfortable, so i think it is time to change, but i feel those boots are so huge to travel with in airports.

here's a tip: browse nz-based outdoor activity suppliers, and see what kinds of footwear they sell, and make sure you buy to suit the season. nz is temperate and many areas never even see snow in mid winter

http://www.kathmandu.co.nz/14.html?category=footwear&id=1461142064 like this

http://www.departmentofconservation.co.nz/article.cfm/id/48859 and this

Ah ok, i will have a look, thanks!

[DDCSD]

Danner Pronghorn's are the best boots I have ever worn. Unbelievably comfortable.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0026711812166a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=danner+pronghorn&Ntk=Products&sort=all&Go.y=0&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&Go.x=0&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

Check the news, we just got 4 feet of snow. These boots love snow :)

The link I posted are for the 400gram ones, but I just put on more sock layers if I need more warmth. I've worn them with good socks down to -15F for extended periods. I'm pretty tough though ;) I like the lighter ones because I can also wear them comfortably when it is a bit warmer out .

They do have the 1000 gram version, but I haven't used them.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0026711812167a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntt=danner+pronghorn&Ntk=Products&sort=all&Go.y=0&_D%3AhasJS=+&N=0&_D%3Asort=+&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form1&Go.x=0&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1

Looks like they may be on clearance, might have to buy a few more pairs.

[BottomBracket]

Living up here in Canadia I've looked at all sorts of boots, I find Merell make some great hiking/warm boots and I've also found Five Ten Impacts to be really good. I live in the city so grip for me is a big deal when **** store owners don't ice their sidewalks and the Five Ten's have some serious grip (they're my mountain bike shoes as well).

+1 on Five Tens! Their shoes really have good grip, not surprising because of their rock climbing heritage. I just realized that i do have a lot of outdoor shoes, and they work great here in the city for the reason smcclelland gave ;)

[jdizzle]

These are hutning boots actually with the goretex stuff.
These aren't hunting boots. They are built for rugged terrain and specifically for mountaineering. There are other brands I could recommend but, than your going to spend some serious money. I always go Gore Tex. The beauty in wearing these mountaineering boots is that it doesn't take that long to break in. I would recommend something like the ASOLO fugitive GTX. It's not bad for the money and you're protecting your feet from the elements. The main I reason I go for these types of boots is the way the soles are built. The heels have a great braking system that prevents you from loosing your footing and from slipping. The next thing I would recommend is to get some really good socks. I've been using Smart Wool for a long time now and there is nothing like it. They are expensive but, they will get you through those really cold days. Trust me, you will love me for recommending these socks. :) I usually wear an inner liner and than the socks. Hoped this bit of info helped. :)

[DerekRob]

These aren't hunting boots. They are built for rugged terrain and specifically for mountaineering. There are other brands I could recommend but, than your going to spend some serious money. I always go Gore Tex. The beauty in wearing these mountaineering boots is that it doesn't take that long to break in. I would recommend something like the ASOLO fugitive GTX. It's not bad for the money and you're protecting your feet from the elements. The main I reason I go for these types of boots is the way the soles are built. The heels have a great braking system that prevents you from loosing your footing and from slipping. The next thing I would recommend is to get some really good socks. I've been using Smart Wool for a long time now and there is nothing like it. They are expensive but, they will get you through those really cold days. Trust me, you will love me for recommending these socks. :) I usually wear an inner liner and than the socks. Hoped this bit of info helped. :)I don't think so, They are hunting boot's the ones I've purchased and they are also built for ruff terrain like you've said.

[jdizzle]

I see. The one's you got look like they would do the job. I was referring to the brands I mentioned.

[DerekRob]

I see. The one's you got look like they would do the job. I was referring to the brands I mentioned.Ah ok sorry about snapping at you then mate.