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lama_drama99 t1_j1zma6r wrote

Reply to comment by gerbiju420 in how to deal with winter? by same-shit-everyday

I think the boot suggestion really depends on the person. I have traditional snow boots that are good quality that keep my feet warm and dry, muck style boots, and my feet would freeze to death because they don't have the same insulation. Muck boots to me are more for wet conditions. Maybe if you have to go shovel real quick but not for long-term outside activities. Again, it really depends on the person. I have a really hard time keeping my feet warm in the winter, so super insulated boots are all I can do.

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gerbiju420 t1_j1zul0c wrote

We own a farm up north and I wear much boots with good socks when it’s in the negatives. The winter ones are warm

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lama_drama99 t1_j1zvas4 wrote

That's why I said it really depends on the person. Multiple sicks, 1 sock, good socks, or not, my feet personally just can't stay warm in them. Mine barely stays warm in highly rated insulated winter boots. I just wanted it to be known that what works for one doesn't always work for everyone. It also depends on what you're doing in the shoes, when your up working and walking around your feet will stay warmer no matter what shoe vs. Just going grocery shopping for 20 minutes

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gerbiju420 t1_j1zw4kl wrote

Fair enough. I agree whatever works/ is in budget will do fine.

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eggplantsforall t1_j20h0ft wrote

I love my muck boots. But the one downside for me is that they aren't great for longer hikes / rougher terrain. If I'm gonna take my dog on a 5 mile hike, the mucks just don't have the support in the arches and ankles. Love em for just about everything else though.

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Chimpbot t1_j2528l6 wrote

Both Muck and Bog (the brand names) make insulated boots intended for winter weather. My Bogs are rated for something stupid like -50°. I bought some heavy socks to wear with them going into the first winter I had them, but only wore them once because the boots themselves were more than enough.

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