Comparing Winter Boots for Men
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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Price | $159 List $78.83 at REI | $180 List $107.78 at Amazon | $130 List $65.00 at Amazon | $159.99 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | Check Price at REI Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | Great traction, excellent fit, very comfortable, warm, affordable | Weather resistant, easy to slip on and off, durable | Relatively inexpensive, great performance across the board | Convenient slip on design, waterproof to 11.5 inches, good price | Great traction, very comfortable, inexpensive |
Cons | Other boots are warmer, relatively low water-resistance height | Expensive, loose fit, clunky, poor traction | Clunky, style isn't the best, questionable construction quality | Handles let in water or debris, only come in single whole sizes, not as warm as some competitors | Not that warm, fabric eyelets, low height |
Bottom Line | These boots are the total package, with warmth, comfort, a great fit, and a fair price | These easy-to-use boots are protective and durable, perfect for winter chores or quick jaunts into snowy weather | These affordable boots nearly match the performance of the best models but without straining your wallet | A convenient and protective boot with good weather resistance and a very wide toe box | This very comfortable and inexpensive winter hiking boot has excellent traction, making it perfect for winter walks and treks |
Rating Categories | The North Face Chil... | Muck Boot Arctic Sp... | Columbia Bugaboot III | Bogs Bozeman Tall | Merrell Thermo Chil... |
Warmth (25%) | |||||
Weather Protection (25%) | |||||
Comfort and Fit (20%) | |||||
Traction (15%) | |||||
Durability (15%) | |||||
Specs | The North Face Chil... | Muck Boot Arctic Sp... | Columbia Bugaboot III | Bogs Bozeman Tall | Merrell Thermo Chil... |
Maximum Puddle Depth Before Major Leaking | 8.5" | 13" | 8" | 11.5" | 6.5" |
Measured Shaft Height (from bottom of sole to top of shaft) | 11" | 13" | 10.5" | 13" | 7.5" |
Measured Weight (per pair, size 13) | 3.86 lbs | 5.09 lbs | 3.69 lbs | 4.88 lbs | 2.74 lbs |
Appropriate Activity | Town, errands | Chores | Hiking, town, chores, errands | Chores | Hiking, town |
Fit Details | True to size | Roomy | True to size | Roomy | True to size |
Lining/Insulation | 400g Heatseeker Eco | Fleece, 5mm CR Flex-Foam neoprene | 200g synthetic | 7mm Neo-Tech Neoprene | 200g M Select |
Upper Material | Waterproof leather & suede | Rubber | Waterproof leather | Rubber | Waterproof polyurethane-coated leather and mesh |
Toe Box | Rubber | Rubber | Rubber | Rubber | Rubber |
Outsole | Surface Control rubber | MS-1 molded rubber | Omni-Grip Rubber | BioGrip | Rubber |
Company Claimed Cold Weather Rating | Not listed | -40 F | Not listed | -72 F | Not listed |
Animal Products? | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
Sizes Available | 7 - 14 | 5 - 15 | 7 - 17 | 7 - 14 | 7 - 15 |
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