Comparing Winter Boots for Men
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Price | $159 List $78.83 at REI | $239.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | Check Price at REI Compare at 2 sellers | $130 List $61.46 at Amazon | $240 List $240.00 at Amazon |
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Pros | Great traction, excellent fit, very comfortable, warm, affordable | Stout construction, well insulated, easy on the feet, bolstered feeling, multitalented | Great traction, very comfortable, inexpensive | Relatively inexpensive, great performance across the board | Stylish, comfortable, relatively warm |
Cons | Other boots are warmer, relatively low water-resistance height | More expensive, medium shaft height, slightly tricky laces | Not that warm, fabric eyelets, low height | Clunky, style isn't the best, questionable construction quality | Low waterproof height, lacks traction |
Bottom Line | These boots are the total package, with warmth, comfort, a great fit, and a fair price | Keeps your feet warm, comfortable, protected, and supported while completing chores at home, errands around town, tasks at the job site, or miles upon miles of wintery hikes | This very comfortable and inexpensive winter hiking boot has excellent traction, making it perfect for winter walks and treks | These affordable boots nearly match the performance of the best models but without straining your wallet | This stylish and cozy boot is built to handle most adverse winter conditions and is very comfortable |
Rating Categories | The North Face Chil... | Danner Arctic 600 S... | Merrell Thermo Chil... | Columbia Bugaboot III | UGG Butte |
Warmth (25%) | |||||
Weather Protection (25%) | |||||
Comfort and Fit (20%) | |||||
Traction (15%) | |||||
Durability (15%) | |||||
Specs | The North Face Chil... | Danner Arctic 600 S... | Merrell Thermo Chil... | Columbia Bugaboot III | UGG Butte |
Measured Weight | 3.86 lbs (size 13) | 2.75 lbs (size 9.5) | 2.74 lbs (size 13) | 3.69 lbs (size 13) | 3.44 lbs (size 13) |
Measured Shaft Height | 11" | 8" | 7.5" | 10.5" | 11.5" |
Maximum Puddle Depth Before Major Leaking | 8.5" | 5.5" | 6.5" | 8" | 6.5" |
Fit Details | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
Appropriate Activity | Town, errands | Town, errands, chores, hiking | Hiking, town | Hiking, town, chores, errands | Town, errands |
Lining/Insulation | 400g Heatseeker Eco | 200g Primaloft | 200g M Select | 200g synthetic | Sheepskin wool |
Upper Material | Waterproof leather & suede | Full leather suede | Waterproof polyurethane-coated leather and mesh | Waterproof leather | Waterproof full-grain leather |
Toe Box | Rubber | Leather suede w/ thin rubber toe cap | Rubber | Rubber | Rubber |
Outsole | Surface Control rubber | Vibram Artic Grip AT | Rubber | Omni-Grip Rubber | Vibram |
Company Claimed Cold Weather Rating | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | -20 F |
Animal Products? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Sizes Available | 7 - 14 | 7-14 | 7 - 15 | 7 - 17 | 7 - 18 |
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