Winter's here!Need a good pair of walking boots.

[Mike Kennedy]

No snow on the ground yet in eastern Canada but I expect it will arrive at any moment.Hell,it's probably snowing now.I use a pair of knee high felt pack for busting through snow drifts,shoveling,and walking in the bush.But I need some good walking boots with a super gripping sole for running around town when the streets and sidewalks are ice covered.
All suggestions welcome and greatly appreciated.

JMK

Note:I should add that my budget is limited.

 

[Markok765]

I have some Merrell boots, that are very comfortable, waterproof, light, and warm.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

Where did you get them Marko?

 

[df cardwell]

Keens are remarkably nice. Lotsa choices.

Studded Sorels ?

 

[Tom Kershaw]

Mine are a few years old now but I seriously recommend trying these:

http://www.lowaboots.com/catalog/ShowBoot.cfm?StockNum=2114110493&Category=2&Type=M

Tom.

 

[Markok765]

Where did you get them Marko?

I bought mine at Sportcheck, but you could probably get them in most outdoor stores.

 

[Samuel Hotton]

Good morning Mike,
when it comes to snow and ice, I wear SCARPA brand boots and the model is EIGER. The most sure footed, comfortable winter boot I've ever owned.
Sam H.

 

[André E.C.]

The North Face are my products of choice, high quality materials and durable, as far as I'm concerned.

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/men-s-footwear.html#



André

 

[Mike Wilde]

my boot buy this year..

Rubber boots, fitted with a removable felt liner like snowmobile boots. They have a tie off collar at the top to keep snow,etc from dropping into the top of the boot. With a pair of woolen socks, they fit my foot just fine for a day of walking around taking pictures of swamps, ponds, and shallow watercourses.

First time that I had seen them. Found at Marks Work Warehouse, for about $40.

I wore these on the Brits and Yanks workshop about a month ago, and were they ever useful; my trusty old hiking boots (wedding gift from my wife 12 years ago along with a $70 gold band in lieu of an expensive ring that I would never wear anyway) only saw service on the first day, then it was rubber boots for almost every other outing.

 

[Markok765]

The North Face are my products of choice, high quality materials and durable, as far as I'm concerned.

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/men-s-footwear.html#



André

Oh yeah! I had a pair of North Face boots that lasted a long time before the soles wore out. I still use them for around the house stuff.

 

[Christopher Walrath]

I would go down to your local army navy store and get the mid calf lace up boots that DOC (dept of Corrections) officers get. That's what I did in 2000. They were comfortable, easily weatherproofed and retired only last year after extensive use. In 200 I was able to get a pair of these boots for $60.00 USD.

 

[Lee L]

In 200 I was able to get a pair of these boots for $60.00 USD.

Inflation's driven the price up significantly since 200.



Lee

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Mike Kennedy]

Thanks everyone.