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Good, Affordable Pair of Snow Boots

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SKI.ING
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Any suggestions? Waterproof and grippy soles.
Nov 9 2013 2:21AM
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ABdrummer
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ll bean
Nov 9 2013 2:47AM
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Blake.P
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sorel for sure. they sometimes come up for pretty cheap on the climb, even though retail isnt ridiculously high anyways
Nov 9 2013 3:17AM
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jensen
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Sorel
Nov 9 2013 3:17AM
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-WZ-
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well the only answer is sorel
Nov 9 2013 3:52AM
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whoa-dere
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Nov 9 2013 4:13AM
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Ski_Alot
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this, go to the ski and bike store in freeport maine and my dad can hook you up
Nov 9 2013 6:18AM
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KrazyistKarl
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those are mine treated with dubin, and I'm standing in about 8 inches of water. Add a pair of gaitors and vapor barrier socks and you're ready for anything winter can through at you.

The only winter boot I've owned since a child, commonly used up to -50°C ice fishing on lakes covered in up to 2 foot of soaking wet slush.
I dare anyone to beat that manly shit.

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Nov 9 2013 6:40AM
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KrazyistKarl
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I lied about it being the only winter boot I've ever owned.

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Dunlop ice bears. Hands down the BEST csa approved work boot. Fully steel free, rated to minus -50°C, again vapor barrier socks are key, or you can also put plastic bags directly against your feet, then wool socks over top in a pinch. Last winter I was working 60 feet in the air on a aerial work platform(that's a whole different issue, hydraulics don't like to work too well) and it happened to be the coldest place on earth for that particular day coming in at -53°C
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right after I got off, the linesman were working on the lift and it froze up solid, stayed like this for about a week until the weather warmed up and we had heaters plowing on the solenoid valves and hydraulic tank
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Ice fishing on one if said days near -50 with wind chill, it was only about minus 40 but quite windy that day. Caribou gloves, beaver lined and goose down parka on top of base layers
Nov 9 2013 6:57AM
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corona
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go to Canadian Tire for cheap and decent winter boots.
Nov 9 2013 12:54PM
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DeRizzo
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I have these and love them. They aren't super cheap but I wouldn't say they are outrageously expensive. Totally worth it though, I'm about to use them for my third year and you can't even tell they've been worn.\

Nov 9 2013 12:59PM
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SapperDaddy
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Full Tilts.


But seriously Muck boots are amazing in the snow. Warm easy on off and water proof.
Nov 9 2013 1:08PM
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safetyhound
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North Face Arctic Slip- ons. or Columbia Snowtrek XTM. Prob about $120 But very very dry.
Nov 9 2013 1:52PM
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RoofDaRoofieDogg
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Anyone know what happened to that brand they guy was promoting on here like a year ago? It was for like water proof skate skate shoes, and it was all "for skiers, by skiers" kind of thing. I wonder if that actually took off. I doubt it though, but I remember them being alright looking.
Nov 9 2013 2:50PM
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Laurent.
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In deep snow it's like your are floating. Only get the OG from Tecnica

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Nov 9 2013 2:53PM
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powderdrunkie
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Mucks

My sorels lasted a long time too but mucks are multi use perfection
Nov 9 2013 4:03PM
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cydwhit
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That was forsake, it did take off, hornbeck and Compton are on them I believe, I love mine and one of the founders is on ns.
Nov 9 2013 8:21PM
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freestyle_kyle
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I got a pair of the Forsake Hiker's that so far have only seen a skiff of snow. I'm looking forward to seeing how these do over the winter for grip and staying dry. So far they've been my favorite pair of shoes that I've had. I paid $130 CND, which is pretty decent for a waterproof shoe.
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I picked up some Salomon Nytro winter boots on a mid-summer sale for $70. I love them, super light, warm and grippy. Great for snowshoeing too.
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I've been using my Forsake Hiker's for crashing through the bush in Forestry school so far, but I'll be using these bad boys for winter forest cruising. If in gets extremely icy in town I might rock these too haha. Viking caulk(cork) boots
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And the old faithfuls...
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Can't really go wrong with these classics. Although my Salomon's are much lighter and have better stability, there's no boot other than these I'd wear while taking a bottle of rum and an axe into the woods for some good old fashion tree chopping fun. It just makes sense

Nov 9 2013 10:14PM
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freestyle_kyle
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Shit, In original order of apperance hopefully

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worky please
Nov 9 2013 10:17PM
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KrazyistKarl
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I cam never get pictures to embed on mobile. However the one I got offline worked, maybe I just can't embed instagram pictures
Nov 9 2013 10:35PM
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caucasian_chad
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I plan to use my Forsake Hikers as my daily winter slush and snow/ski area parking lot boot, but I have a pair of Kamiks for when it dumps too.
Nov 9 2013 11:14PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Go to a boot fitter
Nov 10 2013 12:45AM
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search4freshies
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go home, you're drunk!
Nov 13 2017 11:00AM
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theabortionator
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Thread reminds me I gotta order some. Just ordered me some new snerberd boots. Im def going to get some new regular boots as well. Probably something pretty mellow though.
Nov 13 2017 3:04PM
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mike759
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Sorel Caribou is always a sure bet
Nov 13 2017 8:22PM
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DMadd11883
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Put Crampons on some full tilts. you literally can't slip. People may look at you funny then they'll need stitches as they die and you've just combined style with functionality.
Nov 14 2017 12:14PM
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theabortionator
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I got some nice waterproof work boots today. Grabbed new snowboard boots last week. I think I'm going to grab a set of snow boots though. Been checking out the sorels and some other stuff. Something easy to put on and off that sits high enough for getting out in the snow would be legit. Don't really want to spend over a hundo if possible.

Maybe I'll just pony up and buy a pair of caribous. Heard nothing but good things
Nov 25 2017 2:00AM
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theabortionator
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Actually seeing a fuck ton of bad reviews about the newer sorels.
Nov 25 2017 2:08AM
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GayWolf420
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Outlet store Sorels dude. I got mine like 6 years ago and they are still comfy as fuck and so warm.

Dammit they're my favorite things to wear in the winter. Skiboot and Sorel life is good shit.
Nov 25 2017 3:18AM
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Peteza_Rollz
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I wear Vans Del Patos and they're great. Waterproof and super comfortable in pretty much all weather.
Nov 26 2017 10:39AM
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