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mfad12mo ago
tuge

What kind of shoes are suitable for winters?

Where I live, the highest temperature is -3°C and the lowest is about -15°C. It snows a lot. What kind of shoes do you think are suitable? What should I choose based on? Mountaineering shoes, winter boots like sorel? blundstone? dimme?
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rej
rej12mo ago
Lots of options would work out. Primarily boots with some nice wool socks. Ultimately depends on what your style/aesthetic is Blundstones would be a good middle of the road option. Something like Danner Mountain Lights would be sweet... Idk that you need to go as far as mountaineering boots unless you're spending a bunch of time outside at that temp. Walking to/from a building shouldn't be too too bad in those temps
tuge
tuge12mo ago
I see. Then I guess climbing shoes are overkill. I'll also consider Danner's Mountain Lite. The Blundstone's have side gores, so I'm worried about snow getting in them. I will be wearing thick wool slacks in the winter, so I think they would go well with rugged boots like the denner mountain lights, what do you think? Also, which do you think is better, socks for climbing or wool socks for boots? Also, what are your criteria for choosing? I want functional shoes that are warm and won't slip and get wet, what should I choose based on??
Count0Interrupt
Count0Interrupt12mo ago
Danner makes taller boots than the mountain light, and I believe they have insulated options, so I would look at their full line, especially if you’re dealing with deep snow. Mountaineering boots or ice climbing boots will be overkill, as they’re stiffer and designed to hold crampons, etc. Where are you located geographically? If you’re outside the US, I would also look at European outdoors brands like La Sportiva.
tuge
tuge12mo ago
I see. I will consider Danner's other shoes. What is insulated options? Is it something like 3M's Thinsulate? I live in the north of Japan. In Japan, boots made overseas are generally considered better than boots made in Japan.
supavillain
supavillain12mo ago
Some nice wheat timbies is all u need
Count0Interrupt
Count0Interrupt12mo ago
I think most of their insulation is PrimaLoft.
rej
rej12mo ago
I've never had much of an issue. I'm not sure what's available overseas but darn tough is a well respected brand. Smart wool too
tuge
tuge12mo ago
I personally do not like wheat timbies. Sorry. I did not know PrimaLoft at all. Thank you very much. Smart wool looks good. Thank you. darn tough is still good stuff, isn't it? Outdoor socks are still warm, aren't they?
rej
rej12mo ago
Definitely. And if I remember correctly, they have a lifetime warranty
tuge
tuge12mo ago
Thats sounds nice. I try it.
Just A Manatee
Just A Manatee12mo ago
I prefer Darn Tough over Smartwool, the fit’s kinda weirder, but the durability has been way better in my experience. Compared to my Smartwool pairs, my DT pairs have pilled way less
tuge
tuge12mo ago
I see. Durability is important. Thanks.
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