5 Best Winter Boots For Men
While our calendars still tell us it’s technically fall, there’s no denying that we’re right on winter’s doorstep. And that means if you’re not already geared up for slogging through the snow, you haven’t got that much time left to make a decision.
In the spirit of the season, here are a few winter boot suggestions that should keep you marching through March and beyond.
Northside Men’s Back Country Waterproof Pack Boot
The sole also has a heavy tread, which provides plenty of traction, even on slick rocks and icy trails. And the suede upper is very attractive, with a rugged construction and a soft, velvety finish. The boots are available in black, brown or tan depending on your preferences.
The inside of the boot is exceptionally comfortable. The fur liner is soft and smooth, and a 200-gram Thermolite liner surrounds your entire foot, from your toes up to the tops of your ankles. This liner keeps moisture from seeping into your boot, and helps wick moisture away.
Salomon Men’s Quest Winter GTX Snow Boot
Provided you don’t get any snow inside the boot, a GORE-TEX lining does an excellent job of protecting your feet from moisture, which is critical in winter, since virtually all conditions are going to involve some quantity of snow, ice, or water.lining does an excellent job of protecting your feet from moisture, which is critical in winter, since virtually all conditions are going to involve some quantity of snow, ice, or water.
Sorel Men’s Caribou Winter Snow Boot
We liked the soles, which have large studs and a thick, 1 ½-inch heel. This can make it awkward to walk on a level surface, like a road or a parking lot, but it’s fantastic for digging into deep snow, since even if your heels sink you’ll still be able to get plenty of traction to push off from your toes.
The Sorel boots have big, fluffy fur collars at the top that keep snow from getting into the top. And while there’s no waterproof liner, the seams around the tongue are all double stitched and glued for waterproofing.
Baffin Men’s Wolf Snow Boot
Two support straps are positioned along the length of your calf, and both are independently adjustable, with quick-release buckles that are easy to open in an emergency.
While there’s some leather work around the bottom of the upper, most of the Baffin is constructed from rubber or stitched together from tightly-woven nylon. The heel is thick, at about 1 ½ inches, and there are plenty of grooves in the bottom for traction.
Lowa Men’s Tibet GTX Trekking Boot
The rest of the boot is stitched from leather, with a rugged finish that can take a beating. It also has a GORE-TEX liner that covers the full extent of the boot, ensuring that you won’t get wet even if you step in a deep puddle or splash across a creek.
The bottom of the boot is studded, similar to a soccer cleat, with a rubber that’s soft enough to be forgiving, but hard enough not to wear too easily. It has a sturdy arch, like an athletic shoe, so walking in snow-free conditions will also be comfortable.