Shoes Boots for winter walking

[Catahoula Cate]

My old, most comfortable boots good for walking in winter conditions have bit the dust and are no longer made. I've been trying to find a replacement and am a little frustrated. Boots these days are made from thick rubber molds on the bottom and they have very little give. I suppose eventually they'll get a little more give but who knows when? I'm looking for a decent winter boot with a more pliable sole so it doesn't feel like I'm walking on hard, inflexible rubber. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[Joni O]

Good question. I’m looking for something warm, waterproof and slip resistant for “going for a walk” - like 3 miles - versus something to just walk in when I’m going from Point A to Point B. I’ve heard of Arctic Grip boots, but haven’t looked into them yet. Not sure what’s availalbe that’s a good walker.

I think that’s pretty much what you’re looking for, right? Hope I didn’t derail your post.

[Catahoula Cate]

Yes, Joni, I'm looking for all those things too but if the sole is super stiff, it's not going to work for me so I'm trying to find one with a more pliable sole but also the things you mentioned for a winter walking boot. Thanks!

[wendug]

I love the brand Khombu for winter boots. I had a pair for years that eventually wore out on me, so I bought another pair of Khombu's to replace them. They are warm, waterproof and comfortable, which is what I need for walking my dogs in the snow! They aren't super expensive, either! I bought mine from Sierra Trading Post and they have a few pair on their site now.

https://www.sierratradingpost.com/s~...footwear~d~19/

[Catahoula Cate]

Wendy, the Meghan Suede Snow boot sure looks like it has the potential to be a super comfortable winter boot. I'm bookmarking that one! Thanks so much!

[wendug]

Originally Posted by Catahoula Cate

Wendy, the Meghan Suede Snow boot sure looks like it has the potential to be a super comfortable winter boot. I'm bookmarking that one! Thanks so much!

You are welcome! I was looking at those boots, too. They have memory foam insoles now which would make them more comfortable!

[Joni O]

I wish I could find some reviews about how they do walking on snow and ice.

[Catahoula Cate]

Joni, you can always get a pair of YakTrax for extra grip to put on the boots for extreme conditions. I've used Yaktrax for years and they are a part of my winter protocol now.

[Joni O]

I bought my hubby some YakTrax last year after he feel twice walking down the driveway to get the mail. Wasn’t sure how those would be walking a few miles on pavement that has ice here and there. I might try getting a feel walking around on his a bit.

[Catahoula Cate]

I have no idea how they'd be on intermittent pavement/ice. We live out of town and have no pavement. Once the snow hits, it's snowpack and ice until Spring and they are perfect for that.