Winter boot thread!
plz hlp, I need some winter boots that aren't shit can cost less than $100. They need to be reasonably light so I can walk/snowshoe for a while.
Putting on liner socks and under a pair of wool socks just isn't good enough.
Bonus points: recommendations on dealing with sweaty feet. Spray deodorant, sock liners, and wool only help so much.
baffin makes good cheap winter boots
buy a huge box of baking soda and sprinkle the inside of your boots and socks every day
>>920811
Will the baking soda do anything other than help keep the odor down and maybe absorb some of my copious sweat?
Are you talking about tall boots like this? I don't really trust this style for walking and snowshoeing. I have horrible memories of wearing Sorels and my socks constantly sliding off because I could never get the boots tight enough.
>>921056
I usually just toss those de-odorizer balls in my boots and shoes
>>921060
Sweaty feet = cold
I'm not that concerned about odor with winter boots as I only wear them a handful of times per year.
>>920677
>>921061
If it's really cold, try vapor barrier liners. Basically keeps the sweat in so it doesn't degrade your insulation. Neoprene insulation works on the same principle.
Otherwise... well, I guess some kinds of insulation degrade less and dry fast, but that only goes so far. Shoes for walking through snow really don't breathe well either.
>>921073
Yeah, my feet are gonna sweat no matter what. It won't really change which boots I get, but advice on keeping my feet warm is very welcome.
I'll look into some liners while i comb through the interwebs looking for boots that don't cost $150.
>>921077
Good winter boots cost about 150.00 minimum unless they are on clearance. I know from trying extensively to be cheap about it in cold regions, hiking or being exposed for many hours daily and nightly.
If you are in a city or some shit you don't need good boots though anyway.
>>920677
Spandex nylon sock with cotton sock over it.
Arctiv8 is going out of business or some shit and selling really good boots for like 40.00.
>>922961
*with wool sock over it.
>>920811
+1 for Baffin
They make fantastically warm boots. Even the slip on rubbers are rated -40 and keep me toasty as fuck.