Mountain Life
  • Daily Content
    • Trips & Expeditions
    • Climbing
    • Mountain Biking
    • Mountain Lifer
    • Multiplicity
    • On The Trail
    • Paddling
    • Photography
    • Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Stay & Play
    • Surfing
    • The Great Outdoors
    • The ML Interview
    • Travel
  • GEAR
  • VIDEOS
  • STORE
  • Magazines
    • ML Coast Mountains
    • ML Rocky Mountains
    • Vie En Montagne
    • ML Blue Mountains
    • ML Annual
    • ML Subscriptions
  • ABOUT
    • What is ML?
    • Our Team
    • Newsletter
    • Adventure Grant
    • Distribution
  • Podcast
  • Contests
  • CONTACT
    • ML Agency
    • Advertising
    • Contribute
Subscription Form

Get notified of the best News

Social Links
Instagram 22K Followers
Facebook 0 Likes
Twitter 0 Followers
Pinterest 1K Followers
Vimeo 34 Followers
LinkedIn 0
22K Followers
0 Likes
0 Followers
1K Followers
Mountain Life
Mountain Life
  • Daily Content
    • Trips & Expeditions
    • Climbing
    • Mountain Biking
    • Mountain Lifer
    • Multiplicity
    • On The Trail
    • Paddling
    • Photography
    • Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Stay & Play
    • Surfing
    • The Great Outdoors
    • The ML Interview
    • Travel
  • GEAR
  • VIDEOS
  • STORE
  • Magazines
    • ML Coast Mountains
    • ML Rocky Mountains
    • Vie En Montagne
    • ML Blue Mountains
    • ML Annual
    • ML Subscriptions
  • ABOUT
    • What is ML?
    • Our Team
    • Newsletter
    • Adventure Grant
    • Distribution
  • Podcast
  • Contests
  • CONTACT
    • ML Agency
    • Advertising
    • Contribute
  • THE GEAR SHED

Best Boots for ‘Shoeing

  • February 11, 2015
  • Ned Morgan
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
Share 0
Share 0

The appeal of snowshoeing is the ease of it: simply clip into your winter boots. But you do need boots up to the task. We figured the main elements for a snowshoe-ready boot include: waterproofing, shock-absorption, ankle support, warmth, and breathability. If you’re not wearing gaiters or snowpants with adjustable cuffs, you might want boots with tall collars to keep the snow out.

We’ve picked several standout boots, in alpha order:

 

Columbia Bugaboot

 

Columbia_Bugaboot
Columbia’s Bugaboot Plus II XTM Omni-Heat.

 

The extra tall collar on Columbia’s Bugaboot Plus II XTM Omni-Heat provides mucho protection in extreme conditions while a whopping 600 grams of insulation guarantees toastiness. Omni-Heat thermal reflective lining throughout regulates and retains body heat so you stay comfortable during extended periods of activity. The Techlite shell is not only flexible and protective, it’s also very light, which helps fend off fatigue so you go further, faster.

 

Eddie Bauer Snowfoil

 

phNrCt
Eddie Bauer Snowfoil.

 

Eddie Bauer’s Snowfoil is a burly boot built for winter commutes and snowshoe-trail exploring. Features include an injection-molded, waterproof TPR shell; leather upper with waterproof/breathable membrane; 200-gram ThermaFill insulation and an EVA footbed. The higher-cut Snoqualmie Pass boot offers 400-gram insulation with a similar sole.

 

Keen Revel II Winter Hiking Boot

 

P1090892
KEEN Revel II.

 

Boasting true underfoot insulation, KEEN’s Revel II features patent-pending Heat Trapolater insulation system – three (count ‘em) innovative heat-trapping layers. It features 200g Keen.Warm insulation and a 4mm multi-directional lug outsole for unmatched performance. Other messy-winter-weather and snowshoe-friendly features include: Keen.Dry waterproof breathable membrane, Shellback heel support, and stability shank for impact protection. Women’s and men’s styles available. KEEN’s Summit County boot offers a higher collar.

 

Merrell Polarand

 

Merrell Women's Polarand 8.
Merrell Women’s Polarand 8.

 

The Merrell Polarand 8 for women intelligently maps warmth and padding where you need it for comfort to push through the coldest winter trail conditions. Insulation is targeted where there’s more exposure. The TPU molded heel is made for snowshoe strap compatiblity. M Select Dry waterproof construction seals out water and lets moisture escape so you stay dry when you’re on the move. Merrell’s air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability with an EVA midsole for even more cushioning. The men’s Polarand 6 offers similar features.

 

Sorel Glacy Explorer

 

Sorel Glacy Explorer.
Women’s Sorel Glacy Explorer, with MEC Snowfall pants.

This is not a conventional choice for snowshoeing but one of our testers chose Sorel’s Glacy Explorer for light-duty missions due to their cushy comfort and tall (12.4 inch) collar. Features include waterproof suede leather and canvas uppers with webbing overlays, full-length fleece lining, molded EVA with heel cup and arch support, and microfleece topcover. The men’s Sorel Conquest is a more rugged boot for deep-woods expeditions.

 

Vasque Skadia

 

P1090759-2
Vasque Skadia Ultradry.

 

 

The lightweight Vasque Skadia Ultradry for women offers waterproof leather to keep moisture at bay, while the softshell material provides garment-like fit. The molded TPU heel counter secures a snowshoe binding strap and offers a convenient kick-off for removing the boots. The speed lacing system secures the boot and a generous heel pull-on loop is glove-friendly. 200g of Thinsulate, a heat reflective liner and a plush fleece lining assure warmth and comfort. We reviewed the Vasque men’s Snowburban Ultradry earlier this winter.

KEEN, Merrell, Sorel and Vasque available at MEC. Columbia and Eddie Bauer available on their respective websites. 

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
Share 0
Share 0
Related Topics
  • boots
  • Columbia winter boots
  • Keen winter boots
  • Merrell winter boots
  • snowshoeing
  • Sorel winter boots
  • Vasque winter boots
  • winter boots
Ned Morgan

Previous Article
  • Stay & Play

Pow-Day Panic – What Is It?

  • February 11, 2015
  • Ned Morgan
View Post
Next Article
  • The Great Outdoors

Kokanee Gets Back to its Roots

  • February 12, 2015
  • Ben Osborne
View Post
You May Also Like
benno_bikes-46er-sea-otter-tour-web2
View Post
  • SPRING GEAR
  • SUMMER GEAR
  • THE GEAR SHED

Gear Shed: Picks for Spring & Summer

  • Ned Morgan
  • May 24, 2023
View Post
  • THE GEAR SHED

Mustang Survival: And We All Float On

  • Editor
  • May 12, 2023
View Post
  • CAMPING GEAR
  • THE GEAR SHED
  • The Great Outdoors

Gear Shed: MEC Volt 2-Person Tent

  • Editor
  • May 10, 2023
MEC-Serratus-Pace-climbing
View Post
  • CAMPING GEAR
  • HIKING GEAR
  • SUMMER GEAR
  • THE GEAR SHED

Gear Shed: MEC SERRATUS Pace 40L Pack

  • Editor
  • May 4, 2023
Therm-a-Rest-Honcho_poncho-down-winter-idaho-native-release-048101
View Post
  • SPRING GEAR
  • THE GEAR SHED

Mother’s Day Gifts for Active Moms

  • Editor
  • April 27, 2023
Mountain-Hardwear-Minimizer-Gore-Tex-collage
View Post
  • SPRING GEAR
  • SUMMER GEAR
  • THE GEAR SHED

Ultralight, Ultra-waterproof, Ultra-wearable: the Minimizer Jacket

  • Ned Morgan
  • April 26, 2023
on-storm-pants-women-black
View Post
  • HIKING GEAR
  • THE GEAR SHED

ON Storm Pants: Ready for the Alps

  • Editor
  • April 18, 2023
Therm-a-Rest-Neo-Air-XLite
View Post
  • CAMPING GEAR
  • SPRING GEAR
  • THE GEAR SHED
  • WINTER GEAR

Gear Shed: Best Brews, Boardshorts, Packs, Pads + Poles

  • Ned Morgan
  • April 18, 2023

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Featured Posts
  • Kathryn-Corbiere-artist-Indigenous-Ontario-Blue-Mountains 1
    Artist Profile: Elevating Awareness 
    • May 29, 2023
  • Mike-Traslin-Andy-Traslin-ski-touring-KootenaysBC 2
    The Traslin Brothers: 200 Months of Earned Turns
    • May 30, 2023
  • Leslie-Timms-Devils-Glen-Nutcracker-Colin-Field 3
    Behind the Devil’s Glen Climbing Route Closures
    • May 25, 2023
  • Fisher-Monahan-illustration-illustrator 4
    Sweetgrass Chronicles: Walking from BC to San Francisco
    • May 26, 2023
  • Paul-Manning-Hunter-Kananaskis-River-surf 5
    Mountain Life Takes Home Multiple Awards
    • May 23, 2023
RECENT POSTS
  • John-Haines-Simcoe-Street-Collingwood2-at-CreativeSimcoe-Street
    Tribute: ML’s Map Artist John Haines
    • June 1, 2023
  • benno_bikes-46er-sea-otter-tour-web2
    Gear Shed: Picks for Spring & Summer
    • May 24, 2023
  • Baptism By Gravel: Rab Equipment Enters The Adventure Cycling Game
    • May 19, 2023
Social Links
Instagram 22K Followers
Facebook 0 Likes
Twitter 0 Followers
Pinterest 1K Followers
Vimeo 34 Followers
LinkedIn 0
INSTAGRAM

Warning: preg_match(): Unknown modifier '0' in /home/customer/www/mountainlifemedia.ca/public_html/wp-content/plugins/powerkit/modules/lazyload/helpers/helper-powerkit-lazyload.php on line 146
avatar
mountainlifemedia
Mountain Life
25K Followers
Check out our signature 20th Anniversary tees that just dropped in our shop! 🔥 10 0
For 15 years the Ontario artist drew ML’s gatefold map for both the Blue and Coast Mountains editions. 16 1
Just your average day on the trails…nothing to see here. #mountainlifer #onewheel 24 4
How many turns did you earn last winter? Most skiers and boarders would be proud to say they logged a week with no chairlifts and zero auxiliary help to the top—or toured exclusively for a month. 47 2
onekwe didn’t set out to become an artist. She first became a welder with the intention of establishing herself in the trade. But, as good welding jobs are few and far between where she lives on Manitoulin Island, she began doing commissions for architectural pieces and modern furniture. “From there, I found the opportunities and the abilities in myself to create art,” she says. 75 1
ML and partners offer a gear list curated for spring-summer stoke, including the latest sunnies, trail shoes, sun shirts, e-bikes, headlamps, racerback tanks, Rollerblades and sun hats. In alpha order. #linkinbio to check out all picks! 22 0
"Alright—where to begin? Between the months of July and November 2022, I walked about 2500 kilometres from British Columbia to San Francisco. Yes—I walked." 47 4
🚫The sweet sound of the wilderness at Devil’s Glen… 77 5
✨It's time for another giveaway! 69 126
☝️Ahem, so … we’re officially “award-winning” again. Yup: ML Rocky Mountains and ML Coast Mountains both received awards recently at the 2023 Alberta Magazine Publishers Association Conference. 82 9
Follow

Subscribe

Subscribe now to our newsletter

Check out our signature 20th Anniversary tees that just dropped in our shop! 🔥 10 0
For 15 years the Ontario artist drew ML’s gatefold map for both the Blue and Coast Mountains editions. 16 1
Just your average day on the trails…nothing to see here. #mountainlifer #onewheel 24 4
How many turns did you earn last winter? Most skiers and boarders would be proud to say they logged a week with no chairlifts and zero auxiliary help to the top—or toured exclusively for a month. 47 2
onekwe didn’t set out to become an artist. She first became a welder with the intention of establishing herself in the trade. But, as good welding jobs are few and far between where she lives on Manitoulin Island, she began doing commissions for architectural pieces and modern furniture. “From there, I found the opportunities and the abilities in myself to create art,” she says. 75 1
ML and partners offer a gear list curated for spring-summer stoke, including the latest sunnies, trail shoes, sun shirts, e-bikes, headlamps, racerback tanks, Rollerblades and sun hats. In alpha order. #linkinbio to check out all picks! 22 0
Mountain Life
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Advertising

Input your search keywords and press Enter.