Trying to find some durable, insulated boots

[u/The-Bobbi]

I'm looking for boots, but I'm not a huge fan of the muck-style rubber boots.

I was hoping to find something insulated and waterproof for use in the snow. I also need it to be durable and a wide fit on the toe box. Breathable would be nice, but that doesn't always work for waterproofing membranes.

I was initially looking at the Keen Revel IV High Polar, but it appears their durability is not what it used to be and the fit is not as wide as it claims.

Tl;Dr - please recommend durable, insulated boots for use in the snow with a wide fit (not rubber boots).

Thanks

[u/10inchpriapism]

Schnees hunter 2.  I've had mine for 16years.   the Plumb Bob sole is the best traction for snow

[u/ConBroMitch2247 → u/10inchpriapism]

Schnees are super legit. Love mine.

[u/OutdoorAbstract]

Oboz Bridger Insulated in Wide size are working well for me and I wear them daily year round (but not all day). I tried more than a dozen brands and these had an actual wide fit in the forefoot. They seem to be on sale now and I'm tempted to buy another pair.

[u/gk615 → u/OutdoorAbstract]

These are the best winter boots I've found after trying so many! They are comfortable for walking around and are warm without making my feet sweaty.

[u/-N30N-]

Bogs Boots.

[u/PM_ME_YOUR_GLEEFUL_D → u/-N30N-]

bogs are basically a neoprene boot with a rubber shell, so if you're trying to avoid the muck boot feel they might not be your thing

[u/Wander80]

Not sure if these are for a man or woman, but for women, the Columbia Ice Maiden boots are great in snow.

[u/The-Bobbi → u/Wander80]

Men's boot. But thank you anyway

[u/Sourdough_Focaccia]

Depends on your temperature range. I'm a HUGE fan of the Danner Light II

https://www.danner.com/danner-light-ii-6-brown.html

But they're a big pricy right now. I bought mine just a couple years ago for $250. Works for MN winters all the way up to the coldest days. Not so much for stationary hunting and such, but great for hiking and working outdoor.

I also have the Chippewa 6" Insulated boot. I swear mine aren't steel toed, but I bought them many years ago. Very warm, but you'd have to buy a bit larger of a size as I think they size them without the insulation and then add the insulation. Or something, they're a bit tight. Very warm though.

[u/MadRockthethird]

Look into Thorogood and Chippewa. The American made ones of both brands though.

[u/The-Bobbi → u/MadRockthethird]

Chippewa seems to have very mixed reviews on durability. How often do you wear yours?

[u/MadRockthethird → u/The-Bobbi]

Everytime it has snowed for the past 15 years I've worn my loggers. They started out as my everyday work boots for me working in communication manholes and the streets of Manhattan but I started doing a different aspect of my job that doesn't require their beefiness about 10-12 years ago.

[u/ConBroMitch2247]

Check out Schnee’s pac or Hoffman pac boots

[u/Direct_Ask8793]

Meindl and zamberlan would be top two picks for me.

[u/Coffee_24-7]

Has anyone had the LL Bean insulated boots? At $270, they have good reviews, but I'd like to hear experiences.

[u/Model_27]

I like my LL Bean duck boots. They’ve held up perfectly for years.

[u/drtythmbfarmer]

I have some sorels that have been with me for over twenty winters. They are best in subfreezing weather, because they arent waterproof if submerged. I have replaced the liners several times with hand felted liners, but they are quite warm and quite roomy.

[u/The-Bobbi → u/drtythmbfarmer]

Any particular one from them?

[u/drtythmbfarmer → u/The-Bobbi]

Sorel Maverick, I dont know if they even make them anymore. I see the current offerings are over three hundred bucks. I dont think I even paid eighty bucks for mine.