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New Boots

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6297J

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What with the recent inclement weather I came to the conclusion that I needed some new Winter Boots. I looked at Magnum and Meindl and 5.11 and Blackhawk but this is what I chose, Sasta Kaira from Finland. I like them so much I wanted to post a picture of them. I have a feeling they are going to last me twenty years.


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I use my Meindl Jersey Pro's for the Summer. Any other Boot lovers around (and I'm sure this is a Man Boot kind of place), please share your preferences. What do you Alaskan types recommend for instance for heavy duty Winter use?
 
6297J said:
What do you Alaskan types recommend for instance for heavy duty Winter use?
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Skis

Except for clearing the drive way I avoid walking in snow, so I don't have any serious suggestions. Besides I live in the city where we don't need them as much (until breakup).

I wish I had Gore-Tex boots for hiking as the snow remains on many favored trails until the end of June. First I probably need something for the trail maintenance work, specifically handling a chain saw (insert Tim Taylor grunts here). Perhaps it is time for another trip to REI.
 
Nothing like a good pair of boots. :running:

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i been wearin these since, i dunno, 2002 i think. i got them because they were comfortable to work on a concrete floor.

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I have 2 pairs of Meindl's that are sold by Cabela's.I am going to use them on my upcoming hike (or deathmarch) of the Appalachian Trail.I am quite impressed with the quality and comfort.:d
 
safn1949 said:
I have 2 pairs of Meindl's that are sold by Cabela's.I am going to use them on my upcoming hike (or deathmarch) of the Appalachian Trail.I am quite impressed with the quality and comfort.:d
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These Meindl's have already lasted me several years and I can't see them wearing out - they were comfortable right out of the box.
But for snow and mud I feel better in my Hunting Boots :running:

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these be the boots I like.... Standard issue British Army hi-leg assault boots

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and these come a close second.... British Army standard issue 'Dezzie' boots, don't know what i'd wear on my feet without them...

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I cannot wear anything but New Balance, because I have extra-wide Hobbit feet and New Balance is the only company that sells here with a 4E width. I own two pair for hiking, one for warmer weather and one for the cold.

Cold Boot:

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Warm weather boot:



But for the most part, I am a sneaker freak, never worn anything else since I was a kid much. But again, I have to get New Balance these days for my wide feet, Nike will not cut it.

Caz
 
Great timing! I just bought a new pair of boots this afternoon for general running around and when I'm riding my horse. I've got problems finding a good fit too. I've got swamp mud wading extra wide feet.

Georgiaboot 12" brown Wellingtons

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In the Arctic of yellowknife we wear this typical setup in winter.
Tough Duck Heavyweightcoveralls with CSA stripping
Canada Goose Snow Mantra Parka
Raber Hy-Arctic military gauntlet mittens
Winter Steel Toe boots Baffin Drillers
Helly Hansen one-hole balaclava
http://www.weaverdevore.ca/index.php
All keeps you warm up to -100C
 
Boots

Like Smoothie, my favorite boots are military boots.

My all time favorite boot was the Army jungle boot with Panama sole. I must have humped a thousand miles in jungles, mountains and tundra wearing them. I still have a set in my locker out in the garage. On my last day in the Army, I'm going to wear them again, even though they are no longer authorized.

My current boot is actually even more comfortable and as you can imagine, I've put a few miles on them too.
 
For everyday use I have a pair of 'Human nature' boots which is a Dutch brand and I have no photo available; for work I have a pair of eight inch Magnum Elite Spiders. Very lightweight, breathes very well and very comfortable but durability isn't the strongest point.
 
i know several guys who have a pair of magnums, good boots but as you say not durable... although saying that they are lightweight and flexible and breathe... might have to invest in a pair myself... might be armed forces but my other hobby aside from Parachuting and FS is walking... not hiking, more like a TAB over any terrain i encounter :icon_lol:
 
Don't Meindl supply the standard issue Desert Boots to the British Army?
 
Belleview, Danner and Corcran seem to be the major US suppliers. I do see a lot of shoe companies trying to get in on the market with military specialty boots that look (other than color) like many of the civilian boots in the thread. Nike even sent some of our guys a lightweight desert boot (much like a high-top running shoe) to try.

For dress wear (Class A and B uniforms), US Army parachute units still wear the WW II style parachute boot made by Corcran. It's a tradition now of 70 some years and it's still going strong.
 
they're really gucci kit the new dezzies, go nicely with the orange-yellow lenses in the sunglasses:salute:
 
Jagdflieger said:
For dress wear (Class A and B uniforms), US Army parachute units still wear the WW II style parachute boot made by Corcran. It's a tradition now of 70 some years and it's still going strong.
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Ah, I've always considered those the most beautifull boot I've ever laid eyes on. I hate seeing people wear them without a good pollish on them. They should always be dark, dark black with a nice shine.

CG_1976 though your post shows some very nice kit it will only keep me warm because it convinced me to never, ever under any circumstance travell that far north. -100!?! un-uh not this guy. -20 and I'm looking for an electric blanket, a fire, indoors with a nice warm female to share it!

-100 is just not civillized.
 
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