Warmest but comfortable and long-distance boots

[two lunches]

i own the Columbia version of the Toundra- the Canuk, which i believe is now the Powderhouse. my feet have never gotten cold or wet, they're comfort rated to -65*, completely waterproof, work well with spikes and snowshoes.. but they do take a few miles break in period to loosen up in the ankle.

https://www.columbia.com/p/mens-powderh ... 010&pos=28

background: non-technical climber, usually use these with snowshoes

[Conor]

IF I were to buy insulated boots, I would get the keen revel Iv. only because I get 50% off. Check deals that may be available to you through outlets like AAC, CMC etc.

[HikerGuy]

I really, really like the Oboz Bridger insulated B-Dry boots and I’ve never had cold feet in them.

Same. Great boots.

[Wildernessjane]

I really, really like the Oboz Bridger insulated B-Dry boots and I’ve never had cold feet in them.

Same. Great boots.

According to this review, the Bridgers are even warmer than the Toundras (which is interesting because they are not nearly as bulky and I’ve taken the Toundras out in some pretty dang cold conditions)... https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/ ... -insulated

[Eli Watson]

+1 for Oboz 10" Bridger 400 g insulated.

They are my default winter/spring snow boots. In addition to your average winter ridge walk, they have worked well in my universal attachment crampons up Angel of Shavano, Holy Cross Couloir, Missouri N Face Couloir, Little Bear in April 2019, and Sneffels in May 2019. The pseudo heel welt keeps things in place. The only time I have been less than impressed at their waterproofing was when I spent 16+ hours in wet, wet spring snow up La Plata + Elbert & Co. last May, but I was due to reapply some DWR by then (2 years old).

[CaptainSuburbia]

I recently started using Toasty Feet insoles which seem to help. Also, I think wearing gaiters help keep feet warm too.

[Plugugly]

Thanks, everyone. At this time I'm going with the Bridger 10" 400g.

[elcap5]

Just FYI, the Bridger 10" is also one of the few insulated winter boots available in a "wide" EE size. Great for those with Sasquatch size feet, super comfortable.

[Plugugly]

Just FYI, the Bridger 10" is also one of the few insulated winter boots available in a "wide" EE size. Great for those with Sasquatch size feet, super comfortable.

[blazintoes]

This is a bit prima donna and high maintenance but to keep feet happy have driving socks and climbing socks. When you get to the TH change out of your driving socks because feet sweat and now your driving socks are damp. You may not feel it, but they are. Then powder your feet with baby powder to keep them dry and change into your clean warm climbing socks. That's my trick, clean dry socks and baby powder.

[Plugugly]

This is a bit prima donna and high maintenance but to keep feet happy have driving socks and climbing socks. When you get to the TH change out of your driving socks because feet sweat and now your driving socks are damp. You may not feel it, but they are. Then powder your feet with baby powder to keep them dry and change into your clean warm climbing socks. That's my trick, clean dry socks and baby powder.

This is great stuff. Totally makes sense.

[climbingcue]

This is a bit prima donna and high maintenance but to keep feet happy have driving socks and climbing socks. When you get to the TH change out of your driving socks because feet sweat and now your driving socks are damp. You may not feel it, but they are. Then powder your feet with baby powder to keep them dry and change into your clean warm climbing socks. That's my trick, clean dry socks and baby powder.

This is great stuff. Totally makes sense.

Great advise, I always have driving socks and then change into the climbing socks at the trailhead.