Moved from the beach to the mountains and need to prep for the upcoming winter. Gonna be hitting the thrift stores and online markets trying to find some snow boots. Where I’m at it doesn’t get super cold very often so I don’t think I need heavy insulation. I just need traction in snow and on ice. What brands should I keep my eye open for, to get a boot that will last me a few seasons?
When i have to do stuff in the snow i wear rubber boots, warm socks, and neoprene toe covers (my toes go numb).
Right on, any rubber boot suggestions?
I don’t have specific brand recs, but what i looked for were fully rubber boots that were calf-high. No fancy designs, no materials that will wear out, just rubber boots that i can jam an insole in if necessary.
Mine weren’t bought from anywhere fancy, probably Walmart before i started boycotting it. Admittedly, i don’t wear them a ton but they’ve lasted well from mud-trudging, winter snow work, and mowing the lawn here and there.
I should add that they wouldn’t be ideal for ice traction, specifically.
Sorry i don’t have a better recommendation! Just wanted to share an option to consider because i think good rubber boots are BIFL in nature.
Yea I hadn’t considered rubber boots, but it’s something to think about. Thanks for sharing