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What winter boots you use when work outside?

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#1 ·
I use "Kamik nationplus" 200g. For around town I have Bugaboot 200g.
Kamik serve me well to 20F when work outside. However just worked at my car in 33F and get frost bite. Didn't move clearly because was working at timing belt. Across internet for walking job in very cold weather they recommend 600g boots. Insulation obviously is trade with ability to move easy.
 
#2 ·
When I was an auto tech, I found a mat or even cardboard under my feet in the winter helped my feet stay warmer, when standing in the same spot. Of course that is in Cali and a cold shop would be 50* Fahrenheit, before the heater warmed things up.

For cold days spent treking I have a pair of Cabela's Miendl 800gram boots. They work great for hiking in the woods, even while wearing snow shoes.

Usually though I just wear a pair of hiking boots and thick socks. Good to 20* if I stay moving. Also have a pair of Neoprene Muck Boots for wet conditions.
 
#3 ·
I'm a little concerned with how clearly I understood tipi without Mike translating :)

I find the problem with insulated boots is they make my feet sweat, and once I stop moving or slow down the moisture becomes cold, and then my feet get cold. I use sock layers to regulate foot temperature, for me two layers a light weight merino wool sock under a heavy weight merino wool in leather boots with a gortex liner keeps my feet dry and warm to about -10, if I'm not going to be moving much, or exposed to more wind, ill do a mid weight under a heavy weight.
 
#7 ·
I try my best not to work outside in the winter. Only work done is snow blowing. Just wear my steel toed work boots. Always warm enough for 2 hours.
 
#10 ·
I'll have to admit. I clicked because it was Tipi. Love his posts. Like a crossword. A challenge.

Since I'm not in Minnesota, I can't really add any input.

I will say. 26 degrees right now. I always wear the same boots. Non-insulated Thorogood, now. Was RedWing, but since Thorogood are made in USA, now, Thorogood.

I'm sure I don't see the temps you see in Minnesota.

My feet get hot in non-insulated, so no insulated for me.
 
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I just wear my Timberland Steel Toed workboots. Kept me more than warm enough for the 2 hours I was out taking care of the snow. I really need to find a pair of work gloves that will allow my my dexterity and keep me warm. So thin, tight fitting and warm. Not something easily accomplished.
 
#22 · (Edited)
I subscribe to a youtube channel where the guy is going off-grid. Watched his latest video today about cold weather clothing.

He uses a regular pair of Mechanix gloves and puts quality cold weather mittens over them. He has to have the dexterity for his camera/video work but needs to stay warm when not futzing with that.

I agree with what he said...mittens are always going to be warmer because all the fingers and hand is encompassed whereas with gloves, you have airspace between each finger.

Made sense.
 
#32 ·
I'm not gonna bundle up to go to the store. One of those things about marriage that they didn't warn me about.

Wife will make sure that she and kids are completely bundled up like we're heading out on an expedition, when majority of time we will be in truck or store. It takes longer to put all that stuff on, than the 12 seconds you will be walking from truck to store.

But this is a work thread, so stay on topic y'all
 
#40 ·
I'm gonna tell Cleo you think it's work to take her out.

:w00t:
 
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