Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

cold weather boots

Discussion

8 replies
Posted by Paul King on March 26, 2013 at 3:45 PM
Has anyone got a good suggestion as to some good cold wweather boots to keep warm down to -40c ?

interested to stop potential frost bite on planned trip.
:wavey:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on March 26, 2013 at 4:16 PM
Quite simply Paul, Sorel or the Baffin boot! However if you are getting in and out of a zodiac in shallow water then the US Muck boot, but unsure to what degree they go down too.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on March 27, 2013 at 5:24 AM
I would suggest Sorel also. They are very good.

greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Bob Johnson on March 27, 2013 at 5:24 AM
I have neoprene lined muckboots. Minus 14 degrees and frosty last year in the Fens and my feet were toast in a pair of lightweight hiking socks :wink: Steve has more cold weather experience than me though as I tend to head to more warmer climates as I get older:wink:

Where you heading off to then?

Bob :smile:
Posted by Paul King on March 27, 2013 at 8:07 AM
Thanks guys, will be checking out for uk suppliers, feel like being ripped off :wink:
Bob will be doing the either Spitzbergan and or Northern Finland.takubg daughter after graduation
to do Bears and I hope Wolves!!!!
Odd thought the fins would produce a really good boot, oh well
Thanks again :wavey:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on March 27, 2013 at 9:21 AM
What time of year Paul, as Muck boots will be fine I think, temps will not be that cold. Sorel are not great in water!!!!
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 27, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Another shout for the Muck Boots, very warm and very comfy, wouldn't be without mine.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 28, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Good boots for ultra cold, get some proper ones - Meindl Antarktis - epic boots, had mine 10 years and are as good as they were the day I got them.
Posted by Neil Burton on April 2, 2013 at 4:38 AM
Ontop of that something like this can help if you are not moving around too much http://www.skis.com/Hotronic-E3-Custom-Footwarmers-2013/252775P,default,pd.html

Use mine in the hide down to -22° although mine cost 30quid at Aldi ;) well worth it for 3 or 4 hours warmth once the cold sets in.