zeealice Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 well i came back from merseyside, about... 3 hours ago and there wasnt any forecast for snow there so i thought it would be okay, but as a precaution i took my phat ass magnum "swat boots" as my liverpudlian friend calls em and to no surprise when i got there, it wasnt snowing, but it was VERY icy, but surprisingly, i didnt slip once, but my friends, i swear to god, where trying to ice skate or something. so my magnums have been the best boots to grip ice since my dr martens 5 years ago. ie only had the magnums for 8 months and i already like them whats your favorite shoe for icy weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat50 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I have worn golf shoes with metal spikes after a real bad ice storm. For cold and snowy these can't be beat. Womens line: http://www.sorel.com/womens-boots/women,default,sc.html Some have a removable felt liner that easily dry overnight. Who makes Magnums? Linky to pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeealice Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) nice range wombat, one problem in your link was the 404 error, but i just clicked the womens tab and had a look. the magnum company makes magnums look like this: http://www.safetybootsuk.co.uk/images-small/classic-small.jpg and they are very comfy, i dont know why they look like swat boots like but there they are. i just call them magnums for ease of speech instead of magnum tactical boots Edited November 28, 2010 by zeealice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsfed Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 well i came back from merseyside, about... 3 hours ago and there wasnt any forecast for snow there so i thought it would be okay, but as a precaution i took my phat ass magnum "swat boots" as my liverpudlian friend calls em and to no surprise when i got there, it wasnt snowing, but it was VERY icy, but surprisingly, i didnt slip once, but my friends, i swear to god, where trying to ice skate or something. so my magnums have been the best boots to grip ice since my dr martens 5 years ago. ie only had the magnums for 8 months and i already like them whats your favorite shoe for icy weather? Depends on how cold and how icy, and what I'm doing. If its below about -15C, I've got a pair of Scarpa Vegas/Invernos that've served me pretty well for snowshoeing and light duty mountaineering. They fit me a bit too loosely for ice climbing (imagine trying to climb a ladder on stilts, and that's how it feels when I'm on my frontpoints), but man are they warm. For warmer weather (say -20 to -5) or when I'm really climbing, I'll bring out the Asolo Summits. I got'em on sale for cheap, and they climb ice really well. They fit pretty snug, so they aren't as warm as the Vegas, but I'm typically moving around enough for it to not be an issue. Finally, I've got a pair of Asolo Titans for even warmer conditions, and general hiking. If its icy, I either walk carefully or break out the crampons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I don't spend much time in cold weather, but when I have, I've found my Danner Acadia's to be fantastic. They're warm, keep your feet dry, and have pretty good traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeealice Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) nice boot ranges guys! my favorite ones are my Olang stubai boots they are for the REAL snow, usually for the welsh/ scottish mountains type area i know they are men's but hey they do the same thing as women's they still fit at the end of the day http://www.skiwearservice.co.uk/product.php?imgId=289 they look VERY similar to that boot retractable ice grip spikes, not big fat spikes, qute dainty, but really effective, they even go on just to keep my feet warm sometimes Edited November 28, 2010 by zeealice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I will stick with my Red Wings. They have a good sole that have lots of grip. They seem to work pretty good in snow (tested them out in Canada). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZJJ Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 whats your favorite shoe for icy weather? Warm, waterproof, and non skid are my preference. Sorry, couldn't resist being a smart alec. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I don't know wich is the best boot for snowy weather, as I have never seen snow in my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeealice Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 whats your favorite shoe for icy weather? Warm, waterproof, and non skid are my preference. Sorry, couldn't resist being a smart alec. lol doesnt bother me its better that than the bloody dolly shoes the women wear in mersey side. it would be logical to have thes things you mentioned though I don't know wich is the best boot for snowy weather, as I have never seen snow in my life! hot country? I will stick with my Red Wings. They have a good sole that have lots of grip. They seem to work pretty good in snow (tested them out in Canada). http://www.redwingshoes.com/images/boots/large/950.jpg nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruin Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Bare feet and Ice. Really. I wear my Altama Exospeeds year round (Ones, not Twos, I have them too and I'm not happy at all with Altama for the changes). Although this is my first winter stateside since 2008 so we'll see how this works out, probably not well. I'll probably need to switch to my issued boots for better grip and less comfort, I think I have... come to think of it, I have no idea what brand they are, it's been that long since I've worn them. Altamas are the heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Columbia boots perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeealice Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 nice boots guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havok Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I will stick with my Red Wings. They have a good sole that have lots of grip. They seem to work pretty good in snow (tested them out in Canada). http://www.redwingshoes.com/images/boots/large/950.jpg You musta been up here in the summer then WK !! Usually we gear up like this in the winters !! All ready to trudge off to The Beer Store !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeealice Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pz3 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 VB Boots good till -70!!! My feet will be wet at 0°f We usually gear up something like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeealice Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 niice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 VB Boots good till -70!!! My feet will be wet at 0°f We usually gear up something like this Hey, Mickey Mouse boots. I have worn them before. They do a fairly good job of keeping the feet warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Operative Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I don't know wich is the best boot for snowy weather, as I have never seen snow in my life! hot country? You got it. Brazil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeealice Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 ouch! guessing you like it there though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 ouch! guessing you like it there though? Get your mind out of the gutter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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