{"id":477,"date":"2017-10-19T04:08:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T04:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestsnowshoesreview.com\/?p=477"},"modified":"2023-11-19T20:00:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T20:00:45","slug":"winter-hiking-boots-for-snowshoeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestsnowshoesreview.com\/winter-hiking-boots-for-snowshoeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Winter Hiking Boots 2023 \u2013 Great for Snowshoeing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking to hike your favorite trail this winter? That’s awesome! Just because the weather is cold and windy doesn’t mean you have to curl up all day long in your house. But before you set off to the trailhead, make sure you put on the right boots.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Good winter hiking boots will not only keep you comfortable as you walk miles, but also protect you from permanent frostbite damage. Below, you can learn about a number of winter hiking boots and why they’re the best options. Also, all of these boots are great for snowshoeing<\/a> too (if you hike and backpack in winter, there’s a good chance you’re going to snowshoe as well because, in some parts of the trail, the snow is just too deep to blaze through without). They’re not necessarily heavy, but they provide enough insulation and secure fit for the snowshoe binding.<\/p>\n

Best Winter Hiking Boots<\/h2>\n

For Men<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Winter Hiking Boots<\/th>Insulation<\/th>Weight<\/th>Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Salomon X Ultra Winter<\/a><\/td>200g Thinsulate<\/td>2 lbs. 7 oz.<\/td>6.5-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KEEN Summit County III<\/a><\/td>400g Synthetic<\/td>3 lbs. 4 oz.<\/td>8-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Columbia Bugaboot Plus III<\/a><\/td>200g Omni-Heat<\/td>2 lbs. 14 oz.<\/td>7-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salomon Toundra<\/a><\/td>Ultralight Aerogel Foam<\/td>1 lb. 7 oz.<\/td>8-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merrell Moab Polar<\/a><\/td>400g Synthetic<\/td>2 lbs. 12 oz.<\/td>6.5-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vasque Snowburban UltraDry<\/a><\/td>400g Thinsulate<\/td>3 lbs. 3 oz.<\/td>8-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KEEN Durand Polar<\/a><\/td>400g Synthetic<\/td>3 lbs. 3 oz.<\/td>7.5-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

For Women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Winter Hiking Boots<\/th>Insulation<\/th>Weight<\/th>Height<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Vasque Pow Pow II UltraDry<\/a><\/td>400g Thinsulate<\/td>2 lbs. 11 oz.<\/td>8-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ahnu Northridge<\/a><\/td>200g Thinsulate<\/td>2 lbs. 4 oz.<\/td>9-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merrell Fluorecein Shell 8<\/a><\/td>400g Synthetic<\/td>2 lbs. 3 oz.<\/td>7-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KEEN Revel III<\/a><\/td>200g Synthetic<\/td>2 lbs.<\/td>5-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Merrell Snowbound<\/a><\/td>200g Synthetic<\/td>2 lbs.<\/td>6-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vasque Snowblime UltraDry<\/a><\/td>200g Thinsulate<\/td>2 lbs. 8 oz<\/td>5.5-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The North Face Shellista II<\/a><\/td>200g Heatseeker<\/td>2 lbs. 4 oz.<\/td>8.5-inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

Not all winter boots are made equal. Some are more geared toward casual use around the town, hence emphasizing on style and comfort, so you can use them all day without your feet begging for mercy. With lightweight insulation, they’re obviously not meant for use in extreme cold in the wilderness.<\/p>\n

Some others, however, are the complete opposite. They may not look catchy, but their tough construction and thick insulation lining allow you to plow through the coldest snow, making them ideal for working in the dead winter like snow shoveling, wood chopping, and ice fishing. Just don’t expect to cover a long distance in them because they’re absolutely heavy and way too stiff for long walks.<\/p>\n

Both types of those boots are not ideal for hiking in winter. You need boots that have the best of the two worlds: ones that are not only lightweight and comfortable to walk with for miles but also provide synthetic or wool lining thick enough to protect you against the cold. In general, you will want boots that are:<\/p>\n