0
0
Share with your friends










Submit
  • Home
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Privacy
  • Property
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

Logo

Navigation
  • Ski Resorts
  • Where to Ski
  • How to Ski
  • Snow
    • Snow Report
  • Gear
    • Ski Clothing
    • Ski Equipment
  • Family Skiing
  • Ski Holidays
  • Deals
  • Summer

Eight Of The Best Snow Boots

By Felice Hardy | on January 27, 2016 | 6 Comments
Ski Clothing
Snow Boots | Welove2ski

Photo: © Julia Ivantsova/Shutterstock.

When buying snow boots remember that their soles are more important than anything else, as you’ll want to have a good grip on ice to avoid injuring yourself.

Far too often the underside is hard and inflexible, but it’s difficult to tell until you actually walk around a ski resort in icy conditions.

Start by choosing a boot that has corrugated soles – but even so, in extremely icy conditions it’s a good idea to buy some clip-on boot chains, preferably with studs attached.

Warmth and waterproofness are the other important aspects of a boot, and it goes without saying that the more you spend the more substantial the boot will be. Although some people prefer to wear a shorter mountaineering-style boot or trainers, a longer length boot helps prevent snow creeping inside, especially if you find yourself having to walk through a small snowdrift.

The popular women’s apres-ski boots at the moment are the tall and lace-up variety, often with faux fur around the cuffs.


Keen Hoodoo III

Snow Boots | Welove2skiThe Hoodoo III is a lace-up boot constructed with a calf-length textile and nubuck leather upper, with seam-sealed waterproofing and 200g of insulation to keep your feet warm and dry even in the harshest of weather conditions.

There’s a thermal footbed and the boots have high-traction, ice-grip soles. Whilst it looks like you might have to struggle with annoying laces, there is actually a small zip opening on the inside of the calf. I tested them last week in Verbier and found them to be incredibly warm and comfortable, and they held well on the snowy/icy pavements. Shown here in cascade brown/zinfandel. £135, Keen.


North Face Women’s Abby III Snow Boots

Snow Boots | Welove2skiThe North Face boots offer warmth and style, whilst the sole is said to keep you steady on icy paths.

They boots have velvet suede and leather uppers, a waterproof construction, and use PrimaLoft Eco 200g that is thermally efficient and 50% recycled. There’s also a soft shearling lining, a double thick compression-moulded insole and TNF Winter Grip rubber outer sole. The thick and temperature-sensitive soles harden in the cold for increased traction. Seen here in rope brown/barrel brown. £129.99, Ellis Brigham.


Salomon Sokuyi WP Winter Boots

Snow Boots | Welove2skiThese waterproof boots from Salomon have a pull-tab on their reinforced heels, as well as toe caps and removable padded insoles. The outer sole is resistant to abrasion, and the upper material is a mix of imitation leather and textile.

Shown in Detroit/Autobahn/mystic purple. £88, Zalando.


Timberland Women’s Earthkeepers

Snow Boots | Welove2skiThe soft yet tough boot has a teddy fleece-lining with a tough, shock-absorbing sole and waterproof membrane to keep your feet comfortable and dry. The boots can either be worn fully laced or with their tops rolled down for a softer look.

There’s a waterproof leather and suede upper and a footbed for cushioning and shock absorption. The 15% recycled rubber lug outer sole gives good traction. Seen here in dark brown nubuck. £87, Timberland.

Injury Skiing | Welove2ski

Photo: © Shutterstock.


Helly Hansen Garibaldi Snowboot

Snow Boots | Welove2skiThe Helly Hansen Garibaldi Snowboot offers a blend of style and function with its protective toe-to-heel rand (that’s the rubber part that comes up around the toe and sides of the shoe) combined with waterproof nubuck leather and a faux fur lining.

The waterproof leather upper has a warm felt lining, faux fur and cordura mesh. There’s a protective rubber midsole and a Helly Grip rubber outer sole. Seen here in moon rock/string/bung. £130, Helly Hansen.


Siberian Chic Women’s Whistler Boot

Snow Boots | Welove2skiThe Whistler White D Triangle Boot from Siberian Chic is made from soft, warm and naturally water-repellent sheepskin. They are thicker and denser than many other sheepskin boots on the market, adding plenty of warmth.

The genuine sheepskin inner sole keeps your feet warm, dry and comfortable in the winter and cool in the autumn. An additional shape-holding thermo material helps to keep the boots looking their best.

The outer boot is made from leather covered with natural animal hair and combined with sheepskin to provide protection against dirt, moisture and damage. £280, Snow & Rock.


Sorel Women’s Caribou Boot

Snow Boot | Welove2skiMuch imitated, the original Sorel boot features waterproof construction, seam-sealing and a removable ThermoPlus™ felt inner boot for warmth, comfort and protection in cold and wet winter weather.

A reviewer says: “They were initially very tight, but as I’ve worn them they’ve become looser and more and more comfortable. I can even keep my socks on when I take my boots off now!” Seen here in buff colourway. £130, Sorel Footwear.


Siberia Women’s Snow Boot

Snow Boots | Welove2skiHere’s a budget snow boot that’s both insulated and stylish, perfect for wearing in a ski resort or even at home. The boots have a waterproof membrane, and a removable Isotherm aluminium-bonded liner which you can take out for drying.

I tested these at Christmas in Val d’Isere and found them comfortable as well as being some of the most stylish boots in this price range. I used boot chains with them, since the streets were spectacularly icy at the time. No laces to deal with here, as the boots are pull-on/pull-off. £39.99, Mountain Warehouse.


Yaktrax

Snow Boots | Welove2skiYaktrax Run ice-traction from Cotswold Outdoor, pictured here, are for use on trainers, but you can buy similar ones to fit different styles and sizes of shoes and boots in most good ski shops at home and in your resort.

It’s important to try them on with your boots to make sure they fit snugly and don’t fall off when you’re walking. Remember these are not for indoor use – not only will they scratch wooden chalet floors but you should also avoid walking on marble or tiled floors, or non-snowy surfaces when wearing them.

Also see our features on ski gloves and ski socks.

Share this story:
  • tweet

Tags: Ski Clothing

Recent Posts

  • Six Reasons We Love Going to St Anton by Train

    February 1, 2023 - 0 Comment
  • 7 of the Best Wines to Sip on A Dolomites Ski Trip

    January 24, 2023 - 1 Comment
  • 5 Ways to Make Your Tirolean Ski Holiday More Sustainable

    January 23, 2023 - 0 Comment

Related Posts

  • Ski Gloves: a Handy Guide for Success on the Mountain

    February 6, 2020 - 12 Comments
  • 7 Steps to Buying the Perfect Ski Jacket

    January 9, 2020 - 0 Comment
  • Christmas Gifts for Skiers

    December 5, 2019 - 1 Comment

Author Description

Felice Hardy

Felice is one of the three editors at Welove2ski and contributes on skiing to a range of publications, including The Evening Standard, The Guardian, Conde Nast Traveller, Tatler, Harpers Bazaar, Country Life, BA Highlife and House & Garden. She started skiing at the age of three. She also enjoys hiking with her dogs and mountain biking in the Alps.

6 Responses to “Eight Of The Best Snow Boots”

  1. Avatar

    January 27, 2016

    thegreygroover Reply

    I’ve always found Timberlands to be lethally slippy on any wet surfaces, never mind snow and ice! Wouldn’t trust them unless someone has tested and reviewed them first.

    • Felice Hardy

      January 27, 2016

      Felice Hardy Reply

      We do recommend wearing boot chains for icy streets.

  2. Alf Alderson

    January 27, 2016

    Alf Alderson Reply

    I’m on my third pair of Sorels in four seasons; the previous two pairs split in exactly the same place on the rubber upper after less than four months use. Sorel replaced them for free but it’s not quite the sort of rugged quality I was expecting from them

    • Felice Hardy

      January 27, 2016

      Felice Hardy Reply

      That’s annoying Alf, but I suspect you wear out your boots far more quickly than the average holidaymaker does! It’s good that Sorel replaces them free.

  3. Avatar

    January 29, 2016

    Phil Reply

    Dubarry gortex leather boots; waterproof, stylish, warm, big enough for large socks, walking boot soles and i’ve had then for 10 years including 3 seasons when I wore them every day. Well worth the mega price tag when you consider the longevity.

    • Felice Hardy

      January 29, 2016

      Felice Hardy Reply

      Yes, we included them in our feature The Most Expensive Ski Equipment in The World! I’m pleased to hear they are so good, Phil!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Free Updates

Join 16,000 clever people who get the latest Welove2ski content delivered to their inbox

RSSSubscribe 15202 Followers 10135 Fans

The Loveometer

Zermatt: Cool Chalets, Certain Snow and The Majestic Matterhorn
100 %
Tweenager Tips: How to Enjoy Ski Holidays with Older Kids
98 %
How to Go Green On Your Ski Holiday
98 %
St Anton, Austria: Wild Nights, Steep Pistes and Challenging Backcountry
97 %
Weird and Wonderful Ski Fads and Fashions
94 %
  • Home
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Privacy
  • Property
  • Contact
  • Sitemap
© 2020. All Rights Reserved. Created with love by WL2S