Cold wet weather is here, and I'm wondering what you folks think are the best boots for keeping the feet warm, dry and comfortable?
Qualities would include: 1) water-proofing, 2) warmth, 3) comfort, 4) durability, 5) value, 6) safety and (dare I say it) 7) style. Scale would be 1-5, 1: no good, 5: great.
For example, my favorites are Columbia Bugabootoos.
1) 5: you can stand in water up to your ankles in these and never get wet.
2) 5: rated to keep you warm to -30F.
3) 5: even at 200# and a small size 11 foot, my legs never get tired in Bugabootoos.
4) 4: I always got a solid 6 months out of a pair, altho they weren't the best for slamming a shovel all day.
5) 4: I usually paid $75-$100 for a pair, a decent price in my opinion.
6) 1: No steel toe protection, so pretty iffy for rolling boulders, operating equipment, etc.
7) 1: Butt-ugly.
Too bad Columbia discontinued Bugabootoos last year and E-Bay sold out when Winter hit.
So what are your favorite boots? Rate em if you like.
Thanks!
