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The North Face Men's Baltoro 400 II Winter Boot offers full protection from truly extreme winter conditions. The Baltoro's Dri-Lex fleece lining and 400 grams of Primaloft Eco insulation warm your digits down to 40-below, and a waterproof HydroSeal membrane and waterproof TPU shell stop moisture in any form. When the weather really gets nasty, strap your gaiters to the D-ring attachment and stomp around — the Ice Pick outsole lugs grip on even the slickest ice.
I wore these to the mall and my feet were on fire but they are perfect out in the cold (I live in Michigan). My feet stay warm, dry, and comfortable. They are lightweight and do seem to run small. I went a half size up and they fit perfectly.
I wouldn't use them as hiking boots. They're good for walking around town, shoveling snow, and small adventures. They definitely don't have the support you'd want for a real hike.
They could be used as hiking boots for normal, non-snow conditions, but with 400g of insulation (designed to keep your feet warm down to -40*F), your feet would probably overheat unless it was still winter-like temperatures. Thus, they're pretty much limited to use during the winter, although not necessarily with snow, just colder conditions.
I wore these to the mall and my feet were on fire but they are great out in the cold (I live in Michigan). My feet stay warm, dry, and comfortable. I would definitely go a half size up. I did and they fit perfectly.
Would these boots be overkill for winter backpacking in the east (NC, VA, WV, PA, maybe NY)? My feet tend to run a bit cold. This is the first year I'll be winter backpacking, and I'm wondering whether I need a boot like this or just a good pair of leather boots (like the Asolo Powermatic 200s).
My feet run cold as well and for me it really boils down to the amount of snow you're hiking in and how cold it's going to get. If you're not in anything colder than -10ºf and less than a few inches of snow you could do fine with a nice leather boot with descent socks. If it's really cold and a fair amount of snow I'd run with something like this boot you're looking at.Hope that helps.
These are the most comfortable, functional, stylish, snow, slush, heavy rain, boots I've ever owned. Warm? It's like walking on a Cabo Beach in June when it's below zero out and the snow and wind are trying to highjack your wardrobe. I have found the best all-around cold weather boot and it's name is Baltoro. Recommend the 200 gram-thinsulate if temps are not below freezing and the 1000 gram-thinsulate if it is constantly below 20-degrees "F" outside. For everything between, the 400-gram does the job. Your feet will sing your praises!
The boot is very warm and comfortable to wear. They do run a little narrow, so if you have wide feet, this might not be for you. I typically wear an 11 and I had to get a 11.5 for my toes to have enough room.
pro- comfortable, nice looking, well made, very warm, but your feet will not be sweaty. Very stable on snow and ice. Very nice well thought out design. Very light weight, but still sturdy.
cons- Since the boot is considered mid-calf, where it flexes in the front ankle area gets a little indentation or sunken spot. They are not the easiest thing to take off.
Still, I would recommend these boots to anyone because the small things might just be me. For the function and fit, they are perfect.
I bought these boots for my son who is 18. Always the mom, I wanted him to wear his boots rather than sneakers in the snow. These boots are perfect fit and have been worn regularly since Christmas, often by his dad, brother, and I have even been known to quickly, and secretly, sneak them on to go outside.
These boots are plenty flexible for snowshoeing! They're really really comfortable for anything in the cold and have worked well for a couple of years now so you should love them.Hope that helps.
I don't know how I managed to put it off so long, but I moved to Missouri from Texas about ten years ago, and just now bought my first pair of winter boots...
I've spent years ruining pair after pair of leather shoes and sneakers trudging through the muck that accumulates here in the winter from the ashen road materials and rain/snow slush, and the crap that winds up in the sidewalk from various shop owners throwing out their own special mix of ice repellant.
Additionally, I guess my feet are just naturally cold, I never thought much about it until after I bought these boots, but they've always been pretty uncomfortable.
That said, when I bought them I was worried that they would be too warm because it just doesn't get below 0 here in the winter, and it's rarely below 15...
Since I purchased these I've worn them every time it's been raining, every time it's snowed, every time I though I might come across mud or muck, and every time it's been below 45ish. I have to say, I am extremely satisfied. The only thing that bothers me is the pressure around my calf, because I'm just not used to a full boot... but I'm sure that's entirely me. They're just great, they've kept my feet dry, and warm-enough (they're still pretty cool when it's 10 degrees outside, but I can at least feel them now).
Probably the neatest thing to me was that I ran all around elephant rock park a few days ago when it was in the 50's... I know they're not a hiking boot, but I felt very comfortable with them, and they let me run through puddles and muddy areas with my dog without thinking much about it. Pretty nice.
I hope this helps someone else that may be in a similar situation.
Some of the cheaper, strap-on crampons will work on this boot, but for serious crampons with a heel throw, you'll need something geared towards mountaineering. This boot is just supposed to be an everyday boot for really cold weather.
I have been eyeing these boots for some time and when they went on sale I couldn't put it off any longer. These are the most comfortable and warmest boots I've ever worn. I work outside at 10,000 feet in Colorado. It takes a great boot to keep these feet warm and dry.
i work with concrete and i have to get in the concrete with these boots how will they hold up? i use columbia now but my feet still get very cold during winter will these be warmer?
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