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The North Face Men's Chilkats are warm, insulated winter boots you'll love to chill in. If you live anywhere that experiences winter and you own only a single pair of boots, the waterproof Chilkats should be that pair. The North Face designed the soft, tacky Winter Grip rubber outsoles specifically to grab onto slick, wet surfaces, helping you stay upright. The double-adhesive latex seam sealing foils the elements' every attempt to get into your boots. On arctic days, Primaloft insulation keeps your feet warmer than down would, and the Dri-Lex fleece lining wicks moisture away from your foot. Hook your gaiters to the Chilkats' D-rings to further ensure that snow stays outta your boot. Injection-molded shank plates provide support and stability, and EVA midsoles cushion as you negotiate snow and ice. For this caliber of boot, the Chilkats are a steal.
Bottom Line: The North Face Chilkats Boots are a must-have for walking in wet, slick, cold winter conditions.
I wouldn't worry as much with an insulated boot. You are right that sizing does vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but insulated boots will never be as precise of a fit as other types of footwear. Based on reviews, I went up half a size in the pull on version of these boots and found that they're a good fit with thick winter socks. That said, I probably could have gone with my regular size. If you sometimes have to size up, then I would size up in this boot just to be safe.
As for a direct answer to your question of how sizes are calculated, each manufacturer calculates them slightly differently. If it's a real concern that you'll get the wrong size, then try to find them locally. Or you could order from Zappos since they pay for shipping on returns. However, they only take returns for unworn shoes. Backcountry has a much more liberal return policy.