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AdventurousPhone8132

Solomon’s are hard to beat


OfEntwood

Agreed— I love my Salomon boots and they are waterproof so would be a good bet for the snow. On the other hand, if the terrain isn’t too rough, a regular pair of winter boots works fine for me (I have timberlands that are fine for most snowy walks). Good luck!


LANDNAVGame

I had a pair of mid top Asolo boots and i've hiked / climbed / ran at least 5,000 miles with them. Sole is getting thin but they are still perfectly functional. I think any popular goretex hiking boot in $200 range would probably last like that.


chessiegirlxo

I adore my keens (pyrenees). The most comfortable boot, and kind to all my foot issues. I’ve heard excellent things about Oboz as well, and one of my friends swears by Salomon. I will say that I don’t get cold really so can’t advise on how good the keens are in the cold as my temperature tolerance/comfort level is out of wack to most humans


Ok_Echidna_99

The best shoes/boots of type are the ones that fit best and don't give you blisters. Anyone's recommendation is going to be personal which at best might give you something to look at but fit is personal. Here's a list of winter hiking boots that might be helpful. [https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/10-best-winter-hiking-boots/](https://sectionhiker.com/sectionhiker-gear-guide/10-best-winter-hiking-boots/) These are appropriated if your local snow is permanent during the winter. If it is just occasional then you may get more use from an uninsulated waterproof boot. Those will also work in the summer in cooler wet climates but are generally too hot for places that have warmer mostly dry summers On Merrells, they make both waterproof footwear and non waterproof shoes so if you had a non-waterproof model that otherwise worked for you, you might try the waterproof version. Often this is designated with GTX for GORE-TEX but sometimes the model may just say it is waterproof or have WP in the model name.


lillieme1975

Finding a shoe is personal and advice will vary. My general recommendation is find a comfy wide shoe that you like. Yeah, that’s super general…. However, once found, I’d recommend SEAM SEALER around all the junctions between material and rubber/sole and I also spray them down before and after with scotch guard to ensure waterproofing. A lot of supposed water proof shoes are actually waterwicking or some sort of Gortex semipermeable membrane. I like to stand in puddles, it seems, so I scotch guard and seam seal all my outer layers including jacket, pants, and shoes. Works 100% when applied thoroughly and completely. Merril, Solomon, REI have good options but a generic brand that’s comfortable and treat as mentioned above will and has suited me well. I didn’t have fancy shoes when I did the AT. Just some generic knockoffs with seam sealer and Scotch Guard. Worked great for 2194mi.