20 Best Winter Boots For Snow (2023 Updated)

I love these boots. They’re the only pair I could find in stock in a tiny size. They’re a little tricky for her to walk in (currently almost 2) because they’re heavier than her other shoes, but she manages fine.

Her toes are always still warm and dry when we come in from sledding or playing outside and they’re difficult for her to get off. She can take them off if she really works at it by kicking her feet and pulling her ankle against the stroller, but they don’t fall off, and she can’t get them off if she has gloves on, so it’s a win!.

I am an old perimenopausal woman. tmi? Sorry not sorry. I am ALWAYS cold. I use foot heaters, uber thick socks, my Columbias? Oboz? They couldn’t TOUCH these for warmth and comfort. I put on a pair of insulated socks and ran around ice fishing for HOURS.

At one point between them and my float suit set I was SO warm I fell asleep in my chair, on the ice on a frozen lake in the Adirondacks. I also put my foot through a hidden hole, completely waterproof, no complaints!!.

This is suppose to be waterproof. Well I couldn’t understand why my feet was always so cold. I bought heated socks nothing worked. -0° they say. Well today my feet was freezing which meant I couldn’t get warm all day.

I spent money on a 3rd pair Of Kamik boots hoping for a different result. I just want to make it through a full Colorado winter without having to buy a new pair of boots. No cold wet feet while I’m driving the bus.

Dry warm feet. All winter long. Tired of wasting money. Does anyone have any suggestions. This brand isn’t it for me. 3 pairs wasted. And they run smaller.

The boot is of high quality material and completely waterproof. The upper material is easy to clean and maintain. The removeable liner means I will be able to use in wet weather without sweating my feet.

The pull closure on top ensures a snug and comfortable fit and also seals against the weather. With the price and quality it is definitely a boot to be in top of anyone’s list of best boots. The boot was comfortable to wear and I look forward to hours in the cold weather without worrying about my feet and socks.

I ordered 3 pairs of Baffins in different styles for my husband. He is usually a size 10. 5 and I ordered 3 pairs in 11 thinking that would give him room for socks. Every pair felt tight on him but he liked the style and feel of the icebreaker boots – they are surprisingly flexible and not as clunky as they look.

So I called Altitude Sports and they guided me on how to return the boots – and they ordered me a new pair of Icebreakers in size 12 at the discount price that I’d originally bought them in, even though the sale was over.

They arrived shortly and my husband loves them. He has trouble keeping his feet warm in winters even with multiple pairs of socks in his normal boots – so it’s like the best gift ever to have warm feet.

The liners also hold his feet in a way that he likes, so that they don’t slip about (he has thin feet). I would advise people to order at least a size up if you want to wear a pair of thick socks in them! These boots have been a game changer for my husband in the -30c temperatures we’ve been having in Alberta lately.

I also want to say that the service team at Altitude Sports are really warm and friendly – great to deal with.

You’ll need to size up. I take an 11 in everything, but this boot needed to be a 12. No problem, just be aware for your order. After 8 or 9 icefishing outings these are fitting perfectly and are not quite as snug as the first couple of outings–righteous! I wear a merino wool sock that’s medium thickness.

Definitely not good for -70C but never expected that despite Baffin’s claims. My feet have gotten cold after 3 hours of sitting icefishing, but not bone chilling cold. Boots are well made, comfortable to walk in, and easy to tighten and loosen to remove.

I consider this a good investment as I’m a cheapskate, and really demand my money’s worth from outdoors stuff. Nice job Baffin!.

Obviously these boots are designed around cold conditions. I’ve had a chance to use them about ten times. Coldest day on a ridge at 10,600′ or so. high winds and windchill and variable snow and in some spots glass-slick ice.

I added traction devices on this day (Kahtoola Microspikes) which fit over the boots perfectly and held in place. The sole design is indeed suitable to lightweight traction devices. About an hour on the exposed ridge and no cold problems, no discomfort, and good flex and support in the boot.

It did not feel cumbersome and like something that was slowing me down. A mountaineering boot is more nimble but this boot is far more stable then you would imagine for a snow boot. Descending the ridge I met up with some ‘interesting snow conditions’.

A few inches of compacted breakable crust gave way to a couple feet of crud and cement. I was postholing for a good half hour as could not find more stable snow. I connected up to a worn trail and was able to enjoy being away from the breakable crust.

Two things to note: the microspikes did not come off the boots, and my feet did not get the slightest bit wet or cold, and the laces remained tight through the eyelets. Next step will be to test them in conjunction with snowshoes.

Overall, great boots. Baffin Control Max did indeed provide great balance and control. will have to see how they hold up over time. but so far so good. Five stars.

Columbia should change the name of these boots to something other than Fairbanks because your feet wouldn’t survive 10 minutes outside if you were actually wearing them in Fairbanks. Wanted a lightweight yet warm pair of boots for fat tire biking.

I live in Anchorage, Alaska so I need boots that’ll keep my feet warm in temps down to -20 and I thought these would do the trick. Oh how wrong I was! They are super lightweight and fit perfectly (12W) but they just don’t offer enough insulation to keep my feet warm in the extreme cold temps.

Went for a bike ride yesterday when it was -15 and my feet quickly got so cold that I had to turn around and head back to the car. By the time I got there my feet were absolutely numb. It happened fast and went downhill quickly as my feet just kept getting colder and colder.

I’d say these boots would probably be OK at temps above 10 degrees or so. Not exactly sure of the temp range because I haven’t had a chance to test them at various temps but gauging by how fast my feet got cold at -15 I’d have to say 10-20 degrees is probably the low end comfort limit of these boots.

Bottom line is I think I’ll stick to my Buggaboots when it’s extremely cold. They offer twice the insulation (400g vs 200g) and these will just have to be my warmer weather boots because they are comfy and lightweight, they just don’t offer the insulation needed at extreme cold temps.

There probably isn’t anything wrong with this boot. However, dealing with Columbia is a JOKE!!! I ordered these for my husband for Christmas but in a different color. I had used $40 in rewards that I had received from a previous purchase.

These were too small so I asked about an exchange. They said I had to return them first and then after they processed the return, I could repurchase them. It took about 6 weeks for all this to happen!! When I got ready to repurchase them, they were no longer in stock.

So I ordered this color. After placing the order, I get an email that these are also out of stock. I was on the phone with them 3 times and chat with them 4 times trying to resolve this and get my $40 in rewards back so I could repurchase them.

Each time I was on the phone or chat, it was over an HOUR wait to talk to anyone. This has been a VERY frustrating experience and I will never purchase from them again!! A simple exchange would have been much easier and a lot less frustrating.

Beware if buying online from them and trying to use any rewards that you have!!.

Glad I purchased these. After many years I needed another quality pair of winter snow boots. The fit 10. 5 was right on. Roomy toe box–these boots are a little wide, which is great as it allows me to wear a heavy pair of wool socks.

Plus I can lace them tighter if needed. Very comfortable and supportive insole–a must for me. Good grip. Warm but not heavy. They are both sturdy yet flexible. Haven’t really put them to the test of deep snow and real cold, but my feet were plenty warm at 5 degrees with lighter wool socks.

I had looked at several cheaper pairs of boots on Amazon–but when it comes to staying warm and secure in Colorado winters I didn’t want cheap boots on my feet. Always love Columbia quality. I’ll be wearing these for many years.

This review is not about the boots, its about ordering anything from columbia online. The boots are cute and shipment was fast enough. However, its a little tight and need to get half size up. This is where the problem is.

You can exchange but you will end up paying $21 for shipping fee. $7 for them to ship the boots, $7 to send it back, $7 for the boots in proper size. Considering these days, many larger retailers offer free shipping for order above $100, the boots cost $120, the shipping cost is quite steep.

I ended up ordering the same boots in the right size from Hudson, free shipping. Again, when i tried to return the small boots, i had to drive 1 hour to halton hill ,since columbia closed all stores in city of Toronto.

Still they deducted $7 from my refund. The case is i i ended up with nothing from Columbia and lost $7. You need to be super sure about what you order otherwise you just throw $7 down the drain. Of course if you don,t care, it will not be an issue.

But mysel probably wont order from Columbia online again.

These are SO comfortable – like clouds for your feet! Soft, cozy, good support, waterproof… perfect winter snow boot. If you’re worried about looks, I’d say these also check that box; They look simple and modern maybe the slightest bit “bulky” but that’s because of the extra cush on the interior.

Should also mention, I bought an 8. 5 based on recommendations to half size up and I think that was the right call; half size allows me to wear thick socks if need be. Hands down, best snow boots I’ve ever owned!.

Ease of getting the boots on/off was smoother than expected for my 5 yr. olds. Feet were warm and dry after multiple long outings of sledding and hiking. Some water got in after full submersion to the ankle in a stream but I was pleasantly surprised his foot wasn’t soaked.

Great boots. We already purchased sized up pairs for next winter.

Got these for my 2 daughters, 5 & 3 years old in early 2020 to wear while we spent a few weeks in Alaska for the Iditarod. We ordered the next size up for my older 2 kids and a new pair for my 2 year old and are now spending the winter in Vermont, 15 miles from Canada, and my kids wear them daily for our outside time (today the high was 10).

Easy on and off, comfortable, easy fasten with the bungee, and warm. Ran slightly large but I ordered regular size to account for bulky, wool socks.

Love these boots! Warm, very cute and comfy. Definitely recommend. The only thing I’m nervous about is the laces. They seem that they may break over time if you pull tightly to tie them. Otherwise they’re great!.

These boots are everything and then some. Tan is actually lighter color in person than the tv shows but I am fine with that. They are so comfy, cozy, & cute!!! I love that they are waterproof. I will be wearing these out every winter.

I always buy Kamik boots for my kids and they are good quality and last a long time (until they outgrow them) and never had any issues with warmth or wetness, etc. So when I needed a new pair of winter boots for myself, I seriously considered Kamik along with Pajar, Ugg, and Merrell.

I hate my Sorels so I didn’t consider them at all. These boots are cute and fine, but they do seem more cheaply made than my kids’ boots. Threads are kinda loose along seams in the fabric of the “tongue” and the lacing system doesn’t do the trick to tightly close the boot because of all the fluff and fur on the inside.

The bottom of the boot inside is very flat (no arch support) and no matter what socks I wear with these boots THE SOCKS ALWAYS COME OFF either while I’m still wearing the boots or when I take the boots off, the socks come off with them! I hate that.

Nothing drives me crazier than a sock coming off inside a boot! They are not easy to get on and off at all because of this. Maybe once theyre worn in a bit and the fluff inside gets flattened, it will stop happening, but.

I’m not excited about these boots like I wanted to be. I should’ve shelled out for the Uggs snow boots.

I found these while searching for a pair of long lasting waterproof snow proof winter boots. I have to say I’m very picky about boots, so when I got these, I was a little disappointed to see they didn’t have a side zipper, but that’s my fault for not reading thoroughly.

The description says leather and suede upper, but that’s only the stripe, the actual majority of the boot is a soft canvas, which isn’t what I was looking for. I wasn’t a huge fan of the shape of them, as they seem to accentuate the widest point of my calf, but overall they’re very nice and they fit well when I tried them on.

They are thick inside so they might feel tight with a thick sock, but they were immediately super warm so a thick sock doesn’t seem really necessary. I haven’t worn them in snow or water, so I can’t speak to that.

I most likely will exchange these for a pair of Merrell tall lace Polar boots that I had wanted but were out of stock.

I completed 4 x 2+ hour rounds of snow shoveling, tromping through 12″ – 36″ snow/drifts after this weekend’s blizzard (I’m in CT). boots kept my feet warm and dry and are EXTREMELY comfortable. Even when the snow was over the tops of my boots the faux fur somehow kept my lower legs and feet dry.

Once I spread the elastic laces open a little they were much easier to get on/off. I can’s rate the tractions as I had placed my crampons on to help with the deep snow/ice. The rubber bottom portions of the boots took the crampons well.

Definitely one of the best purchases I’ve made. I usually wear size 8 shoes but bought a 9 to allow for thick hiking socks. Perfect fit. The white boots are cute too!.

Not true to size, I ordered a 9, but they fit more like a 8/8. 5. Then I ordered a 10, and they fit, but barely fit without pinching my toes. Order a size up for this style. Seem like they’d be comfy and warm otherwise.

The sides of the boots are pretty bendable which can be good for some, but annoying to others.

Fabulous!!!! Look fantastic, unbelievably lightweight. Sooooo comfy, great price in sale. Going to the Arctic Circle so not only are they perfectly functional for the environment but will look fabulous too!!!.

lovely comfy boots sizing is a bit snug but glad i had my normal size as a size up would have been too big. good grip on the ice and kept my feet nice and warm in the snow

I bought a pair of these boots last year & have been impressed with how warm they keep my feet while I do my horse chores in the winter. I like that they are truly waterproof and the top can be tightened to keep hay out.

I bought my daughter a pair just recently when she complained that her feet were cold while she was caring for her horse and walking her dog. She has also been impressed by the warmth. What we don’t like is the lack of structure/support.

The sole is very flexible and if the ground is uneven there is absolutely no support so what usually happens is my foot just slips right off the foot bed. It’s like walking in a flip flop. If you want warm feet these are the boots for you.

Just don’t expect to go on a hike.

I don’t usually comment, but this pair of shoes are really nice! At the very beginning they rub a bit because they might have been pressed in storage. But soon they feel real good. You can adjust the sticker so that you feel just comfortable, and you can put your hose inside the shoes.

And they breathe well too. No need to wear wool socks anymore. If you just wear a pair of cotton sports socks, you would feel comfortable all day. I would expect something so practical to be much more expensive to be honest.

My child used the boots at school on a snowy/rainy day, and came home with the soles of the feet, toes and heels quite wet. However, it’s only been a week since I bought the boots. I wondered if water might have entered the ankle part, but the throats of the boots were dry.

So the seams or fabric on the lower parts must have been waterlogged. Obvious that the boots, which are very successful in keeping the feet warm in cold weather, are not as successful against the water.

So I would recommend it for dry, snowy and cold weather but never for wet times!.

I wanted something easy to slip on and warm for the cold days. This boot is great. It is super warm, but sometimes it rubs on my toes too much to where it’s uncomfortable.

Comfortable fit. I like like the versatility of the boot. It compliments everything in your wardrobe with style. 🙂

LOVE THEM!!! Purchased blk set, boots, purse & jacket 🥰😍

I bought the Tundra Zone boot for hikes in Minnesota. Tundra implies colder than Minnesota, not so. The piece of foil on the inner sole doesn’t reflect foot heat because it’s placed beneath a thin foam insert, similar to the inserts in my running shoes.

What is needed is a 1/4” felt insert to insulate the bottom of your foot and absorb foot sweat. Another drawback of this boot is that the rivets attaching the hook eyelets go completely through the boot lining and are exposed on the inside of the boot.

There 6 of these in each boot, 3 per side. I’m not sure if water can enter the boot here, but cold is surely transmitted. The boots run small. I normally wear an 8. 5 shoe, but ended up with a size 10 with one pair of medium/heavy socks.

The boots also require a breakin because they are stiff in the front of the ankle. On the plus side, the larger size and generous toe box allowed me to replace the insole with felt insoles and wear a heavier sock.

This increased the warmth of the boot. The lugged outsole gives good traction and grip in snow and ice. Yes I’ll probably keep the boot because of the the toe box and space for the felt insoles I added.

For colder weather, it was -23°F here last week, I’ll go with my Sorrel boots.

These Baffin boots are fantastic! They do run maybe a 1/2 size small I should have ordered 13 instead of 12 but they’re still good with a normal medium thickness sport sock. I find them warm enough for middle Ontario (Sudbury and area) winter weather.

I run warm though and find it hard to wear insulated boots when working in the winter. I prefer a light sock with a wool sock over top and I’m good. These boots offer a proper hiker feel with a stiff sole, which is what you want in any hiker worth it’s salt.

I wear them to walk my dogs anywhere from 1 to 6+km and they grip the snow and ice well, but in the winter you always have to be cognizant of the surface your traversing. The support is great, and my sore old veteran feet are always happy when I put these boots on! My only gripe is that they’re all synthetic, I always prefer leather but that is the way out society heading, everything is plastic and disposable.

I highly recommend these boots especially of you can get them on sale; an excellent winter hiker!.

Christmas gift for our son who’s job involves walking outside for 6-8 hrs a day. We wanted him to be stable on his feet, with his feet remaining warm and dry throughout. We followed the recommendation to order one size up.

The boots have a great grip on the sole. Critical for his line of work. They are lighter in weight than most boots. They were a perfect fit, comfortable and light in weight. He absolutely loves these boots.

He has already tested in snow and on ice and couldn’t be happier. Would highly recommend these boots providing you follow the sizing recommendation.

When I put them on and stood up I quickly realized these shoes have no support. The rubber tailed runs up over the ankle and it’s all 1 piece not like a regular shoe where the sole is separate. Because of this when you put weight down the rest of the shoe folds over and makes it extremely uncomfortable and hard to move in.

They look cool, they are water proof.

I bought these on clearance with a discount and got a great deal on them. They have a nice wide toe box and they’re not too stiff. They are waterproof and warm without making you feel like your feet are going to sweat off.

It’s a good boot to wear if you have to keep them on at work all day.

Except for the fact that they were delivered wrapped in plastic- no box. I ordered a size 9 one boot was a size 9 and the other was a size 10. So after waiting almost 2 weeks for them to arrive they had to be returned the next day.

So disappointing DSW dropped the ball on this one.