Being very cold

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(2 March 2018, 16:47)Mortblanc Wrote: BTW, for all you snow infested dog walkers, how is the winter foot gear holding up?

Anyone finding top notch cold weather footwear at discount prices?

The surprising footwear find for me has been the Karimor brand, in particular their Vibram soled Orkney V boots. Over the last 5 years these have proven themselves time and time again. They are my preferred boots in all conditions.

But now we have deepish dry snow on the ground, it becomes bit of a drag hauling on gaiters (and off) when walking the hound.

So currently I'm using these, (available for around £40 which is good value):

https://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-fu...ens-143018

They have higher ankles, good fastenings and are very generous in size to accommodate thick socks. Construction is 100% synthetic and incorporates thinsulate materials to good effect. The soles are not a patch on Vibram and flex a god deal, but are marginally more sticky in compacted snow and ice than the Vibrams. I've not had any problems with cold feet when wearing them in temperatures down to -20C. I'd not want to trek 20 miles in them, but for my 5 mile dog walk, and snow clearing chores around the yard they're fine.