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- CM EVA midsole gives a soft ride and reduces foot fatigue; Dual-density X-2 footbed cushions the foot in high-impact areas with long-lasting, compression-resistant and lightweight pads
- 200 grams of Thinsulate insulation keeps your feet warm in cold conditions
- TNF Winter Grip rubber outsoles provide ample traction in the wettest and slickest foul weather conditions
- Anatomically-engineered, injection-molded waterproof Thermo Plastic Urethane (TPU) shell with forefoot flex grooves lets your foot flex comfortably while protecting it from sharp rocks and uneven surfaces
- Double-adhesive, latex seam-sealed construction for superior waterproofness
- Dri-lex fleece collar and tongue lining wick moisture away from the foot keeping it dry
- Gaiter-compatible D-rings secure gaiters to the boots for added protection from debris and moisture
- Rustproof hardware
- Weight per pair: 3 lbs 2 oz
- Upper: 2.0 - 2.2 mm full-grain leather
- Midsole: EVA
- Outsole: Winter Grip rubber
- Insulation: Thinsulate
- Shank: Nylon
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Huntington Beach, CA on 3/21/2007
I was do to go on a snow hike up through Ice House Canyon to Timber Mountain and did not have a proper boot for the job. I got these at the last minute based solely on brand name and price. I literally took them out of the box and started hiking with them. (Not a recommended practice.) But the boots worked like a champ and tromped through the snow like they were born to it. My feet stayed dry and warm through the whole trip. I did develop a bit of a hot spot on the top of my right foot, but I tend to have that problem with all boots.
from Marquette, MI on 2/19/2007
I bought these boots because they have my last name in them "Kats" but also because my old boots, while they've lasted 8 years and are still fine, are not warm enough for the cold Upper Penninsula winters. Once I put the Chilkats boots on, I could tell they'd be warm. They offer high ankle support and have gator clips if you desire to use gators for deeper water.
In the snow, I am able to tramp through ankle deep snow without getting any snow down the boots. The boot snugs tightly to my ankle and works well with snow pants. Even in the -35 degree windchill that we had the in February, the boots kept my feet warm even though I had cotton socks on. I have tried the boots with wool socks, but since there is a thick insulation in the boot, there is no need for more from wool socks.
I dont forsee me using these in the summer since they are so warm, but for any winter that you encounter, they will stand up to the challenge.
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from Cedar Rapids, IA on 1/26/2006
shoveling snow, great boots shoveling snow for hours my feet were almost hot in -10 degree weather