I served my time in military in Jaeger Corps in Finnish lappland back in 80’s. We had several pairs of winter boots for testing. Some times temperature was -40˚C. The best was with no doubt Nokia rubber boots with felt innerboots. They are still in use in the FDF. And pro- tip is add a sheet of newspaper folded under the innerboot to absorb moisture. Just chance the paper when it gets wet and your boots keeps dry and warm!
Winters here in the Netherlands are mostly very wet and windy. The problem being you can get winter boots, but they aren't made for wet weather or you get waterproof boots that aren't made for cold weather. This comparison between different styles however, was very insightful. Thank you.
Not sure if you can get them there but my family has been fans of itasca swampwalker boots. Rubber boots with thinsulate in them. Warm and water tight almost up to your knees.
Great video. I live in the mountains of Mongolia. We get to the mid -40C temps in January. My problem is sliding on hard snow or ice because we live on a slope. So I add metal screws to the bottom of my boots. They are cheap and effective. I don’t wear any name brand boot. I had leather boots lined with dog fur custom made for me. I wear heated socks when it gets really cold. An extra felt inner sole is also a good idea if you’re standing around a lot. I think the boots cost about $60 and can be re-soled so they should last my lifetime. They are not waterproof but when it’s extremely cold, being waterproof is not needed.
Ah, I'm writing from Mongolia too (though i am an expat living in UB). Walking on ice is my biggest issue with any of these shoes too. Especially when it stops showing and a top layer of ice is formed (even when it's still - 30C, none of these shots have grip. Not even speaking about walking on the black ice on city sidewalks. Especially there it's not very practical to wear steel or rubber spikes. Haven't found a good boot as of yet. Possibly the traditional Mongolian shoes are good, but they tend to be rather expensive (300€ if i remember correctly).
Thanks for replying. I imagine it'd be a bit of an issue going in and out of public buildings with steel screws in your shoes but I do it anyway on occasion. For example, I wear my Mongolian boots almost all the time in winter. Sometimes we need to go to the market in the nearest village. I just walk slowly and lightly because they sound like tap dancing shoes. I suppose if I lived in the city, I'd have to take spare shoes or wear the type of ice studs which fit over shoes and could be removed easily. Nobody has complained yet. My Mongolian boots weren't even close to €300. I think more like 200k MNT (about €53) but I can't remember. They aren't traditional dress boots. But sturdy work boots, slip on style. They'll slide on ice and packed snow though which was why I added screws. I also added them to my motorcycle tires but that's another story. @@QnA22
Kamik, Baffin and some Sorel models make the warmest boots on earth. All canadian brands. Baffin makes the warmest boots on earth. Their “eiger” boots and their “impact” boots are rated for -100C/-148F. They are good for the coldest conditions and have removable liner. They have some less bulky boots rated for anywhere from -45C to -70c which are really good as well. Really good price too ad they’re all made in canada. You do need to size up 1 to 2 sizes.
My husband just bought some Kamik rated to -74C. He works in the Arctic. But for -40, my walmart thinsulate boots work fine. I have a pair of dressier boots for -15 or warmer. Life long northern Canadian and I've never had to own more than one true warm boot at a time. Around town, I just wear my normal cotton socks, but if I'm going to be outside for longer period I wear wool or double wool.
Another vote for the Steger Arctic Mukluks. Bring an extra set of felt inner boots and the 2 pr of insoles that come with them. Warmest boots I have ever worn. And so comfortable! I did have to add some additional laces to mine to hold the heel in place for hiking. I sewed some pieces of leather with eyelets in them on the canvas shells, one on each side of the heels just below the ankle . Now I can lace the heel in place snugly. You can also wear these boots with Stable- Icers for added traction.
I can really recommend the Torvi Winter Boot -60°C. It is a light rubber boot made from EVA-material which consists of millions of small air bubbles that isolates the warmth and keeps the feet warm extra long. These boots feel extremely warm and comfortable!
I live in Alaska and love my Lobben tall boots for winter… I also waterproof the lower/ foot part because I go in and out a great deal and this prevents moisture from any cumulated snow on lower boot surface. I’ve had them for over 30 years and only gone through three pairs. They are my daily wears for 7 months per year. Excellent value excellent boot.
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA I use ‘Otter Wax “ fabric dressing on warm boots / then…. Let boots rest for 2-3 days near wood stove to soak up dressing . I reapply 2-3 times per winter. I also save my old worn boots to use the good felt to make repairs on newer boots as needed.
If you put the hot hands in a Ziploc bag and get all the air out it stops the chemical reaction (that relies on air to warm up). That way you can save opened ones for later if you don't need it for the whole time.
Just stumbled onto this and this video is fantastic. Pretty much mirrors my experiences with living in canada and finland. Different boots for different situations. Dry cold, slushy cold, prolonged exposure. If it's a deep, dry cold and you are out there a long time then ability to get rid of moisture is key. Felt boots all day. Liners that you dry at the end of the day will serve in a pinch or if you need versatility on the outer layer. EVA or rubber boots with liners are more versatile if you have to deal with wet conditions or road salt (canada). Hard wearing is a whole category of it's own. Leather and heavy rubber (nokian kaira or naali) come into their own there.
Last year, my older brother actually got me a pair of Kamik boots. I didn't get much opportunity to use them last year, as I live on Long Island (well south of the Arctic Circle) and we dont always get snow, but I look forward to trying them out this year (if we get more than a few inches of snow). I should also point out that the coldest it has been in my memory (I'm 62) has been -4°F (-20°C).
You’re growing on me, Stina. You’re kinda cute and sweet in an uplifting sort of way! I love your long-shots jumping jacks and winter layering fashion shows! Thanks for all your good instruction. In Colorado we don’t get the brutal weather you do, but I’m a wimp when I’m cold so I’m researching ways to keep my fingers and toes as our winter approaches. I just picked up some Kenetrek Women’s Mountain Extreme 1000 and for the first time ever, with wool socks, my feet are warm all day and I don’t have to take my boots off every two hours and spend a half hour with hot pads on my feet.
My Neos Navigators are my favorite boot when I don't want to have to worry about cold feet. While they are clunky, they're also quite versatile. Wiggy's Sunwalker pack boot liners do a great job inside them, and do not require extensive drying like felt liners. I've worn my Neos with trail runners down to minus 20 C and never had cold feet while hiking in the snow.
Excellent channel. Very useful tips . I struggle to find boots that last. I recently had some Baffin impact boots but they didn’t even last one season - without starting to split etc. I’ve taken on board your recommendations so thank you! Keep doing what your doing. All the best
Yes, different conditions warrant different boots. I've used Neos Navigators for 15+ years. It is my go to when XC skiing in relatively light boots - just step into the Neos for around camp, sitting around a fire, etc. and body heat will dry out your socks and XC boots to a degree.
The only problem is the weight, so much preferred to use a pulka rather than carry on my back. I like to keep my XC boots from freezing so prefer to put them overnight in a dry sack in my sleeping bag (no hot tent to dry then out). If I go out at night I just use the Navigators over the down booties I sleep in.. @@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA
Hej! Thank you for video, because save warm foots is very important. I am using Baffin and Lobben in the winter. For Lobben I recommend to use Fischer over boots. They are very light, and save Lobbens from wet snow or water, or protect more foot from wind. You also can use some extra foot pad in this overshoes. Just need to buy right size, t.ex., 42 size Lobben - 43-45 size overshoes. Plus I always is trying to make some exercise on the runners, or kicking or running if trail is going up.
Someone asked if you can wear Neos other than over a boot. Some do but there is no arch support and fit can be loose. OK around camp and for some on snowshoes, but not that good for hiking or ski control. For snowshoeing I have liked wearing light Neos over very comfortable trail shoes. For colder, maybe insulated Neos, or use felt liners. Lots of options if you size right. Also combinations with vapour barrier socks. The biggest issue in winter is whether you get to dry things out quite a bit every day or two; otherwise you are looking for a system that drys things out with just body heat (and maybe some hand warmers) and /or good use of vapour barrier - trips like several weeks on glaciers.
Hello from Rovaniemi Finland! I work as a sound recordist which i think is quite similar clothing wise as dog mushing. A lot of standing around in the cold but also suddenly you might have to run around on set. The best winter shoes i've found is Timberland Snow Drifter boot, not sure if they make them anymore though. Inner liner has a primaloft insulation and the actual boot has a very moisture absorbant sole so my feet have stayed really warm in them in just a pair of merino socks. They don't look bad either. Not sure what I'm going to get after they go bad :S
Thank you Stina for sharing all these useful tips.. you're having a wonderful style of life there.. I want to live like that someday.. Greetings from Algeria.
I have a lot of experience with the cold, since a boy. We always wore pac boots until one year my dad have me a pair of reindeer mukluks. I eventually grew too large and then went back to various boots until an adult. My current boots are modern mukluks. They are Neos Navigator 5 mukluks, with Baffin Arctic liners. My feet do not get cold. They are the best in my opinion. When it comes to modern mukluks, there are Neos, amd Stegers. The Neos are waterproof, and the Stegers are not. So for wet snow and ice, you want Neos, but for dry snow, the Stegers are ok. Neos are very popular in Nunavut, and some there have even worn Stegers inside of Neos. If the weather is severe cold though, I suggest the Baffin Arctic liners imside Neos.
I had no issues at all with this mukluk setup at -35F, for 5 hours and 20mph winds. My feet and lower legs remained warm the whole time. I wore with the ‘gaiter’ up to the knee. I want to add I wore my 82 year old Swedish Army wool trousers inside. When my feet and legs sweated, I found the wool trousers were wicking the damp out of the mukluk and evaporating. I am pleased with my choices. Good luck 🙂👍🏻
Great video . I can recomend Torvi . Abit clomsy to wear but perfect for ice fishing when you sit still and for snowmobile . Only 1 layer of wool socks and then the innerliner will do the rest . Check it out too .
Stina, have you considered heated socks? It was -30C last week and I used a thin wool sock, then a heated sock on top and the snow boot was a leather one with a thin wool liner ( Sorel Urban Explorer) I was out for 6 hours and stood still most of the time. My feet were almost too warm.
I need boots that work in the mountains. Kamik and Co. are a bit too imprecise. Especially with crampons. I usually wear Hanwag Trapper, one size larger and with Merino Liner socks and, depending on my needs, 600 or 800 Merino socks on top. That's a total of max. 950g/m2 Merino for insulation. The boot itself also has a lining and an additional 1cm thermal sole. However, just standing still for a long time at -20°C is still not enough. You would probably have to be a husky to do that. ;)
Hi Stina! Thanks for making such interesting videos! I will be visiting Finnish lapland and am trying to prepare our gear (also for the kids) and am therefore trying to find out which boots to buy. Where I live in Belgium, we don't have extreme cold winters. The boots in your guide look like models that are handy for people living or working regularely in the Arctic or far north weather conditions. We would need snow boots to mostly play out in the snow during our holiday. Do you have experience with less heavy-duty boots, such as Kamik Lauren Lo, or Sorel Winter Carnival or Sorel Caribou? Would they do the trick of keeping our feet warm in Lapland? Thanks a lot for your insights, and keep up the good work on your channel.
I'm happy you like the videos! The choice of boots depends on what temperatures you expect. In general, I would say that you should cut the temperature ratings to half of what they say the boots are going to handle. So if they say the boot are going down to -30C, you can expect them to work down to -15C. /Stina
Thank you for a really good video!! Back in the nineties I used to work in Kiruna and we used Nokian rubber boots with wool liners. As fast as I remember we survived in below -40 in them and I do not recall freezing on my feet. However we were skiing. None of the boots you show seemed to work with skis do they, perhaps except the Jörn. Did you try the Nokian rubber boots??
I don't think the Nokian rubber winter boots are produced anymore, but Matti's mother has an old pair that she still uses. Seems to be super quality, at least because they are still intact. So, yes, I've seen them but never tried any.
l live in north Poland we do have some cold periods but up to -15 but mostly not more then -10 l wear winter snow boots from sorel buxton lace they are waterproof half rubber and are warm enough for the winters here but l must say if l stand around for longer and dont move l do feel the cold creeping in . regards Barrie
I like my Sorel Caribou boots. They keep my feet warm. They fit big, so you might need to size down depending on your fit. I normally wear a 44 and had to down size to a 42 and there is still room for pair of socks.
you can't go wrong with Sorels, but them larger that your normal boots so you can wear thick warm socks and remember the air trapped in the layes is wat keeps you warm, so nothing tight, everything you be loose clothing ans snug boots not tight....remember that staying dry is the key
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA a non breathable layer to trap your body moisture from making the insulation in your boot wet. It might not apply with your dry winters, your canvas boots breath better in those conditions.
Excellent overview! Ido wear the Nesnalabben, but even the Arctic mukluk from Steger. They are my absolute favorite when it gets really cold. If wet, you need an overshoe (water on lakes etc). Even if I don't have a very wide foot I use the wide model for more space. /Torhild
Tack! Kul att du gillar dom. Ylletröjan jag har på mig har vi flera stycken av både jag och Matti. Bästa tröjorna! Använt dom i jättemånga år. De säljs på Jokkmokks Marknad av ett företag som heter Himalayan Wool.
The Jörnkängan Antifrys look interesting, but one can't get them here . (expensive anyway) - but what is a 'näbb' on a boot? Great video besides that. Just discovered your channel. 😀
A "näbb" is when a part of the boot goes up at toes on the top at the front of the boots. In the old days, this was to keep the straps of the skiis on place to keep them from sliding of the boot. You find a picture of the Jörnkängan with näbb here: mattisblogg.se/2015/01/jornkangan-vinter-testades/ /Stina
We've made one about a glove where Matti also talk about what "glove system" we use. You find it here: ua-cam.com/video/kWFJF7wh538/v-deo.htmlsi=3WERmQ-wtcwGzZjm
Fantastic video very very informative! Thank you ! If you every get a chance to try out USA military “Mickey Mouse” boots would be interesting to get your opinion as they are popular winter boot in Alaska / Canada :)
Did you ever try Baffin Apex? I use them during winter night hunts where I have to sit still for hours and they're pretty good. Those have to be worn in your regular size in order to work. And tack for the headlamps, a nitecore nu43 is on the way ^^
Thank you. Good to know even in warmer regions of the world. Well, one doesn't know... A question: what about 'mukluks' ? I saw them in Svalbard vids. Your Lobben Polar work with a similar system, with those equal shaped right and left.
Fick mina mukluks från Steger -97 och de är fortfarande i bruk. Gillar dem mer än lobben då de är betydligt bredare så det finns ordentligt med rum för tårna. Jag kör hundspann enbart för nöjes skull och har därför inte samma slitage på dem som ni har. Nu har rågummit i sulorna börjat murkna på mukluksen men de används än.
Thank you! Yes we do you find it here: facebook.com/jokkmokkguiderna BUT we update more, daily on Instagram, which you find here: instagram.com/jokkmokkguiderna?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==
I served my time in military in Jaeger Corps in Finnish lappland back in 80’s. We had several pairs of winter boots for testing. Some times temperature was -40˚C. The best was with no doubt Nokia rubber boots with felt innerboots. They are still in use in the FDF. And pro- tip is add a sheet of newspaper folded under the innerboot to absorb moisture. Just chance the paper when it gets wet and your boots keeps dry and warm!
These videos are so interesting, specially as you use these in demanding conditions and not as fashion clothing.
Winters here in the Netherlands are mostly very wet and windy. The problem being you can get winter boots, but they aren't made for wet weather or you get waterproof boots that aren't made for cold weather. This comparison between different styles however, was very insightful. Thank you.
Thanks for feedback! You should try the Wobbi boots.
Not sure if you can get them there but my family has been fans of itasca swampwalker boots. Rubber boots with thinsulate in them. Warm and water tight almost up to your knees.
Might want to look into mickey or even bunny boots
Great video.
I live in the mountains of Mongolia. We get to the mid -40C temps in January. My problem is sliding on hard snow or ice because we live on a slope. So I add metal screws to the bottom of my boots. They are cheap and effective.
I don’t wear any name brand boot. I had leather boots lined with dog fur custom made for me. I wear heated socks when it gets really cold. An extra felt inner sole is also a good idea if you’re standing around a lot.
I think the boots cost about $60 and can be re-soled so they should last my lifetime. They are not waterproof but when it’s extremely cold, being waterproof is not needed.
Ah, I'm writing from Mongolia too (though i am an expat living in UB). Walking on ice is my biggest issue with any of these shoes too. Especially when it stops showing and a top layer of ice is formed (even when it's still - 30C, none of these shots have grip. Not even speaking about walking on the black ice on city sidewalks. Especially there it's not very practical to wear steel or rubber spikes.
Haven't found a good boot as of yet. Possibly the traditional Mongolian shoes are good, but they tend to be rather expensive (300€ if i remember correctly).
Thanks for replying. I imagine it'd be a bit of an issue going in and out of public buildings with steel screws in your shoes but I do it anyway on occasion. For example, I wear my Mongolian boots almost all the time in winter. Sometimes we need to go to the market in the nearest village. I just walk slowly and lightly because they sound like tap dancing shoes. I suppose if I lived in the city, I'd have to take spare shoes or wear the type of ice studs which fit over shoes and could be removed easily. Nobody has complained yet.
My Mongolian boots weren't even close to €300. I think more like 200k MNT (about €53) but I can't remember. They aren't traditional dress boots. But sturdy work boots, slip on style. They'll slide on ice and packed snow though which was why I added screws. I also added them to my motorcycle tires but that's another story.
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Kamik, Baffin and some Sorel models make the warmest boots on earth. All canadian brands. Baffin makes the warmest boots on earth. Their “eiger” boots and their “impact” boots are rated for -100C/-148F. They are good for the coldest conditions and have removable liner. They have some less bulky boots rated for anywhere from -45C to -70c which are really good as well. Really good price too ad they’re all made in canada. You do need to size up 1 to 2 sizes.
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My husband just bought some Kamik rated to -74C. He works in the Arctic. But for -40, my walmart thinsulate boots work fine. I have a pair of dressier boots for -15 or warmer. Life long northern Canadian and I've never had to own more than one true warm boot at a time.
Around town, I just wear my normal cotton socks, but if I'm going to be outside for longer period I wear wool or double wool.
waterproof?
Another vote for the Steger Arctic Mukluks. Bring an extra set of felt inner boots and the 2 pr of insoles that come with them. Warmest boots I have ever worn. And so comfortable! I did have to add some additional laces to mine to hold the heel in place for hiking. I sewed some pieces of leather with eyelets in them on the canvas shells, one on each side of the heels just below the ankle . Now I can lace the heel in place snugly. You can also wear these boots with Stable- Icers for added traction.
I can really recommend the Torvi Winter Boot -60°C. It is a light rubber boot made from EVA-material which consists of millions of small air bubbles that isolates the warmth and keeps the feet warm extra long. These boots feel extremely warm and comfortable!
Tack, Stina. Thank you Stina I will never buy to small winter boots again.
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I live in Alaska and love my Lobben tall boots for winter… I also waterproof the lower/ foot part because I go in and out a great deal and this prevents moisture from any cumulated snow on lower boot surface. I’ve had them for over 30 years and only gone through three pairs. They are my daily wears for 7 months per year. Excellent value excellent boot.
How do you waterproof them? /Stina
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I use ‘Otter Wax “ fabric dressing on warm boots / then…. Let boots rest for 2-3 days near wood stove to soak up dressing .
I reapply 2-3 times per winter.
I also save my old worn boots to use the good felt to make repairs on newer boots as needed.
If you put the hot hands in a Ziploc bag and get all the air out it stops the chemical reaction (that relies on air to warm up). That way you can save opened ones for later if you don't need it for the whole time.
Thanks for the tips! 👍
Just stumbled onto this and this video is fantastic. Pretty much mirrors my experiences with living in canada and finland. Different boots for different situations. Dry cold, slushy cold, prolonged exposure. If it's a deep, dry cold and you are out there a long time then ability to get rid of moisture is key. Felt boots all day. Liners that you dry at the end of the day will serve in a pinch or if you need versatility on the outer layer. EVA or rubber boots with liners are more versatile if you have to deal with wet conditions or road salt (canada). Hard wearing is a whole category of it's own. Leather and heavy rubber (nokian kaira or naali) come into their own there.
Last year, my older brother actually got me a pair of Kamik boots. I didn't get much opportunity to use them last year, as I live on Long Island (well south of the Arctic Circle) and we dont always get snow, but I look forward to trying them out this year (if we get more than a few inches of snow).
I should also point out that the coldest it has been in my memory (I'm 62) has been -4°F (-20°C).
What a gift ❤️. Hope you get to try them soon. /Stina
You’re growing on me, Stina. You’re kinda cute and sweet in an uplifting sort of way! I love your long-shots jumping jacks and winter layering fashion shows! Thanks for all your good instruction. In Colorado we don’t get the brutal weather you do, but I’m a wimp when I’m cold so I’m researching ways to keep my fingers and toes as our winter approaches. I just picked up some Kenetrek Women’s Mountain Extreme 1000 and for the first time ever, with wool socks, my feet are warm all day and I don’t have to take my boots off every two hours and spend a half hour with hot pads on my feet.
What a sweet comment ❤️. Thank you! Makes me happy to hear you found a way to keep your feet warm. Take care! /Stina
I live in Sweden and just love my Neos Navigator when it gets really cold. I just pull them over my Hanwag Yukon and then my feet stay warm.
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I think the most important thing is to NOT wear any cotton socks! :D
My Neos Navigators are my favorite boot when I don't want to have to worry about cold feet.
While they are clunky, they're also quite versatile. Wiggy's Sunwalker pack boot liners do a great job inside them, and do not require extensive drying like felt liners. I've worn my Neos with trail runners down to minus 20 C and never had cold feet while hiking in the snow.
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Excellent channel. Very useful tips . I struggle to find boots that last. I recently had some Baffin impact boots but they didn’t even last one season - without starting to split etc. I’ve taken on board your recommendations so thank you! Keep doing what your doing. All the best
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@@vf3289 soles split away from the boots. On both boots. Baffin refunded me but didn’t explain or offer different boots so I figured it happens a lot.
I just got the Wobbi Winter Boots as a Christmas present. And I already love them 🙂
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Yes, different conditions warrant different boots. I've used Neos Navigators for 15+ years. It is my go to when XC skiing in relatively light boots - just step into the Neos for around camp, sitting around a fire, etc. and body heat will dry out your socks and XC boots to a degree.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Navigator! 👍
The only problem is the weight, so much preferred to use a pulka rather than carry on my back. I like to keep my XC boots from freezing so prefer to put them overnight in a dry sack in my sleeping bag (no hot tent to dry then out). If I go out at night I just use the Navigators over the down booties I sleep in.. @@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA
Hej! Thank you for video, because save warm foots is very important. I am using Baffin and Lobben in the winter. For Lobben I recommend to use Fischer over boots. They are very light, and save Lobbens from wet snow or water, or protect more foot from wind. You also can use some extra foot pad in this overshoes. Just need to buy right size, t.ex., 42 size Lobben - 43-45 size overshoes. Plus I always is trying to make some exercise on the runners, or kicking or running if trail is going up.
Thank you for sharing. I had a kind of over boots for my Lobban before, but I think they became too clumsy.
Someone asked if you can wear Neos other than over a boot. Some do but there is no arch support and fit can be loose. OK around camp and for some on snowshoes, but not that good for hiking or ski control. For snowshoeing I have liked wearing light Neos over very comfortable trail shoes. For colder, maybe insulated Neos, or use felt liners. Lots of options if you size right. Also combinations with vapour barrier socks. The biggest issue in winter is whether you get to dry things out quite a bit every day or two; otherwise you are looking for a system that drys things out with just body heat (and maybe some hand warmers) and /or good use of vapour barrier - trips like several weeks on glaciers.
Hello from Rovaniemi Finland! I work as a sound recordist which i think is quite similar clothing wise as dog mushing. A lot of standing around in the cold but also suddenly you might have to run around on set.
The best winter shoes i've found is Timberland Snow Drifter boot, not sure if they make them anymore though. Inner liner has a primaloft insulation and the actual boot has a very moisture absorbant sole so my feet have stayed really warm in them in just a pair of merino socks. They don't look bad either.
Not sure what I'm going to get after they go bad :S
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Very interesting and well done.
It can be very uncomfortable when outdoors for a long time if your feet, hands, head and neck are not warm.
Yes very uncomfortable! Thank you! 🙏
Tack Stina!
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Such good information for dry winter boots. I live in Alaska and am always looking for warm footwear options.
Thank you 🙏 happy you liked it!
My go to boots for winter are the Hykes Avalanche
I highly recommend the neos overboot that has replaceable ice cleats.
Fabulous video on boots. I shall be moving to Alaska in near future. You're very knowledgeable.
Thank you Stina for sharing all these useful tips.. you're having a wonderful style of life there.. I want to live like that someday.. Greetings from Algeria.
Thank you so much! Hope you can fulfill your dream. /Stina
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA thanks a lot Stina
I have a lot of experience with the cold, since a boy. We always wore pac boots until one year my dad have me a pair of reindeer mukluks. I eventually grew too large and then went back to various boots until an adult.
My current boots are modern mukluks. They are Neos Navigator 5 mukluks, with Baffin Arctic liners. My feet do not get cold. They are the best in my opinion.
When it comes to modern mukluks, there are Neos, amd Stegers. The Neos are waterproof, and the Stegers are not. So for wet snow and ice, you want Neos, but for dry snow, the Stegers are ok. Neos are very popular in Nunavut, and some there have even worn Stegers inside of Neos. If the weather is severe cold though, I suggest the Baffin Arctic liners imside Neos.
Thank you for sharing! 👍 We'll take a look at the Baffin Arctic liners. /Stina
I had no issues at all with this mukluk setup at -35F, for 5 hours and 20mph winds. My feet and lower legs remained warm the whole time. I wore with the ‘gaiter’ up to the knee. I want to add I wore my 82 year old Swedish Army wool trousers inside. When my feet and legs sweated, I found the wool trousers were wicking the damp out of the mukluk and evaporating. I am pleased with my choices. Good luck 🙂👍🏻
Great video! Thank you.
Very helpful!
Glad you think so!
Great video . I can recomend Torvi . Abit clomsy to wear but perfect for ice fishing when you sit still and for snowmobile . Only 1 layer of wool socks and then the innerliner will do the rest . Check it out too .
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Thank you for this video.
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Best cold weather boots ever invented are the coldweather bunny boots
Stina, have you considered heated socks? It was -30C last week and I used a thin wool sock, then a heated sock on top and the snow boot was a leather one with a thin wool liner ( Sorel Urban Explorer) I was out for 6 hours and stood still most of the time. My feet were almost too warm.
I need boots that work in the mountains. Kamik and Co. are a bit too imprecise. Especially with crampons. I usually wear Hanwag Trapper, one size larger and with Merino Liner socks and, depending on my needs, 600 or 800 Merino socks on top. That's a total of max. 950g/m2 Merino for insulation. The boot itself also has a lining and an additional 1cm thermal sole. However, just standing still for a long time at -20°C is still not enough. You would probably have to be a husky to do that. ;)
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Luddan Grizzly is my favorite one
Good vid. lot different than what I have to choose from in USA
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Great vidoe Stina
Thank you 😊
Hi Stina! Thanks for making such interesting videos! I will be visiting Finnish lapland and am trying to prepare our gear (also for the kids) and am therefore trying to find out which boots to buy. Where I live in Belgium, we don't have extreme cold winters. The boots in your guide look like models that are handy for people living or working regularely in the Arctic or far north weather conditions. We would need snow boots to mostly play out in the snow during our holiday. Do you have experience with less heavy-duty boots, such as Kamik Lauren Lo, or Sorel Winter Carnival or Sorel Caribou? Would they do the trick of keeping our feet warm in Lapland? Thanks a lot for your insights, and keep up the good work on your channel.
I'm happy you like the videos! The choice of boots depends on what temperatures you expect. In general, I would say that you should cut the temperature ratings to half of what they say the boots are going to handle. So if they say the boot are going down to -30C, you can expect them to work down to -15C. /Stina
I like winter and snow, here never snow only at the highest mountain once a year for few days, our climate have changed the last 15 years.
It's changing everywhere 😥
Thank you, it was a nice video
Thank you!
I was wondering why you guys live in that wilderness
You find the answer here in this video: ua-cam.com/video/u6SUBo2_s90/v-deo.htmlsi=2QKvW8hS_3Zpf2pX
SHOE GOO FOR GLUE MAM...thanks fir sharing...Creatir bless...doug (canada)
Thank you for a really good video!! Back in the nineties I used to work in Kiruna and we used Nokian rubber boots with wool liners. As fast as I remember we survived in below -40 in them and I do not recall freezing on my feet. However we were skiing. None of the boots you show seemed to work with skis do they, perhaps except the Jörn. Did you try the Nokian rubber boots??
I don't think the Nokian rubber winter boots are produced anymore, but Matti's mother has an old pair that she still uses. Seems to be super quality, at least because they are still intact. So, yes, I've seen them but never tried any.
Using the Jörns with wooden skis and snowshoes ... they work great!
l live in north Poland we do have some cold periods but up to -15 but mostly not more then -10 l wear winter snow boots from sorel buxton lace they are waterproof half rubber and are warm enough for the winters here but l must say if l stand around for longer and dont move l do feel the cold creeping in . regards Barrie
I like my Sorel Caribou boots. They keep my feet warm. They fit big, so you might need to size down depending on your fit. I normally wear a 44 and had to down size to a 42 and there is still room for pair of socks.
Thank you for sharing! 😊
I loved it
you can't go wrong with Sorels, but them larger that your normal boots so you can wear thick warm socks and remember the air trapped in the layes is wat keeps you warm, so nothing tight, everything you be loose clothing ans snug boots not tight....remember that staying dry is the key
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i think your great
Thank you! ❤️
Nice video 👍Have you tried Topaz boots from Norway??
Thank you! Never heard of Topaz boots.
2 mm neoprene swimming socks and spare wool socks when it gets warm to change immediately
I've been using viking Hunter high boots for the last ten years.
I love them but unfortunately they have stopped manufacturing them.
Sorry to hear that. I have when they quite produce or change good gear. /Stina
Excellent knowledge that you share! Do you have a Vapor Barrier for your sock layers that you like?
Thank you! Sorry, but what is a Vapor Barrier for socks?
@@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA a non breathable layer to trap your body moisture from making the insulation in your boot wet. It might not apply with your dry winters, your canvas boots breath better in those conditions.
Here in Quebec, for winter camping I’m using the Neos with intuition liners!
👍Thank you for sharing!
Excellent overview! Ido wear the Nesnalabben, but even the Arctic mukluk from Steger. They are my absolute favorite when it gets really cold. If wet, you need an overshoe (water on lakes etc). Even if I don't have a very wide foot I use the wide model for more space. /Torhild
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Flotte videoer dere lager! Ser både du og Matti har på dere fine grå hettegensere i ull(?). Hva heter de og hvor får man kjøpt slike?
Tack! Kul att du gillar dom. Ylletröjan jag har på mig har vi flera stycken av både jag och Matti. Bästa tröjorna! Använt dom i jättemånga år. De säljs på Jokkmokks Marknad av ett företag som heter Himalayan Wool.
The Jörnkängan Antifrys look interesting, but one can't get them here . (expensive anyway) - but what is a 'näbb' on a boot? Great video besides that. Just discovered your channel. 😀
A "näbb" is when a part of the boot goes up at toes on the top at the front of the boots. In the old days, this was to keep the straps of the skiis on place to keep them from sliding of the boot. You find a picture of the Jörnkängan with näbb here: mattisblogg.se/2015/01/jornkangan-vinter-testades/ /Stina
Det gjelder å holde seg varm på føtterne. Ni bor på en veldig fin plass i Sverige men kan være kaldt om vinteren.😁👍🎅
Jo tack! Helt enig. Jag tycker jag bor i paradiset. 😉
Nice video! please do gloves also
We've made one about a glove where Matti also talk about what "glove system" we use.
You find it here: ua-cam.com/video/kWFJF7wh538/v-deo.htmlsi=3WERmQ-wtcwGzZjm
Fantastic video very very informative! Thank you !
If you every get a chance to try out USA military “Mickey Mouse” boots would be interesting to get your opinion as they are popular winter boot in Alaska / Canada :)
Would be interesting! We've seen them on pictures and videos but never seen them for real here in Sweden.
Did you ever try Baffin Apex? I use them during winter night hunts where I have to sit still for hours and they're pretty good. Those have to be worn in your regular size in order to work. And tack for the headlamps, a nitecore nu43 is on the way ^^
No, we never tried any Baffin boots. Would love to try.
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@JOKKMOKKGUIDERNA I'm one of your older followers both in age and time following^^
If I can afford it someday I'm going to visit you 😊
Thank you. Good to know even in warmer regions of the world. Well, one doesn't know... A question: what about 'mukluks' ? I saw them in Svalbard vids. Your Lobben Polar work with a similar system, with those equal shaped right and left.
I wear mukluks and I love them. They are super light and breathable. But also mainly suitable in dry snow conditions. Can definitely recommend them!!
I never had any mukluks. They are not so commom hear. Would love to have a pair. /Stina
You can only get them new in the US, so it's a little pricey with customs. But I had a friend who was coming to Europe and I took the opportunity. :)
Fick mina mukluks från Steger -97 och de är fortfarande i bruk. Gillar dem mer än lobben då de är betydligt bredare så det finns ordentligt med rum för tårna. Jag kör hundspann enbart för nöjes skull och har därför inte samma slitage på dem som ni har. Nu har rågummit i sulorna börjat murkna på mukluksen men de används än.
Du KAN beställa mukluks till Sverige.
how about the boots of the natives of Lapland. What dou they wear? we have old standard Kamik and they never let us down
In the old days the Sami used winter shoes made of reindeer skin called belling-skor In them they had a special type of dried grass. /Stina
I wonder high altitude mountaineering boots also work in Lapland? Such as La Sportiva Evo G2?
Sorry, have no experience with those shoes.
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No steger mukluks?
Don't have any and haven't found them in Sweden.
Tack för info. Jag vill resa till en av de norra Sverige te.x Jokkmokk så att jag vet nu vilken kläderna ska jag köpa.Stor tack.
Välkommen norrut!!!
Hi Stinna.. I'm new to your channel.. And I really like what you're doing.. do you have a Facebook page..?
Thank you! Yes we do you find it here: facebook.com/jokkmokkguiderna
BUT we update more, daily on Instagram, which you find here: instagram.com/jokkmokkguiderna?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==
Testa mukluks. T ex Steger Mukluks. De är varmast och mest funktionella
Har hört talas om dom.
Thank you, that is excellent information.
Happy to hear that, thank you! /Stina