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Hiking Boots for Winter
and Summer
Arctic, Antarctic and Mountain Clothing
Clothing to make you proof against the
elements
There's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes
- Billy Connolly
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Winter Hiking Boots
If you're planning on a trip to Antarctica
you'll need some suitable substantial footwear. These notes
are specific to those going to Antarctica, but are applicable to
any hiking boots that you may need for cold and rugged climates.
 | As you will be on a ship and
making boat landings ashore, waterproof or at
least water-resistant boots would be very useful.
While you won't deliberately be wading through water,
a missed footing into just a couple of inches of
water could result in an uncomfortably soggy foot
for quite a while afterwards.
GORE-TEX®
liners make boots waterproof but allow sweat to
escape - these are found in the best quality footwear. |
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| Antarctica is rugged.
There aren't any footpaths and walking will be at
best on sandy or pebble beaches. The landscape that
is not snow and ice is rocky and pretty rough at
that. So a good solid substantial sole to any footwear
is needed so that you don't feel all of those rugged
Antarctic rock formations too directly |
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| Temperatures will be at Northern
hemisphere spring or fall (autumn) levels at best.
It may well get below freezing point, so the boots
should be warm enough and roomy enough to take a
pair of under socks and also thicker warmer hiking
socks. |
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Your footwear therefore needs to be warm, water-resistant,
supportive (ankle height) and with a good sole. Comfortable
also helps of course and fortunately modern walking boots are much,
much better than then used to be not so many years ago. Gone are
the days of breaking in boots long before you needed to use them
in earnest from a stiff uncompliant starting point.
Also gone are the days when it was necessary as
my grandfather advised me to my great horror as a fastidious teenager,
to p**s in them and leave them over-night (that's what they used
to do in the army apparently - India, Northwest frontier circa 1922).
It is sensible to get used to your boots and wear
them around town or at least the house for a while before you set
off for the airport to go south. It's not a good idea to put them
on for the very first time in your cabin to go ashore and see your
first penguin colony close-up. They do arrive pretty much
ready-to-go, but as with all footwear it depends on how standard
your feet are!
Socks - Don't "spoil the ship for a ha'porth
o' tar". Get some nice comfy warm socks too. A good quality light-weight
pair for next to your skin and then some "hiking" socks to go over
these. These are usually made so as not to have seams in uncomfortable
positions and may be specially cushioned on the areas where the
weight is taken.
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Montrail Torre GTX - $164
A reputation built on a good fit
men's |
women's
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Keen Mid Targhee II
Waterproof leather upper.
eVENT®
waterproof breathable membrane.
Women's $129
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Vasque Breeze GTX - XCR - $160
men's |
women's
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Vasque Sundowner GTX
Classic styling with a modern
GORE-TEX®
liner - quality never fades $180
Men's |
Women's
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Men's Vasque Hiking Boots
See all Vasque men's hiking boots
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Women's Vasque Hiking Boots
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Vasque
Breeze GTX - XCR men's
$160 |
 Vasque
Breeze GTX - XCR women's
$160 |
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Looking to cover a lot of
miles in a short amount of time? This aerobically inclined
boot is a willing companion. Features
GORE-TEX®
technology in which external water is repelled while
internal moisture is allowed to pass through the membrane,
keeping feet dry and comfortable. 2.0mm Waterproof Nubuck
Leather and Airmesh Nylon Fabric upper for outstanding comfort
and durability. Contoured Phylon midsole. Molded TPU Plate.
Vibram Contact® outsole offers the perfect blend of flexibility,
traction and support for day hikes or light overnights.
Nylon lining and DryTech footbed for addition cushion, comfort
and support. Gusseted Tongue. Padded Collar for extra comfort.
Features Vasque's Integration Technology (I.T.) System in
which each technological element is biomechanically designed
to maximize performance. Shoe weighs 2 lb 6 oz. |
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Vasque
Sundowner Classic GTX - men's
$180
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 Vasque
Sundowner Classic GTX - women's
$180
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A mid-weight backpacker that
has a reputation for comfort and old-school style, which
may explain why it's as common at the grocery store as on
the trail. It's also equally at home under the weight
of a pack or on a casual day hike. 2.6mm Waterproof Smoothout
Leather Upper for outstanding comfort and durability. Trailweight
Monoflex insole for support, stability and flexibility.
Medium Density Rubber Plate lining. Tri-Wick Contoured footbed.
Features GORE-TEX® technology in which external water
is repelled while internal moisture is allowed to pass through
the membrane, keeping feet dry and comfortable. Padded Collar
for extra comfort. Features Vasque's Integration Technology
(I.T.) System in which each technological element is biomechanically
designed to maximize performance. Shoe weighs 2lb 12oz. |
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 Vasque - Zephyr II GTX
- men's
$180
Head for the wilderness in the Zephyr II hiking boot from Vasque. This modern boot is designed for your serious hiking and backpacking expeditions, with an exclusive Vibram Summit sole, a polyurethane heel cradle midsole. The EVA forepart with a torsion control TPU stabilizer. Waterproof 2.0mm leather, polyamide mesh, and a GORE-TEX membrane form the upper to give you an extremely sturdy, waterproof, and breathable boot. 2.0 mm waterproof nubuck and polyamide mesh upper. Dual-Density EVA footbed. Vibram outsole. Polyurethane/EVA/TPU midsole.
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Vasque - Summit GTX
- women's
$210
Vasque - Summit GTX. SB Foot 2.6mm waterproof leather. A dual-density polyurethane midsole and patented Kinetic insole make our premier backpacking boot incredibly comfortable without sacrificing support or stability. An exclusive Vibram outsole, GORE-TEX lining, and molded hardware offer the ultimate in trail performance. Dual-density PU midsole. 3-Bar knit nylon lining. DryTech footbed. Roller ball hardware. 2.6mm waterproof leather uppers. |
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Men's Montrail Hiking Boots
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Women's Montrail Hiking Boots
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Montrail
Torre GTX - men's
$164 |
 Montrail
Torre GTX - women's
$164 |
Waterproof and durable with
an extremely supportive design, the Torre GTX sets a new
standard for lightweight boots built for extended trips
in the outdoors. A rugged all-leather upper,
GORE-TEX®
liner and exceptional fit ensure its place as a best-seller
for years to come. Waterproof GORE-TEX® construction keeps
feet dry while allowing moisture to escape. Durable all-leather
upper enhances fit and life span. Nylon lasting board provides
the support and stability needed for multi-day trips with
heavy packs. Width-specific last ensures the same custom
fit for both medium and high volume feet.
Shoe weighs
1 lb 6 oz. |
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Men's North Face Hiking Boots
See all North Face men's hiking boots
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Women's North Face Hiking Boots
See all North Face women's hiking boots
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 The
North Face Chilkats men's
$85 |
 The
North Face Chilkats Women's
$85 |
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All-weather waterproof insulated winter boot. CM
EVA midsole gives a soft ride and reduces foot fatigue. Injection-molded
nylon shank protects foot and provides support. TNF Winter Grip™
rubber outsole for ample traction in the wettest and slickest foul
weather conditions. Upper made from 2.0–2.2 mm waterproof full-grain
leather 200 g. Thinsulate® insulation keeps your feet warm
in cold conditions. Anatomically-engineered, injection-molded
waterproof Thermo Plastic Urethane (TPU) shell with forefoot flex
grooves lets your foot flex comfortably while it protects it from
sharp rocks and uneven surfaces. Double-adhesive, latex seam-sealed
construction for superior waterproofness. Dri-lex® fleece collar
and tongue lining. Gaiter-compatible D-ring to secure gaiter
to boot for added protection from debris and moisture. Rustproof
hardware. |
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