LL Bean's Note if ordering from LL Bean, be sure the boot has a "lugged rubber sole", not a "chain-link" sole |
Winter or Spring
Waterproof Boots: In the Winter you should have boots which are insulated or will fit several pairs of warm socks. In the Winter and Spring a waterproof boot is very helpful. The best is the type of boot with a rubber bottom and leather upper. Originally made by LL Bean (www.LLBean.com) but now made by many manufacturers. The Canadian brand "Sorrel" is very good and available in many stores. The insulated rubber bottom boot "bugaboot II" or "bugaboot plus" made by Columbia is reasonably priced and available in stores such as Campmor in Paramus, NJ (www.campmor.com/); REI in Carle Place and NYC (www.rei.com/stores/138), Eastern Mountain Sports in Carle Place and NYC (http://www.ems.com); and Dick's in Roosevelt Field (www.dickssportinggoods.com). Also, from the same sources, a slightly higher boot , the North Face Baltaro which is about the same cost as those from LL Bean but is often on sale at a price competitive with the Columbia. Note that Costco often has reasonably priced rubber bottom boots for sale in season. Gore-tex hiking boots are also waterproof but not quite as good as rubber bottoms in the winter. Boots with any fabric in them (other than gore-tex or an equivilent) should be avoided in the winter or wet weather - they are fine in the summer, however. If you have a pair of good leather boots, you should apply waterproofing but be prepared to have damp (wet?) feet. |
Columbia Bugaboot North Face Baltaro |
In winter (or any cool weather):
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