Written by on October 13, 2023

Best Snow Boots for watching Northern Lights in Alaska

Shopping . Travel

For my upcoming trip to Fairbanks, Alaska in November, I am in need of some warm snow boots that can keep my toes warm while watching the northern lights.

Here is a list of some popular brands for snow boots to help with your search:

  • Baffin
  • Kamik
  • Sorel
  • Ugg
  • Muck Boots
  • LaCrosse
  • La Canadienne
  • Manitobah
  • Korkers
  • Bos. & Co.

I found that searching for hunting boots resulted in some good options since boots to keep your feet warm during low activity is needed similar to when watching the northern lights.

From my search, I have found the following options:

  1. Uggs Adirondack III
  2. Sorel Caribou
  3. Sorel Joan of Arctic
  4. Sorel Winter Carnival (1964 Pac)
  5. Sorel WOMEN’S TIVOLI™ IV PARC BOOT
Uggs Adirondack III200g insulation, Waterproof, Comfy $250
Sorel CaribouPolypropylene/foil/polyester/viscoseHeavy (3 lbs. 6 oz.), laces not waterproof$200
Sorel Joan of Arctic6mm recycled feltRain boot tread, slippery in snow$240
Sorel Winter Carnival (1964 Pac)Rain boot tread, slippery in snow$180
Sorel WOMEN’S TIVOLI™ IV PARC BOOT200g insulation2 lbs. 11.6 oz.$210
Kamik Sienna Poor Traction $150
Baffin Chloe4 lbs. 9.6 oz. (Pair)$185
Dubarry Galway BootsGORE-TEX® membraneLove them, but not fit for purpose. $479
Dubbary Kilternan Country BootFully faux-fur lined EXPENSIVE $529

I think I am down to two options. I need to decide between the Ugg Adirondack, and Sorel Tivoli IV Parc boots.

Uggs Adirondack III2lbs 6 oz$250
Sorel WOMEN’S TIVOLI™ IV PARC BOOT2 lbs. 11.6 oz.$210

https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/reviews/shoes-and-boots/winter-boots-womens/ugg-adirondack-iii

The Ugg Adirondack is one of the top rated boots on Outdoor Gear Lab. The Ugg Adirondack III is the most versatile and may I say stylish of the top rated boots. Versatility is a big one for me, as I would like to be able to wear then for more than just this trip. Spending a chunk of money on a boot I would not wear casually, or any other time does not make too much sense to me, that’s why I wanted I boot that looks good and performs well.

How to make your boots warmer?

Neoprene boots covers

Resources:

https://www.uaf.edu/isss/handbook/shopping/winter-shopping/

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