Best Snow Boots for watching Northern Lights in Alaska
Shopping . TravelFor 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:
- Uggs Adirondack III
- Sorel Caribou
- Sorel Joan of Arctic
- Sorel Winter Carnival (1964 Pac)
- Sorel WOMEN’S TIVOLI™ IV PARC BOOT
Uggs Adirondack III | 200g insulation, Waterproof, Comfy | $250 | |
Sorel Caribou | Polypropylene/foil/polyester/viscose | Heavy (3 lbs. 6 oz.), laces not waterproof | $200 |
Sorel Joan of Arctic | 6mm recycled felt | Rain boot tread, slippery in snow | $240 |
Sorel Winter Carnival (1964 Pac) | Rain boot tread, slippery in snow | $180 | |
Sorel WOMEN’S TIVOLI™ IV PARC BOOT | 200g insulation | 2 lbs. 11.6 oz. | $210 |
Kamik Sienna | Poor Traction | $150 | |
Baffin Chloe | 4 lbs. 9.6 oz. (Pair) | $185 | |
Dubarry Galway Boots | GORE-TEX® membrane | Love them, but not fit for purpose. | $479 |
Dubbary Kilternan Country Boot | Fully 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 III | 2lbs 6 oz | $250 | |
Sorel WOMEN’S TIVOLI™ IV PARC BOOT | 2 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/