Best winter boots for a mobile mechanic.

Have my own Muck Boots and Insulated, use them religiously this time of year and when the rains are on.

grandpa said:

If you have to spend the day out in sub- zero temps this is the only boot to have. They are ugly and clumsy but they WORK. Have another pair in your truck to put on when your back inside because heat will drive the cold right into your feet. https://www.ebay.com/i/302962189563?chn=ps

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Bought a pair of those in 1981 in Anchorage. Wore them last week and carry them all winter, still great boots 38 years later.

Hard to beat Muck boots for winter time, wet weather work. The chore lineup is very good; mid size, tall, with or with out steel toes. For winter time, they have an arctic pair.

Right now, my daily use boots is a pair of Muck Tall chore boots without steel toe. I wore them every day all the way down to -10 degrees last week and never had cold feet. During the summer I go with mid height as it helps reduce sweating.

A PEET boot dryer is a necessity to dry out your sweat at the end of the day though. I throw mine on overnight, dry and toasty the next Morning.

I also use Red Wings. As @DMiller said, neatsfoot oil makes a world of difference in water repellent. I have both leather with steel toe, and composite toe Red Wings. Both are nice, order the 'king toe' version of either as it gives more space under the protective cap.

Good socks are also important. Merino wool is my favorite, and carry a dry pair or two with you. Taking 5 minutes to change out socks makes you feel 100% better when working in marginal conditions.

Redwings to about freezing temperatures
Much colder than -15celcius and I use Sorrell CSA boots.
They are miserable to climb ladders and walk about in but sure keep my feet warm and dry.
Wet conditions and I'm using muc boots .

One little trick I use with felt lined boots is a pair of cotton socks with an empty bread bag over each foot and wool socks over that. Keeps the sweat from soaking into the felt liner.
Mike

ol'stonebreaker said:

One little trick I use with felt lined boots is a pair of cotton socks with an empty bread bag over each foot and wool socks over that. Keeps the sweat from soaking into the felt liner.
Mike

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Used to do the bread bag trick when we were kids of course back then it wasn't work so much as playing out in the snow!!

Wool is a natural moisture wick, felt being wool attracts it so I try to avoid it unless absolutely cold out.

I have a pair of these and a extra set of liners to change out half way through the day. I also keep a set of insulated rubber boots in my truck incase I have to stand in deep water or anything.

I really like Dunlops, much like the Baffin's mentioned above. Composite toe.

Only downfall if they stiffen up as you near -40. We also use these things called "bama" socks. I believe it's the brand. They wick the moisture away from your feet and socks. I've also tapped heat pads lightly to the top of my foot over the sock for the real nasty days. I find it's more important to switch socks often the the boots you wear.

I have a pair of the $50 Baffins, very limited use but I am amazed at the warmth AND traction in ice/snow
I would think the "upscale" ones would be awesome.