Kamik Insulated Snow Boots for Men – Waterproof Hiking Shoes – Oil-Resistant Winter Shoes for Men

Warm and dry
I’ve been using these boots for years now for hiking in the wet winter woods in Washington. Little snow , lots of rain. I’ve tried gore-tex hiking boots but water eventually makes it’s way through every time. These boots are the only solution to keeping my feet warm and dry in the rainy woods with puddles, creeks, mud and wet foliage that I have found. They feel like slippers and don’t rub my heels. I can comfortably walk for miles in them and the tread is reasonably good. Not as good as the best hikers but certainly good enough. I really like the removable liners and cuff at the top, it goes a long way for keeping the warmth in and the water out For the price I give them five stars for design and performance. However they are not long term durable. I have to repurchase every one to two years because the liners wear out pretty fast in the heels. you can buy new liners but they’re almost half the price of the boots and honestly with hiking socks I don’t even notice the heels worn out and have used them for a year like that without damaging my socks or noticing while I’m walking. If they made these in a heavier version I would probably pay more for it but even the more expensive performance rubber boots don’t have this easy slip on design with room to breathe, that’s probably why my feet stay so warm and comfortable in these. I actually order a size down from what I normally wear and it’s a little snug feeling on the sides for a few days then perfect fit after that, no problem with toe room.

Coworker steals them! Lol
I work at a pet boarding & daycare facility in West Michigan – lots of time spent outside in the snow and ice. Lowest temps this year have been around 0° windchill, far above the minimum temp rating for these!I normally wear a US Womens 10/11 – I ordered a US Mens 9 which is usually a good size conversion for me. These fit, but somewhat awkwardly. They feel very bulky on my feet compared to other rubber boots I’ve had, I think this is mostly due to a somewhat larger toe box, which can accommodate for thicker socks plus the warm liner. My main issue is with how tight the top is around my calves. Granted, I’m a little bit of a larger build, but nothing crazy. I definitely understand wanting a snug fit to keep in warmth and keep out water, but I assumed that there would be somewhat of a larger gap which is where the drawstring comes into use. I may just cut that top piece fabric piece and drawstring off since I won’t be in super extreme conditions.As far as warmth & dryness, these things are ELITE ! The first day I wore them it was around 20° and I took them off because they were making my feet SO HOT they were steaming when I pulled them off lolol I naturally run more hot, so my coworker who wears the same size as me immediately tried them on and started RAVING about them – she steals them any chance she gets and loves them! I’ve worn them at about 10-15° standing in the snow with just my regular ass Hanes ankle socks on and my feet stayed toasty and dry the whole time.They are VERY slippery when wet on polished “commercial” type flooring, which is what it is. I might try scoring the bottom to see if that helps more.

Kamik Men’s Icebreaker Boots Men’s Size 9.Very impressed with these boots after 2 years of reasonably heavy use.They have and continue to perform very well for my use.Purchased here in November 2017.Original purpose was for moose hunting in heavy swamp areas. Other boots like Muck failed in this environment after one week due to punctures and abrasions.The Icebreakers have not let me down in 2 seasons of moose and deer hunting.I have found them very comfortable and have walked the logging trails in them.Even a few 18km+ days (12 miles).I was surprised this type of boot would be this comfortable over this distance.I decided to try them for my snowshoe boot.While maybe a bit heavy for the application the comfort was good. Several snowshoe trips and they are holding up well. There is even a small lip on the heal to keep the snowshoe straps from slipping off. The straps haven’t abraded the rubber yet either.Note that not all Kamik rubber boots are created equal. I have a pair of Kamik Hunter model that are very similar. After only a couple of snowshoe trips the straps seem to have caused the rubber to split.For icy conditions pull over “Stabil-Icers” work very well.It has been a wet and slushy winter this year and for hiking the trails with my dog I’ve been bouncing between getting wet in trail runners, using trail runners with NEOS over shoes, and traditional leather hiking boots.I keep coming back to these Icebreakers.Not the type of boot you see much on the trails.They are 100% water proof.I do sweat in them but the moisture remains in the liner , and they are easily removed to dry out.I wear a liner sock with a wool over socks and they are plenty warm while moving .For very cold weather and just sitting , I use foot or hand warmers.Ive recently added a wool felt insole for added warmth and moisture wicking.Hopefully they will last for another season or two. And I will definitely purchase another pair.

Botte chaude et étanche. confortable à porter, légère et de bonne facture. impeccable au poste à la chasse!

Great boots. I spent 3 weeks living in Zanskar including a return trip via the Chadar ice highway.. the tread is not as deep as the Viking Boots but I liked having the removable felt inner, which could be dried easily after a sweaty day.