CHOOSING SNOW BOOTS DURING WINTER

Generally, during winter we all need to dress warm and keep warm. Especially when it comes to our feet, socks only are not enough as cold can go through our feet and cause sickness. In this case some winter boots do come in handy because your normal shoes won't give you the warmth that is needed with the very low temperatures.

The snow boot should be either insulated or uninsulated. They should have good good insulation on the inside to keep the feet warm. They should also be water proof or at least water repellent.

When deciding to purchase some winter boots there are a number of tips or factors that one needs to consider;

Comfort and warmth is the first priority. How comfortable and warm are the boots? That should be the first thing you check. Its winter you might decide to go hiking or take a walk in a heap of snow. Checking the comfort ability and warmth of the boots you might need to try them out. Check if the boot has an inside lining which can be removed in case the boot is wet, so it can dry fast. An inner sole should also be present for it ensures the feet are warm and give the feet support. Should also ensure that it fits accordingly for comfort purposes.

Water resistance boots are good for winter. With this cold weather we need our feet as dry as possible. One may consider choosing winter boots which upper cover are made of leather and rubber combination that keeps your feet dry even in feet of snow. To avoid snow entering the boots one may purchase a cuff. A cuff is a lining that curves at top of boot to form a collar like. It catches snow that may be going into the boot and makes it to fall outside.

Height is also another factor to look at. How tall do you need them to be? This will be determined with the day’s activities. If you want to go hiking, very tall boots could be tiresome and some ankle boots could let in snow. So the perfect length could be 7inch tall. The tall ones should be worn for short walks.

Even though we need all the warmth we can get in this cold weather, breath-ability is also one to consider. These boots are made of different materials. For example as much as we need water proof boots they may not have air circulation which may cause foot fungi, or worse frostbite that can occur on wet feet. Therefore, one may consider the Gore-Tex material which is both breathable and water proof, especially if one tends to sweat a lot.

The weight of the boots is also a tip to look in to. Because of the snow boots are not the lightest shoes to own, with all the padding and insulation. But thanks to today's technology, one may find a pair of snow boots with all the padding, insulation and waterproof and still be as light as possible. For the materials used are less bulky and lightweight. These are best for the petite women in particular.

Look for boots that are ankle supportive. Even though there are lightweight snow boots you may later feel the heaviness if they don't have a good ankle support? Consider looking for the ones with padded sides and have laces all the way up to made sure your ankles are well supported.

So there you have it, tips to consider when choosing snow boots. Although these boots have to do a lot more than look pretty, while style is priority, boots need to have elements that protect the wearer. Important characteristics of a snow boot are warmth and ultimate in comfort, breath-ability, waterproofing, lightweight and some good ankle support.

Winter activities are some of the enjoyable of all when one is protected against snow and ice.

By following these tips one can purchase a pair of boots that can ensure that cold feet and frostbite will not make winter be an indoor season, but a fun one.