goto the timberland outlet at IMM, I got mine there last month b4 my Europe trip. Cheap and good!! waterproot as well.
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goto the timberland outlet at IMM, I got mine there last month b4 my Europe trip. Cheap and good!! waterproot as well.
World of Sports at Cineleisure has Columbia boots, and Merrell i think. You can also try Columbia store at Wheelock Place. North Face at suntec city and Ion orchard (B3), near the entrance. The sales lady at Suntec City is very knowledgeable - in general the sales staff at North face know their stuff. There's also this shoe store between Capitol and Peninsula Plaza that sells Columbia, Merrill, Timberland, etc.. (i forgot the store name)
I've a pair of waterproof Columbia boots which i wore in Chicago at -29 deg Celsius, in rain and in snow - kept the foot relatively warm and dry. (in winter, chicago is terribly cold with chilly and icy cold wind from the lake)
for around -10 deg Celsius, I was still able to walk around in just cotton socks and my leather boots, without having my toes frozen cold.
Bro, I am going there in the next couple of weeks. i thought the skiing boots can be used to walk around as well, that is when you detach it from the ski itself. is that not right? If i need another pair of boots to walk around in the snow, then I need to get some because I don't plan to ski the entire day, if I could get myself standing up properly that is.
Ah ski boots are not the most comfortable things to walk around in. If they were snowboard boots, way more comfortable and you could walk around in them all day.
Another minus for ski boots are that they don't offer much grip and are actually very slippery when walking around wet floors.
Some models have "walking" mode, where it allows more flex. Especially the rental ones.
ortega
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i did not notice any of those at high 1 when i was there last year
petetherock
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Most of the rental geat cater to the masses, but if you want a dedicated pair, many brands offer this feature.
There is a risk that you will accidentally switch to this and lose the stiffness whilst on the slopes, so it may be simpler to stick to the 'fixed' boots.
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Ski boots? Erm you cant walk in those things, they're meant to latch on skis and not for walking. You mean snow boots?
I lived a while in the states before went skiing a couple of times and have not seen this. In any case, it's a chore to walk in those things! Who wants to walk around in boots weighing 1+kg per foot! :bsmilie:
As an example, http://www.rei.com/product/773232
"Ski/walk device automatically releases the rear cuff when the upper buckles are unlatched, allowing the lower leg to move freely as in natural walking"
gamebit
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its very slippery on ice, i think may have to get those addons with metal spikes at the bottom is walking on icy floors.
petetherock
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I think what you mean are "Crampon rated" shoes.
Most shoes don't come with spikes, unless you are referring to football boots and golf shoes
The series hiking shoes from Scarpa, La Sportiva or Salomon are examples of such shoes. Timberland is more like a social or casual shoe mostly.
astroboy
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This is a timely thread seeing how it's winter now. Planning a trip to Harbin in Jan. I am looking at this Merrell Snowmotion 6 Waterproof --> Click here for details.
Anyone has any experience with it? Is it available in SG (shop outlet)?
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On another note, I have used Timberland before and I think they are pretty hopeless. I am currently using Merrell and after 4-5 yrs, I am still using them.
Anyone has any experience with it? Is it available in SG (shop outlet)?
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On another note, I have used Timberland before and I think they are pretty hopeless. I am currently using Merrell and after 4-5 yrs, I am still using them.
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This is a timely thread seeing how it's winter now. Planning a trip to Harbin in Jan. I am looking at this Merrell Snowmotion 6 Waterproof --> Click here for details.
Anyone has any experience with it? Is it available in SG (shop outlet)?
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On another note, I have used Timberland before and I think they are pretty hopeless. I am currently using Merrell and after 4-5 yrs, I am still using them.
Hi Astroboy, I will be going to Harbin and Jilin from 5-15 Jan 2010. When are you going to Harbin?
The Merrell Snowmotion shoe look great.
ahbian
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Like what the others said, ski boots are not comfortable to walk in, and is very SLIPPERY on hard ground, not a pleasant feeling to fall when carrying all your ski stuff.
First couple days of new snowfall because the snow's not packed in yet and its really not slippery at all..... 3rd day onwards, with constant foot and vehicle pressures, snow tuns into ice .... thats where problems begin where even a good pair of shoes will not really help
Dont need to go to the extreme of getting crampons for city or regular walking in icy conditions......... consider using ice studs or ice cleats that u can just strap onto your shoes without looking out of place..... these usually cost $10-20 a pair and can be tucked away in your shoe rack once u get home.... you cant do that with crampons (they look like bear traps ha ha)
Google 'ice studs' or 'ice cleats' .......
I assume most of u will be using it in snow for a few weeks at best
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Otherwise, ever think about getting something like this that will still serve you well on hikes too AFTER winter ?
http://www.columbia.com/mens-hiking-boots-trail-shoes/men-footwear-hikingTrail,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=0
Beach Rd hawker center upstairs have a few shops carrying various models of Columbia for about S$160 before bargaining
Dont need to go to the extreme of getting crampons for city or regular walking in icy conditions......... consider using ice studs or ice cleats that u can just strap onto your shoes without looking out of place..... these usually cost $10-20 a pair and can be tucked away in your shoe rack once u get home.... you cant do that with crampons (they look like bear traps ha ha)
Google 'ice studs' or 'ice cleats' .......
I assume most of u will be using it in snow for a few weeks at best
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Otherwise, ever think about getting something like this that will still serve you well on hikes too AFTER winter ?
http://www.columbia.com/mens-hiking-boots-trail-shoes/men-footwear-hikingTrail,default,sc.html?sz=1&start=0
Beach Rd hawker center upstairs have a few shops carrying various models of Columbia for about S$160 before bargaining
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