Winter Footwear
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Sneakers may not be waterproof. Furthermore, water entering the shoes can be very cold to the feet and remain wet thoroughout (very difficult to dry). And lastly, sneakers on ice is very slipperly. It's beneficial for you if you buy a waterproof hiking shoes. Eg of good quality brands are HiTEC, Cloumbia, Timberland etc.RtOaNn said:
1 Get waterproof shoes. As mentioned, snow will melt and the water will really torture your feet
2 I do not do skiing. But snow/ice are very notorius for slipping. Even my usual gore-tex "high tech" trekking boots did not protect me from falling. I had to strap ice spikes on my boots to get good grip.
2 I do not do skiing. But snow/ice are very notorius for slipping. Even my usual gore-tex "high tech" trekking boots did not protect me from falling. I had to strap ice spikes on my boots to get good grip.
Columbia :thumbsup: , a cheaper alternative to Timberland and Caterpillar, quite popular in US.
Get from Sportslink in Queensway.
http://www.columbia.com/
Get from Sportslink in Queensway.
http://www.columbia.com/
drop by either, Queensway Shopping Centre or Peninsula for those :thumbsup: :thumbsup: shoes. dun jus go for brands, c wad makes them :thumbsup: !
2 me its d comfort, deep grooves 4 grip, durable sole, features (like- waterproofing, ultra lightweight, etc). some gd 1s is abt $130, premium 1s can cost up to $400+!:bigeyes:
2 me its d comfort, deep grooves 4 grip, durable sole, features (like- waterproofing, ultra lightweight, etc). some gd 1s is abt $130, premium 1s can cost up to $400+!:bigeyes:
Sigh... SAF Gortex Boots.
They kick ssss, light & waterproof.
The last ICT, whilst on a march back to the rendezvous point, we ran into a torrential rain. Everyone's socks were soaked to the toes, we are all thoroughly soaked to the skin, except *ahem* my gortex boots & socks. Snug & dry ;p
They kick ssss, light & waterproof.
The last ICT, whilst on a march back to the rendezvous point, we ran into a torrential rain. Everyone's socks were soaked to the toes, we are all thoroughly soaked to the skin, except *ahem* my gortex boots & socks. Snug & dry ;p
sORe-EyEz said:
Gore tex can be made water proofed. My feet sank into the snow up to mid lower leg. (was wearing water proofed "over-trousers". The water did not seep in. Of course dedicated snow boots will be better. But they are not the usual caterpiller or timberland.
But the otherwise excellent grip for trekking on rocky/watery areas was simply not good enough for walking on frozen snow.
jsbn said:
Goretex waterproof on outside, but whenever it rains heavily, and my slacks get soaked, the wetness then seeps into my socks (since the slack and the socks are in contact) and travels all the way inside the boots! really hate that outfield. Can tahan the mosquitoes and combat rations, but cannot take wet feets!
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