Top 5 Winter Boots CUT IN HALF - Sorel vs Columbia vs North Face vs Keen vs Kamik

Best Snow Boot Review (Sorel vs Columbia vs North Face vs Keen vs Kamik) - People as me every year what is the best winter boot so I bought the top 5 winter boots from the top 5 outdoors brands to cut in half to see what's inside and waterproof test and heat retention test to finally decide what is the best boot for winter you can buy.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Keeps Ad
1:53 Sorel Boot Info
3:29 Kamik Boot Info
5:07 Columbia Boot Info
6:49 North Face Boot Info
8:57 Keen Boot Info
11:13 Waterproof Test
12:42 Heat Retention Test
14:25 Cutting
16:26 Analysis

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[guymlasley]

-40 Fahrenheit is actually the same as -40 Celsius. I know it seems weird but it is correct. (-40°F − 32) × 5/9 = -40°C

[titsmcgee]

I’m a Land Surveyor in Minnesota. I have the Keen Revels shown in this video. I wear these boots everyday all winter long. They are, imo, the best winter boots I have ever had. They are durable, warm, waterproof and very comfortable. I’ve had many winter boots over the years. The Keens are way beyond all of those boots.

[georgebulbakwa]

The -40 isn't a typo. That's the point that the two temperature scales intersect. -40C is equal to -40F.

[dr.donroccolahti]

Growing up on a farm in Northern Minnesota as a youth, I noted the importance of a boot's ability to not only keep the feet warm and dry, but the ability to release moisture from the boot's interior. The Sorel boots with the wool internal sock has the ability to change the interior sock and allow the feet to remain warm, dry and release the moisture. As such, I always kept a spare woolen sock to change out as necessary, and maintain a dry interior. As an Iron Worker connecting steel at 3 to 4 hundred feet in the air, at negative temperatures, I prefered the typical black woolen boots with thick woolen stitched sole with a pair of rubber low quarters to assure the lower half of the boots withstood any chance of water impingement. This allowed the boots to allow any sweat from forming into water internally, but rather release the persperation to the outer woolen shell. Cheapest boots by far and yet the warmest and best for climbing steel. Cheers,

[koryleach]

As a couple others have written -40F/C are the same brutal cold.

[mwilliamshs]

The 20 minute heat retention test was actually a test of how much heat the boots and the air they contained absorbed from the rice-filled socks. A better test would be to heat the boots and socks too 95° degrees, insert the socks, expose boots and socks to cold, then remove and measure the temperature of the socks. 95° is a more realistic body temperature and starting with warm boots simulates real-world conditions. The boots and socks will be at the same temperature so the boots won't be absorbing heat from the socks and their ability to retain heat will really be tested. A prolonged test with remote temperature sensors inside the boots with an established low-point will account for each boot's different thermal mass.

[noahhabbe]

Definitely a fan of this format - would love to see a similar side by side with popular hiking boots too

[jacqueshuot]

I've owned Sorrels for 50+ years and two things stand out for me. 1. The width of the "footprint which provides for stability and grip in snow, slush, etc., and 2. the roominess inside the boot which allows for for good circulation/ flow to the foot that works with the insulation to keep my feet warm.

[WSShooter]

I have had the Kamiks for 5 or 6 years now and I think they're the best deal in winter boots. They remind me of what Sorels were like 20 years ago.

[adijay]

I bought the kamik during my winter in Canada. I was working in farms and I have to say that they kept me warm and dry the whole winter. Not sure they would run another full season but for the price, I couldn't complain

[davidsands]

I have the same exact pair of the Kamik Boots shown here. I can say, from my personal experience, they are beyond amazing for the price. I am a photographer/heavy hiker and I find myself wearing these in rough conditions whether in the snow, rain, water, and much more for countless hours on end somedays. They have yet to fail on me. My feet have always stayed dry, they go through hell with me and they still look brand new. For better reference, I live within the New England region, so I have all four seasons and we can have cold winters and they serve their purpose amazingly. Yeah, after a long period of time, they can become a little uncomfortable, but if that is the trade-off for having the boots. I am all for it. No complaints from me.

[mattbryonphoto]

Prairie Canadian - Sorel boots are not warm like they were in the 90’s. I bought a pair, my feet were cold after walking the dog in -10 c, I have north face boots and the keen Boots listed here. The keens seems warm enough and are more of a winter snow hiking boot… they offer so much more than all the others here, if you do anything in the bush or walking on more difficult terrain, I highly recommend the Keens. That all being said if you want truly warm boots - 60c Baffin boots are so far the only boots to ever keep my feet warm for a full day outside in -20 or colder.

[raythepizzaguy]

I worked on a dairy farm last spring & wore the Kamik Nation plus boots. Surprisingly my feet were never too hot throughout the 80-90 degree weather, and I had no complaints about the waterproofing. Can't say much about the winter performance but they kept the water and (literal) bull shit off my feet.

[jonfurse]

I've had a pair of Kamiks, probably the older version of the ones tested here, for about 15 years and they have performed flawlessly even in very wet or subzero conditions. Even before I started wearing wool socks, my feet were always very comfortable in them.

[whafrog]

I picked up the Keens last year and have never had happier feet. They breath well, and are good down to about -25C for me, which is pretty decent since I have bad circulation. I'm sure other people could go colder. I've used them in slushy conditions, but never had to wade through puddles, so the lower tongue is not an issue for me. The ice grippyness is awesome. But the main thing with Keens is they fit people with wider feet. And not just the ball and toe box, but the heel as well. So there's more to the calculus of brand choice than pure waterproof ability or heat retention...if the boot fits poorly you can damage your feet. It took me ages to find a boot that fit right, and I'm grateful it checks the other boxes as well.

[BahBahSalem]

For the heat retention test I think you should have placed them in a half inch of ice water to see how much heat is lost through the soles.

[keenankomoto]

I love this series and want more! A yearly winter wonderland like this for new releases every year would be awesome to watch!

[klaushuxley]

-40˚F is the same as -40˚C.

I own a pair of the Caribou boots - they look nice, but don't keep your feet warm. When it's cold, I lace up the Bean Boots. Much warmer than the Sorels.

[lfern]

The warmest boots I've ever owned I still wear. I live in Minnesota so winter boots are a necessity. I have a pair of LaCrosse Iceman boots that I bought over 30 years ago. They still keep my feet warm even in the coldest weather. They are simply amazing and thankfully, they are still in good shape, even after 30 winters!

[jermsman]

clever way of measuring heat in the toes. This is never a perfect test but I like your approach. Keep up the great work, I love these videos.