Are the New Pro Boots suitable for winter in Norway?

[Greg]

I'm looking to buy a new pair of boots for the Norway winter exped next March, does anyone know if the new British Pro Boot is suitable to use over there?
I used the old issue Pro Boots in Norway and they were fine but I have no experience with these new ones!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-ARMY-...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2c5c0bf317

Thanks

 

[susi]

Do you mean suitable temperature wise, or for grip?

I'm assuming they're not lined. I manage fine down to -10 to -15°C with non-lined walking boots. Although if you're walking on icey roads, paths, etc., you will slip all over the place.

But then:

Below -15°C and deeper snow, these. Warm and flexible rubber soles which gives good grip on ice:

http://www.sievi.com/index.php?sivu...organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=sievi footwear

If snow isn't deep, these are lined and have studs for gripping on ice:

http://old.icebug.se/Product.aspx?m=468

 

[forestwalker]

For such an expedition, in March, I''d be tempted by either the Sieve ones Susi suggests (heck, I want a pair for everyday winter wear next winter), or the Nokian wellies with a removable felt liner. In March it can get wet, and the wellies can handle that better than a leather boot. Buy a set of spare liners, size them for plenty of socks (with two pairs of thick socks in mine I'm fine down to -35 -- -40 C). The bad thing about wellies is that they will retain moisture, but changing out socks (and liners) a often as possible helps a lot, and in wet snow conditions they are lovely.

For true dry cold I'd pick sami fur-on boots or a mukluk, not those hard hiking boots.

 

[rik_uk3]

The Nokian boots look good, would be perfect for most UK winters when its wet and cold.

 

[ph5172]

I have worn them in Sub Zero, Only so i didnt wreck another set i have and had no problems.
The only gripe i have is they are cut far too high (for me anyway) and i found it a PITA to walk long distances so changed back to my low cut ones

 

[Retired Member southey]

I'm looking to buy a new pair of boots for the Norway winter exped next March, does anyone know if the new British Pro Boot is suitable to use over there?
I used the old issue Pro Boots in Norway and they were fine but I have no experience with these new ones!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-ARMY-...Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item2c5c0bf317

Thanks

Yup they'll be absolutely fine.

 

[forestwalker]

The Nokian boots look good, would be perfect for most UK winters when its wet and cold.

The nice thing about the Nokians is that they are quick to put on. Very nice when you need to run out for more firewood, to feed the dogs or whatever. Apart from being warm, soft and possible to ski in.

 

[bigbeewee]

They look like knock off lowas..

 

[rik_uk3]

The nice thing about the Nokians is that they are quick to put on. Very nice when you need to run out for more firewood, to feed the dogs or whatever. Apart from being warm, soft and possible to ski in.

I stopped wearing boots a year ago and just use wellington's now, like you say they are easy to get on and are warm with extra socks even in winter. Don't see the point of boots if your not hiking and I can't hike these days. I might get a par of Nokian for my birthday

Thinking about it, in summer unless you are in hilly areas why do you need boots anyway? Good pair of trainers with instep support will do the job for tramping around a bit of woodland.