Ha! I get funny looks all the time, but there are so many factors I
couldn't narrow it down to one! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 6:57:47 AM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
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> I get funny looks riding in my Sorel's here in DC
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I get funny looks riding in my Sorel's here in DC but in that zone Patrick
mentions it's the best setup I've used. They are a bit clunky especially as
mine are a bit larger for my feet but for commuting distances it's not a
problem and warm dry feet more than balance the problem! I find that mi
Just pull the liners out at the end of the day. Same goes for any boot,
pull the insoles out. Things will dry out overnight with the liners/insoles
out of the boot as long as they are inside (and not on the unheated
rain/snow porch).
Cheers
Bill in Roswell where frozen precip is a rare event
Good deal, Drew. The more you use them the more you'll learn. Short the
below 0˚F zone, the most dangerous temp zone is wet and sloppy (45˚F-20˚F,
depending on conditions). Pick up some extra socks and liners, and you'll
have room to screw up, learn, and change into something dry. Grin.
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Alright. I went with some lightly used sorels off eBay with a more treaded sole
and removable liners. Been seeing mostly rain, mud and ice so far, so I hope I
didn't over do it in the warmth department. I hadn't considered the dryablitly
of the liners, but its all making sense now. Much apprecia
That's good info Patrick .I used to have a pair of suede pull overs and
they were very warm . I couldn't wear them in summer too warm.
On Dec 8, 2016 4:26 PM, "Deacon Patrick" wrote:
The concepts on winter boots I've learned:
wet and sloppy (wet and 45˚ down to 20˚F): keep outside moisture out
The concepts on winter boots I've learned:
wet and sloppy (wet and 45˚ down to 20˚F): keep outside moisture out, even
if it means rubber bottoms/oiled leather. Swap liners and socks to allow
for drying. Feet often get wet from not being able to breathe. The trick is
to anticipate this and swap
The storm chaser boot only comes in "D"width ,too wide for me. Plus the outside
width looks as wide as my sorrels.
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I'm going to our local LL bean tomorrow to look at the bean boots.Mainly to
check sizing with my thick wool socks.
They are out of the medium and narrow in my size but they have the ones
without the Thinsulate to try and also they have the shearling inserts. The
ll Bean 8" boot is back ordered u
I found my LLBean boots very comfortable. However, the traction on ice was
not great with the "chain" sole. Their storm chaser boots look like a
better option and I would think the stiffer sole would be better to ride
in. Jim D.Massachusetts
On Wednesday, Decembe
Thanks
I'll check on the insoles when I talk to LL Bean
Jon
On Dec 7, 2016 7:48 PM, "GAJett" wrote:
I bought my Bean boots with optional shearling insoles. See if such are
still available. Very comfortable working short term in Wyoming winters
down to -45! (Frost nipped my fingers shoveling s
I bought my Bean boots with optional shearling insoles. See if such are
still available. Very comfortable working short term in Wyoming winters
down to -45! (Frost nipped my fingers shoveling snow with heavy ski gloves
-- couldn't find my heavy mittens.)
Also narrower than the Sorels so more
I have had Sorrels since 1990 and use them for snow shoeing and working out
in the cold & shoveling snow.They work great.
I think they are too big to ride in.
I'm going to look in to the LL.Bean boots.I see they are in three widths.I
tried buying them a few years ago when they only had one width
thanks all. how does the sole on the bean boots handle asphalt and
concrete? i remember feeling them and it seeming like the bottom is a
really soft rubber.
On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 12:46:58 AM UTC-8, drew wrote:
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> ive been spending my weekends working on a little cabin and some la
I agree on the GTX sweat trapping, but if there's more water out (working in
the rain and/or mud), it keeps you dryer. For pure cold, the Sorel type boots
with felted wool liners can't be beat.
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A second (or third or ...) for either LLBean or Sorrell. My problem with
GorTex-type boots is my feet sweat a lot and I may as well wrap my feet in
plastic bags. My feet would be no less wet.
Deacon hits the nail on the head regarding leaving plenty of room. Some
people layer up on the socks
My experience with "Bean boots" is that they're cold and not waterproof. And
uncomfortable. The look seems to be fashionable at the moment. Take what you
will from that. I do wear LLBean GTX Cresta hikers most of the time in the
winter. The people I know who really work in the woods wear either
Those boots come in kind of wide if you have narrow feet. I have wide feet
and have those same boots with thick wool socks. I do not ride bicycle
with them but my feet are never cold or constricted do to room.
On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 8:41 AM, Wally Estrella
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> If you decide to go w/ LL Be
Muck boots! With wool socks...can't be beat for working outside. They also
make an excellent commuter boot in early winter and Spring. For the last three
years I was using some inexpensive rubber boots that were MUSA (servus). They
were great but didn't breath well if you weren't moving around
If you decide to go w/ LL Beaners it's recommended to order a size or half
size down pending actual foot size. Info on the LL site. The brown upper
flavor is available in different widths.
I've had a pair of these for over 25 years and still going strong. These
have been selling like hot cakes
Good news, Drew! While wet, cold, muddy is one of the danger zones for
boots, those conditions are common in the US, so there is an easy solution
(If you needed colder, it could get trickier)! Sorel or LL Bean or
equivalent is about right. If you get a boot with a liner, get two pair of
liners
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