How to choose your winter boots?
Looking for some snow shoes/boots for your winter holiday? Here's some things for you to take into considerations when choosing a suitable pair of snow shoes/boots!
A good pair of winter shoes or boots will significantly alter how you feel on a winter trip.
These are the 3 main criteria to consider before buying one: usage, duration of the outing, and weather forecast.
Read on to find out more!
1. Usage
Greater comfort and freedom of movement is required when walking across lowland. On the contrary, when mountain hiking, you will need the support of a winter boot.
2. Duration of walks
The duration of outings is often linked to level of cushioning required:
3. Weather conditions
Some people plan outings depending on good weather, while others are not bothered by the weather.
Depending on the weather conditions that you are hiking in, you will require winter shoes/boots of different properties.
If you are heading to countries with snow, you may also want to consider some designs that snow boots offer:
1. Warmth
If you are planning to see the auroras, you may have to expose yourself to cold weather for a long time. Therefore, it is essential to keep your feet warm.
SH520 X-WARM contains warm lining which provides good insulation. Based on tests on perceived cold conducted in the field, we measure the thermal insulation of our boots when moving (dynamic) which is up to -16°C.
2. Impermeability
This refers to a waterproof and breathable membrane inside your shoes, which keeps your feet dry and evaporates moisture out of the shoes.
3. Grip
Our SNOWCONTACT soles are designed using a specific component and a lug pattern that is designed to provide the best possible grip and traction.
SNOWCONTACT soles are more effective than traditional soles on snow. When used on ice, optimum safety can only be ensured by adding non-slip grips.
We hope you found this guide useful in aiding your snow boots purchase!
Here's wishing you a great winter trip ahead.
Written by: odelia chan
Hiking digital sports leader, decathlon singapore
There's nothing more magical than experiencing snow (especially if you live in a tropical country)!