Winter hiking boots are essential for keeping your feet warm and dry on any outdoor excursion. It’s important to have a sturdy pair of boots for any journey, whether it’s a quick jaunt around town or a multi-week excursion across Lapland. The appropriate pair of winter hiking boots will make you anxious to step outside and take in winter’s splendor. There are a lot of variables to think about when shopping for best winter hiking boots. To aid you in your search for the ideal footwear for your winter travels, we put together a list of our Top 5 Best Winter Hiking Boots for 2022.
Moab Speed Thermo
The Moab Speed Thermo is a versatile hybrid that will keep you warm and dry on even the chilliest winter hike.
Characteristics:
It’s waterproof membrane prevents water from getting in while still allowing moisture to evaporate. The Moab Speed Thermo features a padded collar, bellows tongue to keep debris out, reflective accents for enhanced visibility in low light. Vibram® Icetrek outsole provides enhanced grip on extremely cold, icy, or snowy surfaces with Vibram® traction lugs specifically engineered to increase traction and shed debris with each step.
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/moab-speed-thermo-mid-waterproof/50803M.html
Thermo Chill Mid Waterproof
This winter wonder is equipped with a waterproof fabric for complete protection from snow, as well as low-bulk insulation for complete defense against chilly conditions.
Characteristics:
The Thermo Chill Mid Waterproof features a bellows tongue to keep debris out, a protective and abrasion resistant rubber toe cap, synthetic lightweight fleece lining and 200 grams of low bulk insulation for warmth and comfort. A waterproof membrane seals out water and lets moisture escape. The Merrell Air Cushion in the heel absorbs stress and adds stability and the Merrell sticky rubber outsole provides robust traction that grips when and where you need it.
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/thermo-chill-mid-waterproof/32356M.html
Thermo Cross
This flexible winter hybrid offers the best of both winter protection and nimble mobility, allowing you to explore the outdoors no matter the temperature.
Characteristics:
The Thermo Cross features a waterproof membrane that prevents water from getting in but allows moisture to escape, a bellows tongue that keeps debris out, a ridge on the snowshoe strap that provides stability, a D-ring on the gaiter, and a breathable mesh lining. Vibram® Arctic GripTM All Terrain outsole design for grip on wet ice and mixed winter conditions with FloatPro FoamTM midsole for a lightweight, long-lasting ride and heat-reflecting insole that sends warmth back to the foot.
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/thermo-cross-3-mid-waterproof/194917532980.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2—hv3T-wIV_zizAB0w5w7OEAAYASAAEgJgvPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Bravada Knit Bluff Polar
This waterproof winter boot is designed specifically for women, and it combines the comfort of a sneaker with the traction and performance of a hiker. A comfort Achilles collar also helps to eliminate pressure points in that area.
Characteristics:
The Bravada knit bluff polar waterproof comes with 100% waterproof membrane, knit and TPU upper, faux-fur collar and fleece lining, and a bellows tongue to keep out debris. This shoe features 100 grams of low-bulk insulation for all-day comfort, 50% recycled EVA foam insole, Merrell Air Cushion in the heel for shock absorption and stability. The Bravada Knit also features the Merrell mountain-grade Quantum GripTM rubber outsole for traction on snow and slippery surfaces.
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/bravada-knit-bluff-polar-waterproof/47684W.html
Women’s Siren 4 Thermo Mid
With 25 years of Merrell’s women’s-specific fit, the Siren 4 Thermo is uniquely engineered to cradle the distinct contours of female feet, providing comfort, support, and stability even on the longest hikes with added insulation for warmth and protection.
Characteristics:
The women’s Siren 4 Thermo Mid features the M Select Dry waterproof, Waterproof full grain leather and wool upper, bellows tonue to keep our snow and debris, 200 grams of Primaloft Gold Eco Series synthetic insulation, and Vibram Icetrek outsole designed to provide the improved grip on very cold, icy, or snowy surfaces.
https://www.merrell.com/US/en/siren-4-thermo-mid-waterproof/53979W.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5d64n_3T-wIV3_fjBx1ULQrOEAAYASAAEgJ8c_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
