Winter Backpacking Boots

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I don't use them a lot, but I've gotten ten years out of my Impacts so far. Baffin makes solid stuff for cold. Sizing was odd, had to go up a few sizes from usual, but oh so warm! Hope those Borealis work out for you.

I agree. I bought a pair of hard core Baffin boots a few years ago (forget the model). They are insanely warm and comfortable but too soft of a boot for hiking in my opinion, especially on side hills. And they have a huge exterior that is tight on pant legs, stretching spikes on, etc. Converted them to my yard work/shoveling boots.

When I first got them I went on a test hike in NW CT. It was fairly warm (maybe 30 deg F) so I stood in a brook with water about half way up the shin part before the cuff. I stood there for 30-40 seconds and did not notice any temperature change whatsoever in my foot. Might as well have been standing in my living room. That was pretty impressive.