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5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding boots that are extremely warm and comfortable, January 19, 2009
This review is from: Baffin Men's Impact Insulated Boot (Apparel)
I bought these boots since a pair of boots with 600 gram Thinsulate Ultra insulation were not keeping my toes sufficiently warm. I tend to be outdoors for activities such as shopping, snow removal, and other similar activities. There is no comparison in my view - these boots are far warmer. They ought to be since Baffin rates them for -148 degrees F or -100 degrees C.
These boots are outstanding. They slip on and off easily. They are sized well - I wear with a light to medium sock. Even though they are medium-width the inner boot adapts to my narrow foot well. The two-buckle fastening system makes for very easy buckling, unbuckling, and adjustment. Pants legs easily fit inside the boot. The soles have a deep tread that provide very good traction. You can drive in them if you're careful despite their width. You do need to exercise some caution to avoid pressing both the brake and accelerator pedals but it is readily done if cautious.
I only have one regret - that I didn't find them sooner.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Baffin Impact is an excellent boot, February 5, 2011
This review is from: Baffin Men's Impact Insulated Boot (Apparel)
After tromping around in hiking boots and even snowboarding boots I finally decided to invest in a pair of real cold weather boots. I tried several others including muck-type boots but they didn't have much insulation. I also tried some Bogs which seemed pretty good, but the Baffin's snap closures and nice fit were more attractive. I seem to have problems with zippers in the cold or if they aren't perfectly shaped so the simple buckle system works well even when the boot is covered with snow.
I spent a full afternoon outside in freezing temperatures (0-20F) but not -148F! and my feet stayed nice and warm but, thankfully did not overheat or sweat even as I was working hard shoveling snow off the roof. I was told to never use cotton socks, so I used a pair of Smartwools and my feet felt great (unlike with the other types of boots I mentioned above). Excellent construction, well made and easy to walk in. I'm normally a 10 1/2 but these go to whole sizes and the 11 fits very well. I like the gaiter atop the boot and, as mentioned in another review, it slips on and off relatively easily. Unbuckle and push down on the back side of the boot and they slip off nicely without a lot of effort.
The tread grips well, I did not slip on ice or my roof. The boot snugs up tight with the buckles and the straps are nicely designed to grab and tighten even with gloves on. With pants, I just wrap the bottom of the leg and slip it in as I put on the boot.
I noticed only two issues - I have snow pants that don't quite fit over the top of the boot. This is really a snow pant issue and not a boot issue. The only other thing I noticed was that initially my heel tended to lift inside the boot as I walked, but a quick tightening and it seems better.
kd
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Baffin Impacts, December 31, 2010
I could not believe how fast I got my order from Amazon. So far my baffins are really nice they keep my feet warm or excatly how they were when I put them on, I have problems after my heart surgery keeping my feet warm when I ice fish and was almost ready to give it up because my feet would get ice cold. Ive used them several times on the ice and no problems with my feet getting cold where I wanted to leave. I do suggest you wear your boots for a couple of days because they are tight at first but form fit to your feet kinda of cool. I love my Impacts and want to thank Baffin for such a superior product. And Amazon for the shipment so fast Im impressed.
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