The 15 Best Snow Boots For Men

There’s nothing like snow to make the simple task of walking from your front door to your car a perilous journey. Unless you’re Adam Vinatieri at the 2001 AFC play-offs, even a mild flurry can impede your physical capabilities — without the proper snow boot, that is. We thus rounded up the 15 best snow boots for men.

Snow boots have to do two things: They have to keep you safe and they have to keep you comfortable. Safety is achieved with traction and water-resistance. These two prerequisites, along with effective insulation, check the comfort box. Style is a comfort necessity of sorts. After all, you won’t be comfortable if you think your boots look bad on you.

So whether you’re trying to make it up a snowy mountain, make it to your office without slipping on some black ice, or just look cool on a casual night out, we’ve got you covered. 

Muck Boot Arctic Ice Mid Winter Boots

Muck Boot’s philosophy is rooted in reliability and rural spirit. Naturally, these boots are built with the know-how of keeping snow and muck at bay, learned only from an honest day’s work on the field. What makes these boots special are their multiple layers of rubber, all of which are cemented, then stitched, then sealed with rubber tape. The scuba-grade neoprene bootie features 100% water-resistance, natural insulation, and flexibility so you can keep your eyes up at your work instead of down at your feet. Its multi-directional outsole lugs are designed for traction on snow and ice.

Salomon Men’s X Ultra Winter CS Waterproof 2 Boots

Salomon was founded in the Swiss Alps, so it’s no surprise they built us a great snow boot for upward hiking. Thinsulate insulation technology is featured, a material with high fiber density but small fibers. This keeps the boot warm, but breathable enough that you don’t overheat from intense outdoor activity. Additionally, the gaiter hook closes the gap between your boot and your pants, making deep snow a non-issue.

Salewa MTN Trainer2 Winter Mid GTX Boot

The International Sporting Goods Trade Fair recognized this boot as an exceptional product, bestowing it with their 2020 ISPO Gold Award. Salewa built this boot with a combination of warmth, comfort, and functionality technologies. Vibram Arctic Grip is a compound built especially for slippery situations. GORE-TEX technology, a waterproof, breathable fabric membrane, provides performance and comfort. A responsive footbed absorbs shock, while a Microporose midsole provides stability. Basically, the Winter Mid GTX is layers of sophisticated construction in a rugged yet sleek packaging.

Vasque Breeze Winter Terrain GORE-TEX Boots

Vasque is in the Minnesota-based Red Wing family, so this boot features the reliable build and robust aesthetic rooted in the brand’s commitment to American craftsmanship. Vasque’s mission to service innovations means that it also boasts some pretty innovative technology. Features include a cozy 200g of Thinsulate, waterproof GORE-TEX technology, and the Vasque-exclusive Vibram Contact Grip, which is durable in dry or wet terrain. The Vasque Breeze is the purpose-built snow trail boot.

The North Face Chilkat Evo II Boots

One of the reasons The North Face became a household name is because of its proprietary Heatseeker technology, which provides super warm but super lightweight insulation. Other features of this snow boot include temperature-sensitive rubber lugs for extra traction, a molded footbed that traps air and retains warmth, and a waterproof leather that resists snow and slush. Style-wise, the boot combines the matte, one-material aesthetic of a wellington with the rugged multi-textured surface of a traditional hiking boot for a cool, unique look.

All-Weather Duckboot

If the reason you work your fancy city job is so you can get to your deep-woods cabin and shotgun collection by 6pm on Friday, Huckberry is basically just you manifested into an online store. Relatedly, the All-Weather Duckboot is Huckberry manifested into a snow boot. And it’s really stylish. It tailors the lines of a traditional duck boot making it sleek, but still adventurous. It features a breathable, water-resistant membrane, sealed seams, and a comfortable construction with a soft insole and a shock-absorbing EVA midsole.

KEEN Revel IV High Polar Boots

Values-driven KEEN makes these snow boots out of premium leather from a tannery certified by the Leather Working Group. The LWG performs audits on leather makers and certifies those who are environmentally preferred. These sturdy snow boots feature non-marking multi-directional lugs which enhance traction on ice and snow, a whopping 400g of insulation, a waterproof membrane, and an anti-odor treatment that is, of course, eco-friendly.

Columbia Men’s Gunnison II Omni-Heat Boot

While The North Face has Heatseeker, competitor Columbia has Omni–Heat, their unique in-house thermal reflective technology. The inside layer of the boot is lined with silver dots, which reflects and absorbs heat in the exact way that an emergency silver mylar blanket does. The boot also has Columbia’s Omni-Grip technology which is a proprietary formula that ensures traction and grip, without marking up the floor. This means you can wear these boots indoors and outdoors. This Portland-based outdoors brand tests all of its exclusive technologies in its Pacific Northwest backyard, which is why this snow boot is so rugged.

Oboz Bridger 10″ Insulated Waterproof Boots

Oboz was started by a group of industry veterans in Bozeman, Montana just a little over ten years ago. They went global pretty fast because of the strength and robustness of their boots. Like the Salomon, this boot features the high-density/small size fiber insulation, Thinsulate. The Oboz Bridger, however, is bulked up with 400g of it. It also features a molded insole for comfort. If you’re looking for a big, cozy boot, this is for you.

Lowa Nabucco Evo GTX Winter Boot

This guy has everything you need in a snow boot: Nubuck leather uppers, a pressed-split leather toe bumper for protection against debris and salt, a GORE-TEX lining for warmth and protection from water, and a Vibram Arctic Grip outsole. What makes Lowa stand out is its sexy silhouette. This is a super modern take on the traditional duck boot, with the strength of a Ford F-150 Raptor but the smooth lines of a Cadillac. 

Wolverine Crossbuck Xtreme Insulated Waterproof Boots

Wolverine is a 135-year-old American brand that has one foot in its heritage and the other in modern-day solutions. They’re known for building super specific boots for specific situations. These Crossbuck Xtreme feature 400g of PrimaLoft insulation, which was created for the US Army in 1983 as a water-resistant alternative to goose down insulation. The upper is made of full-grain waterproof leather. This boot will serve you well on the longest winter hunts.

Vasque Men’s Snowburban II UltraDry Boots

This boot is Vasque’s answer to the Oboz Bridger, as it also features 400g of Thinsulate insulation. It’s an overall more aggressive option compared to the Vasque Breeze, including in its traction. It boasts a Nordic Rover outsole which is made of a hefty in-house rubber compound and purposefully patterned bi-directional lugs designed especially for uphill and downhill snow hikes. This boot is for you if you’re looking for maximum warmth or if you’re hiking mountains.

Merrell Thermo Chill Mid Waterproof Boots

Merrell prides itself in its rigorous product testing. The Thermo Chill features their special M-Select DRY treatment, which is actually a hardcore waterproofing system used on their rain gear. It’s equally as effective for winter, since it also makes the boot impervious to the inevitable mud situation that usually comes with snow. Additionally, the boot also features Merrell’s M-Select WARM, which uses the wearer’s body heat for insulation instead of adding extra bulk.

Danner Arctic 600 Side-Zip Boots

Danner, a heritage brand from Oregon known for their craftsmanship, gives us a boot tough and stylish enough that it works on and off the trail. They’re 100% waterproof, feature 200g of PrimaLoft insulation, and a famously strong grip. The comfort comes from the super cushy Vibram midsole. Design-wise, the uppers are constructed with an ultra rich suede. Don’t be afraid to wear these hard though. Because of the suede’s vibrant color and textured surface, these boots actually still look cool when they’re a little beaten up. They’re the kind of boot that will wear in before they wear out.

L.L. Bean Shearling-Lined Bean Boots

Maine’s classic brand and Northern New England’s unofficial mascot: The L.L Bean boot. This timeless, classy icon features full-grain American leather, which was gently tumbled so it immediately feels broken in, triple individual stitching for durability, and American shearling lamb fur for natural comfort. Of course, the rubber bottoms are 100% waterproof. This boot is great for fishing, a casual brunch, or a New England pheasant hunt before whiskey and cigars at the parlor.

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