kodiak men's thane hiking boot, gold, 13 m us

After a long time of wearing winter boots in Minnesota, either for ice fishing, boot hockey, snowshoveling or watching hockey in cold arenas, I can attest to the fact that Bogs are the best boots I've ever worn. The mid Bozeman are perfect. The handles on the sides make putting them on a breeze and because they're mid-calf design, my pant leg goes over the tops easily and keeps snow out. My feet are always warm (-51 wind chill recently in the North) and while I've thought about electric socks, with these boots they won't be necessary. And as far as field testing for being waterproof, well how about standing puddles in my driveway while snowblowing the slush in January? No problem, not a drop. This is my third pair of Bogs and I hope they're not my last. Perfect for Minnesotans and anyone else that has to be prepared for the worst by owning the best.

Unbelievably comfortable. The design is brilliant and yet simple. Once you've worn them a bit it's hard to wear anything else. I haven't had them long enough to determine the durability but they seem solid because of the design. Time will tell and I look forward to the experience!