Columbia Men's Discontinued Bugaboot III Snow Boots

This is the best pair of snow boots I've ever owned. Colombia makes fantastic products and these boots are one of them.Warmth when you need it, they were comfortable out of the box. Sturdy laces included which I appreciated. Dig the color flare too.These are extremely effective in keeping water and snow out. Easy to kick off the snow once back inside and not a monumental chore to put on or take off.Great grip on the soles and there is a solid metal snowshoe ring up front if that's your thing. I also love the very sturdy mid calf support. I have thinner legs but can still get the upper boot sinched up nicely.Fantastic pair of boots worth every penny.

I try and walk my dog every day when the weather is tolerable. Once the snow arrived, I realized that the waterproof leather hiking boots I already owned wouldn't work. While they were amply warm and dry, the synthetic soles - even with the 'lug' tread pattern - were extremely slippery, so I started looking around for a better 'winter walking boot' (and we have snow on the ground for around 5 months of the year). I decided to give these Columbia boots a try.While I normally wear a 10 1/2 medium-width size shoe/boot, based on the input from other reviews, I ordered a size 11 (1/2 size larger) and also the 'wide' width rather than the 'normal' width.The boots arrived the other day. I tried them on and was glad I ordered a 1/2 size larger than normal. With heavier socks on, it gave me about 1/2" of room in front of my toes. The wider width also helped...no 'tightness' along the sides of my feet - and even if the insulation compresses over time, there is enough adjustment in the laces to further tighten the fit.Wore them the other morning when I went to walk my dog. Temperature was around 16 degrees and there was about an inch of fresh snow on top of hard-packed snow and ice on the streets. Once the boots 'cooled' (to the outside temp), traction was pretty good...still had to be careful in areas where underlying ice coated the streets. We walked about a mile and a half that morning. Feet were warm and dry and boots felt comfortable even though they're not 'broken in' yet. I was initially concerned about the 'height' of the boots (i.e. cutting into my shins when I walked) but this didn't happen...and the additional 'height' actually kept snow from getting inside the boots.One thing I noticed is that the 'lining' of the boots (like the 'lining' of other cold weather boots I have) is a fabric that makes it a little more difficult to 'slide' your feet into and out of the boots. To remedy this, I normally slip one of those thin plastic throwaway shopping (grocery) bags over my socks which makes it easier to slide your feet in and out. Also, if your feet 'sweat' while your walking, these bags will keep the boot linings dry.After I've had these boots for awhile I may update this review if I notice something worth mentioning.

These boots look great. They fit perfect and are comfortable when removing snow. They have good traction and keep my feet warm and dry. I haven't yet taken them on a long walk or hike to see how my feet will feel, but I assume the time I've spent on my feet around the house removing snow that they will probably feel just fine.

I've got to say, they're pretty darn good. While they might not be the toasty marshmallow-like boots I was dreaming of for those frigid winter days, they do a solid job in most conditions.What I love most about these boots is the wide size option. As someone with wider feet, finding comfortable footwear can be a struggle, but these Bugaboots fit like a dream. They're way comfier than the SOREL pair I tried, hands down.Another big plus is their lightweight feel. Seriously, these things are like wearing clouds on your feet. And don't even get me started on the waterproofing – it holds up like a champ against rain, slush, and even some light snow.My only gripe is that they could be a tad warmer, especially when the temperatures really start to drop. But hey, throw on an extra pair of socks and you're good to go.Overall, if you're after a versatile, comfortable pair of boots that can handle a variety of conditions, these Bugaboots are a solid choice. Just be prepared to layer up on the coldest days.

Bought these for a Mammoth trip this past weekend. We arrived late in the evening and it was 14°.Kids wanted to play in the snow in all their new gear.Put these on and walked/played in the snow for over an hour.My feet stayed warm and dry.The next day Family went snowboarding, and I stood and watched them outside in the windy cold for 5 hours. It was 19°. Mostly just shuffling or taking a few steps, my feet stayed warm and dry throughout the day. I was intentionally putting the boots into the deeper parts of the powder snow. They still stayed warm and dry.They are comfortable to wear and the fit for me was good. Initially, I thought they were a little big but after putting on icebreaker socks, which were not thick, probably more medium, the fit was good and they were comfortable for the entire day of wearing them approx 7-8 hours.My size is normally 12 and I went with a 12 wide. With the icebreaker sock, it was perfect.The grip was 8.5/10. I only felt a few times on the ice where I felt a little slippery but people should be a bit careful walking on the ice no matter what normal boot they are wearing. In the snow they get a 10/10They are easy to cinch or loosen while wearing.The quality of the boot is outstanding. Not a single flaw in the manufacturing of them imho.All in all this boot served its purpose very well.Warm, windproof, and waterproof. They keep you dry. 100%Extremely happy with these boots.

great design, laces up well, comfortable for outside winter walking/hiking. one of the best winter boots I've ever used