What's your go-to snowmobile boot?

[couch]

Ride unmixed conditions - mostly drainages & trees - and lakes / ponds can be slushy so thermo rubber boot works great - Acton / Dunlop ...not as much support as a Klim boot but very functional

 

[volcano buster]

I have a buddy that has worn Muck boots for years.
I'm tired of fighting leaks so I ordered a pair of Mucks myself. I'm curious as to how they will wear from the boards.

I wear a steel toe Muck boot at work in the winter. My size 16 ends up being a big boot with a large toe box that hangs in the footwell. I went with a LaCrosse style neoprene boot with a hardened toe which works good in shallow water/slush and the hard toe allows for kicking running boards clear without smashing the toes. I did have to put some felt insoles in the very bottom of the boot since it was not insulated for some reason. I'm guessing, but I think I'm 5-6 years on the current pair and holding. This style boot doesn't breathe so daily boot dryer time is important.

 

[go high fast]

the best ever!

 

[MTsled3]

the best ever!

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I do like the Sorels, and I use them when it's really cold for both hunting and sledding. Most days I like the more athletic fit and feel of real snowmobile boots though.

 

[boondocker97]

I wear a steel toe Muck boot at work in the winter. My size 16 ends up being a big boot with a large toe box that hangs in the footwell. I went with a LaCrosse style neoprene boot with a hardened toe which works good in shallow water/slush and the hard toe allows for kicking running boards clear without smashing the toes. I did have to put some felt insoles in the very bottom of the boot since it was not insulated for some reason. I'm guessing, but I think I'm 5-6 years on the current pair and holding. This style boot doesn't breathe so daily boot dryer time is important.

I thought I was the only one around here with Yeti-sized feet! I hadn't been able to find a dedicated snowmobile boot in a size 16 since HMK stopped producing them. Used a couple pairs from Columbia with mixed results. Then about 3 years ago a dealer had a custom pair made by FLY that someone backed out of they listed on Mountain Sledder Swap meet on Facebook and I scooped them up. I'm not in love with them, but they work better overall than the Columbias.

I have a pair of composite toe muck style boots (BOGS actually) and I couldn't do them for sledding. Not enough ankle support and my feet would be in their own swimming pools of sweat by the end of the day.

 

[slyrydr]

i've used 509 boa boots for 3 years.....no leaks, soles hold up well, bought size larger than normal for wool socks....did i mention no leaks

 

[joshkoltes]

My un popular opinion. Boa boots are garbage.
I've had two hmk boa boots both didn't last a couple months. Had either a klim or motofist boa that broke as well that didn't make a season.
Been three years on a set of skidoo lace ups I had to buy when the boa failed. Kind of like em.

 

[MTsled3]

My un popular opinion. Boa boots are garbage.
I've had two hmk boa boots both didn't last a couple months. Had either a klim or motofist boa that broke as well that didn't make a season.
Been three years on a set of skidoo lace ups I had to buy when the boa failed. Kind of like em.

I've never had issues with the actual boa system, just the cables cutting into the boot. These klims and 509s have a leather wear strip to prevent that.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Yeah I've had 6 different sets of Boa boots over the years.

Always been the boot that failed never the boa.

Not really an opinion just an experience.

 

[Remington92]

Not dedicated riding boots but I've got a bad ankle and knee from sports injuries years ago and couldn't find a dedicated snowboot that felt stable and well made. Decided to lean on my hunting background and picked up a another pair of insulated kenetreks just for sledding. Proper half size and width fit, plenty warm and as long as you keep up on wax maintenance have never had wet feet. Can also send back to kenetrek to be resoled after the running boards chew them off.

 

[jh7]

I've had two pairs of the Klim Adrenaline Pro GTX Boa. First pair lasted about 6 seasons before they started leaking around the toe. The first 4 seasons on them consisted of 3-6 days on the snow per season. Season 5 was around 13 days, and the final season was probably 35 days on the snow. Still have the pair and use them for snowblowing the driveway.

Second pair I've put two seasons on, first around 35 days on the snow, second season around 6 days. Broke a BOA cable the first season. The cable frayed and broke in the guide just above the KLIM logo. Warranty replacement via BOA was stupid easy, and cable replacement was simple. The repair kit they sent actually has two cables and two dials, so I have a spare now.

I preferred the loop for snowpants on the first pair of the Klim boots as it was further up the tongue of the boot (towards my leg(. The location of the loop now is more difficult to stretch the elastic snowpants strap through, with the loop being closer to the toe.

My primary riding partner has 8 seasons on his Klim Adrenaline Pro GTX Boa's, with more days on the snow than me, and he's had no issues with his. The sole rubber was starting to get chewed up on his (still didn't leak), so he preemptively replaced them last year with some non-currents of the same model, same size. He ended up selling the new pair because they were noticeably wider and his feet would float in them. He then went with the 509 Raid Double BOAs and is happy with how they fit his narrow feet. They're a very stiff boot.

I love the BOA system and wouldn't own a boot without it. I just can't bring myself to get a single BOA boot like the Klutch GTX. I really like the second BOA dial, and being able to snug up the sides of the boot for more ankle support. When it comes time for me to replace/upgrade I'll probably try the Fly Inversions. Still double BOA, but seem to be a bit more flexible than others, so easier to walk and maneuver in. Don't know anyone who has tried Fly boots, but I've been very happy with my other Fly gear (monosuit and helmet).

Ended up picking up a pair of the Fly Inversions this afternoon. Local Arctic Cat dealer had 20% off most clothing/accessories. They were the first place I've seen carry the double BOA Inversion.

The boots seem to run big and wide compared to others. I'm usually a 10.5-11 shoe, and the Klim boots I wear an 11. The 11 in a Fly had too much room in the front and side of my foot, so settled on a 10. The Fly's are taller, and stiffer, than the Klim Adrenaline Pro GTX BOA. When having one of each brand boot on, the Klim felt more like a shoe, and the Fly a stiff boot. Hoping they break in nice, and end up being a good, durable boot. Will report back after some ride time with them.

 

[Highcountry Octane Films]

For mountain/tech riding out west...
Been boot shopping on-line FOR DAYS!!! I've always just used whatever cheapish boits i could get my hands on. Got 4-5 or more years tje one time i bought Klims on sale at a show... 2 seasons ago i had money so i dumped $400 on Klim Adrenaline GTX Boas. After 2 seasons (about 60-70 rides) theyre trashed. Soles are coming apart/seperating from boot, 1 boa cable snapped, cables cutting through boot fabric multiple places.... warranty was denied as the 1 year (35 ride) warranty expired. I wont pay for Klim again!...

Ive read alot of feedback about FXRs getting wet/cold so not looking there.

Im really wanting to stay with a double boa boot, the Tobe Nimbus seems to be the best in customer satisfaction. Though, i have friends whom have been using the Castle X ATop and like them. Been researching and reading reviews and not seeing any boots that grab my attention in durability, performance.

 

[MTsled3]

For mountain/tech riding out west...
Been boot shopping on-line FOR DAYS!!! I've always just used whatever cheapish boits i could get my hands on. Got 4-5 or more years tje one time i bought Klims on sale at a show... 2 seasons ago i had money so i dumped $400 on Klim Adrenaline GTX Boas. After 2 seasons (about 60-70 rides) theyre trashed. Soles are coming apart/seperating from boot, 1 boa cable snapped, cables cutting through boot fabric multiple places.... warranty was denied as the 1 year (35 ride) warranty expired. I wont pay for Klim again!...

Ive read alot of feedback about FXRs getting wet/cold so not looking there.

Im really wanting to stay with a double boa boot, the Tobe Nimbus seems to be the best in customer satisfaction. Though, i have friends whom have been using the Castle X ATop and like them. Been researching and reading reviews and not seeing any boots that grab my attention in durability, performance.

I liked the Tobe boots until they started leaking. Got a warrantied pair and they also leaked. The klims have an extra wear piece of leather for the cables, the Tobes did not and the cables cut into them. Also the Nimbus are the heavily insulated ones so I'd only go that route if you get cold feet or don't ride when it's warm.

 

[Mafesto]

Bought FXR Boas a few years ago and the leaked year 2, which is less than 10 rides.
I won't buy snowmobile specific boots again. I'm fine with only lasting 1 or 2 years if I can use them for all my winter use.