The Top 6 Winter Boots of 2012

From heavy-duty trail runners to full-on double-plastic boots, these are our favorite winter kicks of 2012.


Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Columbia Hoodster

By: Category: Winter Buyer's Guide, Hiking and Backpacking, Exploration
Columbia Hoodster Boots

   Photographer: Inga Hendrickson

While these waterproof midcut boots aren’t insulated, a heat reflective metallic material in the liner adds warmth. Testers day-hiked in temps down to freezing and still reported warm feet. The running-shoe-like midsole was springy, a nice counterpoint to the big-toothed and snow-shedding outsole. 

TAGS: REFLECTIVE LINING, SOFT-SHELL UPPER

Brand: Columbia

$160

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