Sorel Men's Full Tilt 09 Winter Boot Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this boot for most of the winter now. We had crazy snows here in the mid-Atlantic, and this boot did very well keeping my feet warm and dry during tedious snow shoveling. It is indeed water proof, and if you are moving comfortably warm. Could it go to -40 degrees? I really don't know. I've been down to the teen's and it's been very comfortable. I've also worn them in the 60's and still been comfortable.

I've found other uses for this boot to include: Motorcycling and Backpacking. The insulation hold its own against 70mph winds and 30 degrees. The sole is stable enough and oil resistant enough that it never slipped on the tarmac.

Recently I went on a backpacking trip with a 30 pound pack. It was an all weather, all terrain trip and the boot did very well. It's extremely light for an insulated, waterproof mid calf boot. It saw duty over rocks, snow, mud, gravel, hard pack, and stream crossings. I would not recommend wading in over the top of the boot - the gaiters are not that tightly sealed. However, I stood in a mountain stream that was engorged with snow melt runoff for well over 30 minutes on a ~20-30 degree day to take some photos. The water was up to my ankle, and I not only stayed dry, but stayed warm.

I've taken off one start for lacing system. It's a bit flaky, and requires a good bit of fiddling to get juuuuust right. The stabilizer buckles feel great when you first tighten them up, but get loose after ~60 minutes of walking. However that's an easy fix: Just tug it snug when you take a break.

Some folks have complained that they are hard to get into. Compared to an ankle high boot, yes they are. However that is a realitive comparison. they are just as easy as a pair of fast lace combat boots. The build quality is solid, and should last awhile if treated right. A reviewer on the REI web site complained that he snapped the gaiter pull off. This would be possible if you were not mindful of how hard you were pulling. Remember the built in gaiter is not supposed to be a water seal. Its a snow seal.

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Product Description:
Get out and explore in this Full Tilt boot from Sorel. The waterproof construction features a built-in gaiter with a barrel-lock closure to seal out the cold. The contoured insole is fully removable, making this a highly favorable choice in cold weather footwear.

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