US help.

[techman03]

whats your budget and size?
willing to shop online?

online is fine im actually looking at gmarket.. size us8.5 maybe 9 is ok coz gonna wear socks

 

[paul02]

boots. don't wear the free saf sneakers with all the air holes. will be v cold

Is it that bad?

Don't know about boots but I didn't feel cold when I wore my sneakers paired with Timberland's Merino Wool socks (very comfortable and warming).

Also, SAF boots actually can season if you're smart. When you shine them with wax, apply the wax (in layers too) on the breathable part. TADAH!

Though I believe the older SAF version of boots has no holes.

 

[Telur17]

boss any recommendation on what kind pls....

best if anyone can recommend a winter boots/ shoe for grand canyon..(any shop to recommend not so ex)

thanks in advance

erm, hubby likes timberland earthkeepers range. but he normally buy online from the us site

 

[Telur17]

Is it that bad?

Don't know about boots but I didn't feel cold when I wore my sneakers paired with Timberland's Merino Wool socks (very comfortable and warming).

Also, SAF boots actually can season if you're smart. When you shine them with wax, apply the wax (in layers too) on the breathable part. TADAH!

Though I believe the older SAF version of boots has no holes.

you came in sept rite? not that cold at all then. He is coming in Dec which is normally much colder. current predicted temp in Dec is mostly less than 10 degrees (New York December Weather 2014 - AccuWeather Forecast for NY 10007) If suay and meet polar vortex, temps confirm go below 0 degrees.

SAF boots is ok since all covered and waterproof. I said don't wear SAF sneakers because they have holes which will let in wind. Oso they are not water proof so are not good if meet rain/melted snow.

 

[patryn33]

online is fine im actually looking at gmarket.. size us8.5 maybe 9 is ok coz gonna wear socks

U into K designs... if U fear the cold.. something insulated will be fine
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[patryn33]

SAF boots is ok since all covered and waterproof. I said don't wear SAF sneakers because they have holes which will let in wind. Oso they are not water proof so are not good if meet rain/melted snow.

this new one with holes?
http://ifonlysingaporeans.blogspot.com/2012/05/saf-soldiers-to-get-lighter-boots-new.html

These 'Frontier' boots feature faster-drying nylon uppers and outsoles that allow for the quicker lateral movements required in urban warfare.

 

[Telur17]

this new one with holes?
If Only Singaporeans Stopped to Think: SAF soldiers to get lighter boots, new pixelated uniforms for RSAF & RSN

wah, I din know SAF boots oso have holes now. I thought only the sneakers. like this, better don't use the new SAF boots in winter here. hate walking around in wet socks and if the boots allow water to get in...

 

[paul02]

you came in sept rite? not that cold at all then. He is coming in Dec which is normally much colder. current predicted temp in Dec is mostly less than 10 degrees (New York December Weather 2014 - AccuWeather Forecast for NY 10007) If suay and meet polar vortex, temps confirm go below 0 degrees.

SAF boots is ok since all covered and waterproof. I said don't wear SAF sneakers because they have holes which will let in wind. Oso they are not water proof so are not good if meet rain/melted snow.

Whoops! Misread. Sorry!

Yes, I guess I didn't experience anything that cold and wet yet.

 

[patryn33]

erm, hubby likes timberland earthkeepers range. but he normally buy online from the us site

I always buy my winter boots in feb or March, my timberland boots is like usd$40, northface is under usd$60

 

[fone]

Still remember my army days where I specially bought the older boots, so during river crossing, water would be able to leak out.

I've worn the older Goretex boots (no holes version) for winter / snowy weather. Kindly note that as indicated in the diagram, the boots are for tropical jungle use. When snow gets stuck in the grooves, it gets extremely slippery. Very good waterproofing, especially for walking in un-compacted snow.

 

[patryn33]

New boots not waterproof from what I read, dry fast.. But winter they will not dry up just freeze.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/n...t-boots-circa-2013-they-terrible-4395541.html
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/any-review-saf-frontier-boots-4508273.html

 

[lcpteck]

New boots not waterproof from what I read, dry fast.. But winter they will not dry up just freeze.
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/n...t-boots-circa-2013-they-terrible-4395541.html
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/any-review-saf-frontier-boots-4508273.html

Yeah Frontier boots are not Goretex treated.

 

[techman03]

whats your budget and size?
willing to shop online gore tex boots will be nice.

Merrell, Timberland, Salomon, Wolverine, Columbia hiking boots.

if U not really going down Canyon... U can go for nicer boots ie
- Red Wing
- Thorogood

are these suitable for winter also? coz im also going to NYC and yosemite park

 

[Telur17]

are these suitable for winter also? coz im also going to NYC and yosemite park

are you planning on doing lots of trekking? If not, I think any waterproof covered shoe is actually fine as long as you are pairing it with warm socks. That's what I tell my parents to wear when they visit since they are only walking around the urban jungle in NY.

 

[patryn33]

are these suitable for winter also? coz im also going to NYC and yosemite park

I have to agree with Telur17, no need to buy special winter boots if U already have a pair of waterproof or water resistant footwear.

no point getting a winter boots if U plan on using just this time.

if U plan on hiking outside the trail then maybe U want to get a pair a boots, make sense only if U plan to wear them upon returning.
those goodyear welted boots is waterproof but costly if u dont wear them back here no pt buying so expensive boots.

else something like that will do
http://www.amazon.com/Khombu-Ammon-Genuine-Suede-Hiking
http://www.amazon.com/Hi-Tec-West-Ridge-Mid-Hiking

Dec - they get 14cm total on avg in the past yrs.
http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/climate.htm

 

[techman03]

are you planning on doing lots of trekking? If not, I think any waterproof covered shoe is actually fine as long as you are pairing it with warm socks. That's what I tell my parents to wear when they visit since they are only walking around the urban jungle in NY.

thanks for the reply telur. nope no trekking.

just go yosemite 1 day. maybe 10days touring NYC also.

for GC only tour around no trekking..

any recommendation for all in 1 shoe? thanks

 

[patryn33]

Your regular Nike will do, my parents come visit for 3 mths just wear their shoes back home.

U could buy at shoes at outlet cheap. Brands like Johnson Murphy is buy 3 get 1 free.

Will u visit outlet in nyc?

 

[Telur17]

thanks for the reply telur. nope no trekking.

just go yosemite 1 day. maybe 10days touring NYC also.

for GC only tour around no trekking..

any recommendation for all in 1 shoe? thanks

agree with patryn. no need any special shoe in this case. As long as you are wearing covered shoes with warm socks, it is ok. Just don't get those with air holes as it can be v cold when the wind　 blows. My parents also just use their normal shoes from SG. Worst come to worst, just buy a new pair here. Shoes will be cheaper here probably.

 

[techman03]

agree with patryn. no need any special shoe in this case. As long as you are wearing covered shoes with warm socks, it is ok. Just don't get those with air holes as it can be v cold when the wind　 blows. My parents also just use their normal shoes from SG. Worst come to worst, just buy a new pair here. Shoes will be cheaper here probably.

thanks guys! thing is once i get to SFO night at 13. 14 morning were heading down to yosemite and no time to buy shoes there so sad. haiz. need to find an alternative.

 

[Telur17]

thanks guys! thing is once i get to SFO night at 13. 14 morning were heading down to yosemite and no time to buy shoes there so sad. haiz. need to find an alternative.

you have no covered shoes or sneakers in SG?