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Nokian make winter car tyres and use a lot of rubber. These boots are a lot of rubber! Very much like a pair of firemans wellies. They are strong and tough. I found sizing a problem and initially ordered up 2 sizes, then 1 size then true to size. The felt lining throws you off a bit in that it tricks you into thinking you are at the end of the boot when you still have plenty of room. The calf is generous and you would need bowling ball calves to pad them out - even with 2 thermal layers and 2 socks there was generous play - which can allow snow to play. The strap synching is the only thing that lets down the boot. It does not stay synched and will let a generous gulp of snow in when unlocked. So if you have narrow calves you will need a lightweight and baggy (the top of the boots are vast) overtrouser to stop the snow getting in. If you live in snowy climes this would be your go to wellington boot - good in slush as well as snow. If you need a boot with a ski binding ability then this is a great choice. The felt liner allows the boot to dry really quickly. They are toasty unless you get wet into the interior even down to large minus numbers - 30 or lower. The nubbin at the front works well-ish with bindings but is not super generous so if your binding is worn etc they can release - but there is not much more that Nokian could have done there or I guess it would already have been done. Hope your kids have the same size feet as you as these will last so long they will be wearing them. Lost one star for the synch/strap being less good than the rest of the boot otherwise these are a great product if you have the need. As always great service from Woodlore on the supply and return sizing faff.
Andrew Smith
3rd February, 2025Rated: 4/5