Snowmobile Boots

Snowmobile boots are one of the many snowmobile products we, Snogear.com, sell. Brands of snowmobile boots we sell include Coldwave, HJC, Altimate, Trukke, CKX, HMK and Baffin. We also sell various other brands from time to time. Our inventory can range from current to closeout styles of snowmobile bibs.

What types of snowmobile boots are there? In general snowmobile boots can be classified by whether they lace or Velcro up, and what their temperature rating is. The more popular snowmobile boots tend to be those which do NOT feature laces.

If you need help selecting your next pair of snowmobile boots, give us a call at 1-800-394-8232

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Snowmobile Boot Buyers Guide

There are many different types of snowmobile boots available. Sometimes you might know exactly what you want. Other times, you might just wondering how to go about choosing your next pair of snowmobile boots.

Listed below is information, help tips and guidelines that might help you choose those boots.

If you are looking for specific recommendations for a snowmobile boot. We have labeled all our best sellers as such.

You might want to ask yourself if you prefer a snowmobile boot that uses laces to secure your foot in the boot or one that would use Velcro. The advantage of Velcro is that they are easier to "seal" than from having to tie up laces. This might be important if you can't bend over due to say a bad back. The advantage of laces is that they tend to allow you to achieve a tighter seal.

Would your prefer a boot with removable insulation such as a liner? Or, do you prefer a boot with fixed (non-removable insulation)?

Boots with removable insulation usually use a liner for insulation. Having removable insulation can be handy when you want to dry out your boots.

Tip: If you ride multiple days in a row or tend to have sweaty feet we suggest purchasing extra boot liners. This is a trick that can add great quality to the next days ride. If you decide to go this route make sure the boot is listed as having its liners as removalable AND that the removable liners are available separately. Some boot manufacturers allow their liners to be removed but do NOT offer the liners separately. We clearly indicate this in each boots descriptions wheather the liner is removable and if it is available separately.

Are you concerned about what the boot is temperature rated for? If you are, consider this:

What temperature do you usually ride in? Most of the boots we sell are rated to a temperature that most of you will NEVER ride in. For example, many boots are rate to -50 F. Just ask yourself, how many times have you ridden when the temperature was 10 below, 20 below or 30 below or greater? Few people venture out in these temperatures.

What is your personal tolerance for cold? Do you become cold easily? If so you might want to purchase boots that are rated to a lower temperature.

How long do you usually stay outside? If you just go out for a few hours or do you spend the entire day out touring?

How active will you be? The active you are, the more heat you generate. Usually those riding causally or touring generate less heat than those that ride off trail or ride aggressively.

There are some boots which we call technical fit. (we have labeled these) These boots aren't for the average rider as they are VERY stiff boots. Many of these need to be worn about 6 times before they mold to your foot. Usually they are only appropriate for aggressive riders.

What's the weight of the boot? The weight can vary depending upon the size of the boot. The bigger the boot the more it weighs.

Fitment

Note that when you receive your boots, do the following to determine if they truly fit.

First, before you even put them on allow the boots to sit out of the box at room temperature for at least three hours. Bringing the boots up to room temperature will add flexibility to the boot. If the liners are removable, then remove them when you start the warming process as this will ensure the boot and liner are completely warmed up. (Just make sure you put the liners back in before trying the boots on.)

After you have allowed the boots and liners to warm up, try them on with the socks you intend to wear. We suggest trying them on when you can spend about an hour wearing them around your house.

Note that if the liner or foot bed to the boot is not long enough for your foot you most likely will need to go up a size in the boot.

It is important the your boots fit well. A too tight of a boot can reduce circulation which can cause your feet to become cold. In general, snowmobile boots are meant to have a slightly looser fit in comparison to say hiking boots.

Foot Widths

All the snowmobile boots we sell are designed for the medium width foot.

If you have a narrow foot, you might have better luck with a lace up boot. A lace up boot will allow you to tighten the boot down better than a Velcro sealing boot. Another option for those with narrow feet is to use one of the insoles we sell. These will help reduce the space inside the boots. (See our part numbers 99009 for women and 99010 for men.)

For those with a wide foot width, you might try going up one size. This tends to result in better fitment if you have a wide foot.

A Note About Socks

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to wear the wrong sock with snowmobile boots. What's a wrong sock? A wrong sock would be any of the all cotton socks (such as an athletic sock) or a dress sock. The most common misconception from consumers is that winter boots should be purchased a size large to accommodate for thick socks. Thick socks are a matter of personal preference; thin and thick socks alike can provide excellent warmth and moisture repelling properties depending on their material makeup.