My big winter boots I have used for the last few years got a split in them today. I use them a lot as I walk about 1km a day to and from work. I have to walk up hills and on ice at times. Which boots should I buy that will be good quality, keep my feet warm and dry, and last repeated daily use?
I have a pair of Keen boots that my late uncle used for a decade of daily hiking and then passed on to me, who wore them for another decade of daily wear in winter conditions. They are just now losing their waterproofing but are still warm, sturdy, and maintain a good grip and complete sole.
Sadly, modern Keen boots are nowhere near as good as the old ones.