Comfortable and reliable. The Bugaboot III was built warmth and protection on the trail or street. Featuring a waterproof leather upper, 200g insulation, superior midsole cushioning, and advanced traction outsole to carry you through the cold in comfort. Waterproof leather upper delivers comfort and warmth. Injection molded shell offers superior fit. Waterproof seam-sealed construction delivers durability. 200g insulation provides superior warmth. Rated -25F, so it can take you through the toughest of winters. Techlite lightweight midsole delivers long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Omni-Grip non-marking rubber offers superior traction. Boot Shaft Height: 18 cm. Boot Shaft Circumference: 27 cm.
Comfortable and reliable. The Bugaboot III was built warmth and protection on the trail or street. Featuring a waterproof leather upper, 200g insulation, superior midsole cushioning, and advanced traction outsole to carry you through the cold in comfort. Waterproof leather upper delivers comfort and warmth. Injection molded shell offers superior fit. Waterproof seam-sealed construction delivers durability. 200g insulation provides superior warmth. Rated -25F, so it can take you through the toughest of winters. Techlite lightweight midsole delivers long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Omni-Grip non-marking rubber offers superior traction. Boot Shaft Height: 18 cm. Boot Shaft Circumference: 27 cm.
Comfortable and reliable. The Bugaboot III was built warmth and protection on the trail or street. Featuring a waterproof leather upper, 200g insulation, superior midsole cushioning, and advanced traction outsole to carry you through the cold in comfort. Waterproof leather upper delivers comfort and warmth. Injection molded shell offers superior fit. Waterproof seam-sealed construction delivers durability. 200g insulation provides superior warmth. Rated -25F, so it can take you through the toughest of winters. Techlite lightweight midsole delivers long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Omni-Grip non-marking rubber offers superior traction. Boot Shaft Height: 18 cm. Boot Shaft Circumference: 27 cm.
Comfortable and reliable. The Bugaboot III was built warmth and protection on the trail or street. Featuring a waterproof leather upper, 200g insulation, superior midsole cushioning, and advanced traction outsole to carry you through the cold in comfort. Waterproof leather upper delivers comfort and warmth. Injection molded shell offers superior fit. Waterproof seam-sealed construction delivers durability. 200g insulation provides superior warmth. Rated -25F, so it can take you through the toughest of winters. Techlite lightweight midsole delivers long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Omni-Grip non-marking rubber offers superior traction. Boot Shaft Height: 18 cm. Boot Shaft Circumference: 27 cm.
Last updated at 04/03/2025 12:55:18
originally posted on columbia.com
I came back to Columbia for new snow boots after being very happy with my previous techlite omniheat boots that lasted me over 10 years in MN.Two stars removed for two things: 1. Why did they take away the lace hooks? I saw in the pictures they were no longer there, so I wasn't surprised. But, it was much easier to take this tall boot on and off with the top two rows as lace hooks instead of eyelets. My old Columbia boots had this. Was it cost savings?2. Speaking of cost savings, assuming this boot and my previous boot occupy the same tier in Columbia's snow boot line (they look very similar, and cost the same), these are more cheaply made. The entire product looks and feels cheaper. The finishing on the edges, the stitching, the lining, the footbeds, ... MoreI came back to Columbia for new snow boots after being very happy with my previous techlite omniheat boots that lasted me over 10 years in MN.Two stars removed for two things: 1. Why did they take away the lace hooks? I saw in the pictures they were no longer there, so I wasn't surprised. But, it was much easier to take this tall boot on and off with the top two rows as lace hooks instead of eyelets. My old Columbia boots had this. Was it cost savings?2. Speaking of cost savings, assuming this boot and my previous boot occupy the same tier in Columbia's snow boot line (they look very similar, and cost the same), these are more cheaply made. The entire product looks and feels cheaper. The finishing on the edges, the stitching, the lining, the footbeds, everything. Hopefully they last as long and keep their comfort as long as my previous techlite boots but I am not confident they will.
originally posted on marks.com
I Purchased these right off the website and paid close to retail. Reviews were excellent and there are much higher priced boots out there (HH) that were above $200.00. My son in law has a pair and when I look at them both side by side I am glad I purchased the Columbia!I walk 2 large dogs at all times of the day from early morning to late evening with Temperatures this December in Greater Edmonton Alberta hitting below -30 Celsius. I normally get very cold in most boots rated to this temperature. They only have 200 grams of insulation and I expected to freeze my feet at these temperatures. I do keep moving but these boots fit like a high end ski boot. They are high to above my ankle and fit snug with full laces with a waterproof outside and warm lining that is ... MoreI Purchased these right off the website and paid close to retail. Reviews were excellent and there are much higher priced boots out there (HH) that were above $200.00. My son in law has a pair and when I look at them both side by side I am glad I purchased the Columbia!I walk 2 large dogs at all times of the day from early morning to late evening with Temperatures this December in Greater Edmonton Alberta hitting below -30 Celsius. I normally get very cold in most boots rated to this temperature. They only have 200 grams of insulation and I expected to freeze my feet at these temperatures. I do keep moving but these boots fit like a high end ski boot. They are high to above my ankle and fit snug with full laces with a waterproof outside and warm lining that is thick with lots of cushion and support. The sole is the best I have ever had that grips the ice from any temperature. I usually put on ice cleats and never seem to need them. The compound is flexible and comfortable at all temperatures and I can walk greater distances with no fatigue. I have bought the cheap boots that don’t even last a season and would not cheap out again.I rarely write a review but this is the most capable boot at any price point in my opinion. I am 65 years old, very fit and my skinny jeans will fit right over these boots laced up. That’s for us old guys that haven’t got use to you young people that like to wear your jeans above your ankles rolled up with bare feet in your flat soled designer shoes with no arch support ;-)
originally posted on sunandski.com
These boots are great! Very comfortable and very warm! I took these on several hikes in the snow. I did wear wools socks, and the boots performed amazingly! Traction on the snow was solid, but not on ice. Love the fact they a high, so they provide extra coverage. Waterproofing/repellent works well. I did step into ankle deep water and the boots stayed dry. I can confidently recommend these boots to keep your feet and toes warm and dry.
| Product dimensions | 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.78 cm; 793.79 Grams |
I came back to Columbia for new snow boots after being very happy with my previous techlite omniheat boots that lasted me over 10 years in MN.Two stars removed for two things: 1. Why did they take away the lace hooks? I saw in the pictures they were no longer there, so I wasn't surprised. But, it was much easier to take this tall boot on and off with the top two rows as lace hooks instead of eyelets. My old Columbia boots had this. Was it cost savings?2. Speaking of cost savings, assuming this boot and my previous boot occupy the same tier in Columbia's snow boot line (they look very similar, and cost the same), these are more cheaply made. The entire product looks and feels cheaper. The finishing on the edges, the stitching, the lining, the footbeds, ... MoreI came back to Columbia for new snow boots after being very happy with my previous techlite omniheat boots that lasted me over 10 years in MN.Two stars removed for two things: 1. Why did they take away the lace hooks? I saw in the pictures they were no longer there, so I wasn't surprised. But, it was much easier to take this tall boot on and off with the top two rows as lace hooks instead of eyelets. My old Columbia boots had this. Was it cost savings?2. Speaking of cost savings, assuming this boot and my previous boot occupy the same tier in Columbia's snow boot line (they look very similar, and cost the same), these are more cheaply made. The entire product looks and feels cheaper. The finishing on the edges, the stitching, the lining, the footbeds, everything. Hopefully they last as long and keep their comfort as long as my previous techlite boots but I am not confident they will.
I Purchased these right off the website and paid close to retail. Reviews were excellent and there are much higher priced boots out there (HH) that were above $200.00. My son in law has a pair and when I look at them both side by side I am glad I purchased the Columbia!I walk 2 large dogs at all times of the day from early morning to late evening with Temperatures this December in Greater Edmonton Alberta hitting below -30 Celsius. I normally get very cold in most boots rated to this temperature. They only have 200 grams of insulation and I expected to freeze my feet at these temperatures. I do keep moving but these boots fit like a high end ski boot. They are high to above my ankle and fit snug with full laces with a waterproof outside and warm lining that is ... MoreI Purchased these right off the website and paid close to retail. Reviews were excellent and there are much higher priced boots out there (HH) that were above $200.00. My son in law has a pair and when I look at them both side by side I am glad I purchased the Columbia!I walk 2 large dogs at all times of the day from early morning to late evening with Temperatures this December in Greater Edmonton Alberta hitting below -30 Celsius. I normally get very cold in most boots rated to this temperature. They only have 200 grams of insulation and I expected to freeze my feet at these temperatures. I do keep moving but these boots fit like a high end ski boot. They are high to above my ankle and fit snug with full laces with a waterproof outside and warm lining that is thick with lots of cushion and support. The sole is the best I have ever had that grips the ice from any temperature. I usually put on ice cleats and never seem to need them. The compound is flexible and comfortable at all temperatures and I can walk greater distances with no fatigue. I have bought the cheap boots that don’t even last a season and would not cheap out again.I rarely write a review but this is the most capable boot at any price point in my opinion. I am 65 years old, very fit and my skinny jeans will fit right over these boots laced up. That’s for us old guys that haven’t got use to you young people that like to wear your jeans above your ankles rolled up with bare feet in your flat soled designer shoes with no arch support ;-)
These boots are great! Very comfortable and very warm! I took these on several hikes in the snow. I did wear wools socks, and the boots performed amazingly! Traction on the snow was solid, but not on ice. Love the fact they a high, so they provide extra coverage. Waterproofing/repellent works well. I did step into ankle deep water and the boots stayed dry. I can confidently recommend these boots to keep your feet and toes warm and dry.
Did some research into reviews on the BugaBoot III. Purchased in Boxing Day sales. Made a mistake thinking it was the Omni Heat version which it wasn't. Came withjust 200g of insulation without Omniheat liner. Even with good quality merino wool socks, my feet were cold in -5C degrees when the Bugaboot is rated down to -32C.Regret not choosing KEEN Summit County winter boots (300 g Keen.Warm™ upper insulation and 450 g Keen.Warm™ toe insulation).Size wise, another disaster as I was strongly recommended by the ales staff to take 8.5US when I insisted my normal boots size of 9.0US. At least I chose the WIDE fitting instead of the regular. Still, after walking in the snow for 1hr, the Bugaboots were tight and uncomfortable to the extent my foot hurts, even with ... MoreDid some research into reviews on the BugaBoot III. Purchased in Boxing Day sales. Made a mistake thinking it was the Omni Heat version which it wasn't. Came withjust 200g of insulation without Omniheat liner. Even with good quality merino wool socks, my feet were cold in -5C degrees when the Bugaboot is rated down to -32C.Regret not choosing KEEN Summit County winter boots (300 g Keen.Warm™ upper insulation and 450 g Keen.Warm™ toe insulation).Size wise, another disaster as I was strongly recommended by the ales staff to take 8.5US when I insisted my normal boots size of 9.0US. At least I chose the WIDE fitting instead of the regular. Still, after walking in the snow for 1hr, the Bugaboots were tight and uncomfortable to the extent my foot hurts, even with one layer of merino wool socks (medium thickness).As to the quality of the construction, not only do these look cheap but inferior to KEEN SUMMIT COUNTY and NORTH FACE Chillkat 400 II. Should have gone for TNF or KEEN. Probably too late to return the Buggers for a refund so money down the drain. These Bugger boots are going straight into the rubbish bin unless Columbia can do something about a refund. Worst purchase ever on winter boots. Next stop Salomon Tundra Pro or Keen Summit County or TNF Chillkats 400s. Anything but the Bugger boots.I would not recommend the Bugger boots to anyone regardless, the buying experience has been dire so my mind is made up to on Salomon or Keen or TheNorthFace.
These are great for people with wide flat feet. I suggest pairing with a nice set of wool socks but not too thick. I own four pairs of these in different colors and generations. The older model were easier to put on because they had bigger pull loops and quick lace hooks. These newer ones are a tad taller and have short laces and small pull loops so getting your foot in and getting them laced up takes a bit longer. I live in a very cold part of Colorado so these have been a life saver for all my winter activities: fat biking, ski biking, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, walking around town, etc.
These boots felt great the first few times I wore them. The fit on my foot is excellent and they're super lightweight. The soles have good grip on snowy inclines and overall the boot is quite functional. My only initial complaint was that the stretchy laces don't hold at all so it's a bit of a pain to lace the boots tightly.The biggest issue that I have run into after about a month, which makes the boots almost unusable, is that the upper part of the boot folds in and pushes into my ankle whenever the toe lifts up - such as when walking uphill or stepping on uneven ground. This crease pushing into my ankle is painful and causes me to alter how I walk to avoid the pain. This issue is a huge bummer for me because I thought I had found some great boots but now I ... MoreThese boots felt great the first few times I wore them. The fit on my foot is excellent and they're super lightweight. The soles have good grip on snowy inclines and overall the boot is quite functional. My only initial complaint was that the stretchy laces don't hold at all so it's a bit of a pain to lace the boots tightly.The biggest issue that I have run into after about a month, which makes the boots almost unusable, is that the upper part of the boot folds in and pushes into my ankle whenever the toe lifts up - such as when walking uphill or stepping on uneven ground. This crease pushing into my ankle is painful and causes me to alter how I walk to avoid the pain. This issue is a huge bummer for me because I thought I had found some great boots but now I cannot rely on them for covering any long distances due to the pain. You can see the crease in the photos coming from the third lace eyelet up from the toe.
This is a solidly built boot with excellent ankle and foot support as well as excellent waterproofing. The lacing system is great and together with the construction, imparts a very secure feeling in uncertain terrain. Deep snow traction is excellent, packed snow - middling - this doesn't have enough bite to feel very confident or maintain pace. Ice even less so, though most boots without studs aren't really meant for ice anyways.Cushioning is very good, not plush, but not too firm either. It's usable for long hikes even with my 240 pounds. I was very warm in 15F degree weather and feel confident this would take me down to subzero temps - in fact, I didn't even need my usual merino wool socks with this boot.In terms of fit, the wide worked very well for me, but ... MoreThis is a solidly built boot with excellent ankle and foot support as well as excellent waterproofing. The lacing system is great and together with the construction, imparts a very secure feeling in uncertain terrain. Deep snow traction is excellent, packed snow - middling - this doesn't have enough bite to feel very confident or maintain pace. Ice even less so, though most boots without studs aren't really meant for ice anyways.Cushioning is very good, not plush, but not too firm either. It's usable for long hikes even with my 240 pounds. I was very warm in 15F degree weather and feel confident this would take me down to subzero temps - in fact, I didn't even need my usual merino wool socks with this boot.In terms of fit, the wide worked very well for me, but the shoe tends to run at least a half size long for its stated size. I wish I had gone a half size down before using this.
This boot is pretty substantial in its physical appearance. This doesn’t really come across in the stock website photos. That, coupled with 200g thinsulate lining should make for a super toasty boot or so you’d think. Personally I am not really impressed with the “warmth” that these provide over an extended period in colder temperatures.I first used these during the Buffalo Blizzard of 22’. At which point I was out shoveling and snow blowing for 30-45 minutes at a time before having to come in to warm my hands (and to a lesser degree my feet). But I was really surprised that my feet started to get cold when out for such a short time. Granted the temps were in the teens.I also found that with the large size of this boot makes driving my 4Runner dangerous because ... MoreThis boot is pretty substantial in its physical appearance. This doesn’t really come across in the stock website photos. That, coupled with 200g thinsulate lining should make for a super toasty boot or so you’d think. Personally I am not really impressed with the “warmth” that these provide over an extended period in colder temperatures.I first used these during the Buffalo Blizzard of 22’. At which point I was out shoveling and snow blowing for 30-45 minutes at a time before having to come in to warm my hands (and to a lesser degree my feet). But I was really surprised that my feet started to get cold when out for such a short time. Granted the temps were in the teens.I also found that with the large size of this boot makes driving my 4Runner dangerous because the boot rested on both the gas and break pedals. So I will not ever recommend driving in them if you have large feet (14).On the plus side the boots are super comfy, very well made and the grippy sole saved me a number of times while tending to the snow which made the boots worth the purchase.
This is a good looking, sturdy, well designed and warm boot. I bought them for my cold and snowy locale -- not enough cold and snow yet, but it'll get here -- and have worn them on one winter hike, in snow 4" - 6" deep, to test them out. I first bought a 10.5 W (I'm normally a 10W) but after evaluation I returned them as they would have been a bit too cramped with a heavy sock or a lighter one and a liner. So my advice might be to order up a .5 to a full size. The 11 W is perfect for me. Warm, walkable and rugged. They are comfortable, grip the foot and the snow uphill and down, and it will last me for many years.
I love this snow boot. It’s warm. It’s waterproof. It’s comfortable. And it’s also the right height. Too many snow boots out there are not high enough and this one is the perfect height. I am a men’s size 15 in all brands of sneakers and a size 15 in this boot fit me perfectly. It feels comfortable on my feet and it laces up really nice. Very nice boot with no drawbacks, I wish other companies made boots in a size 15 but I appreciate you making this in a size 15. Has good traction on the bottom for shoveling snow.
| Product dimensions | 12.7 x 12.7 x 1.78 cm; 793.79 Grams |
