Omni-Grip non-marking traction rubber Techlite lightweight midsole for long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Waterproof leather upper. Injection molded shell. Omni-Tech waterproof breathable construction. 200g insulation.
Omni-Grip non-marking traction rubber Techlite lightweight midsole for long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Waterproof leather upper. Injection molded shell. Omni-Tech waterproof breathable construction. 200g insulation.
Omni-Grip non-marking traction rubber Techlite lightweight midsole for long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Waterproof leather upper. Injection molded shell. Omni-Tech waterproof breathable construction. 200g insulation.
Omni-Grip non-marking traction rubber Techlite lightweight midsole for long lasting comfort, superior cushioning, and high energy return Waterproof leather upper. Injection molded shell. Omni-Tech waterproof breathable construction. 200g insulation.
Last updated at 11/06/2024 22:37:52
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.
originally posted on columbia.com
Columbia Bugaboot II was the best winter boot I ever wore. Until the second year. After only wearing a couple of times the first year I stored the boot in my closet for the next season. When lacing the boot to wear in a recent snow the first boot laced up fine. When I bent down on a knee to lace up the second boot the first boot complete split open from the toe, down the complete side a total of about 10 inches. When I checked online for a warranty I found that the boots had a 1 year warranty. That unfortunately was how long the boot lasted after only a few uses.
originally posted on columbia.com
Excellent boot for work. I work in manholes with ankle deep water almost every day. I work 10-12 hour shifts on my feet. This is the first time buying the Bugaboot and so far I’m extremely satisfied. They broke in easy. The support and stability are amazing. My feet are warm, dry and pain free. I know it’s a hiking boot but it’s an awesome work boot.
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.
Columbia Bugaboot II was the best winter boot I ever wore. Until the second year. After only wearing a couple of times the first year I stored the boot in my closet for the next season. When lacing the boot to wear in a recent snow the first boot laced up fine. When I bent down on a knee to lace up the second boot the first boot complete split open from the toe, down the complete side a total of about 10 inches. When I checked online for a warranty I found that the boots had a 1 year warranty. That unfortunately was how long the boot lasted after only a few uses.
Excellent boot for work. I work in manholes with ankle deep water almost every day. I work 10-12 hour shifts on my feet. This is the first time buying the Bugaboot and so far I’m extremely satisfied. They broke in easy. The support and stability are amazing. My feet are warm, dry and pain free. I know it’s a hiking boot but it’s an awesome work boot.
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.
I bought these boots a year ago because of the price. I use them for ice fishing and once the tongues get wet, it's over. So melting snow and slushy conditions are not good if you are trying to keep your feet dry. not recommend for this type of activity. Not very warm either. Well, I guess that's arguable because with wet feet, nothing will be warm. I only write this review so someone doesn't take the inexpensive road like me and regret it.
I bought it 2 or 3 years ago; but today was the first time I wore the boots, hey I live in CA, we don’t have snow here. I stored it in a shoe cabinet all this time. I noticed some discoloration on the rubber part when I put them on; but NBD since I cared more about the functionality. I spent an hour in snow when I took them off the rubber part just fell apart, it feels very crunchy to the touch. I expect boots to last longer than 2-3 years with rare use, let alone no use.
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 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.
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.
I recently purchased the Columbia Men's Bugaboot™ III and overall, I'm quite pleased with it. This boot proved to be comfortable and efficient at keeping my feet warm during most outdoor activities. Whether I was hiking, snowshoeing, or even on a snowmobile, it performed admirably.I should note that my feet tended to generate enough heat during these activities to keep me comfortably warm. Even when I visited Yellowstone and Grand Teton, where temperatures dropped to as low as -9 degrees Celsius, the Bugaboot™ III held up well. It kept me warm while walking through ankle-deep snow and riding on a snowmobile.However, I did notice that during periods of low activity, especially when I was just standing on ice or hard-packed snow, the cold did start to creep up, ... MoreI recently purchased the Columbia Men's Bugaboot™ III and overall, I'm quite pleased with it. This boot proved to be comfortable and efficient at keeping my feet warm during most outdoor activities. Whether I was hiking, snowshoeing, or even on a snowmobile, it performed admirably.I should note that my feet tended to generate enough heat during these activities to keep me comfortably warm. Even when I visited Yellowstone and Grand Teton, where temperatures dropped to as low as -9 degrees Celsius, the Bugaboot™ III held up well. It kept me warm while walking through ankle-deep snow and riding on a snowmobile.However, I did notice that during periods of low activity, especially when I was just standing on ice or hard-packed snow, the cold did start to creep up, and my feet would become chilly. Despite this, one aspect that truly impressed me was the waterproofing of these boots. They kept my feet exceptionally dry, even in wet and slushy conditions, which certainly put the waterproofing capabilities to the test.Considering the performance and durability, I found that the Columbia Bugaboot™ III justified the price I paid for it. It's a reliable choice for winter activities, but based on my experience, I plan to upgrade to the 400-gram insulation version in the future to better tackle extreme cold. If you're looking for a good all-around winter boot, the Bugaboot™ III is definitely worth considering, though the 400-gram version might be even more suitable for those frigid days.
