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Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
CANADIAN WINTER: Winter boots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?


Hello all,

I am looking at buying winter boots. Here is what I am looking at:

1. Women's Columbia Sportswear Company Winter 'Summit III' Boots:

Link: http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B002KL7A3W/sr=1-35/qid=1254326424/ref=sr_1_35/176-1694549-9640764?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=397975011

2. Women's Sorel 'Blizzard III' Winter Boots:

Link: http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B000IO3J7O/sr=1-72/qid=1254326424/ref=sr_1_72/176-1694549-9640764?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=397975011

What do you think? Which one should I buy? Why? Or any other suggestions.

The thing about my feet is that freeze like hell at minus 10 (and I wear good shoes and socks ... Have been eight years in Canada and I am still not used to the winter .... )

Thanks!

Did ski trip in Lake Placid NY. windy cold ice everywhere.
My Sorel Boots saved the day everyone complained of sore feet.
Insulated liner strong lacing w/ reinforced holes.
Ski lift operators all have them standing in snow wind full shift
should tell you something. Don't make the mistake of fashion over function



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