NORTIV 8 Men's Waterproof Winter Snow Boots

Somewhat different viewpoint from someone in the southern U.S. with limited need for an insulated winter boot. Doesn't make sense for me to pay top dollar for the high-end boots, so found these with solid reviews and a favorable price. Needed them for a trip to extreme northern Sweden in February to see the Northern Lights (temps from 9-28F). Got ones half a size larger which was a perfect fit with heavy socks. Boot quality was good with no issues around the seams, eyelets or laces (as mentioned in some other reviews). Feet stayed warm for hours outside at night standing on a frozen lake and on packed snow and on a mountain top (approx. 3,800 ft.). Took two hikes (4 and 6 miles) on back-to-back days and the boots were comfortable overall, despite these being the first real wear. Some rubbing higher on the ankle, partially because I haven't worn boots in awhile. Hikes were over a mix of hard-packed and banked snow and had no issue with slipping or with moisture getting through the boot. I was a little nervous about how these would perform (the whole "you get what you pay for" concept), but these performed really well for my purposes.

Great boot for the price. The fit is accurate to your normal shoe size. They are very comfortable with the stock insoles and didn't feel I needed to add comfort insoles. (I have flat feet and plantar fascitis). I have worn these boots all day in and out of stores, across the snow and ice, riding on buses, trollies, teams, walking through parks, going to restaurants in the same day and no issues with discomfort regarding the comfort aspect. They came with a second set of laces and I thought that was an indication of what to expect but after three months of heavy (everyday in the snow) use, they are still holding up. The quality of the boots is exceptional, especially for the price. I am rough on footwear and didn't expect much but am very surprised with this purchase. I bought this boot in the US to travel to Kahzakstan during the winter months. They have demonstrated durability and quality construction. They are waterproof from what I can tell and yes, I went tromping through the snow and slosh and my feet came out dry. The bad. The tops are bulky due to the insulation. This is expected but overlooked on how your pants will fit over them ...don't expect to wear you skinny jeans. The top of the toe box is rubber, it is insulated on the inside but also transfers cold. I actually ended up getting a pair of insulated insoles to put in the bottom to help insulate from the cold from the bottom. My toes did get very cold (painful cold) after a full day of snow sledding with the kiddo. The insulated insoles with three pair of socks seemed to keep it at bay. They are a bit heavy. (As expected). I wore them on the plane from Florida to Kahzakstan so I didn't get dinged on airport weight. Yes, they were hot but better than paying overweight fees. I would/will definitely purchase these boots again. I did decide to leave them for my inlaws to give to someone in need so I didn't have to bring them back strictly due to the weight.

I was on the fence about these boots, but I am very glad I ended purchasing them. My feet get cold very easily, but these boots have kept my feet warm whether I am walking the dogs in the snow, clearing snow, or just casual every day cold weather wear. They effectively keep my feet dry, warm, and comfortable. I recommend them and would purchase them again. Oh, and fit was true to the shoe size I wear (Men’s USA 14).

I purchased these boots to replace a well worn but still useable pair of Canadian-made Sorrels that I've had for 35 years and used on cold days down to -35F in northern Minnesota and the mountains of Montana. Last week low temps at the MN cabin ranged from +5 to -20F when I walked my dog on trails covered with snow and ice. The pluses are the boots are well made and have excellent traction on ice and snow. And unlike the Sorrels, they are made in half-sizes so my 9.5 feet fit snug resulting in very stable support. The drawback is unlike the Sorrels, the Nortiv boots kept my feet warm in the 0F range but not at -15 to -20F. If I were to purchase another pair I would buy 10s so a pair heavy wool socks could be used to improve the heat retention. So it's back using the Sorrels when temps drop below 0F and the new boots in temps at and above zero.

They are very comfortable and nowhere as heavy as other winter boots I have had. The sole has great traction. On wet smooth surface concrete at least. We haven’t had much snow here. Just cold weather. The collar is very soft and doesn’t rub with the wool lining. This is the first pair of boots I have had in the last 7 years that didn’t need aftermarket insoles, and I don’t buy cheap boots. These boots are true to size, but remember go a size bigger than you would normally wear. If you wear a 12 get a 13. You will want that room for think socks, and/or multiple pairs. Also the laces cinch down really well to keep them from slipping, but I leave them loose from the 2nd row of eyelets down unless I am doing a lot of walking. Leaving them that way allows more warm air to be around your foot which keeps you warmer. The tighter the laces the closer your foot is to the outside and that is where the cold air is. I hope they last as long as I think they will, but if not I will absolutely be buying them again. I have actually put more in my cart for Christmas gifts this year. If you want a great boot at a great price I definitely recommend these. I would choose them over my Chippewa boots 10/10 times and they were 25% of the price.

My regular size is 10.5 W and ordered 11 W to accommodate the lining. I tried the boots on but I haven't worked in these boots yet. They seem well constructed. Wearing regular woolen socks, not extra heavy ones they go on tight at the neck requiring much loosening of the laces. This is not an issue. because this is how I will wear them outside. Once on they fit well and are comfortable standing and walking around the rooms. Removing them is a bit of a chore getting past that tight neck. Perhaps they'll loosen up in time. It might be a different result for someone wearing heavy duty socks. For me they are worth the money, I'll keep them and yes, I would order them again..

Just got these boots in the other day. I haven't had a chance to put them to the test yet, but so far the construction is actually kinda impressive. (I will certainly come back and edit this review if they fail quickly though.) [UPDATE 2022: Still going very strong after about 6 months of total daily use! Faux fur at the cuffs is starting to look a bit worn in (still looks presentable and good though), and the seams are tight and as waterproof as ever. Ok now back to the original review) The sole and uppers appear to be a single piece of rubber, so there's nothing to delaminate or offer a point of entry for water. Even that tan strip along the rim of the sole (on the brown models) is just a streak of color cast into the same body of rubber. The sole (heh) exception to that "single piece of rubber" bit mentioned above is a section of rubber stitched over the back of the heels, over the heel counter. I'll pool test that seam to check if they properly sealed the stitching on the inside, but so far it looks solid. The uppers are a combination of top-grain leather and a stiff and dense felt-like material. As for the inside liner: the top 3 inches of the shaft consists of an artificial shearling material, with the rest of the interior being a synthetic thermal fleece. I've actually been wearing them as slippers in a room that gets near freezing at night, and they're quite the toasty bois. The insoles are the usual cheap $0.50 things that practically all manufacturers insist on sticking into their shoes. Literally every brand from Nike to Airwalks are guilty of doing this, so no surprises there. That said, these cheap insoles are easily twice as thick as the usual stuff you end up with, so they're actually very cushy and comfortable in their own right. The default insoles offer no arch support, but if arch support is important to you, chances are you already got a pair of proper Powerstep or Superfeet insoles to swap out with these instead, so I consider that a non-issue. The boots are very stiff when you get them, (they also seem to have a proper shank, which is a plus) but they are so heavily padded on all sides that they feel extremely comfortable on your feet even on the first wear--that is, IF you get them in your proper/usual size. I originally heeded everyone's advice on winter boots and ordered these half a size larger than usual. But I ran into a problem: the boot's sizing already accounts for winter socks. :p So basically my heels did not seat into the boot properly, and there was quite a bit of play/room for wiggle in the heel/vamp region even when fully-laced. It was enough to be alright for short walks, but it was loose enough that it would've caused chafing issues with any walking activity longer than fetching the mail or putzing around the property. Not something you want in shoes meant for day-to-day use. I returned them and ordered another pair in my usual size (half a size below the first pair), and they fit perfectly with both normal cotton crew socks and my thick, wool snowboarding socks. My toes had a centimeter of wiggle room from the front of the toebox, and my heels seated securely enough that I could just use these as slip-ons without laces if I wanted, and not notice the difference. (Then again, I'm skinny so my feet are fairly normal. "Chunkier" feet/ankles may require that half a size jump up.)

I bought these boots in preparation for the heavy snowfall on January 25th, but I only received them after the snowfall ended. Initially, I thought the quality might be average, since they're not from a big brand. Another reason I bought them was that I wanted wide-size boots, and big brands rarely offer wide sizes, and they're expensive. However, the heavy snowfall yesterday (February 22nd) and today (February 23rd) finally gave me a chance to try them out. Surprisingly, these boots are very comfortable, warm, and have good slip resistance. Most importantly, they're very waterproof. So, big brands aren't necessarily good; smaller brands can be just as good. Highly recommended.

Super confortable !

Very happy with these for the size and comfort. Am using them primarily for long walks with my dog, in Alberta Winter conditions. Very Pleased

Bought these after more expensive and knowing brands failed so far well impressed with build quality and the warm I take size 10 uk these fit well with room for thick socks on grip has not been issue need to wait till get some real winter conditions if these last a year it will be money well spent

Excelentes

Excelentes. Las he usado y son cómodas, clientes y para nada dolor de pies. Sin duda por su precio es una compra aconsejada. ✍️🛍️💯🤝