A winter hiking trip has a lot of benefits over more popular seasons, if you don’t mind the cold. There are a lot fewer crowds for one, and it also makes for a great test of your personal aptitude. If you can tackle a winter hike, you can be confident in your ability to take on extreme conditions. You need to make sure you’re properly kitted out, though, and one of the most important elements you need is a great pair of winter hiking boots. Look no further, because LOWA's collection of military boots make exceptional winter boots.
Excellent Waterproofing and Windproofing Design
One of the most important aspects of an effective pair of winter hiking boots is its ability to protect your feet from moisture and wind. Keeping your feet warm and dry is a must, as it poses serious safety hazards to allow your feet to get wet in wintery conditions. Thanks to their GORE-TEX Membrane and sturdy high collar designs, LOWA military boots are well-suited to keep moisture out of your boots and protect your feet from the weather.
Fantastic Grip For Icy Terrain
You need soles that are going to provide proper gripping power to let you navigate icy and snowy conditions without risking potentially harmful falls. LOWA books make use of high-spec sole designs from Vibram or Lowa themselves that ensure optimal grip and unparalleled anti-slip performance. They remain flexible and effective in cold temperatures, making them ideal for outdoor use on a pair of winter hiking boots.
Incredibly Supportive And Comfortable
Proper comfort and support and vital elements in a pair of winter hiking boots. There are plenty of potential hazards that can be hiding in wintery conditions, so you need all of the stability and support you can get from your boots. This helps you stave off fatigue, strain and injury for prolonged excursions, which is crucial on a winter hike.
Our Top LOWA Military Boots This Winter
Our three choices for the best winter hiking boots to have from the LOWA range are:
LOWA Combat Boots MK2
The Combat Boot MK2 is built to withstand tough demanding environments and keep performing in harsh terrain across long distances. Featuring vital design features including a GORE-TEX performance lining, PORON ankle protection, Vibram Vanguard outsoles and a 100% PU cushioning midsole, these boots have everything you’re looking for in a pair of great winter hiking boots.
LOWA Breacher GORE-TEX Boots
Designed for demanding operations in variable winter conditions, this ankle-high boot blends abrasion-resistant CORDURA with smooth leather treated via RAYFLECT technology, offers a GORE-TEX Professional membrane for full waterproofing, integrates certified PORON ankle protection, and rides on a dual-density PU midsole plus a Vibram Vanguard outsole built to resist oil, fuel and contact heat – perfect for tracking through slush, snow patches and muddy terrain.
LOWA Z8N GORE-TEX Boots
A versatile tactical boot for winter-ready multi-terrain use. The upper combines hydrophobic nubuck leather and CORDURA, with a GORE-TEX membrane for waterproof breathability, a MONOWRAP PU midsole for lateral stability and comfort under load, and LOWA’s Tactical Z Trac sole with cold-insulating compound designed to grip everything from urban pavement to snowy tracks.
