I will be in Skervoy from November 13th to 20th for orca and northern lights observations. A mostly static stay and I am hesitating between 2 types of warm shoes: boots or mid shoes (I have gaiters if necessary). No idea of the depth of snow I might encounter. I have planned thick merino socks and if necessary wool insoles. I’m waiting to choose the shoes to buy crampons . I post a photo of the 2 pairs. Thank you for your help!
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Posted by ValBLiveForever
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you might also get rain and zero snow:))))
Make sure you buy shoes in a size that can comfortably fit thick merino socks and wool insoles. It is not uncommon to buy winter shoes a size or two larger than regular shoes. It is not the thick socks alone that keep your feet warm, it is also the warm air in your boots.
If your shoes are packed tight with socks and insoles, your feet will get surprisingly cold fast.
November in the year of our chaos lord 2025 where the planet is slowly burning us alive, I would choose the rightmost shoes claiming to be waterproof over ones that looks to be suede. Even if there would be very thick snow, pull your pants over the brim of the shoes.
Prepare for rain rather than snow
Thanks everyone, I still don’t know which shoes to buy, but I know I might have more rain than snow !