Looking for suggestions for warm boots and glove/ mittens for trip to Denmark in January. Need to be comfortable for a lot of walking and not tall so they’re easy to pack.
The warmest boots are going to be bulky. I’d plan on wearing them on the flight rather than trying to pack them. My go to for comfort, warmth, and waterproofing is Merrell.
Travel and Leisure also has a '24 boot guide as well.
For mittens, look at Columbia. I use liners inside the mittens when it’s really cold.
High quality smart wool socks too!
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I researched this awhile ago as I have Reynaud’s. Ugg boots supposedly are the warmest, and mine are very warm. But mine are tall and bulky. Don’t know if they make ankle versions. Toe warmers are small and easy to pack and make a huge difference.
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My personal favorite pair - walked 12+ miles a day in London for a week straight - I wear warm socks with them - and I have feet that cause me trouble - https://www.macys.com/shop/product/clarks-womens-collection-carleigh-style-boots?ID=19354145
I spray them (twice) with this…
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I love these, they are very warm…also comfortable, supportive, and light.
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-adirondack-iii-waterproof-bootie-women/5025434
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Down mittens will be the warmest.
No matter what you choose, my personal opinion in that waterproof is important if the snow is slushy.
Last year for our trip to Germany and Prague in late November/early December I wore waterproof merrell hiking shoes. Because I was doing lot of walking.
I like sorel boots because they fit my picky slim feet. I also have uggs which are very warm but don’t have arch support so they aren’t my walk all day boots.
Ugg makes a full on snow boot
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Whatever boots you get, get them early. Walk in them quite a bit before the start of the trip.
At least in my trips to Denmark, or to Europe in general, I have found reasons to walk. You want to make sure that your feet and your boots have time to get used to each other before you make the trip.
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Wear it on the plane. Get some 100% merino socks.
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Got Timberlands for a hiking trip to the Canadian Rockies and was warned it could be warm, cold, freezing, snowy or wet on any given day.
I have bad feet, so must have tried on thirty pairs looking for a wide width, arch support, plus not too heavy (my feet get tired quickly if they’re dragging a heavy shoe around). I won’t say that the Timberlands (the basic hiking boot with laces up the front) are the most comfortable or attractive things I’ve ever worn. But they are warm, good arch support, and not so heavy to make feet tired or exceptionally sweaty…
The most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned were made by Bussola. Amazing, I wore them out over about four winters until the shoemaker said there was nothing left to resole. The company discontinued the style I loved and the local “Podiatrist approved” shoe store stopped carrying that brand. So I’ve never been able to find a true replacement (Timberlands aren’t great for dressy wear- they really look like hiking boots. The Bussola’s could pass).
Good luck. There’s nothing like finding a comfortable pair of shoes!!
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The warmest (the big sorels ski lift operators favor) and most comfortable for walking might be at odds with each other. And yes, waterproof is essential.
I might be inclined to look for comfy hiking boots that you can wear with a thin polypropylene sock and a wool sock. If you have an REI near you, you can try on different makes to see what fits you best.
Seconding the recommendation to wear them on the plane.
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More than the brand, my advice is to make sure they are not too small. You want plenty of toe wiggle room. You want to wear them with wool socks, and your toes should have plenty of wiggle room even with these socks. The wool socks should also not be tight. As an example, I’m a woman’s size 6 but I buy my boots in at least a 7, and with Darn Tough or Smart Wool socks, I buy the medium rather than the small.
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Great advice!
I wore La Canadienne and Blondo boots when visiting Stockholm in winter. Both brands are waterproof and have boots that are lined. Definitely try them on with thick wool socks!
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I like the Smart Wool socks. They keep my feet warm when skiing in cold temps and I also wear them with boots when we visit and walk around cold places.
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Waterproof is key. Wet feet are miserable in cold weather.
Spend money on good socks. Wool or wool blend.
Not too snug. You need room.
Insulated hiking boots are good. Merrell, Danner, etc. Break them in early.
I’m also a big fan of Muck boots. The ones with actual hiking treads. Warm, dry and surprisingly comfortable. I’ve hiked miles in swampy, harsh conditions (Newfoundland) and they exceeded all expectations.
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I was going to add OP, not sure when your trip is in January but I swear boot prices PLUMMET the day/week after the holidays. Might be worth waiting if price is a factor.
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