Baffin Impact Women's Boot vs Baffin Escalate Winter Boot

Both are Baffin women's winter boots, but they are built for different jobs. The IMPACT is the extreme-cold boot: a removable multi-layer inner boot, a -45°C to -60°C rating, a 12" leather and nylon upper with double buckles, and a 5.7 lb pair. The Escalate is the lighter, more active boot: 3.08 lbs, front lace with locking toggle, a fixed multi-layer liner, and a reinforced hex toecap, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 237 ratings. Buy the IMPACT for standing around in deep cold; buy the Escalate for walking, snowshoeing and travel where weight matters.

• Choose the Baffin IMPACT if you face sustained extreme cold, low activity, and want a removable liner you can dry out and a snowshoe-compatible boot.
• Choose the Baffin Escalate if you stay active in cold and snow, want a much lighter boot, and prefer lace-and-toggle fit over buckles.