Baffin Escalate X Winter Boots vs Baffin Selkirk Winter Boot
Both are Baffin winter boots, but they target different cold. The Selkirk is the extreme-cold pick: rated to -70°F/-94°F, with a removable multi-layer liner, a tall shaft with an extendable gaiter, and IcePaw grip pads. The Escalate X is the lighter, more active boot: a 12-inch breathable nylon shell, a fixed multi-layer liner, IceBite grip, and a reinforced toecap, at about 3 lbs for the pair. Buy the Selkirk for deep cold and standing around; buy the Escalate X for moving fast in moderate cold.
- Choose the Escalate X if you want a light, packable boot for active winter days in moderate cold and value easy on-off with a locking toggle lace.
- Choose the Selkirk if you face extreme cold, want a removable liner you can dry, and need a tall gaiter to keep snow out.
Prices
- Baffin Escalate X Winter Boots: $190.00 at The Warming Store (last seen Nov 8)
- Baffin Selkirk Winter Boot: $189.99 at Country Cat (last seen Nov 2)
- Difference: the Baffin Selkirk Winter Boot is $0.01 cheaper than the Baffin Escalate X Winter Boots at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 8)
