Baffin Escalate X Winter Boots vs Baffin Yoho-M Winter Boot

The Escalate X is the technical winter boot: a fixed multilayer liner, B-Tek Dry waterproofing, IceBite grip and a 12-inch nylon shell built for snow, ice and active cold-weather use. The Yoho-M is a leather ankle boot with a molded sole, better suited to everyday wear and light winter conditions than deep cold. Reviewers of Baffin's insulated boots praise warmth and traction; the Yoho-M's leather upper trades that weather protection for a cleaner, more casual look.

• Choose the Escalate X if you need a tall, waterproof, insulated boot for snow, ice and cold-weather activity.
• Choose the Yoho-M if you want a leather ankle boot for everyday wear in mild to moderate winter conditions.