IMPACT Men's Boot vs The North Face Chilkat V 400
Buy the Baffin IMPACT if you need a boot rated for extreme cold, standing around in deep snow, or snowshoeing. Buy The North Face Chilkat V 400 if you want a lighter, cheaper winter boot for everyday cold and moderate activity. The IMPACT is $312.00 at The Warming Store as of November 3, 2026. The Chilkat V 400 is $170.00 at Backcountry.com as of November 3, 2026, and four stores carry it new.
Today the The North Face Chilkat V 400 costs $142.00 less at its best price.
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IMPACT Men's Boot
4.9$312.00at The Warming StoreObserved at 7:13 PM
Choose the IMPACT if you face polar or deep-winter conditions, low activity, or snowshoeing, and want a removable multi-layer liner that dries separately from the shell.
Pros
- Polar-rated warmth down to -60°C for low-activity cold
- Removable liner lets shell and liner dry separately
- 15-inch height with integrated gaiter and locking snow collar
- Snowshoe compatible
- High build quality praised by buyers
Cons
- $312.00, nearly double the Chilkat
- 7.42 lbs per pair is heavy for walking
What separates them
| IMPACT Men's Boot | The North Face Chilkat V 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold rating | Rated -45°C to -60°C (-49°F to -76°F) | 400 g Heatseeker insulation, no stated temperature rating |
| Weight per pair | 7.42 lbs | 3 lbs 2 oz |
| Height | 15 in, with integrated gaiter and snow collar | Mid-calf |
| Liner | Removable multi-layer Comfort-Fit inner boot dries separately | Fixed lining |
| Upper and closure | Arctic rubber shell, double buckle plus nylon locking snow collar | Full-grain waterproof leather and suede, lace-up with rustproof hardware |
| Outsole | Polar Rubber outsole with EVA midsole, snowshoe compatible | Surface CTRL rubber lug outsole with compression-molded EVA midsole |
| Price as of November 3, 2026 | $312.00 at The Warming Store | $170.00 at Backcountry.com |
Price history
$311.95$170.00
- IMPACT Men's Boot: lowest $311.95 on Nov 2 at Backcountry.com.
- The North Face Chilkat V 400: lowest $170.00 on Nov 2 at REI; $170.00 on Nov 3.
Prices at every store
IMPACT Men's Boot
- The Warming StoreNew
In stockReturn policy
$312.00Observed at 7:13 PM
Also available at
- Backcountry.comCheck price at Backcountry.com
- Baffin - Born in the North '79Check price at Baffin - Born in the North '79
- eBayCheck price at eBay
The North Face Chilkat V 400
- REINew
In stock
$170.00Free shippingObserved at 7:16 PM - Zappos.comNew
In stock
$170.00Free shippingObserved at 7:16 PM - Backcountry.comNew
Availability unknown
$170.00Observed at 7:16 PM - Macy'sNew
Availability unknown
$170.00Observed at 7:16 PM
Also available at
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
Specs compared
| Spec | IMPACT Men's Boot | The North Face Chilkat V 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cold comfort rating | -45°C to -60°C / -49°F to -76°F | — |
| Waterproof class | B-TEK™ DRY WATERPROOF BASE | — |
| Based on men's size | 9 | — |
| Height | 15” | — |
| External forefoot width | 5.25” | — |
| External length | 13.25” | — |
| Weight of pair | 7.42 lbs | — |
| Insulation | — | 400 g Heatseeker™ insulation |
| Upper material | — | Full-grain Waterproof Leather and Suede |
| Sole unit | — | Compression-Moulded EVA Midsole |
Questions and answers
- Which is warmer, the IMPACT or the Chilkat V 400?
- The IMPACT. It is rated for -45°C to -60°C and built for low-activity extreme cold. The Chilkat V 400 has 400 g insulation and no stated temperature rating, so it suits ordinary winter cold.
- Which is better for snowshoeing?
- The IMPACT. It is listed as snowshoe compatible, with a polar rubber outsole and a tall gaiter that keeps snow out. The Chilkat is a lace-up leather winter boot aimed at hiking and daily wear.
- Is the IMPACT worth $142 more than the Chilkat?
- Only if you face polar or deep-winter conditions or stand around in the cold. At $312.00 versus $170.00 as of November 3, 2026, the Chilkat covers normal winter use for far less.
- Which is lighter to walk in?
- The Chilkat V 400, at 3 lbs 2 oz per pair against 7.42 lbs for the IMPACT. The IMPACT's weight comes from its rubber shell and multi-layer liner.
- Which lasts longer?
- Buyer reports favor the IMPACT, which is praised for build quality. Some Chilkat reviewers report the boots falling apart after limited use and a rubber toe separating.
- Do the Chilkat V 400 run wide?
- Some reviewers found them a bit wide, and one noted the ankle bunches up. The IMPACT uses a fixed shell with buckle straps, and one buyer said the lower strap cannot tighten enough.
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