The North Face Chilkat V Lace-Up vs L.L.Bean Bean Boots

The Chilkat V is the better pick for winter hiking and snowshoeing: it has a waterproof suede upper, a molded TPU shell, 200 g Heatseeker insulation and a Surface CTRL winter outsole with a heel clip. The Bean Boot is the better pick for wet, muddy everyday wear and for anyone who wants a resoleable boot with a steel shank and shearling lining. Owners of both praise durability; the Chilkat V is the more technical shoe, the Bean Boot the more repairable classic.

• Choose the North Face Chilkat V if you hike or snowshoe in cold, wet weather and want insulation, a waterproof shell and a winter-specific lug pattern.
• Choose the L.L.Bean Bean Boot if you want a wet-weather and mud boot for daily wear that can be sent back to L.L.Bean for resoling.