The Arctic with Ribbon is a tall extreme-cold winter boot built for expeditions, rated to below -40F. It pairs a full-grain leather and weather-treated canvas upper with a 9mm wool felt liner and insole, a contour insole and an aggressively treaded rubber sole. The men's boot stands 17 inches from the floor and the ladies' 16 inches, so it covers the calf and blocks deep snow. It suits ice fishermen, sledders, surveyors and anyone working long hours outdoors in serious cold; it is more boot than a city commuter needs, and its bulk and weight are the trade-off for that warmth. Owners rate it highly, at 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings.
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Owners rate the Arctic with Ribbon 4.7 out of 5 across 104 ratings, and the praise centers on warmth in serious cold and the tall, snow-blocking shaft. Complaints are mostly about bulk and the break-in period.
Arctic with Ribbon is a cold weather boot designed for major expeditions and extreme conditions. It has an aggressively treaded rubber sole. It is rated for extreme wear in temperatures colder than -40°F. Choosing a larger and wider size extends that rating to colder temperatures.
The upper is made of full grain leather and weather-treated canvas, with woven ribbon trim. Inside, a polypropylene-lined wool felt liner, a wool felt insole and a contour insole provide the insulation.
The boot is made for extended wear in extreme cold. It is used by ice fishermen, snowshoers, dog sledders, surveyors, cold weather researchers, photographers, hunters, mountain climbers at base camp, winter bicyclists and winter horseback riders, among others.