Kamik Men's Canuck Cold Weather Boot, Black, 11 M US Review

I love these boots! They are warm, comfortable, watertight, tall, durable, and provide good traction. In my opinion they compare quite favorably to boots costing much more. I bought my first pair in 2019 and have used them daily throughout long winters - in deep snow and in mud - for homestead chores and dog walking, and for recreational outings and SAR missions. In the spring of 2023 I picked up another pair when they were on sale for a great price, just so I would have a backup for whenever the others wore out. I’ve since used them enough to break them in and confirm they are just as good as the older pair. However, the old ones still show virtually no sign of wear other than the felt liners. The liners are easily replaceable and fairly inexpensive, and I also have those on standby for when I actually need them.As always with winter boots, get them large so that there is room for good wool socks and/or added insoles. Even with insoles added and with seriously thick socks, I prefer to have a little wiggle room for good circulation in my feet. The lacing allows for cinching boots snug at the ankle and top of the boot while remaining loose in the toe box. I’ve used them this way on multi-mile snowshoe treks in the mountains and in temperatures as low as -40, without any discomfort (though I wouldn’t recommend just standing still for long periods in extreme cold without some extra insulation or heat source). All in all, I have zero complaints with these boots, and they are a bargain at this price point.

1 Year UpdateJust had a blizzard come through Denver this week, dumping 2+ feet of snow with 4 foot drifts. Put on the boots to go shovel the drive way now that the sun is out and boots kept my feet dry and warm. Snow was slushy and wet and lots of ankle deep puddles in spots. Boots never leaked. Trudged through the snow to my daughter's house down the street during the peak of the storm, boots held up great. So, very happy with the purchase and will be ordering a 2nd pair for my wife.UPDATE:So, I have had these boots for several weeks now and had another snowstorm blow in so I've had more chance to test them further. These boots are working out great. Went to the mountains the other day to take my granddaughter skiing (she's 4). It was snowing on/off throughout the day and was 8 degrees outside. I was wearing the boots and carrying my granddaughter up the hill and then helping her keep her balance as she skied back down (over and over) and my feet never got cold at all. I have spent time shoveling my driveway and trudging through a foot of snow and again, never got cold feet. Boots are easy to put on and take off and fit is pretty good. I do wear an 8.5 and the size 8 fit pretty well even with thick socks. Very pleased with purchase. Only critique I might have is that where there was ice on my driveway, they would slip but I would expect that of any footwear without hard spikes in them.Original review below -While I only got these yesterday, I haven't had a chance to really put them through their paces. However, we got about 18" of snow the day before so I still have really deep snow in my front and back yard as well as piled on my driveway. I put them on last night and walked around in the deep snow for about 20 mins and my feet stayed warm and dry. Outside temp at the time was 13 degrees F. Then today, I went and shoveled my driveway for about 1.5 hours, it was overcast with sun starting to poke through and temps was in the low to mid 30s. Again, feet stayed warm and drive. I did have some ice build up on my driveway and it was slippery and the boots did not help much with that but I wouldn't expect it to either. As for fit, for the most part it is pretty good. I wear and mens 8.5 (US) and ordered the size 8 and they fit good. There is room in the toe and the boots fit well throughout. However, it is a bit snug around the forefoot. Also, the pull string to snug up works great but when you snug them up, you have to tuck the laces so as to not trip on them. The inner liner works well to keep you warm even though they are not fuzzy/fur lined like other boots. I do feel like the boot could use a little more padding on the foot as it does feel a little hard. I will be adding an insert to help add cushion. Overall, I like these boots and would order again based upon what I am seeing now. However, we will see how they hold up as winter is only just starting. I will update if my opinion changes (for better or worse). In the meantime, thumbs up for sure.

I wear a women’s size 9 shoe and 10 in boots, so I ordered a men’s 10 in these boots so I’d have room for orthotics and thick socks. They fit perfectly and are very comfortable and sturdy. Even with thick socks there’s enough air space around my feet to keep them warm, which is something I don’t find in women’s boots. However, it advertises that these are knee high and they aren’t. I’m 5’11” and I thought for sure if I ordered men’s boots they would come to my knees, but they only come 2/3 the way up my lower leg. I got them for snow blowing and other outdoor winter projects where I tramp through deep snow. Fortunately, my snow pants fit over them, so that should keep the snow out. The real test will be if my feet stay warm in -25 weather, as I have poor circulation in one foot. I look forward to trying them out and will follow up in January when we usually get sub-zero temps in MN.