Originally Posted by
Steve B.
Lakes theory on why their boots are so high is you need to keep the ankles warm, blood flow is very near the surface here. Makes sense. I also use a Coop thermal tight, has a light fleece layer, to keep legs warm. Also a warm hat and no joke, a cold head means cold hands and feet.
+1. People try to find the warmest gloves or shoes, but often don't realize how much heat they are losing along the way to those extremities.