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01-28-23, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Shimagnolo

All the wear put on winter shoes, is wear that is avoided on the summer shoes.
So assuming the price is similar, in the long run, it does not cost anymore to have the winter shoes.

I tried the neoprene covers, but it was not worth the hassle.

Agreed. My boots (Lake MKZ303) are over 10 years old now and still going strong. If anything they are too hot for much above 20°F. I have a pair of lighter boots for those days.

I used neoprene covers for 15 to 20 years before that and wouldn’t go back. For a start, I have average sized feet (US size 10/EU size 45) and I had trouble finding covers that would fit over those. I couldn’t imagine getting them on any shoe larger, much less over another cover. Boots are just easier.

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