Morning gentleman....
I just wanted to let folks know about this awesome boot...
https://www.xtratuf.com/xt-m-swngsaw-comp/XESCSA.html
I do not work for these folks or get any sorta anything from them.
I kinda snickered when I got them last year for christmas, but I am a total believer after a year of hard use. They are warm although the temps do not often get below 0 round this part of alaska. the issue here is wet ice and slippery surfaces, as well as sometimes 1 feet of slush. Down in this part of Alaska, we are constantly in a state of what others call Breakup conditions that last throughout the winter. these boots grip well thanks to the blue rubber squares of abrasive mixed in with the rubber. Better then any other boot i have used without cleats. Not only that, but they slip on and off very easily thank God. Nothing worse then needing a wife and a chain to slip outta your wet boots. these things kick off easily and have enough room to slip your bibs into your boot without too much bent over issues.. I dont bend as well as I used to, but these boots are easy to get into and out of. Yes, I still wear cleats on them when i need to walk on glare ice, but they are awesome if you accidentally find yourself on the ice.
they are spendy at just over 200 bucks, but they are an awesome boot for the money and are tested Alaskan Sturdy by yours truly.
Good Luck..
Marko