I am planning a one week trip to lapland coming February and I am wondering whether my current hiking shoes will be suitable (warm enough) for the job. They are from Decathlon and I think it is an older Quechua NH500 model.

We will be doing some hikes (no longer than 2 hour I guess) and also some outdoor activities like a snowmobile tour and husky sled ride. I think our tour operator offers special isulated overalls for those activities though.

Will I be comfortable with these shoes/boots or should I buy a warmer pair?

I live in the Netherlands and temperatures won't be that cold here, so these boots will only be used for a few times.



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9 comments

  1. They seem suitable for walking on city streets, and around the hotel, if it’s not too cold. Not suitable for any serious snow activity or truly cold weather. You might want to check if the tour operator provides actual winter boots for the snowmobile and husky activities?

  2. No. Do NOT attempt to hike anywhere in Lapland in this in February. Get proper winter boots that are warm, knitted socks, probably some ice studs to go with them. Now just please tell me you have proper clothing and know how to layer yourself before you freeze or overheat.

  3. Warm socks should do just fine, I’ve used exact same shoes in the Lapland trips that I use summer, only change is from thin socks to warm weather socks, maybe waterproof too, since the snow will melt too and you don’t want wet and cold socks.

  4. I recommend Gore-Tex lined shoes with at least some padding. If you go out into the wilderness, you will need taller and warmer boots, with snowshoes.

  5. I will also be in Kittalä in February, doing similar things. 

  7. Probably going to read news about dead tourist in lapland again.

    I highly recommend not hiking during winter.

  9. You need winter boots.

    Hiking boots soles harden in cold and are ridiculously slippery, it’s a good way to crack your skull.

    Check Finnish outdoor shops for winter boots and try to find same online.

    https://scandinavianoutdoor.com/menu/

    Scandinavian outdoor is owned by scouts, and they have free EU shipping for orders over 250€

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