You may have no idea what winter boots to wear to visit Hokkaido in the snow season if you have never been in snow weather. This guide shares how to choose and the best winter boots for men, women, and kids to travel in the Hokkaido snow season.
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Hokkaido Weather in Winter
In Hokkaido, the snow covers the land through all winter. Similarly, winter boots in Hokkaido are called snow boots. The temperature goes minus degrees, and the surface is frozen. Weather in Hokkaido winter>>
Sometimes, sleet, rain or temperature rise, the road becomes slush and slippery like photos below.
As you can see, it is often snowy, and the road conditions get worse when the snow melts and freezes into ice. It’s necessary to wear good snow boots in Hokkaido winter to enjoy the holidays.
What Is The Best Snow Boot？
For people who live in the northern part of Japan, a quality pair of winter boots is essential. There’re various winter boots and different functions and features.
Therefore, which snow boots are suited for travel to winter Hokkaido? Before answering the question, you need to know what features should the best snow boots included—Click Here>>
Tips for Choose Winter Boots in Hokkaido
Standing on snow will quickly transfer cold into your feet through the soles and cut off blood circulation to your toes. The winter boots for Hokkaido snow land must be warm, which means well insulated and waterproof.
When you play Hokkaido activities, especially snow hiking, waterproof and insulated snow boots will be the best choice. Otherwise, can you imagine that your winter snow boots get wet at minus degrees?
However, if you plan to walk around the city in Hokkaido, then water-repellent winter boots will be good enough for you. Because there are snowplough pull snow every morning and noon in the town. And all the building and transport are with heating. Your boots will super dry before they get wet unless it’s sleet or rain.
Whether you travel in Hokkaido cities or snow hiking, the winter boots must have no-slip traction soles. Many people get leg injuries by falling over on snowy or icy pathways every year in Hokkaido. After seeing many snow accidents on the news, I highly recommend that people buy the proper snow boots to walk safely on icy, snowy surfaces.
Best Snow Boots for Men
Living in snow land, man often needs to shovel snow on the roof. Therefore, my husband always buys men’s snow boots with good traction and, of course, stylish.
Best Snow Boots for Women
Here is a list of my best women’s snow boots with my option and reviews, included stylish designer snow boots, cheap snow boots, quality snow boots, and hiking snow boots.
Moreover, my friend, who has wide feet, shared her best snow boots choice for wide feet.
Best Snow Boots for Kids
In Hokkaido, kids play soccer, basketball, baseball, snow fight, ice slide, etc. snow activities outdoors and may run in the snow. Therefore, it’s important to choose warm snow boots with excellent traction for kids.
Here are the best kids snow boots list of my friends. Also, they shared their experience and thoughts on it.
Conclusion
Generally, winter boots for the snow weather play roles in waterproof, warmth, and traction sole. If you want to save some budget, choose snow boots for your Hokkaido itinerary because water-repellent snow boots are cheaper than waterproof ones.
I wouldn’t say I like to face the hassle during the trip, so I prefer fully waterproof snow boots. Of course, it’s all up to your choice.
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