Winter Sh*tkickers for the everyday Canadian.
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Maker
Canada West Boots
Model
WM. Moorby 2857
Leather
Last
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Big Valley Sales
Order info
Cost: 263 CAD
Availability: Stock Model
Lead Time: Less than a day
More about this item
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Why did you choose this item?
I live in northern Alberta so an insulated boot was a must for our cold, frigid, and long winters. I wanted to also wear a Canadian Made boot.
How did you determine your size?
Tried on in store. Added my own leather insoles that I made from 8oz veg tan.
What was the ordering process?
Available in store.
Use & wear
These boots were my primary winter boot for the worst of the worst that the cold northern Canadian winter brings. They saw extremes of -40C and were put to the test. They held up great and did the job. They saw all kinds of terrain from fields to forests, river banks to mountain sides.
Leather
Boots had little break in. They have a pull up leather and they have aged as expected. They have held up well and went about 600km for the dome.
Fit
Big chonky boots in a 3e toe. Sizing is big, lots of room for big merino wool socks and added insoles.
Craftsmanship
At the price they are a great every day winter boot for the average Canadian. However, I really wish CW would have gone the extra distance, used leather instead of the fibreboard inside, and a better winter outsole. The v132 is a great option for snow pack and fresh snow, but really struggles with ice, which is a continuous issue with our thaw and freeze Canadian winters. They are triple stitched and held up well. The insulated heel also held up and has not worn out which means they will see another season.
Sole & heel
Held up great. Still in near near condition. Tracking great on snow but get too hard for ice.
Held up great. Still in near near condition. Tracking great on snow but get too hard for ice.
Final thoughts
Great everyday boots for the average Canadian. As I said I would love to see these boots made a little better and a little more winter ready with a better outsole, but for the price they did a great job.