I have a pair of "new" black "Mickey Mouse" boots bought from Cabela's some years ago; they are for stand hunting as they keep your feet warm and are scent free, which other boots are not. I have used a variety of pac boots for work and play here in B.C., including Sorels which I detest; they have no ankle support in steep country.
I do buy gear based on Canadian national pride, but, i am not going to suffer for doing so. While there may be equal or better pacboots I am unaware of, Schnee's in Montana are now my exclusive choice for cold weather boots after about 13 yrs. using them.
I use mountaineering boots a lot, but, I have had frostbite from them in really cold weather and find Schnee's with spare liners much more comfy and versatile.
