 Poster: A snowHead
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I’m going to apologise in advance for this one… Soz.
We’re going away for a weekend and are only taking cabin bags. We’ve got ski boots so that takes up most of the space. Skis are rented. By the time I’ve packed all my kit and spare clothes for a weekend, I’m not left with space for snow boots or trainers. So, the grand question is…
Do I wear trainers or boots?
Trainers are comfy and easier to drive in (though I do drive a van in work boots all day, so not exactly a hardship).
Boots are warmer and less likely to let water in if it is slushy, but are not as practical as trainers.
I am fully aware I’m massively overthinking this.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Cardo, when and where are you going?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Take light weight walking boots....
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Take light weight walking boots....
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WEAR light weight walking boots. Personally I would try to have a very light pair of "hut slippers" or similar. Weigh practically nothing.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I have a pair of Sorels (Explorer Next) that look and feel like trainers, are smart enough for dinners out, warm but not boiling, very light, and waterproof. They also slip in and off easily (I don't do the laces up). Grip in snow/slush is excellent. Also very useful in wet UK winters.
I found them in the sales for under £80. Extremely comfortable - I drive in them as well as fly in them.
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Are you driving both sides? As in hiring a car? I always just wear my Dublins, which I drive in all the time, but Mr. O hates driving in his waterproof trainers as they're bulkier, so he drives to the airport in his trainers, and if not driving the other side, then changes into his waterproof ones for the rest of the trip,eabing the trainers in the car.
If we are driving the other side, then we suck it up and take a rucksack in addition to the cabin bag (usually fly BA so permitted) and his waterproof ones go in there. Means he can shove his hoody in there, too.
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| Cardo wrote: |
| I’m massively overthinking this. |
Somewhat.
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| Cardo wrote: |
I’m going to apologise in advance for this one… Soz.
We’re going away for a weekend and are only taking cabin bags. We’ve got ski boots so that takes up most of the space. Skis are rented. By the time I’ve packed all my kit and spare clothes for a weekend, I’m not left with space for snow boots or trainers. So, the grand question is…
Do I wear trainers or boots?
Trainers are comfy and easier to drive in (though I do drive a van in work boots all day, so not exactly a hardship).
Boots are warmer and less likely to let water in if it is slushy, but are not as practical as trainers.
I am fully aware I’m massively overthinking this. |
Fly wearing snow boots. Shove trainers down inside of ski boots.
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| holidayloverxx wrote: |
| @Cardo, when and where are you going? |
Andorra next weekend.
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| Kenzie wrote: |
Fly wearing snow boots. Shove trainers down inside of ski boots. |
Alas, ski boots are already holding socks and pants! 
Though I hadn’t considered scrapping both trainers and boots and taking my hiking shoes, instead. That’s a possibility.
And yes, I’m hiring a car in Barcelona and driving up to Andorra, so it’s a good couple of hours or so of driving, plus more driving to visit relatives afterwards.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Cardo, what's the weather forecast? What's the temperature? It could be that the pavements are clear and dry, ankle deep in snow or slushy
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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We were in Andorra over Christmas and Mr. O definitely appreciated his comfy trainers for the drive from BCN, and his grippy waterproof ones for the slippery pavements.
Dont overthink. Just take a small rucksack. It also means that you can put your liquids in the baggie in the rucksack, making them easily accessible at security in BCN on your return.
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You know it makes sense.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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"lightweight walking boots" needn't mean anything highly technical and expensive. You're walking to a bar and back, and driving a car, not tackling the Pennine Way in winter. But wear them en route and the only other footwear you need is something is comfy for largely dry floors in your accommodation.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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John Lewis have one pair left in my size reduced to clear. Might take a punt, thanks!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've been skiing since 1982 and never owned or worn a pair of Snow Boots.... not even retro 80s Moon Boots 
Trainers or normal boots are more than good enough
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Wear boots and drive in socks?
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| Origen wrote: |
| "lightweight walking boots" needn't mean anything highly technical and expensive. You're walking to a bar and back, and driving a car, not tackling the Pennine Way in winter. |
True, but you generally get what you pay for. I've binned some 'cheap' boots from Mountain Warehouse after only a few months' wear because the soles fell apart.
| Origen wrote: |
| But wear them en route and the only other footwear you need is something is comfy for largely dry floors in your accommodation. |
+1
We usually pack some of those 'hotel' slippers to wear around the apartment and walk to the boot room.
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Whats all this indoor footwear stuff? Just wear socks
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I always travel in walking boots and if there's no snow I can take a walk up the mountain. If you do get fresh snow in the resort then you may well get wet feet just getting to the car/coach without decent footwear.
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| holidayloverxx wrote: |
| Whats all this indoor footwear stuff? Just wear socks |
Yep - and if going outdoors take em off 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Socks - yes, an option. But they get very manky. I prefer something just a tad more solid under my feet, and which can cope with a week's wear without getting washed.
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@Origen, I dont get it...wear a pair of socks in the morning, take shoes/boots off when you get in...hiw manky can they get with a few hours in an apartment?
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You know it makes sense.
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I wouldn't put socks which had spent an hour or so round the apartment, including the kitchen, before going out skiing, into my ski boots or any other decent footwear. And hotel floors are even dodgier. I'd prefer washable slippers with a decent sole - but if the OP is fine with wearing socks indoors, he can pack even lighter.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Where is Dutch Carl when you need him? I often wear flip flops (which take up negligible luggage space) indoors; Carl tends to wear them outdoors too. 
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Poster: A snowHead
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@holidayloverxx, I find that the places you take your ski boots off often have wet floors, so socks don't really cut it (unless you're happy with soggy socks). I normally take a light pair of slippers, but if I didn't, popping my walking boots on long enough to get off the wet floor would do the job if necessary.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Having bought 6 pairs of Gore-Tex Moabs (shoes and boots) for me and several other pairs for the kids, I wouldn't go anywhere near them. The originals were great, the next ones badly designed (the outers crack at the sides where your forefoot flexes), the third model I got were crap and really cramped around the toes.
I had exactly this kind of enshittification with North Face Hedgehogs 15+ years ago. Create a best seller, secure the market, move manufacturing to the lowest cost country you can find to maximise profits.
I do have other Merrells that are OK, but I've found Meindl and Scarpa the most reliable.
PS I do a lot less proper walking than my purchase history would suggest but I do take/wear my Salomon walking boots as snow boots for skiing holidays.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Just wear trainers and squeeze in some flip flops if you want indoor shoes.
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| KSH wrote: |
| Where is Dutch Carl when you need him? I often wear flip flops (which take up negligible luggage space) indoors; Carl tends to wear them outdoors too. |
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@Origen, @sugarmoma666, fair enough, I only ski from my own apartment these days. The boot room is usually empty and dry. My floors are clean enough to walk around in socks, as I do at home
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I ski from out own place, and still wear slippers inside. Wandering around in smelly ski socks is gross.
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| Harry Flashman wrote: |
| Wandering around in smelly ski socks is gross. |
What are your ski boots like then?
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Lightweight snow boots/ walking boots* to travel in and for any outdoors stuff, plus pack pair of sliders for indoors. Not sure any other footwear is needed.
* I have a pair that cost the princely sum of £12 from decathlon, warm and waterproof enough for around resort and not to bulky for driving to and from airports.
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| ster wrote: |
| Harry Flashman wrote: |
| Wandering around in smelly ski socks is gross. |
What are your ski boots like then? |
My thoughts too - merio socks come out of my boots fresh, along with the liners. Suppose everyones different 
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