Warm Winter walking boot recommendations?

[LailaQuiche]

I'm after a pair of boots for walking for hill walking during the winter in Scotland.

The boots need to be

1) Crampon compatible
2) Warm
3) Waterproof

My 3 season boots are Salewa which fit my feet extremely well. It took me a long time to find a pair that fit my weird feet. While I'm tempted to get a pair of Salewa brand winter boots (I've been looking at the Raven and the Crow) , I'm worried they won't be warm enough. I get very cold feet.

Any suggestions?

[jmarkb]

I don't think you will really find significantly warmer boots without going for a full-blown alpine/Himalayan expedition boot, which will be far too heavy and stiff for Scottish hills. You could try getting a larger size so that you can comfortably wear 2 pairs of thick socks inside them. You should also avoid crampons with toe straps (uncommon these days - most have a plastic front bail, but there are still some around such as the Katoohlas KTX) as these tend to compress your feet and make them cold.

[weaselmaster]

I'm after a pair of boots for walking for hill walking during the winter in Scotland.

The boots need to be

1) Crampon compatible
2) Warm
3) Waterproof

My 3 season boots are Salewa which fit my feet extremely well. It took me a long time to find a pair that fit my weird feet. While I'm tempted to get a pair of Salewa brand winter boots (I've been looking at the Raven and the Crow) , I'm worried they won't be warm enough. I get very cold feet.

Any suggestions?

I've used the Salewa Ravens for a few winters now (I know that those currently on sale are a different design). Found them to be good boots and generally kept feet warm and dry (though the watertightness now starting to go).
You might invest in a pair of goretex boot liners which help with keeping dry feet and add some warmth, or a pair of thermal undertrousers/long johns if a warm pair of socks are not sufficient.

[jamiecopeland]

Altberg Mallerstang.

Waterproof, comfy, warm, fits a flexible crampon and they do boots for odd size feet.

[Alteknacker]

Altberg Mallerstang.

Waterproof, comfy, warm, fits a flexible crampon and they do boots for odd size feet.

I got my Altbergs purely for winter use, and find them excellent. I also get cold feet, and I've worn them in some very cold conditions, without my feet getting cold. I bought the boots oversized, so that I can wear a pair of 1000 mile socks, and a pair of think traditional socks on top. If you can get to the Altberg place in Richmond, you have the big advantage of being able to try out all different sizes to get the one that fits you best.

I've also worn them in very wet weather indeed, and (with gaiters) my feet have remained bone dry.

And fine with crampons (I've done both walking and winter scrambling in them).

It would be worth your following up some other threads on boots here. The topic has been covered a good few times, from many different angles.