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Long Term Report: Baffin
Extreme Climate Boots Impact Series
E-mail: bpskids@atlanticbb.net
Name: Jodi Cornelius
Age: 42
Height: 54/1.6 m
Weight: 160 lbs/73 kg
Gender: Female
City: Derrick City
State: PA
Country: USA
Date: June 28, 2004
My area of the country: Northwest Pennsylvania near the Allegheny
Mountains
Product Information:
Manufacturer:
Baffin Technology
http://www.baffin.com
Year of Manufacture: 2003
Listed weight: N/A
Weight as delivered: 3 lb/1.4 kg per boot 6 lb/2.7 kg per pair
Size: Mens 7/Women's 7.5 to 8 depending on cut of shoe - I usually wear
a 6 in Men's but figured I could wear the 7 with extra socks.
MSRP: $134.99 US
Features from the Website:
Impact 9850-972 from the Extreme Series
"Extreme Climate" inner boot system and GelFlex shock-absorbing technology.
Easy adjust low temperature double-buckle closure system for better fit.
Winterproof insulated upper and locking snow collar for deep snow protection.
Final thoughts: I have to say that I continue to love these boots.
For more in-depth information please check out my
Initial Report and my Field Report.
These boots have slogged through mud and streams without leaking. I have
climbed over rocks, deadfall, slid down steep banks and tried to climb up
steeper banks, all without causing any damage to the soles of the boots.
My feet have stayed dry in all circumstances so far. The insoles, while
flattening out slightly from wear, are still as comfortable and conforming to my
feet as they were at the beginning. I am amazed at the lightness of
these boots also. Although they feel a tad heavy after slogging around in
them through knee deep snow (even SOCKS feel heavy on the feet after that) I can honestly say
that, compared to the snowmobile boots I normally wear, these have now become my
boot of choice for winter outdoor activities.
The weather that these boots were worn ranged in
temperatures from -15 F/-8 C and up to 30 F/17 C with no noticeable comfort
change. My feet did not noticably sweat in the higher temps though they
were warmer than I care for. My feet did stay most toasty in the colder temps.
The overall condition of the boots remains at
near perfect condition. The fabric has not frayed, the rubber has not
cracked nor been cut by any of the terrain I have clambered over/through.
The buckles continue to work even after having been frozen solid and thawed
numerous times.
I would like to thank Baffin Technology and
BackpackGearTest for the opportunity to test these fine boots.
What I like: Totally comfortable. No
blisters even with all the climbing I did while wearing them. Fit is
perfect, no slipping, no sliding (other than when I was trying to go up and down
banks <g>). Feet do NOT sweat!
What I don't like: Nothing.
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