I’ve never liked the idea of a quiver-killer ski boot. Scarpa's new lightweight and super-stiff 4-Quattro Pro touring boot ...

The lugs are deep enough for some soft snow and mud, and the Vibram Nisqually Arctic Grip is a compound built for cold temperatures. The metal lace loops and hooks cinch up well for a secure fit ...

On the bottom, a lugged Vibram rubber Arctic Grip outsole generates lockdown traction, so you can power through wintry conditions that would stop lesser boots in their tracks.

The Muck Boot Men’s RealTREE Edge Arctic Ice XF Boot with Vibram Arctic Grip A.T. outsole offers several promising features for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With a price tag of $230, these ...

For example, Vibram Arctic Grip features a unique polymer formulation with fillers—the brand is tight-lipped on the particulars—meant to work well on water and ice.

And like Vibram’s Arctic Grip (used in Danner’s Arctic 600), KEEN has its own slip-reducing rubber pads. They give you noticeably better traction on slick, wet ice.

A Gore-Tex lining blocks water, while the hard-wearing Vibram “Overlook” outsole and triangle lugs grip pavement. That’s not surprising, given that the Free Spirit is made for trails.

The Muck Boot Arctic Ice Tall Boot and Vibram Arctic Grip A.T. are on another level. The “Vibram XS Trek Evo” compound provides incredible traction on everything from ice to mud.

If you're curious about how the Merrell Thermo Rogue 3 boots handle icy surfaces, here's what we found. According to our research, these boots are pretty impressive in that department. They've got ...