Winter came abruptly here in New England. Although snow was pelting the rest of the country, this area was sparred by the nasty wintry mix. Until of course, the day after Christmas, when nearly two feet of snow fell upon the region.

Climbing out of such a post apocalyptic snowy mess takes patience, discipline, and the right gear to weather the cold. Digging out of a driveway in indoor soccer shoes probably isn't the wisest of things to do. Neither is snowshoeing in a pair of sandals. Fortunately, Garmont has produced a winter snow boot for men who need to get out of their houses this winter. When cabin fever isn't an choice, there is the Garmont Momentum Snow GTX Winter Boots.

Garmont, an arctic boot manufacturer based in Italy, has more than 140 years of experience outfitting winter sports enthusiasts with the right footwear to withstand the cold of winter. The Momentum Snow GTX Winter Boot isn't necessarily the apex of the company's work, but it's a good example of what strong quality winter boot construction can achieve.

The toe area in the Garmont Momentum Snow GTX Winter Boots feature extra space for a plush pair of socks. When paired with the right wool sock, these boots lock out some serious cold. But anything less than a good wool sock will likely leave you with numb toes. Cotton tube socks and lightweight wool socks should be forewarned.

images/GarmontWhether it's shoveling the driveway or walking to the store for some milk and bread, Garmont's G-Grip rubber outsoles provide plenty of traction to get around town. But where this boot shines is on the trails with a pair of snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a breeze with these boots, providing the full range of motion needed for rolling terrain. It's if Garmont had snowshoeing in mind with the Momentum Snow GTX Winter Boots.

The Garmont Momentum Snow GTX Winter Boots have a suggested retail price of $139.95.

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