Steger Mukluks Review
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Steger Mukluks are the best boot choice for sub freezing temperatures and deep snow. Made in Ely, MN, Steger Mukluks are made from canvas, moose hide, and a soft rubber soul. Wool liners are what provide warmth in the coldest of temperatures.
Steger Mukluks was started by and is operated by Patti Steger.
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Steger Mukluks were started by Patti Steger in 1985 after an Artic Dogsled Expedition.
Thank you. I founded Steger Mukluks. I always appreciate people who follow the information. Will Steger has never had anything to do with the creation of my company though I have sponsored his expeditions with gear, design work and footwear.
Steger mukluks are very good. I worked two winters in the freezing cold undecking trucks. Got grease oil on them. Didn’t deteriorate still holding strong. Feet never got cold at all.
My only complaint with my Stegers is that they arent shaped like a human foot (V shaped). They scrunch my toes big time so I can only wear them for short periods of time before my feet ache. I need to learn how to make my own mukluks from scratch and trace around a pair of Vibram FiveFingers to get the correct shape.
From Owner and Founder Patti Steger
Well that’s a FIRST! If you don’t purchase the right size you may have an issue. I’m not sure how your feet are shaped but you should probably buy some other brand. I’ve been in this business for almost 40 years and have never heard that complaint. Good Luck! I tried to figure out who you are but these posts are anonymous. You appear to be trying to find followers though.
@@mukluklady - Patti, I hope I didn't offend you by sharing my personal experience. Your products are made with top notch quality and materials. But, so are Redwing boots and those things are ridged foot coffins that cause all manner of foot and joint problems. If you're the type of person who's always looking for ways to incrementally improve your craft, I implore you to experiment tracing out a pair of Vibram Fivefinger KSO shoes. You'll end up with the best fitting Mukluk of all time making a lot of people happy including myself. I would gladly pay $1000 for some mukluks I could slip on/off over a Vibram FiveFinger KSO shoe.
Love my mukluks! The only boot that my feet stay warm in.
Sir, that was an awesome video! Lots of very good info, and you've covered many important topics.
I love the nod to moon boots. You forgot to mention how cool they look. Well done Jeremy!
I've been looking at the Arctic and Yukon mukluks. I currently use cheap pack boots for the snow. Sizing is the age old question for me. Normally wear a size 9 medium or wide shoe. Boots seem to vary between 9 & 10 as the sizes vary between brands.
We don't get as much snow down here compared to the great white north.
very good review, thank you. i just subscribed!
I like the Yukon style.
Nice overview.
Great info, thanks.
Mukluks -- the best way to stay both warm and non-clamy !!
I may have missed it in the video, but I am looking for mukluks for 0-40 below weather in heavy snow. I am strongly considering Steger, however, I am wondering about the sizing. I wear a size 10 with width D, but I want to be able to pack a thick sock and liner into the boots, what might you recommend
They have wide versions. My buddy chuck has super wide feet and they fit. Order a size larger than usual for thick socks.
@@MidwestBackpacker Thank you for the quick reply and info
Agreed, I normally wear a 9 boot, but the 10 wide mukluks are perfect.
@@MidwestBackpacker
I have been reading that about buying a size bigger also BUT then I read that Steiger upgraded their sizing to accommodate for more sock room. So it would be a good idea to find out for sure before ordering. I’m guessing it wouldn’t be fun if they ended up being way oversized.
The arctic mukluks are $229.95 now!!!!
I'd really like to get a pair for this upcoming winter, but the website says 12 weeks to ship. Kinda put me off a bit. I need an upgrade on my boots. Got some columbia boots and my toes were freezing with 2 pairs of wool socks on. Need something good for -30⁰ C
This is owner/founder Patti Steger
Since Covid in 2020 when everyone went online to shop our sales skyrocketed. We are a small business making winter boots in Ely, Minnesota… not China. We couldn’t keep up. All of the boots in the factory and retail store sold out in a matter of a few months. At the end of 2020 we were back ordered 3000 pairs. This year, ‘23/‘24 we finally caught up but still are not far ahead enough to stock the retail store. Two weeks ago we were back ordered 200 pairs.
Our apologies that you weren’t able to get boots from us quickly. I won’t take this company offshore. So your best bet is to buy your boots as early as the summer before. Once September arrives we will be stocked but time will tell how fast they ship out. Thanks for your interest.
@mukluklady thanks for the response Patti. I ended up moving to Southern California so they weren't needed in the end. If I end up back in Canada's territories for work I'll be sure to grab a pair. Thanks!
As of January of 2024, the artic mukluks are up to $229.95
Is that Micheal Scott from the office??
Hello. Is it possible to use them in a town? I mean, to walk on streets wearing them on? I don't go in wild areas pretty much. I want to buy some warm winter boots and Mukluks seems as one of the best choises. What do you think?
@@Defemos not the best for wet areas in warmer temps. Also, sidewalk salt would wreck them.
The best boots❤❤
I was wondering how these work with snowshoes. I have MSR brand snowshoes with straps across the foot and I worry about cutting off circulation in my feet if I tighten them down on non rigid boots like mukluks. Thanks!
I also have MSR snowshoes and they work fine. Thanks
Not that I would have a need, just curious...At about what temp do you tend to go to the Mukluks or is it more a 'snow thing'.
Probably below 30F. Colder would be better. You don't want wet slushy snow.
I only break mine out below -5*f ... My feet overheat above that.
Patti Steger here. Owner & Founder.
Use Steger water repellent on the leather parts of Steger Mukluks. If you’re encountering water you need gum boots. It’s too warm. Although I wear mine in all sorts of conditions. Each Fall I spray my mukluk leather parts generously with Steger water repellent. Or another brand will work too as long as you can use it on full-grain leather.
What is the green hoodie that you and your friend are wearing in this video? It’s looks very cozy!
Lester River Bushcraft Boreal Annorak. I have a review video on it.
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Where did you get that hoodie!?
ditto!
@@nickm2458 it’s called a “Anorak sweater”. Google that and a website should pop up with it! Ordered mine a few days ago
Lester River Bushcraft Anorak. I did a
Video on it. Very expensive, but worth every cent. Amazon versions are cheap and thin.
So if I wear a size 8.5EE in normal boots dhould I get a size 10wide?
Mostly going to be used for standing in a tree stand. I got frost bite on my toes when I was in the army so now my toes get extremely cold even at 40°F and standing on a metal platform for hours at a time is painful lol. I was told to check these out as I've tried tow warmers, those thermal silver inserts, thick bison wool socks, LL bean snow boots with a wool liner and nothing helps. These are pretty much my last option and was told there the best out there. Really hoping these help this old veteran out and being able to do all day hunts this winter. And which ones would you recommend, I'm in south west Ohio if that info helps at all. Doest get ridiculously cold coldest days are above 0 not to many days that are single digits.
Oh, and I always wear thinner merino or alpaca socks to my stand to cut back on sweat then change them once I get to my stand same as I do my base layers. I learned a little bit from being in the army (infantry) and staying out in the field for weeks at a time in the middle of winter in Kansas. Only the army was issuing cotton or polyester crap
Yes. Oversize
@@MidwestBackpacker thank you for the quick response.
Steger Mukluks Arctic. Camuk and Yukon come in Double Wide to accommodate EE widths. You should go to 10 Double Wide if you’re sitting most of the time in your deer stand. Use the provided Contour and felt insoles inside the liner. Use water repellent because you’re in a warmer climate. We sell these across Alaska and Canada, Iceland and Scandinavia … and the South Pole Station of course.
@mukluklady thank you, I'll be getting a pair for sure before next hunting season. Tired of having to climb out the stand early because my toes are so cold they hurt like there on fire but just the burning part lol, not the warm part. Getting frost bit in Kansas messed my feet up and they gwt extremely cold really easy, even high 30's low 40's they get cold.
Hi, do you know anybody who uses the Camuk hunting boots from steger?
Sorry. I do not.
Only question: will my wife let me buy some?
My magic 8 Ball says YES!
It's always better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission... It's worked for me for 16 years of marriage, but you do have to pick your battles with this philosophy though... Lol
😂
Tom...buy her a pair and then make sure to admire them 😉
Will it get me in with the ladies ?!
Yes. And they will want some too, and theirs are better looking. They are Moose hide. The ones my grandparentst had in Yakutia were home made caribou. The ones in Alaska have seal hide bottoms. I own a few pairs of Steger Mukluks and they are old and only get better.