Bunny boots

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Bunny boots or Mickey Mouse boots (depending on the version) are the most common nicknames for the Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Types I and II) used by the United States Armed Forces. These large, bulbous, waterproof rubber boots can be worn in extremely cold weather, −20 to −60 °F (−29 to −51 °C), with the liner-free interior retaining warmth by sandwiching up to one inch of wool and felt insulation between two vacuum-tight layers of rubber; this vacuum layer insulates the wearer's feet similar to a vacuum flask. These boots were originally developed at the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Center in Natick, Massachusetts, for use during the Korean War.

I got a new pair in the post today. These cost me an arm and a leg to buy. With import taxes it came in at over £400 and I'm still not happy about the price.

Bunny Boot

Engineered for extreme cold weather protection, the Bunny Boot delivers unparalleled warmth, dryness, durability, and comfort. It is built using 100% waterproof vulcanized rubber and utilizes the same techniques deployed by the US military to combat frostbite while utilizing modern technology...

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I had a pair of these for 20 years and used them more than you think. Its why I've just replaced them. You don't really need them here on the south coast but they are handy to have. I keep them in the car.

The times I've been stuck north of the Downs in the snow and had to abandon the car and walk home is worrying. If you live in an area prone to snow fall or ice there worth buying.


I do have a pair of ice boots:

Gripfast Originals footwear is Goodyear welted and features soft suspension Gripfast commando soles with genuine galvanised screws.

They don't keep your feet warm and there not much good in the snow

Until someone comes up with something better, I'll have to keep buying the bunny boots. You do get funny looks wearing them and envious looks on the march home in the snow