Our local outdoor store is in the process of selling all their remaining winter gear and they have a couple insulated winter boots on sale. One is Columbia Bugaboot Omni-Tech on sale for $60.00 and the other is North Face Chilkat boot on sale for $60.00. I had the oportunity to do some winter hiking in RMNP this past Feb and LOVED it (cept for my feet got cold and damp in my light-weight hiking boot). So I am planing ahead for next winter (and wanting to take advantage of the sale)and was wondering if anybody has used either of these boots for hiking or has any suggestions? As far as I can tell by reviews both boots are very comparable..... Thanks