Travel Products Style Shoes Boots Canada Goose Debuted Luxury Winter Boots — and I Tested Them Out The Canada Goose Journey Boot is my new favorite shoe for winter hikes, après-ski drinks, and everything in between. By Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Instagram Twitter Website Elizabeth Rhodes is an associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 28, 2022 06:34PM EDT Fact checked by Jillian Dara Fact checked by Jillian Dara Instagram Website Jillian Dara is a freelance journalist with a focus on travel, spirits, wine, food, and culture. Outside of Travel + Leisure, her work has appeared in USA Today, Elite Traveler, Forbes, Wine Enthusiast, Michelin guides, and Hemispheres, among others. Travel + Leisure Fact Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Courtesy of Canada Goose In fall 2021, Canada Goose — the luxury clothing brand known for its iconic (and very cozy) winter coats — launched boots for the first time ever. With two styles — the Snow Mantra Boot and the Journey Boot — the company has you covered for all your winter travels. I put the Journey Boot, a versatile performance hiking shoe, to the test in the snowy Canadian mountains and freezing New York City streets. Here's why these boots are my new favorite winter staple. Courtesy of Canada Goose These Are the Most Comfortable Hiking Boots for Women, According to Thousands of Shoppers Having grown up in South Carolina, I never really understood the need for sturdy, winter-proof boots. Our winter days rarely lingered below freezing, and snow was an exciting, short-lived event that happened maybe once or twice a year. Of course, it only takes one ill-equipped trip (in my case, to Iceland in February without snow boots) to realize the importance of proper footwear. So, I tested Canada Goose's Journey Boot on a ski trip in Quebec and throughout my daily life in New York City, and now, they're a winter essential. Courtesy of Canada Goose To buy: canadagoose.com, $750 Forty experts — from scientists to athletes — tested the over-the-ankle boots on a variety of terrain over six months, so they have all the details you'd expect from Canada Goose, including durable Terracare leather, a waterproof barrier to keep feet dry, and a Canadian maple leaf-inspired tread with great grip. According to Canada Goose's Thermal Experience Index, the boots are ideal for temperatures between five and 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Courtesy of Canada Goose The Best Cold-weather Gear, According to Travel + Leisure Editors With design inspired by classic alpine hiker boots and features that provide comfort and warmth — whether you're trekking through the snow on a mountain or city sidewalk — the Journey Boot is super versatile. I've always found hiking boots to be uncomfortable, and honestly, not very stylish, but these were comfortable from the first wear and looked great, whether I was on a winter hike or enjoying après-ski drinks. The boots are pricey, at $750, but I know I'll continue to wear them season after season on ski trips, snowy hikes, cold-weather strolls, and more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit See More T+L Shopping Deals Flight Attendants Spill Their Secrets: 14 Things You Should Never Bring on a Plane, and What to Pack Instead You Won’t Believe the Sneaky Way I Get 3 Days’ Worth of Extra Clothes Through TSA My Go-to UPF Sun Hat for Kayaking and Outdoor Excursions Is on Sale at Amazon Right Now