Surprisingly, there aren’t that many down bootie options on the market, which is why we decided to include at least one down alternative. She can assure you that all of these down booties were put to the truest test in varying climates and elements. Non-slip sole for soft and comfortable walking; adjustable straps at the shoe opening ensure a secure fit and prevent slipping.

The Flash Booties have 850-down fill as well as a foam insole and reinforced sole like the brand’s Standard Booties. Because it is made with feathers, it can also be a bit harder to wash due to the exposure to water causing it to lose some loftiness. Our picks for these down socks include the GooseFeet Gear Down Socks, Rab Hot Socks, and The North Face Summit Advanced Mountain Kit Sleeping Sock.

Down socks also tend to be made of lighter, lower-denier fabrics, as they’re used more inside sleeping bags rather than walking around a house or cabin. This makes them ideal for stashing in your backpack before you hit the trail, skin track, or hop on a plane. Choosing booties made from recycled materials helps reduce waste and minimize the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. The layer of Intuition foam — which is a blended closed-cell design — in the footbed must be celebrated for its all-day comfort, custom-molded contours, and warmth.

It really all boils down to what kind of materials the down booties are made of, and their intended use. Made from goose or duck feathers, natural down works to insulate through the clumps of feathers creating pockets of hot air. Big Agnes’ FireLine Eco recycled synthetic insulation kept our tester’s feet comfortably warm while sitting on a patio in 30-degree temps. However, if you really want to optimize the space in your bag, try putting them in a stuff sack and then compressing out all of the air. However, if you think it would be more comfortable, we recommend wearing a thinner sock made of wool or breathable synthetic fabrics.With so many different types of booties on the market, it can be hard to differentiate between what styles are meant to be worn inside, out, in a sleeping bag, as socks, etc. More expensive premium down booties have extras like robust soles for walking outside, more down, and a higher cut. Best Overall Down Booties for Warmth Weight, and Comfort: WESTERN MOUNTAINEERING Flash Down Booties The layer of Intuition foam — which is a blended closed-cell design — in the footbed must be celebrated for its all-day comfort, custom molded contours, and warmth. More broadly, she’s an adventure journalist specializing in outdoor industry news and adventure travel stories, which she’s produced for more than a decade and more than 80 publications to date.

Synthetic booties are a good choice if you are looking for vegan options, but if you still want natural down booties the The North Face Summit Advanced Mountain Kit Sleeping Sock is a top sustainable choice. The aluminum frame – if you’re into that kind of thing – and suspension system evenly distribute the weight of the load around your body, making the Rock comfortable to wear. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.Some down booties are designed with an elastic cuff closure that fits snugly around the ankle or lower leg. The GearJunkie squad uses down and synthetic-fill booties and socks on outdoor adventures year-round. In this guide, we cover products that are stuffed with natural down, such as duck and goose feathers, as well as options made with synthetic fill, which is human-made from material such as polyester. My Mountain Hardware Basin hiking pants (not insulated, just regular pants) come in at 248g, so these are pretty dang light. Down booties are the most common way of insulating your feet in winter and are usually more versatile and durable, though we did include a few down socks on this list as well.