Andy H 0 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi Guys I have my first trip to Japan coming up in February and was hoping for some advice on what to pack for footwear when not on the slopes - do I need anything special? If so, should I be buying or hiring here in Australia or in Niseiko? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Moon Boots Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Geta Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Get something that is insulated and decenlty waterproof. Something with good grip is important as well. I am sure you can find most boots have these features but they are the most important! Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I am always amazed of the some of the footwear I see tourists walking in. I think the worst are the Japanese college students with just sneakers. Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Originally Posted By: stemik I am always amazed of the some of the footwear I see tourists walking in. I think the worst are the Japanese college students with just sneakers. I will be wearing sneakers, but they are insulated, waterproof, and above ankle so they are sort of like a mini boot. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The best advive I can give is to not to wear hiking boots. Because the soles of hiking boots have a hard compound rubber for durability this actually makes them quite slipperty on ice. Plus they normally have a lot of lacing up which is a real pain in the butt in a country where having to take your shoes off is common place. Also they generally don't have a high enough cuff for a place like Niseko where it can snow over a foot of snow in a few hours. So ideally a boot you can easily slip on and off, is insulated with at least a mid calf cuff and has a soft compound rubber sole to grip ice more easily. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Vans high cuts. Just walk second in line and step in the other person's foot steps Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Wellies! Link to post Share on other sites
yamabushi 3 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Just hit the onsen after the slopes. You'll be able to walk aroud in short and sandals. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Bring your Ug boots Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 High heels. Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Originally Posted By: RobBright High heels. When doing seasons in Europe I used to love watching the Russian ladies negotiate the icey streets in high heels. haha...bamby on ice! I have an old pair of timberland boots which have seen many winters and survived. The soles have a soft rubber which is great on ice. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Originally Posted By: Schneebored Originally Posted By: RobBright High heels. When doing seasons in Europe I used to love watching the Russian ladies negotiate the icey streets in high heels. haha...bamby on ice! BAMBI! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 in your hotel? slippers. On the streets? Trainers. walking 100m to the lifts? Ski boots. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 In the onsen? nothing. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 how about walking 250m to the lifts, shoe king? Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Originally Posted By: Mamabear Im not sure what that rabbit is doing to bambi ...... Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Sniffing it's bum of course. Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 This is what I have for walking around town in winter. Few laces which can be left loose for easy slipping on and off. Good grippy sole for icy conditions and plenty warm enough and high enough cuff for walking through deep snow. Admittedly not that sylish for heading out to a bar but hey I've been married for 10 years, stylish is not something I much care about anymore Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Originally Posted By: RobBright how about walking 250m to the lifts, shoe king? That's obvious. Get yourself closer accomodation Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I bought my boots in Niseko two years ago. Looked similar to those Sorels but a very cheap version. I think they were only 2000Â¥. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I've got the same Sorels, but I rarely use them anymore. They are great for walking around at ski areas, but too hot when traveling! (There's that local vs visitor thing again.) A pair of winterized high-tops is enough for just going hotel to bars & restaurants. Link to post Share on other sites
CptSlow 0 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I reckon something like this would be perfect!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Is that real bacon!? Link to post Share on other sites
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