High-Performance Winter Boots

Baffin's YELLOWKNIFE is Ideal for Snow-Covered Frozen Terrain

High-performance winter boots are a must in countries with harsh climates. Baffin is a trusted Canadian footwear brand that specializes in supporting individuals through the sometimes tedious winter months in the North. The brand's YELLOWKNIFE silhouette is ideal for snow-covered and frozen terrain. The high-performance winter boot features waterproof technology, a PolyWool blend lining that provides breathable warmth, B-Tek™ Heat which delivers lightweight insulation, Form-fitting B-Tek™ Foam for enhancing comfort, and Thermaplush™ which is a soft material with wicking capabilities. The YELLOWKNIFE silhouette also features a full-grain leather upper, a premium rubber base that delivers flexible durability, and a removable anti-fatigue insole. The shoe is made in Canada and available to consumers in Brown and Black colorways.

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High-performance Footwear
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Outdoor Apparel and Gear
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SCORE
4.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 68%
Activity 57%
Freshness 14%

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