Winner of a 2019 ISPO Gold Award, the TrackMyDown program provides detailed information on the source of your bootie’s down feathers, including the country of origin, the supplier, and the farms where the birds were raised. I usually wear a medium (or sometimes a small; 32"x30" jeans) and the medium fits me fine (EDIT: I am a man, 5'9" 170lb).

However, synthetic fill is inherently less warm than natural down, so it is important to keep that in mind when choosing your down booties and where you’ll wear them.

Based in Denver, Colorado, Murphy is an avid hiker, runner, backpacker, skier, yogi, and pack-paddleboarder. Drawstring closures are adjustable, allowing the user to customize their fit according to preference. 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. Some down booties are designed with an elastic cuff closure that fits snugly around the ankle or lower leg. With a drawstring for adjustable fit and a padded footbed for extra insulation from the cold ground, these booties are perfect for camping or chilling in your apartment.

If you care about the planet and where your products come from, then it is important to know how sustainably sourced your down booties are. For all of those reasons, and the design’s sustainability focus, these booties are the peak of our list. Perfect for hanging around the house or relaxing on those long chilly plane rides, these booties will keep your feet extra warm. At 3 ounces, the Western Mountaineering Flash down booties are one of the lightest options on our list.

The recycled rubber sole means less insulation for the soles of your feet, and with the grip, aren’t ideal for wearing in a sleeping bag. Our team tested down and down-alternative booties and socks from the early fall to late winter in temps from -10 to 40 degrees. The most common type of fill we see used in down booties is either goose down or a synthetic alternative. We love that they have a lot of the elements of a traditional down bootie, including a taller height and insulated sole that’s wrapped up in a lighter, more sock-like package.

Aside from having a thinner shell material (maybe not as durable), the Flash Booties performed just as well. Protective and suitable for: It protects your shoes from sputtered mud, rain, snow and etc, keeping your shoes clean and neat.Whether you are ready to spend a lot or a little on a pair of down booties, just know that all of the booties listed here are high quality and toasty warm. In short, these down booties provide plenty of warmth, and their nonslip sole is perfect for that après stroll around any ski town.

So, if you’re planning on strictly using your down booties in the hut or tent, we recommend purchasing a pair that does not have these weighted construction elements.

If they fit snugly around your legs and ankles to prevent any moisture or snow from entering your shoes, you should be good to go! Overall, when considering cuff length in a pair of down booties, think about how and where you’ll be using the shoes the most. But if you’re looking for truly reliable warmth in a light and portable package, down booties are the way to go. At just 200 g, these slippers are lightweight enough to throw in your backpack without worrying they’ll take up too much space or weigh you down. Whether you’re taking your first ski hut trip, ski mountaineering, road-tripping to the slopes, need an indoor office shoe, or your house has wood floors, these booties are top-notch for protecting your feet when it matters most.