Trail Boots or Work Boots?

[Kiba]

Which ones are better?

[JiffyPopKids]

I think Trail Boots. They are like -2 sprint. unlike work which is -5 and better water protection.

[jswilliams]

Depends on how much you knife fight wolves. Your biggest hit is in Sprint and loss of waterproofing, versus a small gain in Protection. Boots are definitely a clothing hit from wolf attacks, so the work boots will stand up better (because it seems to me that the higher and item's Protect, the tougher it is in standing up to chewing...I could be wrong).

So ask yourself how often you hth with wolves versus sprinting, getting caught in snow.

And work boots of course are a warmer.

[JiffyPopKids]

Originally posted by jswilliams:

Depends on how much you knife fight wolves. Your biggest hit is in Sprint and loss of waterproofing, versus a small gain in Protection. Boots are definitely a clothing hit from wolf attacks, so the work boots will stand up better (because it seems to me that the higher and item's Protect, the tougher it is in standing up to chewing...I could be wrong).

So ask yourself how often you hth with wolves versus sprinting, getting caught in snow.

And work boots of course are a warmer.

Pretty sure work boots are only a little warmer. maybe by 1+F. and yes that's true it's better protection against wolves. but trail boots let you run farther, more water proof, and weigh less. Also have higher wind resistance. so in my book trail boots are better. and if you can avoid wolves/bears, you dont need the extra protection.

[jswilliams]

Yeah I agree. I'm wearing work boots in CH right now because, why yes the last pair, Trail Boots, at 94% did not survive one wolf attack. Although I'm sure that was partly RNG. But I was wearing the trail boots for all the reasons listed above and I miss them.

But hey, something better will come along. Combat boots in CH would definitely be my optimal choice, and I love Mukluks in general, but when they just disappear from your inventory on loading...what can ya do?

[JiffyPopKids]

Originally posted by jswilliams:

Yeah I agree. I'm wearing work boots in CH right now because, why yes the last pair, Trail Boots, at 94% did not survive one wolf attack. Although I'm sure that was partly RNG. But I was wearing the trail boots for all the reasons listed above and I miss them.

But hey, something better will come along. Combat boots in CH would definitely be my optimal choice, and I love Mukluks in general, but when they just disappear from your inventory on loading...what can ya do?

heh. i suggest inuslated boots after mukluks. weigh 4 pounds, I think 40% protection and 30%ish waterproof? and +4.5F and 3+ish windchill

[ernestww]

Here is a good link for evaluating your clothing options:

http://thelongdark.gamepedia.com/Clothing