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(705) 253-2361Open today 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Footwear

Winter boots, winter hiking boots and ice cleats come first on this page, since snow covers the ground in Sault Ste. Marie for more than four months of an average year. Most summer hiking shoes and sandals sit further down. The brands include Baffin, Sorel, Keen and Salomon, and there are women's, men's and kids' sizes.

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Winter boots rated colder than an average Sault January night

The chart puts each boot at the lowest temperature its maker rates it for. One line shows the Sault's average January low. The other shows the coldest temperature recorded there from 1991 to 2020. Makers rate boots in different ways, and Baffin and Salomon rate theirs for when you're moving. If you'll stand still for hours, choose a pair rated well below the cold you expect.

  • -14.5°C Average January low in the Sault
  • -37.3°C Coldest reading in the Sault, 1991 to 2020
  1. -70°C Baffin Men’s Snow Monster Boot A waterproof men's boot with sealed seams and a removable multi-layer liner.
  2. -50°C Baffin Women's Dana Boot A light women's boot in waterproof suede with a sweater-knit collar, rated for weather from 5°C down to -50°C.
  3. -40°C Keen Men's Revel IV High Polar Boot A men's winter hiking boot cut high for deep powder, with the warmest insulation Keen makes.
  4. -40°C Baffin Youth Mustang Boot A kids' boot made for the toboggan hill and snowshoe outings with the family.
  5. -35°C Salomon Women's Crosstrak Powder Waterproof Winter Boot A women's winter hiking boot that Salomon rates to -35°C while you're moving and -15°C standing still.
  6. -32°C Sorel Women's Explorer II Joan Faux Fur Boot A tall women's boot with a recycled felt inner boot and a faux fur snow cuff.

Women's winter boots for brisk walks or long waits in the cold

Baffin's featherlight Escalate X is for brisk walks. The Baffin Impact, tested at both the North and South Poles, is for long hours in the cold when you're moving slowly. For snowy trails, there are insulated winter hiking boots from Keen, Merrell, Salomon and Baffin.

Men's footwear, from winter hunting boots to summer fishing shoes

Hunters, trappers and people who fish have trusted the Baffin Tundra for over 30 years, and Baffin makes more of our men's boots than any other brand. Keen and Sorel make waterproof boots for town. For summer, there are Columbia sandals and the Columbia Boatside PFG, a fishing shoe with elastic laces.

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Kids' winter boots, from toddler sizes up

Every kids' winter boot here is a Baffin or a Sorel, from toddler size 4 to junior size 8. Sorel's Flurry has a built-in gaiter, a cuff at the top that keeps deep snow out. You can pull the insulated liner out of Baffin's Ice Castle when the weather warms up.

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Women's winter walking kit for icy sidewalks and snowy trails

Cleats grip the ice, and gaiters keep snow out of your boot tops on the trail. The kit holds Baffin Snogoose women's boots rated to -40°C, Darn Tough merino wool boot socks, Outdoor Research gaiters, IceTrekkers Diamond Grip cleats and a DryGuy boot dryer. If you already own some of it, untick those items before you add the kit.

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Ice cleats for slick sidewalks, and the extras that go with your boots

YakTrax and IceTrekkers cleats pull over your boots and bite into sidewalk ice, and Outdoor Research gaiters hook onto your laces and strap under your boots. For the house, Sorel and Baffin make slippers, and the Outdoor Research Tundra Trax booties have a rubber sole for the trip out to the garbage bin.

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Women's winter boots for town, from tall to slip-on

About half of these town boots are Sorels, like the faux fur Explorer Joan and the tall Tivoli IV. Columbia's quilted Minx comes in a wide fit. Keen's Greta Chelsea pulls on with no laces, which makes it the pair to keep by the door for dog walks.

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Men's winter hiking boots for deep snow and snowshoe days

Salomon's Crosstrak Powder has tread that wraps up the sides of the sole to grip deep or packed snow. The Merrell Chameleon Thermo 8 has a ridge at the heel that holds a snowshoe strap. For slushy weeks, there's also Baffin's waterproof Hudson boot, rated for 10°C down to -10°C.

A Canadian bootmaker leads our footwear shelves

We carry 14 footwear brands, and Baffin has the most styles, more than Sorel, Merrell, Keen or Salomon. Baffin was founded in Stoney Creek, Ontario, in 1979 by the Hubner family and is still based there.

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Women's trail runners and hikers for dry trails and wet ones

Salomon has the widest range, from Genesis trail runners for rocky ground to the waterproof Speedcross 6 for mud. Salomon's Techamphibian 5 is a quick-drying water shoe that grips slippery ground. Vasque calls the waterproof Breeze its most loved boot of the past two decades.

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Men's hiking boots built to carry a pack for days

The Salomon Quest 5 Mid and the Vasque St. Elias XT are waterproof boots made for backpacking trips of several days. For day hikes, there's the low-cut Merrell Moab 3, which Merrell calls the best-selling hiking shoe in the world. It feels comfortable right out of the box.

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Women's sandals, from hiking straps to beach slides

More than half the sandals here are Columbia's, like the Trailstorm and Konos hiking sandals and the Hood River slide. Keen's Whisper Lite is a quick-drying cross between a shoe and a sandal that goes from a stream straight onto a boat deck.

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Seventy years of outfitting Sault Ste. Marie

Joe Stortz opened the store in Sault Ste. Marie in 1956 as Joe's Variety, and it grew into Joe's Sports and Surplus. Dave Edgar bought it in December 2009. In November 2021, we moved to our new location on Old Garden River Road as Great Lakes Outfitters.

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1956

Joe Stortz

The store opens in Sault Ste. Marie.

JOE'S

Joe's Sports and Surplus

Army surplus and outdoor camping gear.

2009

Dave Edgar

Dave Edgar buys the store.

2021

Great Lakes Outfitters

We move to Old Garden River Road as Great Lakes Outfitters.

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Seventy years

Celebrated in 2026.

Guides from the store

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a pair of snowshoes lying in fresh powder snow in a Northern Ontario boreal forest What to Wear on Snowshoes: A Boot Checklist for Men A boot checklist for men's snowshoeing: warmth, waterproofing, soles, and fit, plus the boots, socks, and gaiters we carry in Sault Ste. Marie. Pair of tall insulated men's winter boots standing upright in deep snow at an Ontario boreal trailhead Men's Winter Boots: Warmth Ratings, Soles, and Fit How to read a warmth rating, choose between leather and rubber, and get the fit right when you buy men's winter boots in Northern… Insulated winter snow boots on a snow-dusted cabin porch step with pine forest behind Snow Boots Explained: Insulation, Waterproofing, and Traction How to choose snow boots: what insulation grams mean, waterproof versus water-resistant, and cold-weather traction, with boots we carry in Sault Ste. Marie.

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Questions we get at the counter

If yours isn't here, call the store at (705) 253-2361.

How much is shipping?

Orders of $150 or more ship free, and a smaller order ships for a flat $20. Boats, augers, and one-piece rods ship by quote.

Can I pick up my order at the store?

Yes. Order online and collect it at 162 Old Garden River Rd in Sault Ste. Marie.

Can I return an online order?

Yes, within 7 days of receiving the package. The item has to be unworn and unwashed with every tag still on, and you'll need your order receipt. Call the store at (705) 253-2361 to set up the return. The refund goes back to the payment you used.

Can I buy a canoe or kayak in the winter?

Yes. We sell boats all year and can special order one for you, though we have the most in stock in spring and summer. You can also see the canoes and kayaks in person at the store.

Which cards does the website take?

The website checkout takes Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes. Buy one on the website and we'll mail it to any address you choose. Gift cards are spent in the store only, and they can't be exchanged for cash.

Are your prices in Canadian dollars?

Yes. You pay in Canadian dollars, and you can show prices in US dollars with the CAD / USD switch at the top of the page, or in the menu on a phone.

When is the store open?

We're open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Oh Canada, our shelf of Canadian brands

Delta Kayaks, Stanfield's, Grey Owl, Len Thompson, Salus and more, all Canadian companies.

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Busting Water Tackle - Flys $12.49 Junction Tackle Crawler Harness - Colorado Blade $5.49 Junction Tackle Tube Jig Head 5/pack $4.95 Grey Owl Paddles Tempest Kayak Touring Paddle $294.95 Grey Owl Paddles Touring 12 Degree Bent Shaft Paddle $169.95 Grey Owl Paddles Pathfinder Adult Recreational Paddle $159.95 Grey Owl Paddles Voyageur Adult Recreational Paddle $149.95 Grey Owl Paddles Birdseye Sagamore Adult Deep Water Paddle $249.95 Salus Nimbus PFD $108.95 Stanfield's Heavy Weight Wool Toque $31.95 Paluski Standard Kayak Paddle $59.95 Grey Owl Paddles Mistral Kayak Touring Paddle $244.95 Paluski Fastwater Prospector Canoe $1,595.00 Original Bug Pants $74.95 Len Thompson Spoon 1 1/4" $4.95 Len Thompson Spoon 2 1/2" $6.95 Len Thompson Spoon 2 3/4" $9.95 Agawa Gear Boreal Saw - Replacement Blades $12.95 Stanfield’s Men’s Two Layer Wool Onesie $129.95 Stanfield's Men's Merino Wool Base Layer Top $119.95 Stanfield’s Men’s Merino Wool Base Layer Bottoms $119.95 Stanfield’s Women’s Two Layer Wool Blend Leggings $69.95 Stanfield’s Women’s Merino Wool Base Layer Leggings $119.95 Delta Kayaks - Delta 17 - Rudder $2,945.00

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