Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Baffin Tessa vs Muck Women's Arctic Sport II Mid Boot
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Snow Boots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Baffin Tessa pairs a removable inner boot with cold-flexible rubber and a clear activity-based rating. The Muck Arctic Sport II Mid is a simpler pull-on neoprene boot with a wide comfort range and free returns.
Baffin Tessa
Buy itA women's winter boot with a removable inner boot and rubber built to stay flexible in the cold.
- Removable Comfort-Fit multi-layer inner boot that can be taken out to dry.
- Arctic Rubber shell for cold flexibility, an EVA midsole and a Polar Rubber outsole for grip.
- Tundra rated, which Baffin defines as comfort in moderate to high activity from 14°F to -22°F.
- Baffin says it runs small and recommends going one full size up.
- Heavy at a published 4.33 lb a pair for a women's 7.
- The rating assumes moderate to high activity, not standing still.
Muck Women's Arctic Sport II Mid Boot
Buy itA pull-on neoprene and rubber boot with a wide comfort range and free returns.
- 5mm neoprene bootie with extended rubber coverage, 100% waterproof.
- Published comfort range of -40°F to 40°F and a soft fleece lining.
- bioDEWIX footbed topcover with NZYM for odour control, an EVA midsole and free 30-day returns.
- The liner is not described as removable.
- Pull-on fit with no laces, so it is less secure on steep ground.
- Warranty is 1 year.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Baffin Tessa Our pick | Muck Women's Arctic Sport II Mid Boot | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Active winter walkers who want a warm boot they can dry out every night. | People who want a warm, fully waterproof boot they can slip on for dog walks and chores. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Temperature rating | 14°F to -22°F (active) | -40°F to 40°F comfort |
| Liner | Removable multi-layer inner boot | Fleece lining, 5mm neoprene |
| Upper | Arctic Rubber shell + textile | Neoprene + rubber |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof base | 100% waterproof |
| Outsole | Polar Rubber | Rugged rubber |
| Closure | Laces + pull loop | Pull-on |
| Sizing | Runs small, size up | See size guide |
| Returns | See policy | Free 30 days |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Baffin Tessa if
active winter walkers who want a warm boot they can dry out every night.
Know before buying: baffin says it runs small and recommends going one full size up.
Pick the Muck Women's Arctic Sport II Mid Boot if
people who want a warm, fully waterproof boot they can slip on for dog walks and chores.
Know before buying: the liner is not described as removable.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Baffin Tessa - A women's winter boot with a removable inner boot and rubber built to stay flexible in the cold. Choose the Muck Women's Arctic Sport II Mid Boot instead if people who want a warm, fully waterproof boot they can slip on for dog walks and chores.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Snow Boots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).