Guest smacky Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 i need yall"s advice on a good pair of WARM hunting boots that i can wear on really cold days when i bowhunt. right now i wear a pair of 1200 gram rubber boots from cabelas and my feet get real cold on cold days. does anybody wear pac boots ? what do you all wear for those really cold days on the stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 It's not super cold where I'm at, but last year I hunted at 17 degrees with a 30mph wind and sleet. I was wearing 600gr. boots 1/2 size too big 1 pair med weight wool socks and had a "hot hands" foot warmer in each boot. My feet didn't get cold even after 4 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Check out the LaCrosse Alpha Lite boots. They are neoprene and reinforced in critical areas. Very comfy and warm. Great traction and easy to take off too. I paid $89 in NY, sure you could do better elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkinslinger Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Try some Smartwool socks of at least 70% merino wool or the newer Ingenius socks with the wicking liner sewn inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 lacrosse icemans....1 pair good wool sox....handwarmer on top of the foot works for me to well below zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I wear these...Rocky Blizzard Stalkers. One pair of socks is all i need, have had them for around 5 years and have never had my feet get cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I agree with Finn. I have been using the LaCrosse Icemans for quite a few years now and very seldom get cold feet. The big thing is to buy them a little big so even with heavy socks, you feet aren't too tight in the boot. Tight boots = cold feet no matter what you wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Muck Boots. You can get them at Cabelas and there the best boot I have ever worn. Other places sell them as well if you don't want to get them from there. I think mine go down to like -40 and the comfort range is 60. Great boots and have never had my feet get cold yet.(knock on wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13littleones Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Cabelas Trans-Alaska™ III Pac Boot It's not a hiking boot.....I have this boot the first year it came out... wish I had this 3rd generation style....$ 169.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Muck Boots. You can get them at Cabelas and there the best boot I have ever worn. Other places sell them as well if you don't want to get them from there. I think mine go down to like -40 and the comfort range is 60. Great boots and have never had my feet get cold yet.(knock on wood) I have a pair of Muck boots, and they SUCK. I wore them last Friday in temps of about 20 with a GOOD pair of Merino wool socks. My feet were cold before I even got out of the truck. My feet were warmer the day before after having crossed a creek and ice forming on them. They are REDHEAD Dakota's with 400gr insulation and goretex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thinsulate only really works when you're moving some. In a deer stand that isn't an option. 600-800gram thinsulate = cold feet in sub-zero weather. That's the truth. Seriously, take a look at these boots if you are stand hunting extremely cold weather. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0009082830255a&type=product&cmCat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=sorel&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=sorel&noImage=0 You may wonder how a guy who lives in South Carolina knows anything about warm clothing. I lived in Canada for 13yrs. I promise, Sorel, makes the best cold weather boots I know of. You won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Another vote for LaCrosse Icemans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimPic Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Sorels without a doubt.I worked in cold-weather environment for 23yrs(freezer warehouse) where it was -22* and my feet NEVER got cold while wearing Sorels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 The big thing is to buy them a little big so even with heavy socks, you feet aren't too tight in the boot. Tight boots = cold feet no matter what you wear. That is very important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realtrhunter Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 I always wear Danner knee highs (Not sure what the madel is). The ones I have for cold weather are just a size n a half bigger. I wear two layers of 100% wool a sock liner. When it gets colder I either use Arctic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest realtrhunter Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 Dunno what happened there message sent before I was done. Anyway. If it gets really cold I wear Arctic Shield booties and if I need to throw in some chemical woarmers. Just like when dressing in close dress in layers and in my opinion wool is the best to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyrod64 Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've got 3 pair of rockies, 800 grams,1200 and 2000's. I had the 2000 for 4 yrs and wore em once in WV. I bought my wife a set of those insulated boot covers and she loves em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyman Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 One other thought, make sure you're wearing a good hat. Your body will choose keeping your head warm over your feet every time, and it does that by regulating blood flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil hunter Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've never actually worn them, but i've heard the big mickey mouse boots from the army surplus are some of the warmest things you can put on your feet. I also discovered that Toasite Toes (like hothands, cept you put 'em in your shoes) work really well. I've been using them all season and I love 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted December 11, 2007 Report Share Posted December 11, 2007 Anyway. If it gets really cold I wear Arctic Shield booties and if I need to throw in some chemical woarmers. Just like when dressing in close dress in layers and in my opinion wool is the best to use. I also use the Arctic Shield boot blankets. I wore them over my 400g thinsulate boots from Cabela's with a good pair of wool socks and my feet have never been warmer. And at only about $30 a pair they are alot cheaper than a pair of boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bownarow Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Lacross Alpha Burly. Get the 1500gram models and you won't be sorry. I haven't worn more than 1 pair of regular socks this year and my feet haven't gotten cold once. I also have a pair of these is 800gram for the early season. Most comfortable pair of boots I have ever owned. I've been to the woods 65+ times this year and I couldn't think of anything else I would rather have on my feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 DON'T get the LaCrosse Alpha Ice man boots! These are their newest models they came out with. I bought them from Gander Mountain for $140.00!!! Well, after being in the treestand for only 2 hrs my feet were frozen?????????? I tried on these boots in the store and had to end up buying a size 13 since they ran small!! So I knew that I had more than enough room??? After using them for three days, I took these boots right back to Gander Mtn. and got my money back!! My cousion got a pair of Pak boots from the Sportsman guide last year and was raving about them, I picked up a pair for myself in a size 12 (normally wear a size 11). Let me say, my quest is finally over!! These are the warmest boots I have ever worn!! Here's a link!! http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=88570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I got this tip from David Blanton years ago in a Monster Bucks video. Just take your boots off and put your feet in boot blankets with 2 charcoal handwarmers in each one. Your feet stay toasty warm. I been doing it for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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