Question: Hunting boot question

[Outdoor_Joe_26]

I need a boot I can wear all day in the deer stand and not freeze my feet off. I hunt muzzleloader season, and most of my hunts start in the morning, so the temps are anywhere from 30 above to 5 below. Last year my feet started to get cold in less than an hour. It's time for some new boots. I can't decide whether to get a pair of packboots, or a pair of the 800-1000 grain hiking boots I see at most retail stores. Does anybody here have a preference? I'm only looking to spend about $75-$100. I will really only need them for stand hunting, a little still hunting, and late season pheasant.

Thanks,

[A RIDDLE]

I wear the lacrosse burley 1200 gram, though you must be careful that you dont let your feet get sweaty in them before you go out. They are a full rubber boot that keep scent to a minimum and have lasted me over ten years.

[DingerFlinger]

I too wear lacrosse boots. Mine are 800g so I can wear them early season as well. When it gets cold I pack them with toasties toe warmers just before I start walking to my stand. Works great.

[buck2die]

I found that the best thing EVER have been my artic shield boot covers! I had even went up to a 2000 gram boot and feet still got cold. These artic shield keep my feet warm with my 400 gram boots!

[Alex T.]

good insulated pac boots all the way;hiking/hunting boots are too tight for good air insulation and blood circulation(unless ya buy really big boots). Plus,with pac boots you can add those toe/foot warmers and still have the boot fit ok. However,you will not want pac boots if you're gonna walk all day in them. Throw on a good liner sock,a good wool sock and then some insulated pac boots and you'll wonder why ya didn't buy them sooner.

Alex

[fast-pirogue]

I would look at a set of insulated pac boots. I have a pair that I only use for either shoveling snow or sitting in the deer stand in very cold weather. If you prefer taller rubber boots, Muck boots get very high reviews and I think Bass Pro might carry them.

[Commando]

I had the same problem and found that the more insulation the colder my feet actually got. It finally occurred to me that the warmer boots were causing my feet to sweat more and the increased moisture was freezing my feet. I finally went to a good liner sock with a good wool sock and lighter boots for walking to the stand. I'd recommend any Danners in about 400 grams thinsulate. Then put on your arctic shield boot liners when you get to the stand. You can even put a hot hands inside of each arctic shield for those sub-zero days. Haven't had cold feet even once, since, and they used to freeze like crazy every time. Moisture management is the key.

[Hunter]

Wear a pair of boots that won't make your feet sweat while walking in.
Then put these (Cabela's -- Icebreaker Insulated Boot Blanket® Overboots) on and your feet will stay warm.

I had a TERRIBLE time keeping my feet warm until I went to the boot blankets.
The other thing I do now is also carry an extra pair of socks in with me in case my feet do sweat. I will dry my feet and put on the other pair of socks so my feet are not wet.

[Outdoor_Joe_26]

Originally Posted by Hunter

Wear a pair of boots that won't make your feet sweat while walking in.
Then put these (Cabela's -- Icebreaker Insulated Boot Blanket® Overboots) on and your feet will stay warm.

I had a TERRIBLE time keeping my feet warm until I went to the boot blankets.
The other thing I do now is also carry an extra pair of socks in with me in case my feet do sweat. I will dry my feet and put on the other pair of socks so my feet are not wet.

I saw those when I was at Cabelas last night and wondered how well they worked! Thanks for the info!

[fish_hedd]

make sure whatever boots you pick are roomy enough to wiggle your toes -- tight boots cut off circulation and make your feet cold no matter how much insulation you have. i wear 800g rubber boots (with a good liner sock under a good wool sock) until my feet get cold, then i throw the Cabela's boot blankets over top, and if i'm still cold, i can throw hand warmers in the boot blankets.

[RuffWater]

I have Irish Setter Snow Trackers, they are the best boot I've ever had for cold weather... I have another set of Rocky's for when I'm moving a lot as these are a pretty good sized boot, but during Muzzleloader or laying in a corn field in January, these have never disappointed me... Not too spendy either...

Hunting Boots - Extreme Cold Hunting Boots-Irish Setter Snow Tracker Pac Style 2871

Cabela's -- Irish Setter Snow Tracker Pac Boots

[Scotty]

The only boot that keeps might feet warm in bitter cold on the stand or in a blind and they are cheap from military surplus and great for ice fishing. The big drawback is they weigh a ton and are to hot to walk much distance in, so I carry them in the backpack to the stand.

[flushmaster]

I have a pair of battery operated warming socks, I wear in the stand and then take off when I am walking, I don't hook the battery up until my feet start getting cold.

[grainmaker181]

pretty basic info you probably know, but keeping your legs and core warm is just as important as warm boots.

my two cents on boots is the cabelas outfitter series, i have a pair i have used hard for 13yrs now definitely worth the money

[DiggerDog]

I have a pair of Irish Setter 1000 Gr Insulate boots and really like them. They are beyond light with great ankle and foot support.

To keep my feet from sweating, I will not wear my thick socks while walking to my stand. Once I get to my stand is when I put on my thicker socks.

[Ta-Dow]

Sizing is the key! You've got to give your feet room to allow a blanket of warm air to form around your foot. My business partner bought a pair of boots like mine after hearing me brag. He hated his, said feet got cold every time. My feet never got cold, even in the extreme conditions. Come to find out, he bought the same size boot as his shoe size. Not a good idea when looking to keep warm in a deer stand. Remember go a little big.

[Hunter]

Originally Posted by Scotty

The only boot that keeps might feet warm in bitter cold on the stand or in a blind and they are cheap from military surplus and great for ice fishing. The big drawback is they weigh a ton and are to hot to walk much distance in, so I carry them in the backpack to the stand.

The white 'mickey mouse' boots are even warmer yet!! If a person doesn't want to go the boot blanket route then the white mickey mouse boots are the warmest a person can find by far.

Here is a link to a place that has the white mickey mouse boots.......
http://store.colemans.com/cart/extre...ued-p-751.html

[HeadHunter]

I used to laugh at my buddies for wearing muck boots cause I thought they were a joke.... No sir, they are the real deal... Some guys don't like to walk in them all day, I prefer it. I won't ever buy another style of hunting boot to be honest with you. It can be 20 degrees out and all I have to do is slip those puppies on with regular socks. And... they saved my butt during early teal when I forgot my waders.

[bassassin]

a friend of mine who works at cabelas suggested this to me last year to solve two of my problems: if you have insulated chest waders you can wear them when it's cold out instead of buying fancy boots and fancy insulated pants. I just throw on a pair of thin camo over the top of my waders if I don't want people looking at me funny for wearing waders in the winter.

[Outdoor_Joe_26]

Thanks for all the responses, I must say I'm more torn on which way to go now than I was before!!


A good pair of muck boots may be the way to go since I usually seem to find some water when I'm out!