Another Boot Thread

[BackWoods Hunter]

When I search the site to see which boots you guys like, everyone is wearing rubber boots as opposed to a leather type of hiking boot. I wondered why that is and also if the guys who are still hunting also prefer that boot. I am in need of a new pair of boots that will keep my feet warm in temperatures that are in the tens and twenties.

By searching the site, I already know most of you guys prefer either mock boots or lacrosse boots for the rubber type.

[Water Rat]

I would guess that the rubber boots leave less scent than the leather type boot.

[mac]

for stand or blind stationary hunting I avoid the rubber they dont keep feet warm enough. walking in is fine but an hour+ later your feet will have worked up a sweat and start getting cold in my experience since rubber does not breathe. if you are on foot still hunting they could work and you dont have think twice about walking through water and mud.  If your sitting still for the day you may want a pac style boot with removable liners or regualr waterproof hunting boot with 1000gram+ thinsulate.  maybe some stick on toe warmers just in case

[damore81]

http://www.onlinebootstore.com/great-boots/items/828.html

 

Best boots I have ever owned. Sort of the best of both worlds between tall rubber boots and standard leather hunting boots. Extremely comfortable, warm, waterproof and easy to put on and take off which is a big plus.

[TeeBugg]

I use the insulater rubber boots for still hunting, stand hunting, pushing on drives etc. I like the 800 gram with a decent rocky sock and never get cold feet. As said ive used the heavier grams and my feet would sweat and get cold. I like them for the scent factor and the fact that i hunt in some pretty wet an swampy areas.

[Doewhacker]

 I would look at tread design on top of all the other stuff. I love my Bogs but if its slippery I leave them home because they don't have an agressive tread or great ankle support which is important to me when I'm still hunting a long distance.

[BackWoods Hunter]

It's dry where I hunt. When I'm moving I don't have an issue with my feet being cold at all. It's only when I sit for the first few hours of the day or for the last few hours of the evening that my feet get cold. And even then, it's only in really cold weather like we had this morning.

[Lawdwaz]

Pac boots.

[genesee_mohican]

The rubber boots are nice for crossing streams or boggy area's but I like Rocky boots. The Lynx are light for long distance ventures and have 800gram Thinsulate. There are several others and some have up to 1200gram Thinsulate for warmth. I'm sure other brands are good too.

[blackradio]

I use Lowa boots for cold weather. Waterproof, superlight like a sneaker, and very very warm. 

[PWGUNNY]

I bought a pair of Danner Pronghorns for Upland bird hunting as I will walk about 4 miles on a hunt.  I love them and recommend them.  The cold has not been an issue for my feet.  My hunting buddy just spent about $200 for a pair of insulated Muck boots that he really likes.  If you are really concerned about cold, you may consider my duck hunting setup, which is rubber boots and neoprene socks.  That is my answer to cold feet, and nothing has exposed me to more cold weather than duck hunting.

[Jeremy K]

I have a pair of 2000g Irish setters, they are big and loud which makes for a crappy walking boot, for sitting all day they are really warm.

[Five Seasons]

muck boots hand down. Leather leaks and stinks.

 

however i do have a pair of sub-zero rocky's i can barely walk in because they're so thick for those really cold days.

[CuseHunter]

I own a pair of 800gram insulated leather hunting boots and a pair of the woodland insulated muck boots.

I find the mucks to be awkward to walk in and don't like using them in a climber stand as I can't bendy ankle easily when going down in the stand. I use them though if I am hunting any wet areas because I've literally been in water right up the the brim of the boot and would have been screwed if I was wearing anything else. I also think they are warmer than my Lester boots so I use them if I will be going to a ladder or hang on stand.

I use the leather boots if I am will be covering a lot of ground and on my feet. Try to not use them in deep snow.

I find myself sung leather more in early bow and my mucks in the later season unless using a climber.

[NFA-ADK]

I use Merrell hiking boots for early bow season. 

Wolverine Hiking boots for most of the season unless it is below 40.

Rock Timber wolf 800 gram insulate below  40

Rocky Snow stalkers in deep snow or extreme cold...

 

I need support in my boots so rubber has never been an option for me.  Bad ankles.  Comfort and stability are more important to me as sometimes I get silly and like to hike a few miles and explore new area.  I tend to stay out of wet areas or find a way around or through.  (Seeing a friend stuck up to his chest in mud will have that effect!  Happened to me once up to my waist, lucky I was in waders!)  The snow stalkers are not really for hiking but in deep snow they keep me warm and I don't usually go that far in those conditions.  Unless I find a good track...  If I get cold I move, so I try to use the best boots for the day.

[fasteddie]

I have a pair of Itasca camo rubber boots with 400 gr of Thinsolate . My feet freeze in those things but they are comfortable in warmer weather . They are starting to crack .

 

I also have a pair of waterproof ,  insulated Rocky boots that ARE NOT WATERPROOF !

 

My wife bought me a pair of LaCrosse hunting boots at Galyans in Henrietta several years ago . They are insulated and have a thick Thinsolate liner . I call them my "Herman Munster" boots as they are thick and clumsy but they are warm . They are the warmest boots I have . I have walked through 6" of water and they have been fine ( knock on wood ) . 

[fasteddie]

My SIL has Muck Boots that she wears in the winter taking care of her horses . She says they are quite warm but starting to leak but then she has had them for years . 

 

Anyway , Tractor Supply has some Muck Boots on sale now for $70 that are regularly $100 . 5 mm of Neoprene for comfort and warmth and a mesh lining to reduce moisture . On sale Nov 27 - Dec 1 .

[thphm]

If you want warm. www.wiggys.com

[bluecoupe]

My feet freeze. Always have. There are two boots that have kept them warm.

 

1) Mickey Mouse Boots

 

2) Sorel Glaciers

 

Are they heavy?  - Yep

Are they bulky?   - Yep

 

BUT, they've both kept my feet totally warm.  If you don't have that issue then you're

boot world is much more open. If you have trouble feet like I do, go with the Glaciers and get a spare set of liners and inserts. 

 

Edit: And I LOVE to still hunt any time I can and conditions permit.

Edited November 28, 2013 by SteveC

[Ford]

Walking is a lot different than sitting in a stand, obviously.

If cold feet are an issue, this is what I do.

 

Boots with 1000 gr thinsalate.

 

Antiperspirant on feet. If your feet get a little sweaty walking to your stand, cold feet is the result. 

Boots should fit pretty loose to let air circulate. wear a wicker sock, and a medium weight wool sock. 

Add a grabbers toe warmer in there.

 

Mine are Irish Setters, had them for 15 years.

 

 

[Terry]

Muck for me. They keep me warm and are lightweight for walking. They are a little bulky for still hunting, but I can keep nice and quiet with minimal effort. While sitting I have no problems keeping my feet warm in them with wool socks.

[thphm]

If I am going to walk to a stand that is of any distance I always bring an extra pair of wool sox in a plastic bag,when I get to the stand take the wet ons off and replace with the dry ones. I always wear sock liners also.

[hoythunter]

Cabelas 1200 gram rubber boots with side zipper are great. Easy to walk in and stay really warm. My stepson shot one yesterday that was in a nasty swamp.my calf down was the only warm dry part left

[wooly]

I picked up a pair of the Lacrosse Aeroheads this year and so far I'm really happy with them. Warm, comfortable, and good support. I'll put some serious miles on these post season shed hunting. I'm hopefull the extra thick rubber boot part around the ankle and shins will withstand the punishment I dish out to them under some pretty extreme winter conditions. The neopreme uppers I really like so far as well.

 

 

 

[Bowtoons]

I wear Muck arctic pro's down to 25 F or so. Any colder and I break out my Cabela's Saskatchawan pac boots. I have never once had the slightest of cold feet with them. The Mucks are by far the most comfortable of the rubber style boots IMO.