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Location: Appleton,WI | Im looking for a really warm pair of cold weather boots for fall fishing and winter ice fishing,so they must be water proof also.
Im usually buy sorrels but they seam to wear out fast and not keep your feet warm after 2 years of use. |
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Location: in the white boat | Bought a pair of Cabelas Pac Boots after trying them on in the store last year, and after a full winter of hunting I can honestly say that I've never owned a warmer, more comfortable pair of boots.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jhtm...
Sorry about the long link...didn't realize it was so long!
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | I bought a new pair of Rocky's last year and they were much warmer than I expected. |
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| Eric - Good brands to consider include LaCross, LL Bean, Sorrell, Rocky. Especially LaCross. Go for ones that have GoreTex liners that you can remove for fatser drying and occassional washing. Gore tex helps eliminate persperation. Removable lines are the very best way to make sure your boots are dry every morning. Plan the socks you'll use in order to arrive at the perfect fit, "Smartwool" socks are worth every penny, they come in at least two weights. Buy 'em, and you'll see they are the best for the money.
On long days I use two pairs of boots/socks, changing into the dry socks and heavier boots in the late afternoon. Good footwear is critical to staying comfortable in da nord woords. |
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Location: Hartford, WI | Get a pair of La Crosse Icemans. And buy yourself a boot dryer. Also make sure that you snow seal or treat the leather. Every 2 years or so buy a new pair of Replacable Thermal liners for them and you will never get cold feet again. Im on year 10 of mine and I still have nice toasty warm feet.
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Location: oswego, il | I have some lacross ice king plus boots. Love them. |
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | I as well have the Cabela's Pack Boots, and they are warm! They are much nicer than the Lacrosse Ice Kings, but have a few drawbacks. The sides will get you wet feet if you are standing in water a foot deep for a while. They are very tall (which is also an advantage). Make sure you have snow pants that can be pulled over the top. They are a bit heavy for a tooth pick legged guy like me! These are the best boots I have ever owned! |
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Location: WI | La Crosse Ice Kings are the way to go. They are comfortable and WARM. |
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Location: Germantown & Land O Lakes WI | Rocky Snow Stalker Extreme....it's the boot to have, not bulky like the LaCross boots, but rated for extreme cold (-120ยบ and waterproof). Expensive, but well worth it.
I ice fish on Winnebago as well as many lakes in Northern Wis.....My feet do not get cold
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | I bought these from Cabela's 2 years ago and they are AWESOME!!!
The price is great too! Don't over look these for sure!
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/standard-pod-wrappe...
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| Buy what you need for what you'll be doing. My LaCross IceMan Boots are great for sitting on a deer stand or on an ice fishing bucket, but not good for hiking ANY distance and not good for weather temps above 15* or so.
I have 4 different weights of high quality boots, I pick what I wear based on the expected weather plus my expected activity. And I usually bring extra Smartwool socks along, too. Cold/wet feet will make your trip miserable.
Not that you should do exactly as me, but here are my boots..
LL Bean Unlined Light Weight Hunting Boots
Danner Medium Weight Hunting Boots (Gortex)
LaCross ?? Heavy Weight Hunting Boots
LaCross IceMan Very Heavy Weight Ice Fishing Boots
Of all the boots, I really like the Danners best. They are light, rugged and totally waterproof. I've had the Icemen boots for like 10 years and they are also great. |
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Location: Appleton,WI | Thanks for all the replys guys your suggestions are great!Im gonna start my hunt at gander and work my way to bass pro shop,i want the best boots for sure who wants cold feet fall fishing in the rain or ice fishing.Thank You.
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| If you don't have to walk much, I would recommend US Army "Mickey Mouse Boots". The temperature you put your feet in the boots is the temperature they are when you take them out.
Feet generally get cold from the bottom.
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Location: Blaine, MN 55449 | Cabelas carries a nice pair of pack boots that has a removal liner that wicks away alot of moisture. They cost about $129.00 and come in different camo patterns and are espeically used for cold wheather conditions. I can't remember the name, but if you look at the website you could probably find them. They are totally awesome boots. I also have a great musky boat for sale, if you know of anyone interested let me know. Thanks, Ben Fitzel. |
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Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario | You can't go wrong with Rocky. I bought a pair 5 years ago and they are still the warmest, driest boots I have ever owned. Everytime I go ice fishing in -20 degree or colder weather I'm the only one not complaining about cold feet. Sorry, I can't remember the model, but they're rated to - 105 degrees C. |
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Location: On the Niagara River in Buffalo, NY | I have tried many different types and styles of boots over the years and finaly changed a couple years ago to West Marine Ocean Boots.They have a very good instep support,they are rubber so your feet stay dry,but more important then anything is if you fall overboard you can kick them off,not like heavy laced up boots that will take you down.In the cold part of November I just slip in hand warmers to keep my toes warm!Also get one size bigger so that when wearing those thick winter socks your feet are not cramped.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?... |
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