I can't say but I do know this. I bought these particular boots for my wife as she used to work outside on cold pavement. Now our temps may not get as cold as yours but there were times it was below 20 degrees and her feet stayed warm and, again, this is on cold pavement. The Vanish boots I have are 400 grams and they keep my feet warm when the temp are in the 30's. I also use socks that are made for cold. I even have some Danner socks and they seem to work well with the boots. Edit to add: But for hiking long distances these boots can't be beat in my opinion. I wear them scouting and we easily go 5 miles most times. Feet feel fresh.
I have the 1000 gram Rocky Buckstalkers and I wouldn't trade them for anything. They're awesome. My feet have never gotten cold. I've hunted down in the low teens I would say.
I have alpha burly 1000g and they are plenty warm with a thick sock for me in the winter. I do not like the ankle support in them for long walks though.
I have a set of the Cableas Dura Trax and they are like the Alpha Burlys. But too heavy. I purchased the Irish Setter 825 Shadow Trek Vipers and very impressed with the fit and comfort. Extremely light. In North Carolina, weather has been decent so no issue with cold feet. They do have the 200gm Thinsulate so in cold weather with good qualilty socks, should not be a problem. If you are looking for extremely light boots with good stability and comfort, the Shadow Treks deserve a serious look.........
I hunt in flip flops in the winter!!!! A good pair of socks will do wonders for you Tony. I recommond smart woll socks. I wear a pair smart wool socks and 800 gram rubber boots and it's all good.
I have found that a good pair of mylar liner socks and wool over that are great, you start layering too much they compress and do do thier job. I wear a pair of herman survivors. Walmart sells em, although i dont think they are the same as they used to be they are really nice, and REALLY light, esp for having 800 grams of thinsulate.
I know I am goin with the Muck Woody Max for my next boot, I have heard nothing but good things and neoprene on top of a little extra insulation has got to be warm.
Another Muck Boot fan. Woody Max...comfortable and warm. I'm not hunting in zero degree weather mind you, but they work for me.
My Alpha Burly's are 1000 grams and my feet haven't gotten cold yet this year. But then again the coldest it's been this year has been in the low 20s. That being said, last year when I wore a pair of Rocky's that were 800 grams of insulation, I wore them with 20 below wind chills last year and my feet didn't get cold. But I was also wearing two pairs of socks then. What is your tolerance to the cold?
My feet get cold in any weather. Alpha Burleys, 2 wool socks and 36 deg and I'll be cold after a couple of hours. two things I've found that helps. 1) take a few aspirin before going out (it improves circulation) and spray your feet with unscented antiperspirant (dry feet are warmer)
I live in Buffalo I have a high tolerance .... you guys that hunt in rubber boots in the teens from a tree stand in high winds .... are you tellin me your feet dont get cold after hours on stand? I aint buyin it ...a pac boot, yes ... Germ ..more info on those socks ....you have my interest peaked,,,
I've had very good luck with Rocky's also for the past 20+yrs. I bought a new pair last year...I think they were called Bear Claws. ?? Can't remember for sure. They have 1000gr thinsulate (and they are gore-tex) and so far I have really been happy. They have an incredibly grippy (is that a word?) sole and great support also, great for walking the rugged mountains. I haven't hunted in REAL cold with them, but down to 15-20 degrees or so, I have been fine. I only wear one pair of heavy wool blend socks with them.
Most any Sorel boots will do the job. If you plan on sitting all day get atleast 2000 gram thinsulate and good heavy weight wool socks.
Tony buy a pair of Schnees the will be the last pair you ever have to buy. http://www.schnees.com/product/2613/schnees-insulated-pac-boots
