Going into this winter/fall hunting season I need some recommendations for the warmest boots on the market under $200. Last winter I hardly hunted due to cold feet so I need something that will keep me in the stand longer. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Lacrosse Alphaburly Pro 1600G boots have done well for me the past 2 or 3 years I've had them. It regularly gets into the single digits and low teens (sometimes even below zero) during the hunting season here and my feet have never been cold. I wear them all season long, even in the warmer temps. My feet don't get sweaty on the walk in but it's only about 200 yards to my stand. I only wish they came in half sizes so the fit would be a little better. Round your size up and wear thicker socks if needed. https://www.amazon.com/LaCrosse-Alphaburly-Pro-18-Hunting/dp/B00B28TV40
Thanks, I will be sure to check these out. You mentioned wearing thick socks. Does multiple pairs of socks make you sweat a lot in these boots or is just one pair fine for cold temps. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
You never want to wear multiple pairs of socks in boots because it constricts blood flow which makes your feet sweat and and get cold. You could have the warmest pair of boots, but if they blood isn't flowing to your feet, they're going to feel cold and clammy. Just one pair of thicker socks that aren't tight and you'll be all set.
Maybe check into the heated insoles that have been out the last couple years. They have a remote control for temp settings. I dont own any, but Im going to look into them the next couple weeks ThermaCELL makes them.
I bought these last year to replace my old boots! They have worked out really well but they do run a touch small. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Mens-Zone-Comfort-Trac-g-Rubber-Boots/1979541.uts?slotId=2
How cold is cold weather hunting for you ? I hunt colder than -35 C so have a few pairs I wear as the weather cools through out the season. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I only wear 800gr boots with wool socks for WI late season. IMO Cold feet is usually the result of not enough warm clothing on the body or dampness in the boots. They heat packs on your lower back. Keeps the whole body warm. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
I'll also second the Alphaburly. I hunt Wisconsin/Minnesota and wear them when it's 60 and when it's at freezing. Make sure you get some decent Merino socks that will stick away moisture if you have sweaty feet like me. That has made a world of difference in keeping my feet dry which keeps them warm. I have a couple pairs of darn tough brand socks and they are great. Sent from my Pixel using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Good Info. I live in northern minny, and use a kidney belt that has 2 pouches in the back for body warmers. Works excellent and well worth the few dollars.
As a person who gets cold feet very easily I've tried just about everything. First and foremost, rubber boots kill me when it's cold. I don't care how much insulation they have - I've used up to 1600 grams. My feet sweat, get cold, and it's all over. So I gave up on rubber boots for cold hunts. Next I went to Pac boots - I tried both 1200 and 1600 gram options. They were decent, but so bulky I felt like I couldn't move or climb a tree safely. So I gave up on those as well. In the end I've settled on a standard pair of hunting boots in the 600-800 gram insulation range combined with a single pair of mid to heavy weight wool socks (not a crappy wool blend mind you) combined with boot blankets and a couple hand warmers. Using this setup I have hunted all day in temps in the 20's and not had cold feet. Keep in mind my feet get cold when it's 50 degrees out so this is quite the feat. The key with the hand warmers is to keep them outside of your main boot, and on top of your foot. This keeps the veins on the top of your foot warm which is where the blood is at that's going to your toes. Don't put the warmers in your boots, under your toes as they will struggle for air and eventually go cold. Use a rubber band to keep them on top of your foot if you have to. There used to be a product called Thermal Feet which eventually became Hot Mocs that I use religiously. Unfortunately I believe they're out of business so you can't get them any more. Best boot covers I've ever worn and if anyone finds them let me know. I'm holding onto the pair I have for dear life. Since they aren't made anymore the next best option seems to be the Arctic Shield boot insulators.
JZ nailed it. My 1800 grams rubber boots have even lost out to my minimal Danner leather with like 600 grams but will looser fitting layered socks I last longer in that even in freezing temps than I ever did in the rubber ones. I am adding the boot covers/shields/insulators whatever you want to call them as well and they work!
Shoot you can even get the heat pads with stick-em on one side now just pop that thing on the top of the boot and skip the rubber band Justin.
Here's a medium on ebay. Says it fits ups to size 11.5: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HotMocs-Fle...EW-/191743907320?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
So they say! I have a Medium and there's no way they fit over my size 11 or 12 insulated boot. MAYBE a size 11 gym shoe if you're lucky. Need a Large or XL and they're nowhere to be found. If I ever lose my pair of black XL covers I'll probably just buy a sewing machine, some fleece and learn how to make them on my own.
