Decided to get a pair of Lacrosse Alpha Burly boots. Local Bass Pro has them in 800 or 1200 grams of thinsulate. Was wondering what some of you might recommend or what you currently wear. I live in CNY where it could range from 70 in early bowseason to -20 in late bow season.
First question: Are these going to be cold weather boots specifically, or all season boots? Personally I'd go with the heaviest I could get for those types of temps. I have rubber boots, and have recently invested in a pair of these: http://www.cabelas.com/footwear-accessories-arcticshield-boot-insulators.shtml, at the recommendation of another member of this site. I'm interested to see how they work this year. I was considering buying some new boots, but these were by far a cheaper option, and there is nothing wrong with my rubber boots.
I don't know how much you hunt. I also take at least 3 pair with me. If possible, I like to rotate wearing boots every other day. I own 2 pair of muck boots(one lightly insulated and the other a little heavier. I also have lightweight and 1200 grams Rocky and Danner leather type boot. Good Luck.
i have one pair of muck boots and one pair of 800 gram thinsulate cabela's boots. early season i wear the mucks, then once it starts to get around 35 degrees i wear cabela's boots. i think a good pair of smartwool socks will keep your feet just as warm in 800 gram as it will in 1200 gram IMO. and i hunt in central MN where late december can get pretty nasty.
Sounds to me we live in the same area. If it's going to be your only pair I would go with the 1200's. You will have more cold days than warm during season.
Meindl Burma Pro GTX , I've used these for 2years in Colorado for Elk Hunting , great in cold weather and comfortable in warm weather too . Unbeatable in my eyes .
Rubber boots go as high as possible, or invest in boot insulators. Or go the slightly more expensive but definitely most comfortable route, and get a few packs of those foot warmers and order your boots a size too big. Makes em tree stand only boots but good god is it nice having literally hot feet when you are freezing outside.
