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How to keep feet warm

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  1. Parkerg31

    Parkerg31 Weekend Warrior

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    Guys I'm struggling. No matter what I do I can't get my toes warm. I've tried the foot hand warmer things. Insulated boots. Tons of socks. None of it works. Right now I'm wearing gortex boots with two pairs of wool ski socks and the toes are numb. Any advice ?


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  2. alenhard15

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    You might be packing too much into your boot, I’ve found that when you have a little room inside the boots my feet stay warmer


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  3. NY Bowhunter

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    I would say this. Need some room for air to circulate or they will sweat and get cold. They also sell those arctic boot covers that slip over the outside of your boots when you get to your stand. Never used them, but I've heard people that have and love them.
     
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    It's more than likely you are cutting off the circulation to your feet with all the stuff you are wearing. Start with some type of thin poly sock and then add a wool sock. Never wear cotton because it retains moisture. And if your feet are wet, they WILL be cold. Then get a pair of boots that are at least one size larger than you normally wear. Try them on with the socks you will be wearing. You should be able to take them on and off easily. This will allow enough space for blood to flow to and from your feet. Hope you get it figured out, there's nothing worse than cold feet.

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    I change my socks if my feet sweat on the way to the stand, seems to help me anyway.
     
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    I have the same problem until I bought some alpaca wool socks. My feet will eventually get cold but the alpaca socks work wonders.
     
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    Does anyone have the thermacell heated insoles thinking of getting a set


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  8. NY Bowhunter

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    My son is a mailman. I bought him a pair a couple years ago. He said it was the best thing I've ever done for him in his life lol.
     
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    I was looking at them good to know I was wondering how long they lasted


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    pastorjim08 Legendary Woodsman

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    I personally have not had any experience with them but I have read alot of negative reviews on them when they first came out. Maybe they have fixed their issues, I don't know.

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    gchs4464 Weekend Warrior

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    I just ordered the attic shield boot covers I hope they work


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    I have them but don't really feel a difference, may be the thick sock I wear


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    Spray feet with unscented antiperspirant.
     
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    I have the thermacell insoles. I think they are great. Only last about 4 hours per charge but that is fine for me. I am on year 3 and they are still working just fine.
     
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    I use hand warmers under my toes with 800 gram insulated Rocky boots and I am good.
     
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    I also put toe warmers in between light socks and wool socks. My cold weather boots are 1200 gram thinsulate rubber boots. I have sat for 4 or 5 hours in 0 degree weather and not had cold toes make me leave stand. Nothing sucks worse than cold feet!!!!!!also use 2 body warmers in a sport muff and light weight manzella gloves to keep hands toasty warm.


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    Feet have to be dry to be warm. My feet sweat a lot, toes will get cold at 70° if I don't change socks in the evening when I came in. I use a lot of foot powder. I doubt the deer can smell it when I have my boots on and it is not very strong to start with.
     
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    I use the Toas T toes as well. Wear a normal cotton sock, put one directly under my toes then a wool sock. I wear Lacrosse 1500 gram thinsulate rubber boots without issue.

    On cold days/mornings. Single digits highs in the teens or 20's, I'll add a second toas t toe to the top of my toeslike a sandwhich.

    I can sit all day and never worry about it. Usually when I get cold now it is my hands then either my neck/back area. Depends if I'm wearing my insulated coveralls or not.
     
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    I heard a lot of good reviews on hot Mocs, they aren't being made anymore I guess, I had to look around for awhile and finally found a pair that fits my boots, I'll be trying them out this year.
     
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