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Boots: Lacrosse Ice Kings or Alpha Ice Kings

Chode2235

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My old pair of Ice men are finally giving up on me, and I want to replace them with another set of lacrosse boots. Hopefully I get 26 years out of the new pair!

Looking at both of these boots, which one is better. I am a bit partial to the "old school" pack boot design of the ice kings, but the alphas must be better right?

Weigh in with your opinions on these boots.

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I'm on my 6th year with ice kings. They are very warm, I can't even remember when my feet have gotten cold in them. If I remember right they are rated for -110 deg. The downside is the humongous size. I hate to drive in them because I can hit the corner of the brake with my right foot when I'm on the gas pedal. They have just started to leak, but only when when water level gets above the rubber. I would purchase the boots a little on the tight side, because the insulation will get compacted over time. I've never seen the alphas, so I can't give you a good comparison.

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Northlander Grand Master

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I love my ice kings. Ill put up with the weight and size for the warmth and durability. I know 2 guys with the new clam boots that had issues with them the 1st winter and brang them back.

Im a Lacrosse guy though. Their boots always seem to perform and last and thats what counts to me.

Baffin makes some very nice boots as well.

As with any cold weather boot where a thin wicking sock and a good wool blend sock over it and cut down the caffiene,booze, eat well before and during your trip, move around a bit and your feet will stay warm.

Oh and get your boots a bit bigger than usual. At least 1 size at times 2. Boots too tight cut off circulation and we all know that aint good.

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I agree with Northlander. The warmth of your feet outways the price of a little extra weight of the boots. I have the Alphas and will probably never consider another brand. Pay the price and get some good quality wool socks also and you'll never complain of cold feet again.

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