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Caleb S

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I am in the market for a new pair of cold weather boots. I can only afford one pair of boots so they will be multi-use. I do a lot of ice fishing so they must be warm when sitting on the ice for long periods.

All suggestions are appreciated. I would like to stay around the $100 if possible, but would consider going higher for the right pair. Thanks for the suggestions.

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I bought a pair of Baffin Megellans for $69 a few months ago on line as the retail price was $159. Granted I wear a size 14 and it was the only size they had left but I would keep checking the web as I have seen a lot of great deals for normal sizes as well. The Baffin is a great boot and fairly light as well.

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i have a pair of wolverines

paid 100$$ at fleet bout 10 yrs ago

waterproof and warm specially if u are moving at all

feet got cold last yr at the jaycees contest after bout hr and half but it was cold shoulda wore the big sorrels they are big and more of a standing still boot

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That Baffin Apex looks to be an awsome boot. The Ice Kings seem to be a short step above a Sorrel. I love my Sorrels but after 17 years I think I'm do for another cold weather boot.

A short step above a Sorrel? Seriously? ???

I take it you have never owned a pair of Lacrosse boots before. They are the warmest and most dependable boots anywhere at any price. I am on year 23 with my pair, and other than a barbed wire fence that caused me to put a bit of boot patch on them, they have been awesome.

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What type of boot are you looking for? A move, move, move type that doesn't need to be REALLY warm, or heavy duty boot that will keep you warm in more stationary fishing conditions?

I almost always wear my Lacrosse Ice Kings. The ones I have must be at least 10 years old. I wear them hunting and fishing, and am still on the original LACES! The boots still look practically new. They are also very warm. I think I can count on one hand the number of times my feet have been even a 'little' chilly in them.

The downside is they are a pretty bulky boot. I would like something that was maybe nearly as warm, but a little less bulky. Don't get me wrong, I put a lot of miles on those Ice Kings without much effort, but I wonder if there is something that's warm enough, but a little lighter and less bulky.

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I love my Baffin Impacts. I have never had cold feet with them on. Even when they were soaking wet they were still warm(they were only wet cause I fell through the ice).

The only downside to the Impacts that I can tell is that I cannot drive while wearing them. They are just too big to hit the pedals right. So, i just wear regular shoes driving and slip on the Baffins when I get to the lake.

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What type of boot are you looking for? A move, move, move type that doesn't need to be REALLY warm, or heavy duty boot that will keep you warm in more stationary fishing conditions?

I almost always wear my Lacrosse Ice Kings. The ones I have must be at least 10 years old. I wear them hunting and fishing, and am still on the original LACES! The boots still look practically new. They are also very warm. I think I can count on one hand the number of times my feet have been even a 'little' chilly in them.

The downside is they are a pretty bulky boot. I would like something that was maybe nearly as warm, but a little less bulky. Don't get me wrong, I put a lot of miles on those Ice Kings without much effort, but I wonder if there is something that's warm enough, but a little lighter and less bulky.

gill man

You should maybe check out the ice king alphas. I was looking at them for the same reason, but decided not to drop the money on them because I am happy enough with my current pair.

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I bought a pair of Ice Armor Onyx from Reed's last year since my old boots gave up the ghost. I think I paid around $140.00 w/ free shipping and 0 tax. Best pair of boots I've ever owned. A little bulkier than I was used to, but I can still drive w/ them on. I liked that I didn't need to wear a drawer full of socks and used them around the house daily last winter once they were broken in [ took about 2 weeks ] Feet now stay toasty.

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I have 2 pair of boots, and don't know if i could be happy with any one pair personally. There probably are some good compromises, however.

I LOVE my Cabela's Inferno 2000 gram pac boots i bought for ice fishing though.

If i were u I would consider buying a pair of really warm boots for staying stationary (they can really make all of the difference between a short day on the ice and a long one)....and then maybe a cheaper pair for your active, on-the-go needs. I think you would really thank yourself in the long run. You could always get the secondary pair from a cheaper-than-retail, auction style HSOforum.

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IMO it's just as important to have boots that will stay waterproof over years of use. I don't care how big and warm boots are, wet feet = cold feet.

I can't believe mickey boots or bunny boots haven't been mentioned at all. Yeah they're heavy but I've never had wet or cold feet in 10 years of using them. Oh and did I mention they cost $20.

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I asked this same question last year and the mickey/bunny boots came up A LOT. I don't own them but at $20 they are worth a shot.

I do have a pair of LaCrosse's I got about 4 years ago and a pair of Baffins last year. I found the Baffins for $15 at a thrift store and I have never had a warmer boot. They keep my feet warm and dry. The Lacrosse's weren't very water proof and work good in the woods, but not on the ice.

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IMO it's just as important to have boots that will stay waterproof over years of use. I don't care how big and warm boots are, wet feet = cold feet.

I can't believe mickey boots or bunny boots haven't been mentioned at all. Yeah they're heavy but I've never had wet or cold feet in 10 years of using them. Oh and did I mention they cost $20.

AMen to the bunny boots brother, hands down best boot dollar for dollar, and think i bought them brand new on line for around 30 bucks and thus u will have another 70 dollars to put in the really nice boot jar for next year. they are all rubber so if you walk to your deer stand durring the fall they work out well, a little heavy but when your out on low and everyone else has cold feet and your s are just toasty hey you got the cheapest boots out there and they are really nice, on my 3rd season this year, and are holding up really well.

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I have Rocky Blizzard Stalkers as well and they suit my needs just fine. I have a second pair of Rocky's with only 600 g thinsulate that I'll wear when it's in the 20's. My Stalkers are great, only thing is to watch out for feet sweating, wicking socks, and an over-sock are necessary. Get a couple different over-socks to suit different conditions. I got mine the day after Thanksgiving last year at Gander and I think they were $99, which is about $50 less than normal.

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Ferny Community Regular

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Mickey Mouse military boots.

Pros:

No liners to dry or wear out.

Super warm.

Cheap.

Indestructible. I've had mine since 1983 and am wearing them deer hunting this weekend and wear them all winter ice fishing.

Fleet Farm sells them.

Cons:

They're heavy.

Uncomfortable if standing all day.

Absolutely wear heavy absorbent socks while wearing these your feet will be toasty.

Do not get a pair that is too tight otherwise they cut off your foot cicrulation and your feet will freeze.

Ferny.

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