NEOS boots - fit over your regular footwear and warm

[markkstanley]

I bought a pair of New England Overshoes (NEOS) on the recommendation of a friend who does a lot of backcountry winter hiking. They fit over your normal footwear (or socks if you wish), are light, waterproof, very warm and I found them a lot easier to walk distances in. I selected the Navigator version which is rated to -20 degrees and has a 15" height. I typically wear my Nikes and put these on when I get to my spot. Performed flawlessly when hiking through slush - both here and in Utah - and in minus 10 degree temps. No shoestrings involved in NEOS either - just velcro and a buckled strap. Perfect for us ice fishermen. Just do a web search and check them out. Best boots for the money IMO. Roughly around $90 for the Navigator and there is a version with ice stabiliziers too. I chose the heavy lugged version and they worked just fine.

[PiedmontAngler]

I was just looking at these on Sunday. Wondered how well they'd handle the Minnesota winter. Thanks for the info Mark. My boots are just about ready for the heave-ho. I think I've siliconed them back together for the last time.

[sodajerk]

Thanks for the info Mark.

I'll second his thanks. The NEOS are just what I've been looking for to have with me while at work, and I just ordered a pair of the Adventurers.

Now and then I come into contact with unshoveled sidewalks, mud, water hoses, dripping pipes and other wet conditions that are too much for my everyday work shoes and can result in having wet feet for the rest of the day, but don't happen often enough to warrant wearing rubber boots all the time.

Depending on how they perform, I may look into some of the Navigators or other insulated styles for sporting use.

I like the idea of being able to wear my everyday shoes that I know fit and are comfortable, rather than having to haul and clunk around in a heavy pair of boots, when all I need is some better protection from the elements than my normal shoes provide, in an easy-on and -off, good quality overshoe.

Thanks for the info!

[ZapMan]

These thing must be good. Our mailman wears the on all the cold and snowy days in the winter.

[Dark Cloud]

These sound very interesting! I'd love to hear some more pros and cons.

Anyone ever sit on the ice with them all day?

I'd love to wear my sneaksor slippers to the lake then put these on, as long as they were warm and good to walk in...

[trapperdirk]

I think these maybe exactly what my bride has been looking for to use on occassions . Thanks for the tip .

TD

[herefish101]

how well does your shoe stay put inside these things? i'v always wondered who made these kind of over shoe/boot, are they really warm enough, there only rated to -20, my rocky's are rated

to -30 and there just not warm enough. these look great, if you ever watch shows about everest, all the climbers wear over boots like these.

[sodajerk]

how well does your shoe stay put inside these things? i'v always wondered who made these kind of over shoe/boot, are they really warm enough, there only rated to -20, my rocky's are rated

to -30 and there just not warm enough. these look great, if you ever watch shows about everest, all the climbers wear over boots like these.

Your shoe staying put and the overshoe not slopping around is my main concern too. I want them to feel like part of my shoe and not be slipping and sliding around, tripping me up or sending me tumbling down the stairs, so I hope they perform well when I get them.

I spent a long time reading the FAQs, reviews, etc on the web site I ordered from and I think they're the real deal. I should receive them Wed or Thurs this week, so I'll know more about them after that.

As for the -20 comfort rating, those temp ratings on boots are the active comfort rating, meaning that if you're walking/moving around your feet will stay warm to that temp. If you're sitting still like hunting on a deer stand or on a bucket fishing, the comfort rating temp changes a bit. Plus, with the NEOS on, you'll have their insulation plus whatever insulating value the shoes/boots you have on underneath them provide.

[hamms-scooter]

What stores carry these boots? Or is it just online?

[markkstanley]

I got mine online Campmor had the best prices. Wore them all day Sat on Mille Lacs. Was outside hole hopping. Sneakers with smartwool socks was actually a little too warm. Still am impressed at how light and easy to walk in these boots are. Have no idea why no MN stores carry them. I'll never go back to pac boots after this.

[markkstanley]

I had the advantage of trying before buying. I borrowed a pair to ice fish in Utah. We walked over 1 mile to our spot through a mix of clear hard ice and slushy drifts. Stayed warm, did not get wet and it was like I was walking in my sneakers. No slipping or sliding. Your shoes stay put. My friend says he often just puts two pair of heavy socks on when snowshoeing and they still do the trick. Since then I have been out and about in MN in my own pair - sitting in the portable directly on the ice or hole hopping outside the boots have worked. I am a size 11 wide and bought the XL size and it is a perfect fit for me.

[hamms-scooter]

They sound like a good way to go over the typical heavy pack boot!

[Scott Scooter Burgess]

I've worn a pair with the Stabilicers for the last three seasons. Inside I wear a pair of slipon neoprene/rubber boots. They keep me warm, dry, and have good traction on ice. Best footwear investment I've made for ice fishing.

Scott "Scooter" Burgess

[herefish101]

do you need the rubber boot inside to remain waterproof, they say there 100% waterproof, but i'm still scepticle, i just cant pull the trigger, if i through another 50 buck on top of these, i can get the sorel glacier boots, much heavier but proven warmth and water proof. But i feel like a gamblin man and want to try these neos, i think i just need to go to the site and order them.

[Scott Scooter Burgess]

You don't need any other footwear than you already have. They fit over shoes or boots. I use the slip on boots because they stay inside the overshoes and make it real easy to slip on and off.

Scott "Scooter" Burgess

[simple1]

I bought a pair of "Mickeys" very warm and very waterproof, rated -20 and for less than 50.00. "Bunny Boots" are A LOT warmer and only a little more if you think you need a warmer boot. Tough to beat the price.

Thanks,

Simple1

[markkstanley]

The NEOs are waterproof for me so far. I like to like my auger clear slush out of the hole so I end up splashing water all over. I've had ice form half way up my calfs from the splashing. The NEOs have kept my feet dry just fine. The only for water to get in is through the velcro strip which is a little over an inch wide. Hasn't happened yet.