Lacrosse 2000 boot?

[robman]

Any opinions on the Lacrosse 2000 gram hunting pac boot? I need to replace my old Sorels for ice fishing and late season duck hunting.Thanks for any info.

[Wally fisher]

I went to cabelas and bought their 2000 gram pac boots warmest boots i've ever owned. 1000 times warmer than my ice kings. They are available in camo or black and were under 100 dollars. Just a little something to think about.

[gunning]

I have had about 3-4 pairs of boots over the last 10 years I feel Lacrosse makes the best fitting and most comfortable hunting boot out there, I'm sure you will be happy with any boot they make.

One suggestion, don't over look the Alpha Burly by far the best rubber boot out there IMO, the fit is great and no heel slipping and blisters. I have had problems with other brands. Right now I'm using the Alpha Burly Un-insulated boot for hunting and ice fishing, yes I said un-insulated for ice fishing. I get them a size bigger so my toes have a little room to move around but they still fit snug enough around my heal. You can walk long distances and you won't get blisters.

I think one of the reasons my feet don't get too cold with these boots is because the rubber does a better job of keeping the cold air out, and there is a little more room for my toes to move around in. Rubber boots are a 100% water proof, some leather gortex or fabric boots I have had say they are waterproof but that waterproofing seams to always ware out after a few years. Your feet might not get wet but the leather or fabric on the out side will take on water and when that cold air starts hitting them your feet get cold. I always ware quality smart wool socks too so if my feet start sweating if I'm walking around a lot the smart wool still keeps my feet warm.

I can ware the Un-insulated Alpha's comfortably down to about 10-15 degrees for hours outside on the ice or standing on a metal tree stand. If I'm going to be outside for a long time in temps below 15 degrees I use toe warmers and you’re good to go. For what your looking at duck hunting and ice fishing, I would look at the Alpha Burly Insulated I think they come in 1000g and maybe 1500g. Actually I think my feet stay warmer in the Alpha's than my old Sorels. I went with the un-insulated Alpha's for bow hunting but I have been pleasantly surprised how well they do ice fishing.

[SevenTine]

I don't have any experience with the one's your looking at but I have had many pairs of boots over the years. Right now for standing out on the ice I wear Lacrosse 14" Extreme PFT's. They havee 1000 gram thinsule PLUS a liner. Extremely warm! Most of the time I just wear a thin polypro liner sock with them or a very thin wool sock. I think the liner really helps. They are very heavy though. I don't know if these are available anymore but you might consider other boots with a liner.

Just a thought.

[hoggs222]

I second the Cabelas Inferno Pac Boot. They are 2000 grams. They are the nicest boot I have ever owned and got them on sale for $85. Super light and warm & comfortable.

[tweeder]

I can't speak about the model you are looking at but I can't say enough good things about LaCrosse. I have had their Icemans since 1991 (the same pair) and you can hardly tell. I have replaced the felt liners 3 times, and they get heavy use, icefishing (always in a portable), snowmobling, 300-500 miles a year, and deer hunting (if cold).

They are heavy but they do the job. I always had cold feet, wore all kinds of sock and boot combination, now I just wear cotton socks and my LaCrosse boots and never had a problem!!

[tsande00]

I too need new boots. My Icemans from childhood no longer fit (best pac boots I've ever owned), and my 800g Wolverines are now leaking water badly. The WOlverines were great the first few seasons but now I'm thinking I shouldn't have cheaped out and got the Rockies instead.

[Gadgetman]

I have wide feet and tried on the the Lacross boot and it was too narrow for me. Got the similar redwing boot in 2000 gram and it is a lot wider. Unfortunately I bought them for my son and his feet are a bit smaller than mine so they are a bit tight on me and my feet have gotten cold...be sure and get them bigger than you think you need them. Nice thing is they are a lot lighter than the Lacross icemen that I have, way to big to walk very far in. They are ver water proof as I found out this December in the slush, stood in ankle deep water for hours and feet were still dry.

[slurpie]

I've only had Cabelas boots for a week but they are really light and warm. I am impressed with how warm and comfy they are this far and they are 200 gram thinsulate.