New boot time...

[dfv87]

I have my Lacrosse Ice Kings for long stretches in the portable or standing on the ice solving world problems (AKA having an adult beverage) while awaiting tip ups to pop up...

But I need a good pair of insultated "walking/ drilling holes/ using in and out of the wheelhouse boots"

I want comfort, DRY, something that will stay warm relatively. Something that I could wear for openign of fishing and some late fall trolling runs as well... Can a guy buy something for under $75 bucks?

[Bottle Fish]

Just to answer your question, I say no. I've been wrong before though.

[PiedmontAngler]

Last March I got a pair of Muck chore boots from the Ag store in Finlayson MN. They are rubber bottoms and neopreen up over the calf so waterproof, great for dry feet while drilling. 2 days of comfort while fishing and I stood on the ice doing the beer thing for quite a few hours during the [PoorWordUsage] Bash last year and my feet never got cold. In fact, when asked about the boots there were 4 or 5 others in the same group talking that also had Mucks on. I have a friend that bought the arctic version and he wears them for wetland hunting and ice fishing all season. Mine cost me under $70. So far very happy with them.

I should add that I twisted my ankle the weekend of the Bash and the neopreen was also a great support wrap for that too.

[Gissert]

Ditto on the Mucks. My chore boots were the ticket in the perm shack last winter.

[rusty rapala]

I picked up a pair of Baffins on sale for $79 that weigh 2.6 pounds and are rated for minus 145 degrees. Great deal but you need to shop around. I where a size 14 which is to my advantage when looking for closeout prices but Baffins are an excellent boot.

[GlassEyeangler]

the only boot i use are Mickey's (Bata boots) for ice fishing. they will keep you warm and dry, but not the safest boot out there. you will need to put cleats on them when the ice is like glass. you can find them in any military surplus store or stores that sell surplus items...like fleet farm. i have seen them anywhere between $35 and $45 a pair.

[rickl1968]

I bought a pair of Lacross neopreme lined boots from our local Tire store last year, they are the lightest boots I have ever worn. They are perfect for hunting especially if you like to walk lots. I have worn them ice fishing and had no issues with cold feet and the are rubberised right to the top. It feels like you are wearing runners. I did see the new model out this year with a waterproof zipper on the outside of the boot for easy on and off. I might buy a new set soon and retire my (new) old ones to my son.

$100 Canadian bucks

[dbl a]

Cabelas has waterproof boots with 2000 gram Thinsulate for under 75.00

[Dave Barber]

I wore Baffin for the first time last year. Other than early ice or late ice... I don't think I will wear another kind of boots again. This was the first ice season where the thought of cold toes didn't even cross my mind. Years past, after a couple ice trips, I made sure to have toe warmers, extra socks, etc in my equipment box. This last year... never even thought about it. They were plenty water proof while putting the Strikemaster Solo Pro through its paces... never felt a single bit wet. And they were extremely light. I had a couple guys try them on and for their size... they were basically stunned with how light they felt. Comfort level was amazing as well... when I tried them on at my house, it was like walking on pillows. When on the ice... I guess I just never even thought about it. It is quite something to never think about your feet while you are out in those elements.

[CrappieKiller01]

I tend to like my Lacrose rubbers with about 1200 gram insulate. dont get me wrong the big ice pack boots are great i have a pair also. but when doing the run and gun ice fishing nothing beats the solid rubber boot. water and ice sheds right off in the coldest of the weather. the ice packs stay warm and dry at first until the water and ice shavings start to freeze to the leather. and once its starts to thaw seems to be some moisture that gets in. From deer season to coon hunting to ice fishing and then snow goose season they get worn alot.

[jwmiller33]

I wore Baffin for the first time last year. Other than early ice or late ice... I don't think I will wear another kind of boots again. This was the first ice season where the thought of cold toes didn't even cross my mind. Years past, after a couple ice trips, I made sure to have toe warmers, extra socks, etc in my equipment box. This last year... never even thought about it. They were plenty water proof while putting the Strikemaster Solo Pro through its paces... never felt a single bit wet. And they were extremely light. I had a couple guys try them on and for their size... they were basically stunned with how light they felt. Comfort level was amazing as well... when I tried them on at my house, it was like walking on pillows. When on the ice... I guess I just never even thought about it. It is quite something to never think about your feet while you are out in those elements.

+1 for the Baffin's... you can't go wrong with them. i have the impacts i believe is what they are called...they are unbelievably light and my feet have never been cold once since i got them. mine are rated to -150 degrees and they are unbelievably warm. my doc martin SHOES are heavier than these boots are!

[deadeye]

++ Baffins.

I have had mine going on 7 years now and love them. I splurged on them when I lived in ely and my feet have NEVER been cold wearing them. In ely I fished no matter what the temp was and even in -30 my feet were happy (even though the rest of me wasn't ). They are very light but bulky so I do not drive wearing them but otherwise even walking long distance is fine as they are very comfy.