Boot Size- Help/ Opinion

[Westsidefishing]

I ordered Baffin boots online size 11 which is my regular shoe size. 11 is kinda stug fit and size 12 is generous fit with little room to move toes if you want. But 11 is less bulky and feels like would be better for walks on ice.

Help me to make up my mind. Any opinions or thoughts are welcomed!

PS: Zappos dot com has great CS sent me both sizes to try.

[Big Tom]

Snug when it's cold is typically a bad choice.

[PlagueWielder]

I would personally want a little extra room for multiple or very heavy socks. Even great boots get cold after standing on ice for long periods.

[fivebucks]

I would not want snug on ice boots - ya gotta have room to wiggle the toes good.

[TruthWalleyes]

Get the size bigger and allow for a pair of wool socks to take up the extra space.

Tight boots, or any clothing for that matter doesn't trap as much heat, and will result in feeling colder, faster.

[Steve Foss]

Get the size bigger and allow for a pair of wool socks to take up the extra space.

Tight boots, or any clothing for that matter doesn't trap as much heat, and will result in feeling colder, faster.

+1

[TooTallTom]

I wear a 10.5 dress shoe, 11 street shoe, and I have size 12 packs (Sorels) for cold weather. Having a warm-air gap and being able to move your feet around in the boot to keep the blood flowing really helps keep them warm.

[fishinalot]

For sure go with 1 size larger then your shoes.

[mww24]

take the 12. then you cant put foot warmers in the toes as well. The one thing i have learned that will make a great pair of boots awesome is bring extra socks. once you find a set-up and fish spot change to the dry socks. wet feet and socks lose heat very quickly making you think your boots arent working. i walk out in dress socks and then change to heavy wool ones if i know i'll be sitting for a few hours. hang the other ones near the heater and dry them out. my feet never get cold anymore.

[Westsidefishing]

Thanks a lot guys for your opinion. I'll keep 12 and return 11.

[hoggs222]

For what it's worth....My roommate works in the shoe/boot department at Cabelas and has been told by all of the reps to go for the bigger size.

[Steve Foss]

As an addendum, socks: No cotton socks at all, especially against the skin. Cotton keeps moisture smack against the skin, which has a cooling effect. Thermax, polypropylene, wool, silk, or blends of these, wick moisture away from the skin.

I favor a boot at least 1.5 sizes larger than foot size. Inner sock layer is lightweight and tight polypro or thermax liner. Next layer is wool or a wool blend, but fairly light. Outer layer is thick wool or wool/synthetic blend. And with those three socks, there needs to be toe wiggle room with no pinching. This is the best recipe for foot warmth over a long day.

Coupla other things.

The body needs fuel to produce warmth. Eat a BIG breakfast and a light lunch, and your feet, clad in the described footwear, should stay warm over a long day in frigid cold.

There are some folks who can wear those cotton sweatsocks and not get cold. God bless them, and Godspeed. For us mortals, synthetics and wool rule!