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[Northlander]

Leech myself and many of my fishing buddies only drink after we get off the ice and back to the resort or cabin. Too much can go wrong on the ice. The one time I decided to have one of Cheffreys 10 shot bloody marys (LOL) on the ice I almost killed myself on my sled. I tried to stop quick, the sled fish tailed with Otter and Nils in tow and I flew off the sled and the Nils came right for me. Luckily it missed me and all was good. I find that if I do drink on the ice its 1 or 2 a day tops. It just seems to make me tired anyways.

Too each his own and if you drink in the boat or on the ice just do it in moderation and alls good in da hood.

[JSK76]

+4 on the Predator Extremes. Just got mine this week and will fish with them for the first time this weekend, but so far very impressed.

Well, fished in them for the last 2 days and my feet where warm and dry. The Ice King I had before were good but I started fishing with a piece 3/4 of foam on the ice to keep my feet completely warm and now I don't need anything. I didn't think driving in them was too bad but I only wear a size 9 and I found not lacing them all the way helps a lot. I'm glad I found these boots thanks to the guys on here.

[leech~~]

Leech myself and many of my fishing buddies only drink after we get off the ice and back to the resort or cabin. Too much can go wrong on the ice. The one time I decided to have one of Cheffreys 10 shot bloody marys (LOL) on the ice I almost killed myself on my sled. I tried to stop quick, the sled fish tailed with Otter and Nils in tow and I flew off the sled and the Nils came right for me. Luckily it missed me and all was good. I find that if I do drink on the ice its 1 or 2 a day tops. It just seems to make me tired anyways.

Too each his own and if you drink in the boat or on the ice just do it in moderation and alls good in da hood.

I hear ya, nothing like becoming "bullet proof" when you have to try and find your way off a lake after dark on a sled or truck!

[Ryan_S]

Thanks to all who responded to my question. I did end up purchasing a pair of the Predator Extremes for a number of reasons. They seemed to be the preferred boot of many who responded. I was also able to try a pair on before buying them. Good thing I did. In addition to having poor circulation, my feet are a EEEE width. I discovered that with heavy socks on that I needed a pair 2 1/2 sizes larger than my regular shoe size. I just came in from three hours of shoveling snow off of the roof, driveway, and sidewalk; my feet have never been so warm. Next weekend will be the real test out on the ice but I am confident that they will perform as well as everyone testified to.

[mnmuskie]

any one have a suggestion on where to get some descent boots in a 16 wide.

[Seabass77]

Muck - Artic Pro. .....anyone?

These will be my next winter boots.

[Freedom81]

My dad got me hooked on the mickeys a long time ago. He still has the same pair of black ones. I've used the same pair of white ones for over 15 years: deer hunting 1 full week/yr, and now 4 yrs ice fishing 3-4 times/wk. They are still waterproof, and most of the time my feet sweat they are so warm. I have used other boots over the years, I still have a pair of -40 Sorels, but most of the I'm on the ice or in the stand I'm wearin the mickeys.

Paired with the right sock combo, my feet never get cold.

I've looked many times at the cost of replacing them, and I have come to find out there are imitation boots on the market. They look exactly the same. The way I know to tell the difference is by feel... the cheap ones are hard, stiff rubber. The real ones are a soft rubber that is very pliable. Side-by-side it is a night and day difference. The last time I saw prices, cheap ones were about $40 and real ones were $200-$300... that was a few years ago.

[Ryan_S]

Here's an update on the boots. We spent three days slugging through and standing in 5"-6" of slush in temps from -10 to +10 I tested different kinds of socks, wool, polypropelene, and alpaca wool to see if it made any difference at all. My conclusion is that the Cabela's Predator Extreme boots were one of the best investments I've made in years. Two things I would mention to people who are looking at a pair of boots 1) They are heavy, my size 13s weigh in at 3lb 13oz each. 2) You cannot drive while wearing these boots. There are people who probably do and would disagree with that statement; I would strongly question their judgement when it comes to safety.

[caseymcq]

... 2) You cannot drive while wearing these boots. There are people who probably do and would disagree with that statement; I would strongly question their judgement when it comes to safety.

In my experience you are right on the mark there. The boots are just to big and bulky...

But they sure do keep my feet nice and toasty on the ice no matter what the temps are.

[Borch]

Muck - Artic Pro. .....anyone?

I got a set for Christmas. So far so good.

[trophyhunt28]

Greg,those Ranger boots are awesome,but i've had problems with mine.They crack after a year or two where the boot flexes when you walk.I've had four pair now,can't afford to keep buying.