LaCrosse IceKings

[tsande00]

I just received a pair of these as a gift. They are very comfortable but am wondering if any of you guys have experience with them. How do they hold up and how warm are they? The 400g thinsulate has me concerned.

Thanks in advance!

[KC612]

I have a pair and have never had cold feet. They are a bit bulky/heavy for long walks, but not too bad. They are very comfortable and feel like you have pillows surrounding your feet. I love them!

[BartmanMN]

hmm, not sure if the iceKings have changed or not, but I have Lacrosse IceKings and they very-very warm. Like walking on giant pillows.

[dmpalm]

Ice Kings are the best boot I've ever had for ice fishing or snowmobiling. Never once gotten cold. Not the greatest for driving or long walks, but tough to beat for staying warm.

[castmaster]

Never have had cold feet in my ice kings, and have had them for well over 10 years. I am 2 seasons into a new pair of liners. Other than weight, they are the best/warmest winter boots I have owned.

[dougger222]

I bought a pair about 10 years ago and they still keep my feet toasty! One has a 1 1/4 roofing nail in it and it's not gotten any water in. On one booth towards the toe area the rubber has cracked were it bends a lot but since it's several inches off the ice has not caused any water or cold air to enter. Bought the pair new for $80 clearance end of season sale.

A couple years after bought a slightly used pair (seller said too heavy) for $25 made in USA (guessing they are older?). My father got that pair! No more cold feet!!!

My brother on some early ice trips will ask to warm his feet up by wearing my boots for a little while...

[Marcus Taplin]

Best boot I have ever owned! Warm, and very waterproof. Nice to have with all this water and slush on top of the ice down here in Mankato.

[Jim Almquist]

I went from the IceMans to the IceKings and they are very warm. Too heavy for any serious walking. I would only buy the ones with the all leather uppers if you want them to be totally waterproof. They are like walking around with pillows on your feet and I don't ever remember a time when my feet have got even cool and I have bad feet ( serious frostbite as a kid )

[KC612]

My boots don't have all leather uppers, but my feet haven't gotten wet yet. They are mostly leather, but have a small area of cordura maybe on the sides. I put some sno seal on them even on the fabric part and that seems to have done the trick.

[leech~~]

I've had a pair for about 7-8 years now and my feet also have never even hinted they were feeling cold. I really like them for Ice fishing and sleding on really cold days. I do not try and drive with them on as they are a bit big when trying to work the peddles. They are a little hard to walk in very far as others have said however. But they are worth the money I spent IMO.

[Jim Almquist]

My boots don't have all leather uppers, but my feet haven't gotten wet yet. They are mostly leather, but have a small area of cordura maybe on the sides. I put some sno seal on them even on the fabric part and that seems to have done the trick.

That is why I like the leather. Melt in the Sno-Seal with a heat guns and it will penetrate the seams and deep into the leather.

[outdoorjocky]

The all leather upper version Jimalm is referring to are the 'IceKing Plus'. I have the IceKing Plus boots and love them. Never have had cold feet whether its been ice fishing, snowmobiling or hunting on real cold days. I have had them for about 10 years and still going strong. My Son has the IceKings. He really likes them. He says he's never had cold feet with them. He wears his ice fishing, snowmobiling, hunting on real cold days and for just about anything when it's cold out. Nice boots!

[Northlander]

I have Ice Kings from like 18 years ago that still are very warm and waterproof. I snow seal them every year and spray the cordera with camp seal. Feet stay warm and dry. Get them a size or 2 bigger than your usual shoes.

[tunrevir]

Love my ice kings! I am on my second pair, got 20 years out of the first pair but eventually wore the soles out and had to break in a new pair. A bit heavier then some of the newer boots but they last a long time and keep my feet cozy even in well below zero weather. I use mine from late October through the winter to hunt in and to fish in. A well made boot that takes alot of punishment.

Tunrevir~

[Redlantern]

I have an old pair of Ice Kings. Can't say that I ever got cold feet while wearing them. I prefered my old Sorels, though. Never got cold feet with them, a bit lighter, fit into snowshoes better and the speed lacing was a lot better for frozen laces when camping. That said, I still like my Ice Kings but when they wear out, I'll be looking around at all the options out there.

[tsande00]

Well I've had a chance to get these on the ice a couple of times now and all I can say is WOW. They do feel like you are walking on pillows. These boots are more comfortable than any SHOE I've ever wore. My feet haven't even began to feel a hint of coldness even after standing on the ice for 4 hours.

I have heard two reviewers (both here and elsewhere) that mention the rubber cracking. I'll be very disappointed if this happens to mine. As far as I'm concerned, once you lose the waterproofing they are trash.

These remind me of the Icemans I used to have (VERY warm but bulky) only these are much more comfortable.