Best boot to run and gun ice fish

[muc33]

Please, give me your best opinion on a warm boot for ice fishing. Is it a thermal rubber boot? Is it a pack boot? Is it Rocky, Danner, Clam. I have been using the rubber style 2000 gram boot for the last few years but finally wore them out, give me your pick for my new boots. I do a lot of outside fishing, and a lot of moving. I don't have time to get cold feet.

[boec0020]

I really like my Danner Pronghorns. They have held up well over the years (hunting and ice fishing)

[TravP]

Muck Arctic Professional Extreme's. Their warm, lightweight, and waterproof all the way to the top. I bought mine the beginning of last year and they still look new, icefishing 4+ days a week.

[panfishpounder00]

i bought a pair of baffin crossfires and wont look at another brand again!! these boots are as light as wearing sneakers and kept my feet toasty warm and bone dry. i was on gull lake at the ice fishing extrav. all day with no hint of a chill!! they run about $130 but if your patient and wait gander might have another thankgiving day sale where i got mine for $90.

[BehindtheHead]

mickey mouse boots at your army surplus store or FF. best boots i have ever owned. and the cheapest

[mww24]

I guess I would focus more on a well fitting boat for your foot so you are comfortable. Walking usually generates a lot of heat so the insulation may not be as big a factor. I would find a boot that you can lace up tight and is lightweight maybe a hunting boot with 600 grams or something. Then I would wear a lightweight wool sock and bring a pair of heavyweight wool socks to put on if you do camp out on a spot for a while. Switch to the warmer socks and dry the lightweights out by the heater. Personally I had some rockys i stopped wearing after about 6 trips and i bought some irish setter mountain claws. They are around 1000 grams insulation, I don't do much walking though. the irish setters are very comfortable but spendy.

[goblueM]

I guess I would focus more on a well fitting boat for your foot so you are comfortable. Walking usually generates a lot of heat so the insulation may not be as big a factor. I would find a boot that you can lace up tight and is lightweight maybe a hunting boot with 600 grams or something. Then I would wear a lightweight wool sock and bring a pair of heavyweight wool socks to put on if you do camp out on a spot for a while.

+1

if really truly running and gunning, you can wear anything lightweight and good fitting. late season I wear LaCross Alpha rubber boots (maybe 400 g insulation? not much) and stay plenty warm doing hole hopping in 20 to 40 degree weather

waterproof and good fitting would be my primary consideration, then warmth/insulation after that

[muc33]

guys, I agree with the correct fit and all, but if you sit in a spot for a half hour in 400 gram boots in snow covered ice on your knees, you need warm boots. I am not talking about hiking, strictly for ice fishing. I am a big Irish Setter fan and own 2 different pair of upland and deer hunting boots. My need is strictly for ice fishing and all season. Again, valid points, but I just wanted to make clear, my true want. Thanks!!

[goblueM]

fair enough, just giving my 2 cents, and I've found lightweight boots fine for running and gunning, and early/late season when temps are above 20 - and yes, even if sitting in one spot for an hour

[TravP]

guys, I agree with the correct fit and all, but if you sit in a spot for a half hour in 400 gram boots in snow covered ice on your knees, you need warm boots. I am not talking about hiking, strictly for ice fishing. I am a big Irish Setter fan and own 2 different pair of upland and deer hunting boots. My need is strictly for ice fishing and all season. Again, valid points, but I just wanted to make clear, my true want. Thanks!!

Again I will say Mucks . You won't be disappointed. Prior to these, I used the black Mickey boots.

[dfeste]

I bought a pair of the predator extremes from the big C last year and have been happy with them so far. Still too early to speak about durability but they are warm. My #1 priority for an ice fishing boot is warmth. With that being said, I would not even consider anything but a pac style boot with a removable liner. The big C has those boots on sale right now as well as the 2000 gram model without the removable liner. Hard to beat the prices.

Dave

[Matt Johnson]

I've become a huge fan of the Clam Ice Armor Onyx Boot. Very light weight and great for the angler who is on the move. I've been wearing them the past several years and have no complaints. Waterproof, breathable and most importantly very comfortable. I actually put them on once I leave the house and wear them the entire day... at the gas station in the morning, at the bar/grill for lunch and then back at the house after a day of fishing to shovel the driveway. A very versatile and outstanding option for the winter outdoorsman.

And for the ladies, the Clam Ice Armor Arctic Boot offers an excellent option for wifes, daughters, mothers, etc, who are looking for a boot to perform well in cold conditions. I bought a pair for my wife a couple years ago when they came out and she actually likes them In fact, the response I got was, "these even look good" LOL. My wife wears them a lot more than I thought she would.

A couple great options from Clam Outdoors!

[pegleg]

Again I will say Mucks . You won't be disappointed. Prior to these, I used the black Mickey boots.

[TruthWalleyes]

Irish Setter Outrider 1000g

Boot

Waterproof to the top. Great boot!

[Moose]

1200 gram gortex Wolverine Big Horn!! Best ice fishing boot I've ever owned. Here's a link to Glen's Army Navy... http://www.glensoutdoors.com/ProductDeta...CFYbsKgodlQjx4w

[Northlander]

I have a pair of Irish Setter Snow Claw XT's and they are very warm. I have had them 3 years and as long as I spray them good at the begining of each season they keep my feet plenty dry.

I wear them when Im doing a LOT of walking but when I will be sitting for extended periods I go back to my old and trusted Ice Kings.

[dml78]

Muck boots all the way!!!

[MikeH55343]

I've been wearing Irish Setters (800gr) for the last 5 years. I was looking for something a little warmer when I not moving a lot.

I just purchased the Inferno boot from big C. They are on sale right now. This model is one step down from their pac boot.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I wear the white Bunny Boots. They are the warmer version of the Mickey Mouse boots. I am the rare individual that is always warm, but my feet get really cold. I tried many different kinds of boots and the Bunnies work the best. They don't breath, but I stay warm. Even if I wear a thin sock I'm good to go. I also think they are comfortable. Picked up a brand new pair at the Ice Show for $80 and that is less much less than I've paid for other boots. Some of the best money I've spent on Ice Fishing. One thing to consider if you buy them is to get them from a reputable supplier because there are Chinese knock offs entering the market that don't work well.

[FWA]

I drank the kool aid and found my new pair of Muck Arctic Pro Extreme's sitting at my door step earlier. Cost me $120, but my feet's comfort is worth it.

Initial thoughts are that they are very cushioned under my feet and a little snug at the calves, since they are a very high. Will give them a test run open water fishing this weekend. I'm not skilled enough to launch my boat without standing in the water, so I'll check for waterproof immediately.

[Swendog]

I also am a huge fan of the LaCrosse Alpha boots, but mine have 800 grams. I use them for sitting in the deer stand also. I have had them for about four years now and none of the edges have started to come unglued. By far the best boots I have ever had