Best Ice fishing Boots Period ...

[WallyGader]

Going on my 4th year with my cabelas infernos, feet have yet to get cold, got a back up pair from the bargain cave for $60, they have been sittin around for almost 2 years now.

[FirstIce]

Muckboot Arctic Pro!! Best boot ever. They are warm and totally waterproof great when you need to walk in slush

[herefish101]

Irish Setter Snow Claw..... Best most comfortable boots ever, oh yeah, there warmer the H E double hockysticks.

[NAMASafetyDirector]

Cabelas Saskatchewan's! Lightweight 2000 grams.

[Mike Walerak]

I too wear Irish Setter Snow Claws. I admit I am a wimp when is comes to cold feet. I used to wear micky's until I ran across these. The only difference is comfort. The Irish Setters are extemely comfortable. They are expensive but worth every penny.

mw

[mww24]

Hey herefish and mike walerak. Are the irish setter snow claws the boots with the aerospace gel stuff in the insole? If they are what does that feel like in terms of comfort over other boots, and do you think it helps keep the bottoms of your feet from feeling the cold of the ice?

[jmg]

Lugnut,

Just curious as to where you found your Baffin Boots. Seems difficult to find a place that lists all the models with prices.

[mww24]

I looked at Baffins HSOforum last year when in the market for new boots. they have all the models listed there and i believe the may have MSRP prices on the site. Then you could just try and search out the model you think will suit you best. I had found a pair of Baffin youth boots at gander that appeared and felt to be the warmest youth boots i have ever seen. It was just to bad they didnt have my sons size. That was the only pair of baffins i have handled and they seemed amazing. Good luck JMG

[Hoffer]

I would like to add to the question...

warmest - but also the most "mobile". Meaning warm - but also easy to walk around in say deep snow or deep slush or pulling a heavy load a ways. I have always wanted to try the mickey mouse type - but am fearful they may not be great when trying to walk any kind of distance...they look awkward but maybe not?

Last, nobody has mentioned the columbia type plug in boots that heat up. They are supposed to last up to 8 hours on a charge and i think are waterproof. They look lightweight too. I have been interested in those as well - but I also think they start at around 200 bucks. Thats alot to spend and would have to hear some great feedback first.

[Mike Walerak]

Ya those are the ones. The have extra thick insulated soles. They feel like Hiking boots but are warm as the Mickys.

mw

[herefish101]

I have Irish setter hunting boots(elk stalkers) and another non insulated pair that I use for work.

The Snow Claws are the most comfortable boot ever..... I wish there was a non insulated version of them because I would never take them off....

[mww24]

Good to know. I have the mountain claws which are super comfortable as well. I was going to get the snow claws but 2,000 grams of thinsulate is just to much for my feet. I would sweat to much in them. I kinda wish my mountain claws had that aerogel in the bottom because every now and then i feel the cold from the ice creeping into the bottom of my foot while the rest of my foot is warm.

[Hoffer]

You guys have me sold on the snow claws. I was going to get some of the 2400g fully rubberized brands I have seen around...but am also worried over time they may crack or I may snag them on a nail or something.

Couple other questions. Have you found them to be completely wateproof? I mean, standing in slush over the foot portion - over the ankle deep kind of fully waterproof! Also, where did you find them? Any stores carry them around the western burbs? If not, and you ordered them...did you fid they ran true to size? Like if I have other winter boots that are 10.5, should I order a 10.5? or do they then to run big or small. If there is a nearby store that carries them - I will just go try them on.

[deadeye]

I have never once had cold feet in my Baffins. They have always done very well for me. That being said they are pretty bulky. But when its -30 my feet are toasty and warm. I cant drive wearing them which sort of sucks but I keep a pair of shoes handy in the car anyway. They have held up really well, mine are going on 7 years old which is a record for me since nothing seems to last more than two years for me.

Last year I did pick up a set of the Omni-heat lite Columbia boots for something to wear when its not at a extreme negative temp and I have been really happy with them. I don't feel that they are quite as warm as the Baffins but when I'm walking in to a lake they are just about perfect as they are comfortable to hike in. Admittedly, I haven't tried them in extreme cold but I think they would probably do fine. Driving isn't a problem either.

[Chris Barlage]

Cabelas Saskatchewan's! Lightweight 2000 grams.

+1

Cabelas Saskatchewan Pac boots are really sweet. I love mine. They have a lot of insulation between the your foot and the ground to keep you warm. Worth every cent paid.

[mww24]

hoffer. there is a red wing shoe store right in maple grove that sells irish setter snow claws seeing as they are made by red wing. Thats where i buy irish setters and redwing work boots. They do a great job at getting a proper fit on you there. I have the mountain claws that dont have as much thinsulate or the aerogel insole. other than that i believe they are very similar. I have only ever gotten wet in them by stepping in a slush pocket that was up to my knee. no boot will keep you dry in that case. Other than that they have been 100% percent waterproof.

[lugnut]

jmg,

i found them at a telephone locating supply store in fergus falls while working. they had just got them in not that long ago, i didnt look online much before i bought them. i paid $175 for them, they are a little bulky but warm as heck. a coworker bought a lighter version last year and loved em, he really liked the plastic honeycomb sperator between the insole and boot itself which lets the sweat fall to the bottom of your boot if you are doing tons of walking in em

[jmg]

Lugnut,

Thanks for the info!!

[JavaJohn]

Danner Pronghorn GTX. Pricey but warm, well constructed and not bulky.

[FISHINGURU]

+1

Cabelas Saskatchewan Pac boots are really sweet. I love mine. They have a lot of insulation between the your foot and the ground to keep you warm. Worth every cent paid.

+10...you can't get a warmer boot...period.

[Fisherman For a Lifetime]

I think the Lacrosse Ice King Plus are the best. Heavy, but you don't even need socks.

[quijibo]

I use Sorel Dominators, they don't make them anymore so you'd have to buy used. Mine have lasted me 20 years and my feet have never been cold.

I bought my wife a pair of the warmest Baffins they made last year and they only kept her warm for a couple of hours.The Chinese just don't seem to be able to make a decent boot, they look cool but they either leak or don't keep you warm for very long.

[Kyle]

I have really like my Lacrosse alpha ice mans. Thick wool liner, nice heavy sole, and lined with neoprene. The only moisture you get inside the boot is from your feet sweating...

[bassfshin24]

Looking to spend about $150 on a new pair of boots. A lot of good boots out there and really dont know which ones to go with. My feet tend to get cold but I think that could be due to circulation. I normally wear size 10 shoes and my last pair of boots were size 11. Im thinking i should go with size 12 just so my toes have some wiggle room. What do you guys think i should go with?

[simple1]

Hoffman felt voyager with ice spikes get my vote! And Made in USA