Ice fishing Boots?!?

[icefishingmn]

So I heard and read that the ice armor oynx boots are good, but i was wondering if there is any other company like them or cheaper?

[servocam]

I have Baffin boots. Also check out Sorel, Muck, Mickey.

[Esox_Magnum]

I wear Columbia and Merrills, never been dissapointed yet...

[centralmnguy]

Check out korkers icejack boots at cabelas...they have outsouls that you can remove with built in ice cleats

I got a pair of blizzards a couple years ago at the bargain cave at cabelas 2000 grams and waterproof...been in half foot of slush b4 no leaks

[DLD24]

I wear Kamik Goliaths, love them...There rubber with a removable liner....cheaper than Clam

[centralmnguy]

Corection...mine are infernos not blizzards...but they do make blizzards to

[Iceboy]

Do yourself a huge favor and check out the Cabelas Predator Extremes - after trying on both them and the Infernos, along with a bunch of other makes of boots, they really can't be beat for the price!

[Portlis]

I'm in the same boat. I'm using some 20 year old Sorels right now and I absolutely need some new boots this year.

The problem is that there are SO many choices out there. It's really tough for a person to know what's good and what's not. It seems half the reviews on any given product are positive, saying they are the warmest boot ever, and the other half say that they were dump and their toes were cold within an hour. I really don't know what to think.

If anyone else has any opinions on this topic, I'd greatly appreciate if you shared them.

[MNCPRGUY]

I did quite a bit of research on this topic last season. Settled on a pair of cabelas boots. They definitely keep me warm but they are a bit bulky for driving. The best advice I can give is not to listen so much for brand recommendations here. There are far too many opinions and they likely all work pretty well. Go to a few stores and try on the different styles. Figure out what you like and then buy a pair with plenty of room to wiggle your toes. Get some good socks to go with and you'll be a happy camper.

[hcs]

Baffins get my vote. About twice as warm as Sorrels and comfortable.

[bigsam]

The Trekkers from Cabela's are awesome! They aren't too bulky and, at 200 grams of Thinsulate, they definitely keep the feet warm! Just remember to buy a size bigger for comfort. I wear a pair of regular socks under a pair of the Ice Armor wool socks. My feet have never been happier!

[DTro]

Do yourself a huge favor and check out the Cabelas Predator Extremes - after trying on both them and the Infernos, along with a bunch of other makes of boots, they really can't be beat for the price!

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I also heard a rumor that Cabelas is going to a lifetime warranty on their brand boots....

[dougger222]

A couple of my friends who basically live outdoors swear by the Muck Boot's. One friend went through two pairs of the Baffin's in a year in the oil field and now he only wears Mucks. He demonstrated how water proof his boots are by steeping down the 10in hole the other day!

My 15 year old pair of Lacrosse Ice Kings still keep my feet warm but they are just too heavy and going to get a pair of the warmest Muck's soon.

[fishwater]

I've been wearing Muck woody max boots for the last 4 years, they're listed to -40. My only complaint is that they are a little tall for everyday use. I'd like to get the added warmth of the Muck arctic pro, but don't want super tall boots again. I'm thinking maybe going with the Arctic sport mid-high. They'd be easier/quicker to get on/off; then just drop warmers in as needed.

Anyone use warmers in their boots regularly?

[Lusid]

Cabelas anything in 2000 insulate will do the job

[Vitreus]

I too was in this boat last year. What I found was that there are a lot of really nice boots out there. What I ended up using as criteria were warmth, which is a function of more than just the insulation factor (1000 grams, etc.), and weight. I didn't want a heavy boot that would slow me down when hole-hopping, but would keep me warm enough to avoid running back to the shack to reheat. I tried on way too many boots last year and ended up going with the lacrosse hunt pac extreme. I found them on sale and jumped on it.

Another thing you may know already, but make sure you go 1/2 to 1 size up from your normal shoe size. Too tight and you'll impede the most important factor in foot warmth, circulation of warm blood.

Hope that helps.

[thatsawalleye]

Wish the muck artic pros came in just black

[Portlis]

Do yourself a huge favor and check out the Cabelas Predator Extremes - after trying on both them and the Infernos, along with a bunch of other makes of boots, they really can't be beat for the price!

Mind if I ask you a follow up question to this?

The Predator Extremes are 1,200 gram thinsulate and $180, where as the Infernos are 2,000 gram thinsulate and $120. What made you like the PEs better than the Infernos, especially considering the price difference? (though granted, maybe the price was different when you bought them)

[Iceboy]

The Predator's have an additional removable liner that adds a lot of warmth (along with the most important part - being removable) - the Inferno's don't have a removable liner. The liner itself works really well at keeping your feet dry. I usually get mildly sweaty feet with Merino wool socks and regular boots, but with the Predators they stayed bone dry - I think it's the liner that is the key.

Believe me - if you tried both on you'd know in a second which is the warmer boot. And the Predator's just feel a lot more well-made as well.

[Scott O.]

Cabela's Inferno boots are a great bang for the ice fishing buck. They are very warm, waterproof, and tough. They work very well plus they go on sale frequently in the store or on their HSOforum.

[Portlis]

The Predator's have an additional removable liner that adds a lot of warmth (along with the most important part - being removable) - the Inferno's don't have a removable liner. The liner itself works really well at keeping your feet dry. I usually get mildly sweaty feet with Merino wool socks and regular boots, but with the Predators they stayed bone dry - I think it's the liner that is the key.

Believe me - if you tried both on you'd know in a second which is the warmer boot. And the Predator's just feel a lot more well-made as well.

Thanks a bunch for the reply.

I will say, I'm a bit confused by Cabela's description of the Infernos then though. They are advertised as "Cabela's Inferno™ 2000 Pac Boots", and Pac is a specific term to describe a boot with a removable liner. If it doesn't have a removable liner, it's not a Pac boot.

Sigh, who knew boot shopping could be such a chore! lol...

[icefishingmn]

wow thanks for all your responses, i will check'em all out and see what fits me, thnx!

[fishwacker1]

Insulated Neos overshoes do it for me. The ones I wear in the Arctic Circle everyday for work are great. Search Explorer STABILicers Mid, Black.

Wear over your regular insulated hunting boots. Just slip off in order to drive back home. Ice studs built in so no slipping. I wear these in temps to -60 up here near Deadhorse AK over my Chippewa Arctic 50 work boots everyday.

[castmaster]

I've got a pair of Cabelas Predator Extreme boots. Nice boots for sure, but there is one thing I just cant get used to about them. They seem to push your ankle forward, to the point it almost feels like wearing ski boots. I thought it would go away as they broke in, but they are 4 seasons old this winter and it hasnt changed.

As much as I like them I think I will be looking strongly at the Baffins next go round. I have a few friends with them, and they swear by them. Warm and very lightweight.

[Bureaucrat]

No boot will do it without a full body warmth plan.

-Keep your core warm.

-Keep the wind off.

-Stay dry.

Then buy Sorel Pac boots. I have had mine over 10 years. No wear, no warmers, no problems.