Good Warm Fishing Boots!

[Marshall1117]

I would like to ask..What are some really good boots that I can buy for my wimpy feet! I would be able to sit out on the ice/deerstand all day if I could just find some good warm boots. Any suggestions would be great!

[basssmasher*]

u are asking the wrong person here as i usually fish in my tennishoes!! lol

[Big D 1]

LACROSSE ICEMANS!!!!!!!

[iceman16]

i wear Browning rubber boots, they are 2000 thinsulate ultra. have not got cold once i wear then ice fishing snowmobiling. plus i like the rubber boots for keepin my feet dry.

iceman

[jigginjerk]

It's been discussed in this form before and all suggestions are good but in my instance my feet were always cold and I went with the army bunny boots and have never regreted it. You can pick up a pair on hsolist for around $50-$60.

[jigging-matt]

I have a pair of 800 gram Rocky Lynx. They keep my feet warm all day, and are extremely comfortable. I also like them because my ice cleats fit on them very easily. Plus they are very easy to walk on ice.

[JaySt.cloud]

Jigginjerk,

I'm with you, got a pair of the "bunny boots" and love them. They look a little funky, but they are the warmest boots I've ever worn. Best part was my mom found them at Catholic Charities shop for $10. Looked like they were worn once. Perfect size too. One of my lucky fortunes.

[hugonian1]

I really like my LaCrosse Ice Kings. Never had cold feet while wearing them.

[fishinalot]

Bunny boots!!

[big musk411]

Are Bunny boots the white rubber ones with the air valve on the side? If so, I will second the Bunny boots. I have some that my old man got in the military. They are the warmest boots I have experienced. I saw a National Geograghic episode in Antartica once and guess what they were wearing. I have seen them for sale at GI. Joe, about $80.

[Marshall1117]

Hey just wanted to say thank you for all the info. I have talked to a buddy and he also recommends the Ice Man. I will have to go and try a few pairs on! Also a guy from work had told me about his old milatary Mickey Mouse boots.

[Loogie]

Micky Mouse boots, which you can get at any military surplus store, are incrediably warm. Far warmer than my Lacross Ice Kings. The only problem with them is the lack of a good tread.

There is also a guy at the Ice Fishing show that sells them and usually has pretty good deals during the show.

[Matt Johnson]

I have a pair of Sorel Glaciers that I like. They feel a little bulky somedays, but they keep my feet warm and dry...

[Cliff Wagenbach]

Cabela's Predator Extreme pac boot!!

This is the warmest most durable boot I have ever owned!

My feet were always cold until I bought these boots two years ago. Now I never get cold feet and I spend a lot of hours on the ice and in a deer stand every winter.

Just remember that you should buy a boot that is at least 1/2 size to 1 size bigger then you would normaly wear to leave room for heavy socks and a little air flow.

Cliff

[Ralph Wiggum]

I've seen the army surplus boots (whatever you want to call them) at Fleet Farm. Can't say how much they wanted for them, though.

[Bob Horn]

My vote is for Mickey's too!!! Used them for years and have never had cold feet. I think the goverment or whoever made them needs to make them again. There is a market for them.

[JaySt.cloud]

Just did an hsolist search of "bunny boots" Many pair for sale and at low low prices. You cannot afford not to buy these with expensive store brand boots costing over a hundred dollars. Now I know what to get my kids for Christmas, I always thought they were too expensive, Not on hsolist. These are the best boots I've ever owned.

[End of the Line]

I have had Sorrel Red Balls, LaCrosse Ice Kings, Bunny boots, and Muckluks. I didnt like the Ice kings, too bulky/heavy but very warm. Bunny boots same thing, but great for snowmobiling. The LaCrosse were too big to fit in the foot holds even. But I wear my Steger Mucklucks everywhere. Warmer and much lighter than anything else Ive ever had. There are a few tips/secrets to keep them working great and keeping your feet warm and the people at Steger's in Ely are the ones you'd have to talk to. Unless I am snowmobiling all day I only wear my Mucklucks. Oh and there great if you ever loose your dogs and have to run a mile ot two to get them back! Just my 2 cents.

[wayne123]

I have two pairs. One lightweight pair for trips where I will be in a house or it is not cold out. Then I have a heavy pair for when I am going to be outside a lot and it is cold.

[Zzapp]

IMHO:

Bunny Boots - military surplus, white rubber ~$75, rated to -100

Mickey boots - Mil surplus, black rubber, ~$60, rated to -40

Lacrosse Ice Kings - consumer (the man's mall), ~$100 on sale, leather/canvas/rubber pac boot, rated to -80

[augernaut]

I have the black BATA mickey mouse boots - they are easily warm enough, don't feel the need to go get the white ones. I've fished in -30 with them and had zero problems. And I have serious trouble with cold feet. They are truly incredible. The important thing is to make SURE you buy the BATA branded military surplus boots. There are other makes, and they are not as good. This year, I picked up a pair of 1200 gram thinsulate rubber boots from Cabelas on sale for about 70 bucks. I can't wait to try these for early and late ice conditions - in the slush, they will be unbeatable, and I think they will be very warm, and of course, waterproof. The most important thing with any boot system is a good liner sock followed by a good pair of wool or wood blend socks. NO COTTON - cotton holds moisture and robs heat!!

[Jeremiah Johnson]

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Micky Mouse boots, which you can get at any military surplus store, are incrediably warm. Far warmer than my Lacross Ice Kings. The only problem with them is the lack of a good tread.

There is also a guy at the Ice Fishing show that sells them and usually has pretty good deals during the show.

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The Military mickey boots hands down. I have wimpy feet too, i got them for xmas and that was the warmest pair of boots I have ever owned. (thanks Santa) I just wear a plain pair of socks with no probs. I fell through a spear hole and got soaked and still stayed warm! be sure the vavles are shut tight though, otherwise moisture builds up in there! you can find them under 50bux