Mickey Mouse boots

[beer batter]

Thinking about getting a pair of Mickey Mouse boots for the winter. For the price of these things (averagel about $30) I figure I can't go wrong. Few questions for those that own(ed) them:

Any differences between the white and black colors - or is it just the color?

Are they a heavy boot while marching through deep snow?

How do the sizes run? Do they run about the same as regular boot/shoe sizes?

Likes/Dislikes?

Thanks in advance.

[perchking]

I have a black pair that I have been using on the ice for 4 years now and I love them, but they are HEAVY...

[Ralph Wiggum]

The whites are a lot warmer, but I have the black ones and have never gotten cold feet (and my feet usually get cold).

They aren't too heavy, I don't think.

Get some "cleats" because the bottoms are fairly slick.

The sizes are pretty close. I wear a 14 shoe and the 13 MM boots fit very well.

[Dan Thiem]

I ditto everything Wig's said. I've run both for many many years. The whites are warmer!

Caution, they are too warm for temps around 20 and up. Too warm of feet! Sometimes gotta take 'em off and let the heat out.

Edit: Stay out of the barn with them too. Walking through the *slop* will melt the rubber.

[beer batter]

Thanks for the info.

I see some come with a valve and some without. What's the difference? Some sort of air cushion with the valve?

[Dan Thiem]

The valve is for going airborne. Being up in an airplane where the pressure is different.

[New Yankee]

Don't think you can go wrong as you say with the price. I wear a 10.5 EEEE and got the 10 w - plenty of room. If I remember right, they don't come half sizes, so order the whole size down not up IMO.

Get the blacks, unless you typically fish on a bucket in REALLY cold temps.

[fishermann222]

I own a pair of black and a pair of whites. Blacks get worn down to 0, when it is colder i wear the white ones. Only problem is your feet tend to sweat a bit in them. Wear polypro socks. Up here they are great with all the overflow we have to deal with. I would rather have damp feet on the inside and warm, than frozen immoble boots on the outside.

[Loogie]

I know with the white ones you definitely need to wear wicking poly socks or your feet will be stewing in their own juices. Best boots made for standing on the ice.

[Kyle Sandberg]

can someone shoot me a link to a store or show me a picture of these boots. Thanks

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[hovermn]

I bought a pair from hsolist for something like $15 plus shipping. Search hsolist for Micky Mouse boots and you'll find lots of examples.

[rocki]

my 2 cents.......forget the mickey boots and buy cabelas pacs,

these are the best boots i have found, i have both sets of mickeys, they do not even come close to these boots, cost more, but your feet dont sit in slop all day and they can take some very cold weather. i use them for work and ice fishing all winter

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[kwiggy]

If I'm not mistaken, the black boots are more fuel proof while the white ones can melt. If you work with gas, I rec the black ones. I have a pair and have never had cold feet. But, I didn't wear them at my wedding...

[big musk411]

I have the white ones, my old man picked them up years ago in the Military. My feet have never been cold using these boots. The main problem is that they are too warm sometimes. Early and late ice I use lighter boots.

[Sonicrunch]

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can someone shoot me a link to a store or show me a picture of these boots. Thanks

[email protected]

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[Random guy]

Just to put my two pennies in I work on the ice from freeze up until the first part of April. Roughly four months one the ice every single day and the Mickey boot are the only ones that keep my feet warm all day long day after day. I've tried big pack boots, space age majic boots and every type of socks known to man and the Mickeys with a pair of Marina wool is ten times the combo then anything else I have used.

They do need a little more traction but a pair of Stabilicers and you are set for many years of warm feet.

The valve could use some work. It states "Open Valve when airborn" you should see how hard it is to open and close that little valve every time the plow truck hits a hidden ridge and launches.

[iffwalleyes]

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...The valve could use some work. It states "Open Valve when airborn" you should see how hard it is to open and close that little valve every time the plow truck hits a hidden ridge and launches.

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That is cause your doing 60MPH on the ice. If you slow down you would have more time .

[hanson]

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The valve could use some work. It states "Open Valve when airborn" you should see how hard it is to open and close that little valve every time the plow truck hits a hidden ridge and launches.

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OMG! That's hilarious!!

[Borch]

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The valve could use some work. It states "Open Valve when airborn" you should see how hard it is to open and close that little valve every time the plow truck hits a hidden ridge and launches.

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But when you're watching it happen it's a thing of beauty. Then you realize it's Jonny and then it's suddenly not.

[fivebucks]

I agree with most of the comments here. I had a pair when I lived in AK and they have since wore out on me. I went with another boot and they are not as warm. The only time my feet would get cold in mickeys is after hiking in to my deer stand and getting my feet a little sweaty. I solved that by bringing a spare pair of socks. I need to pick up another pair of these guys but I first have to wreck my other brand boots.