MickeyMouse/BunnyBoots

[JigginIsLife]

So i have read pretty much good reports from everyone on here about these boots and decided to get myself a pair. a bought a new pair, but my questions reguarding the boots are. why are they so good, any kind of maintence i have to do, what do the air valves do, common problems people have with them. and overall expirence with these boots.

[jigginjim]

These are great boots. The soles have twice the felt thickness of other boots. Insulting your foot in rubber so no air or water may enter. Maintenance is keep them clean and dry. You can wash out the inside with water and mild soap. Be sure to dry them before using. The air valves are for flying to release air pressure in high altitudes, be sure to keep valves closed. Some people may blow air into the chamber but this adds moisture and your feet will become colder. I have used these boots in 30 below temps in the military. Putting your foot into a cold boot was a shock, but soon your foot warmed up. I have not found a better all around boot. Ice fishing and for the guy who bows hunts in the snow. all rubber means less odor. Well worth the money. Good luck with your new boots

[beer batter]

I also recently purchased some mm boots and used them for the first time over deer hunting. Very warm and pretty comfortable for the most part. Only negative thing I can say about them is that at the top of the boot (where it meets your calf) there is no padding, and I got chaffed while walking around the woods. My socks weren't long enough so the rubber of the boot was rubbing directly on the my calf. Next day I just tucked my pant leg inside the top of the boot as all was well. Either that or make sure your socks are longer than the top of the boot.

Enjoy the new boots.

[JigginIsLife]

i remember as a kid when i used some Sorel boots i always had cold feet becuase they sweat so much within rubber soles, how do these fare when your feet sweat??

[zachp]

I work on the North Slope of AK in the oil field and everybody that works up here has a pair of bunny boots...they are designed to keep your feet warm even if they're wet. They don't allow your feet to breathe so they sweat a little more, but the not allowing them to breathe is why they work so good...when you lace up the boot the rubber seals off any outside air(which is why there is no padding on the upper boot), then you stick your foot in there and it creates a jungle like atmosphere inside the boot. You can honestly take the boot off and stick your foot/sock down your ice hole and put your wet foot back in the boot and they'll warm up and stay warm. They aren't very pretty or comfortable, but they do a good job of keeping your toes warm.

[DTro]

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They aren't very pretty or comfortable, but they do a good job of keeping your toes warm.

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My late Grandfather will also attest that they work awesome for booting all the punks out the front door, upon an unexpected early return from a fishing trip:o

[fishinalot]

When my wife goes anywhere outside her feet get cold!! I bought her Sorels, you name it and she still had to put foot warmers inside. Shes a women but even @ 20 degrees?

Anyway.. bought her a pair of Bunny boots a few years ago and now her feet sweat @ below zero temps. I think they are the best Ice fishing boot for the money!

[Surface Tension]

If your feet get cold in those boots theres no hope for you.

The insulation inside the boot is sealed off with a rubber membrane. So your foot might sweat but it doesn't get into the insulation.

Yep, wear a sock long enough to cover your leg or it'll be rubber on skin.

[CaptSpike]

Very warm boots, the one day i wore them. had quite a walk to the fishing spot. My feet and legs were chewed up pretty bad. If you have any distance to travel they are tough on you. I believe they are a great stand around boot though. Maybe they just need breaking in. I did have long socks and all on but I still got messed up.

Spike

[Loogie]

Love the Mickey's! I wear long socks with them and then fold the sock back over and around the top. Makes sure the rubber isn't rubbing on your skin and keeps your socks from riding down. Doesn't get any warmer!

[slipperybob]

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Love the Mickey's! I wear long socks with them and then fold the sock back over and around the top. Makes sure the rubber isn't rubbing on your skin and keeps your socks from riding down. Doesn't get any warmer!

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Right on, thats how you do it!

The mickey/bunny boots are a gel based insulation that reflects your own body heat. Don't double layer your socks as that works against you. They are really intended as stand around.