Keeping your feet and toes warm?

[mr_jman]

I like to use the house but even in my portable my feet still get cold. It tends to get even worse on open ice. My feet also tend to sweat when I move around making them get really cold when I sit on a hole for a while.

I'm just hoping for some imput on how others keep their feet warm, or certain boots or socks that breathe well and keep your feet and toes warm on the ice!

Thanks

[Duncan7709]

I keep my torso warm and that will keep your toes and fingers warmer. When you get cold your body just tries to keep your major organs warm and does not circulate as much blood to your fingers, toes, and ears.

As for boots I have some Irish Setter with 800 grams of thinsulate and Gore-Tex. I wear thick wigwam wool socks and liners to help wick away moisture.

[L_Cappo]

i have 2 pairs of the ranger insulated rubber boots they r good for -40 they nice and comfee and very warm.

[jwhjr]

I have some waterproof Sorels and wear wigwam wool socks. I also have vehicle floor mats that I can put down on the ice in the portable to keep my feet off of the ice to help as well. I haven't needed to use the mats yet, but it's helped my kid's feet stay warm.

[zamboni]

I wear some Trackers that I got at Wal-Mart a few years back for like $15 on clearance. They are camo and go about half way up to my knees. They are also waterproof, and after drilling hundreds of holes and pulling the auger up and soaking them, my feet have never gotten wet. First few times out in them, I wore wool socks over regular socks and my feet would sweat, so I ditched the wool socks and now only wear regular socks, and my feet stay warm. I have to say, for $15- I am extremely happy with them

[icehousebob]

Buy yourself a good pair of pac boots but get them a size or even two sizes too big. Make sure you have room for good sox and can still wiggle your toes. As long as you have good circulation to your feet, they will stay warmer than if you have tight boots.

[Kyle Sandberg]

Sometimes a good pair of boots and whool socks cannot be beat. Yet somethimes it seems like nothing will warm the extremities and thats when I break out a heat pack. Doesn't happen very often but its sure nice to have a couple around when you do need them.

[Lil Hom]

Along with getting yourself a nice pair of boots, Socks are just as important. I use a pair of wick socks then some nice wool socks. This should help your cold feet.

If that doesn't work, try using some feet warmers. They are just like hand warmers but long and narrow that you lay in the bottom of your boots. They usually last 4-6 hours. They can get a little too warm at times. I only use them in extreme conditions.

[tisosy11]

I picked up some stick-um heat pads from fleetfarm, for the feet. They seem to do the trick on the really, really cold days.

[NyQuiLlama]

It's already been mentioned, but if you have a case of the sweaty feet it's likely that your boots are too small, or your socks are too big. One size larger than normal and slide on an extra pair of wool socks.

[Cliff Wagenbach]

As mentioned get a good pair of Pac boots. I highly reccomend Cabela's Predator Extremes! Get one size larger then your normal walking boots.

Wear one pair of light silk or poly socks and then add a good heavy pair of WigWam wool socks.

My feet were also always cold until I got the Predator Extremes!

Cliff

[striker2160]

I USE TO GET COLD FEET ALL THE TIME 20 PLUS YEARS OF ICE FISHING AND SNOWMOBILING ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A PAIR OF SOREL GLACIER BOOTS PROBLEM SOLVED! YOU DONT EVEN NEED WARM SOCKS IN THEM

[Sandmannd]

When I fish in my house I have a couple of 2x10 boards I put down to put our feet on so they are off the ice. Helps to keep warm. I also got a pair of Micky Mouse boots and they are very war. I just wear wool socks in them and never have an issue. If I wear my old pair of boots I have some insullated socks I got at fleet that I wear over my wool ones. Mickys are great though and very warm. Saw them at fleet for $40 and you can't go wrong for that price.

[Kyle Sandberg]

That is a very good point Sandman. Getting your feet of the heat absorbing ice will also help retain the heat in your feet. You said it gets worse on open ice, that would be because your standing most of the time and your feet are always on the ice. When your in you shack your sitting and you can prop your feet up.

When looking at a pair of boots make sure they have good insulation between your feet and the rubber soles.

[caseymcq]

Cliff hit the nail right on the head with Cabela's Predator Extremes. Those boots are the warmest boots I have ever had.

I use a pair of silk weight liner socks and then smart wool over those. My feet are always warm.

[late night]

LaCrosse Ice Kings! I have had the same pair for 12 years and were them often. Great boot.

[sjburnt]

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[sodajerk]

I'm still wearing my LaCrosse Icemans that I bought over 20 years ago. The leather is showing a little wear and signs of drying a bit and the tread isn't as deep as it once was, but after many, many miles walked while busting through briars and brambles deer hunting, ice fishing, shoveling/blowing snow and the like, they are still class A boots. The only time my feet get cold are after hours of inactivity in very cold weather. The key is the thickness of insulation between the sole of your foot and the bottom of the boot.

They are about ready to be retired though, and moved to backup status. From recommendations here and on other sites, as well as reviews on the Cabela's web site, my next pair of boots, most likely next fall, will be Predator Extremes. I've heard/read nothing but good things about them.

[DinkADunk]

Ice Kings for me too. Since I have diabetes I do have reduced circulation (and feeling) in my feet. I wear a long silk liner, and a very good pair of Smartwool socks over them. The boots are a size and a half larger than my normal size which gives my feet lots of room to move. I also carry some foot and hand warmer packs in my tackle box, just incase something needs warming up. Keeping your head and hands warm will also help keep your feet warm. Moving around once and awhile helps too. I also screwed in some sheet metal screws to provide traction on the ice.

[mr_jman]

I have a nice LaCrosse pair of boots that I got on sale about a year ago at the end of the season. They are rated for -40 or lower. I will have to get a few nice pairs of socks I think. I would usually go sockless so the boots soak the sweat and this seems to work better for a while. I will have to pick up some wool ones or look into some of the other boots mentioned. Keeping the hands and feet warm make for a more enjoyable fishing trip in my opinion!

[Dogzlife000]

 Originally Posted By: mr_jman

My feet also tend to sweat when I move around making them get really cold when I sit on a hole for a while.

Well, if your feet sweat for whatever reason, you're gonna get cold during periods of inactivity. What works best for me is to hit the problem at the source. Spray your feet with antiperspirant prior to donning your socks and boots. You will be pleasantly surprised at the results.

[boatfixer]

 Originally Posted By: Sandmannd

When I fish in my house I have a couple of 2x10 boards I put down to put our feet on so they are off the ice.

Yep, I agree, get your feet off the ice if you can. Hard foam insulation works great too.

[mskyfshntchr]

Getting your feet off of the ice makes a difference, regardless of boot/sock set up.

In the portable I have a small square of the pink high density insulation. Set it on the ice while you are fishing and it makes a difference. In using small enough squares it travels well and doesn't break. I've been thinking of trying the anti-fatigue mats also, but haven't yet.

[JigginIsLife]

Well my feet sweat and i would reccomend using the bunny boots or mickey mouse boots or whatever they are called, the originals made by BATA are quite nice, my feet sweat but they still dont get cold its quite nice, just need a long pair of socks on when you wear them.

[crappiekiller1]

i seem to luike the old bunny boots. black ones till its 0 out then whip out the white ones if its colder. had mine for 8 years now and first started to show sisgns of cracking. they only 70 bucks for new ones