Mickey Mouse Boots?

[HOGEYE]

Deodorant is just what the name says. Antiperspirant(sp?) has a chemical that stops one from sweating. I think that it's aluminum zerconium and sometimes aluminum oxide or sulphide(not 100% on the 2nd two). There is a product called clearsol that one can get a pres. for and after a couple of weeks use a person will not sweat at all in the location applied.

[Dark Cloud]

I know that the "original" military issue mickeys there is a difference between the white and black ones. I believe they made three diff grades of boots. The white were the thickest and warmest. I have both and have never had cold feet in either. We were at an army/nave store one time an the guy had the toes cut off a few differnt boots to shot the differnt grades....

[can it be luck?]

No differance...black and white. Camo is the reason. Black will keep you warmer....black absorbs sunlight. White reflects it. Black absorbs more bullets when in cold weather combat.

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[HOGEYE]

I haven't tried it, but I have heard of people applying anti-perspirant to their feet to reduce all the sweating.

[Captain B.R.K]

And how much does a pair of these run and where would be the best bet to pick up a pair?
I'm in Duluth if that helps to figure a geographic area for you to help me out.

Thanks, -Captain

[Duffman]

Captain.....
Just go to a search engine and type in "Ugliest boots ever!" LOL

[Guest]

I stand corrected. After speaking with a US Army quartermaster he said the White Mickeys are rated for deeper cold then the black. I often thought the white looked a bit bulker then the Black Mickeys of the same size, so I guess they are. They both will serve you well. Buy a larger size black and add more wool, you will be set.

M-GI Mickey Mouse Boot Made to be worn in extreme cold weather conditions, Black (-20), White (-40).

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[This message has been edited by Backwater Eddy (edited 11-22-2003).]

[Bob Horn]

I got the black (White on back order until Dec.24th)already on order because I "heard" that the two were the same. I guess that explains the difference in the price. I will try them out and see if they will be warm enough if not I will return them, not a big deal. At least we have the info now and we know that there is a difference. Fish On

[Guest]

I got another pair of the black ones too about 3 years years ago. I think only twice my feet got real cold and that was while snowmobiling in some very cold weather.
Like I said before once they are cold we just stopped at a bar or (conveince store for any matter) and dumbed warm water in the boot to warm it up! Then let it sit for a minute and dump and dry it out. And for the rest of the trip me feet were finally nice and toasty!
I would say that is the best feature about these boots that no other boot has!

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[can it be luck?]

I started to think after posting that there were no differances in the boots. There is a differance in thickness between them. Also some were solid rubber while others had inflateable air pockets in them. My mistake.

[Surface Tension]

The air valve is there to open up when airborne to equal the pressure in the boot. Since these boots have the bladder they will expand when air pressure decreases, so your size 12 boot would be a size 10 at higher elevations. Under normal conditions you'd leave the valve closed.

[Guest]

The air valve is really not for allowing the user to fill the inside bladders with air.

It's primary purpose is for the elimination of excessive pressure when on a airplane transport during troop movements.

You make sure the valves are open when at altitude or the increased pressure will burst the internal air bladders (BOOM). When not in the air they should be kept closed and deflated to keep moisture out of the internal insulation system.

Some knock-off Mickey style boot add the valve just to look like the real M-GI Mickey. These do not have internal bladders at all, just a "phych job" pulled on the buyer.

The French Military Mickey boot may or may not have air valves, they also are white. The Soviet version is a very good sub zero boot but extremely hard to find.

Right now the Canadian military are testing a new boot system called the CADPAT cold/wet weather boot. From what I see, I would like a crack at testing them out myself.

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[can it be luck?]

Never haveing "wings" "pinned" to my chest, I always assumed. You know they used to smash the pins right into your meat when recieving jump wings. What I assumed was the airborne left the valves open to give thier ankles flexibility when landing in a DZ, or something like that. I always blew mine up when wearing them. The air pockets warmed them,I thought. That pressure thing makes sense though.

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[Bob Horn]

What name should be on the bottom of the boot if they are real micky mouse boots? Mine have the size of the boot and the word Bata. I don`t want to have the knockoffs. Fish On

[MapSD]

You got the real deal bhorn.

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[Bob Horn]

Thanks!!!

[jimBo]

there is another way to tell if you are geting the real mm boots there is a tab on the back of the heal that tell witch year that boot was Born - made. do some checking.
jimBo

[BullsInc]

hey all

I've had a pair if the black ones for almost 20 yrs. and my feet have never got cold---even fishing in 30+ below, 60+ below wind chill---yes Eddy I'm originally from ND. I usually wear a pair of thick wool socks just for cushion but probably adds to the warmth. Before owning these boots I was never able to keep my feet warm--tried the electric socks and everything.

BullsInc

[almosthaddabite]

I gotta jump in here and maybe get some feed back as I really don't know. After thinking about how wet my packs got I started to think no way is that all sweat. My theory is that it is condensation from moisture in the air. I have had my liners freeze to the bottom of my packs in extreem weather and had dry cotton crew sox.

I have gone to 1000 gram thinsulate cordura/gortex with a special insole.This combo breathes and no condensation. These have worked for me and you don't feel like your feet are clubs

[bigminnow]

Do they make them in women sizes? My wife alwys complains of freezing feet when I take her hiking and fishing in winter.

[BullsInc]

bigminnow

No- Just buy a mens 2-sizes smaller.

BullsInc

[Guest]

Eh..Bigminnow..."Psssst"...here is a secret..don't tell anyone..OK.

The smaller mens sizes are dirt cheap, often $20 or more less. I often see them for $29 a pair at Sportsman's Guide, so check in there first.

So here is the plan.

Get the wife a pair of them for $29 for Christmas, heck toss in a pair of socks too...(your a nice guy right).

THEN....leave that Cabela's catalog laying around with the $250 pair of Mickeys in it...be sure to circle the ad too...in RED.

Now..Ya seeeeee...you can pocket the extra cash...seeeeeee....and have more "Fishing Toy" funds.......all for yourself....huh...huh...not bad.

Diabolical...Eh, ya got to love it!

Ahahahahahahahahahhahahahahaha...ha...ha!

Shhhhhhh...our secret now...."Mumms" the word.

[Bob Horn]

I found a date on mine and it was inside the boot. It said 1972. How many people wore these. They look new though. Sportsmans has them that`s where I got mine. They had a promo so I got the white ones(some sizes are on back order) for $63 shipped to my door. You have to be a club member. Fish On

[wishing for walleyes]

Lots of mickey mouse boots on HSOList. i just bought a pair on there for $8.98.Postage cost me more then the boots.

[Guest]

I think my boots say something like 1975 or some were in there and have a serial # on it too.

So what do they really do to refurbish these boots?

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