cold feet

[Bob Horn]

Ferny, did you notice a difference in the black mickey`s or white? I`ve heard that the black is one step down from the white. Fish On

[Hossienda]

Just have to throw in my low cost alternative. I have a nice pair of Rocky boots with 800 grams of thinsulate, but have always struggled with cold feet no matter what sock combo I tried. Now I just go with a thin liner sock, plastic grocery bag and a wool sock over that.

I read about it on this site last year and it struck me as too simple, but it works great for me.

-Hossienda

[jimBo]

That is correct Black is a little less -0
protection.The white is more. Both are a good boot. and black is a little cheaper.At most places.
jimBo

[Bob Horn]

Do you thing the black will be ok? I just got a pair today in the mail. I asked if there was a difference and they told me no. Is it worth the trouble to return them or should I just keep them? The white where on back order until Dec.24th. Fish On

[P Gottshall]

Here's a hint I've heard, but haven't tried - spray your feet with anti-perspirant.

Another thing I do is to carry a 1" x 6" to put my feet on, off the ice. A block of styrofoam would probably be better if it wouldn't get broken.

I wear 800g Rocky's, & my feet are always cold. I do wear a good pair of wool socks, which helps. I'm getting good boots for my two sons this year, now that their feet have probably quick growing (19 & 17) (years not shoe-size!) I plan to get at least 1200g for them. Boots seem to get a little pricey over 800g though.

Paul

[Northlander]

Im telling ya Ice Kings, wicker socks and a good wool blend sock. Maybe some carpet under the liner if room. I wear a 14 shoe but get a 15 ice king and do as above. Never have cold feet anymore. I think a key is extra room for movement and air flow.

[Granny]

There is a pair of Ice Kings on the Used Gear Under $150. They are size 15.

[folgers]

Grteeings,My wife just bought me a pair of Field&Forest boots.
They have 1200 grams of Thinsulate. Has
anybody used these boots? How do they
perform? Thanks, Folgers

[tonkabach]

I also wear a size 14 shoe. I tried on a pair of 14 Ice Kings at Gander Mountain and they didn't fit. Since that was the largest size there I went with a pair of Irish Setter Deer Trackers with 1000 grams for $100. Anyone had any luck with these?

[Walleye Guy]

Gander Mountain sells boot insoles that are made of those charcoal activated hand warmers. A buddy of mine bought a couple pairs for deer hunting this year (minus 10 on opening morning)and he said they worked great. Almost too good if you are walking a lot. They go for $2.99 a pair.