Rocky Blizzard or Lacrosse Iceman

[STEVENS1920]

Both of these boots are on clearance and I desparatly need a new pair of boots as my ten year old snow boots just don't cut it anymore. They have both boots in my size, but can't decide. Rockys have 1200 thinsulate, with no liner, Lacrosse has 400 with a liner. What say you guys?

[youngie22]

what ever is most comfortable on your foot. I have rocky's w/ a liner/ never owned lacrosse. Didn't think I would like the liner, but now I think it's very nice to have.

[nofishfisherman]

I have some Rocky's with no liner, they are the best boots I've ever had. I just wear 1 pair of wool socks with them and my feet have never been cold while wearing them.

I've never tried the other brand.

[MuskieJunkie]

A lot of Lacrosses have foam liners (instead of felt), if the icemans are I wouldn't get them, foam absorbs water while felt wicks it away from you body.

I have a pair of rocky hunting boots (800 gram thinsulate I think), they replaced my 10 year old rockys. I like them a lot but they are not very warm, I think they're designed to be more of a fall boot, I only wear them ice fishing if it's going to warm out, maybe 20 degrees or up.

[dabaer]

i got the icemans, like em alot. very warm and comfortable. two brothers and dad have em too. great boots

[Maverick]

I have the Blizzards and they are great. I would go with whatever fits you the best.

[Harmonica Bear]

I have an old pair of Icemans and a pair of Icekings. Love them both and think they are awesome. My experience with Rockys only comnes from light upland boots and I wouldn't give them a high rating.

[The Donk]

Have a pair of Rocky 1000 gram pac-boots. Dont really know what type. IMO, having the thicker rubber between your feet and the ice is better than all the thinsulate you can cram anywhere. Awesome boots, feet on the ice all day baby.

[Northlander]

I have both and the Icemans are warmer and you can take the liner out to dry it. Boots that dont have a liner hold moisture and we all know thats your enemy on the ice.

If you have a boot dryer you use ever night than go with wichever one you like the best. The billards are lighter but thats never a factor for me on the ice.

[crothmeier]

I have a pair of 800 gram Rocky without a liner and they are awesome, a good pair of wool socks and Im toasty warm, however they are 8 years old now and the seams have started to leak, but at 8 years, heck, I got plenty a use out of them they are still plenty warm, I just cant walk thru 8" of standing water anymore!

When I buy again I will definitly go with Rocky

[STEVENS1920]

I have both and the Icemans are warmer and you can take the liner out to dry it. Boots that dont have a liner hold moisture and we all know thats your enemy on the ice.

If you have a boot dryer you use ever night than go with wichever one you like the best. The billards are lighter but thats never a factor for me on the ice.

I do like the idea of being able to take out the liners to dry over night. Do you find the Iceman to hold up waterproof wise as far as kicking slush when you drill holes?

[NoWiser]

I HAD the Rocky Blizzards. They were OK (not great) for 2 seasons, and the third they leaked like a sieve. I can't say I was ever extremely pleased with them, but they got tossed that third season after a slushy trip to Leech Lake. I can't say anything for the LaCrosse boots, but I have the Cabela's Predators now, and they are 100X the boot the Rockys were. Take a look at those, they may be coming on sale here soon.......

[justinlkgb]

I HAD the Rocky Blizzards. They were OK (not great) for 2 seasons, and the third they leaked like a sieve. I can't say I was ever extremely pleased with them, but they got tossed that third season after a slushy trip to Leech Lake. I can't say anything for the LaCrosse boots, but I have the Cabela's Predators now, and they are 100X the boot the Rockys were. Take a look at those, they may be coming on sale here soon.......

I know there probably not on sale yet, but I second the Predator. Tried a 2000g thinsulate, and it was terrible, the removable liner is key. Save your money and get the Predator.

Worth noting:driving in the predators is not easy at all!!!!

Justin

[bogeyman1]

I got the alpha icemans on clearance about a month ago and haven't had to have foot warmers since. Just happened to step in a spear hole and got a boot soaked. Put the liner in the dryer on low and put the boots by a heat register and they were totally dry by morning. Great buy

[SSCHOPSHOP]

Icemans all the way, mine are well over 10 years old and still going strong. I ice fish, ride sled and 4 wheeler, wear ice cleats when needed and only wear one pair of socks, and not wool. I will buy them again when I need a new pair. But I think I have 4 to 5 more years in them.

[DonBo]

Icemans all the way, mine are well over 10 years old and still going strong. I ice fish, ride sled and 4 wheeler, wear ice cleats when needed and only wear one pair of socks, and not wool. I will buy them again when I need a new pair. But I think I have 4 to 5 more years in them.

Couldn't agree more. Mine are at least as old. I ice fish a lot and bowhunt well into December. These boots have held up great are as warm as anything else I've ever tried. Can't say enough about them. Will definetly buy them again, IF they ever wear out.

[BK19]

i have both pairs and believe me the iceman's are alot warmer then the rocky's

[Bulldoggr]

I've owned my Icemans for over 15 years I think. I did replace the liners cause I wore the other liners out. I used them for work sometimes when it was extremely cold.

They still going strong.

I can honestly say I have never had cold feet wearing those boots.

[BK19]

yup i bought mine the day of the halloween blizzard

[Bigslugger]

dito on the Predators from Cabela's best pac boot around

[Nate McVey]

I've had my Icemans for 10+ years as well, very warm but a little bulky. I wear a pair of Snow Squalls from Cabela's when I am runnin and gunnin, but if I'm going to sit, it's icemans all the way.

[leech~~]

If you get a chance, get the Lacross Ice Kings over both of them! Feet have never been cold!

[JimmyJames]

Where can I find a pair of Iceman on sale? I've had mine for over 15 years, finally wore out. I hope they still make 'em the same. Best boots ever, never believed a pair a boots could last this long.

[Hafnutz]

I got a pair of Rockys. Haven't gotten real cold but they can be marginal on a real cold day.

[swampy]

Sorry to stir the pot and throw in another choice. Alaskan boots. The old air force boot. Little bulky. Don't know what frozen feet are. First pair only lasted about 30 years.