I didn't want to muddy up the other thread so I started a new one. Wondering what you guys are using for sub zero boots for doing outdoor work/hunting? What have you found were the warmest with good longevity? These are the warmest I've found but they do not seem to last like they should for the price. Men's Arctic Pro These 'insulated extremes' seem to last forever and are great when it's above zero but don't keep my feet near as warm as the Mucks. Skellerup Footwear USA | Footwear Products - Insulated Gumboots - Skellerup footwear USA Cold Trigger Finger, Rope Camber Cash Larue yooperdave saskwoodburner Sean doug fir tree killer
Very interested in this as I'm in the market. I'm leaning towards the Kamik Cody XT pack boots. Rated to -100 but only 3.5 pounds for the pair. I gave away my Rocky pack boots because they were so large, heavy and clunky that operating the tractor plowing snow was a bit irritating. They were warm though. Others I'm considering are Dryshod Arctic Storm Extreme and Neos insulated overshoes.
I have found that the good old military mickey mouse boots do a good job of keeping my feet warm. Despite being heavy and prone to moist socks due to their lack of being able to breathe (wool socks help as they maintain insulation properties when wet), these are my go-to boots when it gets really cold. I would like to get my hands on the white "bunny" boots sometime to see how much better they are. Curious to see if others use these boots.
I believe Sportsman's Guide sells the white version. Micky mouse boots are warm for sure but might present the same issue with operation of the hydro pedals on my Kubota. We have a surplus store 1/2 hour away that used to sell them. I should go back up there and sniff around.
My buddy is a lineman and thats all he wears. He's got three years on his currently and no cracking. He's in Massachusetts on standby right now in fact.
That's good info, from someone that actually uses them too. Thanks! 3 years is a long time for those type of boots that are getting used like those guys use them.imo
I have three pairs of the white bunny boots. Two in my size and one for the other half. One of my pair is made by Bata, which is supposed to be the "better" of the brands. I only use them for when going to cold weather football games. Like you said though, they don't breathe, so once your feet sweat, it's only a matter of time before they get cold.
Winter boots are a challenge, at least for me. Just a little too much activity in a super insulated boot....wet cold feet no matter the sock. Wool, cotton or wicking plastic.
This is a good thread topic that I’ll be watching. Just last week I threw away a pair of Sorel conquest’s. They served me pretty well for over 10 years, bought them when I was in Alaska for the fur rondy. They seemed to be warm enough for the most part and lasted so long because I probably only used them for 2-3weeks a year. Rubber outside started cracking up so bad that they would take on snow and then get wet which equals cold. Our local utility guys just spent 12 hours in 40-50 below zero wind chills last night restoring our power. Gonna have to check with them to see what they have. I learned long ago to not be a cheap ash when it comes to boots and outdoor footwear.
For every day around the house chores I have been wearing lacrosse alpha burly slip on’s. I’m also a fan of the beta boots if I’m not doing a ton of activity they are heavy and my feet sweat but you can find them online for like 50 bucks so the price is good. Years ago I bought a pair of Baffin pack boots I have probly worn them twice as they are very bulk.
Some have more trouble then others, the temp ratings can be misleading as they depend on whether you are moving or not. We had boots when i worked on wind turbines that I referred to as pontoon boots, i swear you could walk on water in those things.
For playing (snowmobiling, hunting, ice fishing, etc) I would use LaCrosse ice mans boots. A felt pac sorrel type that was always warm.....but bulky. For work, usually 8 hours in and out of the same cold temps, I would use a rocky waterproof and insulated type leather boot. Nowhere near as bulky.
I’ve had good luck with Lacrosse Alpha rubber boots. Think my current pair is 800 gram. I’d want 12-1600 if it was below 0°F or so
Not sure which one you had but in my experience the Arctic Pro's were/are a lot warmer than the Arctic Sports. Mine are old and the cracks held together by 'shoe goo' type products. I surely wouldn't want to stand in any standing with them as I know my feet would get wet but in just the snow and cold they're the warmest I've had so far. That said I know Muck has been bought and sold several times since I bought them, and I'm sure the quality/products varies between owners/investors. They are not what they once were.
Temps are balmy here in Maine (for Christmas) but the wind is crazy. Our electric just left the building, it's probably somewhere in NH or VT by now
