Warm Feet 2024

.Paxamus. reply :

Hey Guys,

I tournament fish in the winter and have found ways to keep my hands warm, but I cannot for the life of me keep my feet warm. Any Suggestions? I have tons of wool socks, Under Armour boot socks, everything but heated socks, should I give these a try? Any input would be great, because when my feet get cold I get cold.

Thanks

roadwarrior reply :

Heated socks will solve the problem

8-)

deep_wormin reply :

In a tourny anything 5+lbs will warm my feet up.

Jig Man reply :

I had some heated socks and they did not do the trick for me plus the big old battery kept getting in the way.

Now I use gortex boots with 800 grms of thinsulate and when it is really cold I use my socks the the pockets on the top of the toes. I put the little toe warmer bags in the socks and hope my feet don't get too hot.

Shad_Master reply :

As a transplanted southerner living up here in the frozen tundra of Nebraska, I have been having this problem for a long time. Bass Pro Shops sells "Boot Insulators" that you put on over your boots to hold in warmth. I haven't had a chance to try them out on the water yet, but have worn them while traveling around and working in the grarage during the recent snow storm and sub-zero temperatures and they seem to work great. They are not made for hiking in the woods, but are comfortable and do seem to do the trick. You might check them out -- BTW, they are on sale right now so watch the price when you check out.

brushhoggin reply :

its all about finding good socks that deal with moisture properly. when your feet sweat its keeps em cold.try smartwools heavy cushion hiking socks.they are good at moisture wicking

b.Lee reply :

http://www.columbia.com/Bugathermo/Bugathermo_Landing,default,pg.html

Here you go solution to all your problems!

Rechargeable thermo BOOTS

egolfer reply :

I have a pair of socks made by Fox River. They are made for skiing but they keep me warm no matter how cold it is out.

brushhoggin reply :

those colombia boots look cool but seem heavy

MattinOK reply :

Having a circulation problem in my legs and feet; this time of year my feet always get cold. I wear 800 gram Thinsulate waterproof hunting boots with 100% wool socks. You'll get used to the scraty-ness when you start appreciate the warmth. Wool will still insulate when wet, so that's a plus too.

gobig reply :

If your feet are dry when you take off your boots then you need better boots. If sweat is the problem then a good pair of socks that wick moisture should help. If that does not work use spray on anti persperant. This did the trick for me. I got the idea out of an old field and stream issue.

SPEEDBEAD. reply :

Two suggestions:

1. Make sure your boots/shoes are not tied too tight. Tight boots = decreased circulation = cold feet.

2. Make sure you are not wearing multiple pairs of socks for the same reason above.

If you are not moving around the boat very much, they make boot insulators typically used for cold weather tree stand hunting. You wont be very mobile, but your feet will definitely feel warm.

.Paxamus. reply :

thanks guys, I will try some of the mentioned socks and see. I might just need to get some new boots.

fishfordollars reply :

All the socks, warmers, and boots out there do a job to an extent.

Do not lace the boots (Or anything else you wear) to the top. You need to be able to kick them off your feet if you go in the water. Otherwise they will fill, water log, and help drag you down.

If it is just to cold, your better off cutting your day short. Better to be able to fish another day.

Jack

mwbrown reply :

Smart wool socks and muck boots scrub boot. The boots are about 50$ rubber outside neoprene inside. I work on a golf course and constantly get my feet wet and cold in the dew so i bought these warm and mobile plenty of control on a foot pedal. I've spent over 200 on hiking boots but these are by far the best.

GTrombly reply :

if you buy a pair of insulated boots do not wear wool socks they will make your feet sweat and they will get cold. i wear a pair of rocky snow stalkers with a pair of crew socks and they keep my feet warm all day while ice fishing. they're 1200 grams thinsulate.

Crestliner2008 reply :

For the past 35 years, I've worn a pair of Sorel boots; rubber bottom, leather top boots, with a thick, wool felt liner. I have a size larger than my regular shoe size and use a pair of wool socks as well. Never sweat. Never cold. And I've sat on a deer stand for up to 6 hours at a stretch sometimes.

A key mentioned here previously; do NOT tighten them up! Loose is good. Think of it as creating air space which equals insulation around your feet.

Marty reply :

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thanks guys, I will try some of the mentioned socks and see. I might just need to get some new boots.

You didn't mention what type of boots you presently use. However, Crestliner (above post) has the right idea. The pac-type boot with removable liner is the warmest boot style for stationary activities.

MattinOK reply :

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For the past 35 years, I've worn a pair of Sorel boots; rubber

You've worn the same pair of boots for 35 years?! Wow... That is nice sturdy pair of boots right there. ;D

Crestliner2008 reply :

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For the past 35 years, I've worn a pair of Sorel boots; rubber

You've worn the same pair of boots for 35 years?! Wow... That is nice sturdy pair of boots right there. ;D

Funny guy! Actually YES! I'm still using the same boots I bought way back when. No BS either. I've replaced the liners occasionally, but the darn boots wear like steel. Especially when you are inactive while sitting in tree stand or on your boat in freezing air temperatures and wind. Don't get much better.

roadwarrior reply :

Another strong endorsement for Sorels.

Wayne P. reply :

I have the -50 Sorels also. They are fine for just sitting, but will make your socks migrate to your toes if you walk in them much.

The best sock system is a silk or poly sock liner with a high content wool sock over them. The liner will not absorb moisture and will transfer sweat to the wool and keep the moisture away from your skin. If you leave your boots lightly laced, the moisture will wick out of the top and dissipate.

Dwight Hottle reply :

X4. I bought a pair of sorels -100 for a winter carnival quebec trip which included a day of dog sledding. They are about 15 years old & go to Canada every November for a walleye trip. Expensive but well worth the price.

shootermcbob reply :

As others have said, you must have a complete system. Start with light wicking liner sock (thermax), follow with a thick wool sock...smartwool makes good socks...higher wool content the better. Finish with a good pak style boot that is big, at least one size bigger than normal. Mickey mouse boots are exceptional if you can find them. Lastly, if your feet still get cold, there are two products that can help. first is made by arctic shield and they called boot covers. They are fairly thin and reflect and retain most of your body heat. You can also place a hand warmer inside across the top of your foot ...be careful your feet don't sweat. If none of that works, try a pair of boot blankets by Icebreaker. They are bulky, but they work. I can sit on a treestand all day with these rascals on and have toasty warm feet.

BigEbass reply :

lol, looked up this thread via search as I was looking for winter/rain boots for upcoming cold/rainy fishing to come...got me a pair of those sorel rubber bottom, leather tops with liners on amazon just now for 55 bucks!! 25% off cyber monday plus 30 bucks off after signing up for their credit card

Thanks guys for this thread...also read the customer reviews and its amazing there were 2-3 reviews of people who owned these - one review was a guy who inherited them from his father who bought them in 1967 and only have had to replace liners of course....hope these hold up for me that long

Thanks Again.

Red reply :

A good pair of insulated boots should do the trick. I had great luck with Irish Setter (made by Red Wing) boots when I lived in MN. Very warm and not too bulky.

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