My real life cold feet boot reviews

[hammer4reel]

17 minutes ago, Hunter115522 said:

My feet get cold if the temp drops below 50. I was running out of ideas until I got these. To say they're a game changer is an understatement. I get to my spot, take off my boots, and throw these on. Don't over think it, and spend tons of money on overpriced boots.. all you need is these.

I used them back when it was either 800 grams or pack boots .

I carried them in and put them over my boots as soon as I got in the stand .

they worked great .

still have 2 pairs of them 

[JHbowhunter]

14 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

What I find odd , is  the kamiks ice breakers you find the warmest, are the worst boots I have ever worn .

‘They are the only boots my feet ever got cold in .

I’m wondering if the boots your feet are getting cold in are too tight just cutting off foot circulation .

I can wear my ice breakers with just a light sock to 20 degrees .

colder than 20 I just wear a pair of smart wool socks .

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Did u mean u can wear your Artic Ice with a light sock?  
 

My Mucks fit nice - nothing cut off just a perfect fit actually. The bogs fit same around the feet but are loose and open at the top because they are just easy slip ons.  But man they are so much warmer. They way I did this compare was identical conditions and socks. Cold feet vs warm feet do not lie. If anything it was just a few degrees colder with the bogs but toes still warm. 

[Nomad]

I wear muck arctic pros in cold weather, not bad, probably warmer boots out there, but they’re easy on an off which is nice also.  I’m not sure how different they are from the arctic ice that you have.

[hammer4reel]

14 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

Did u mean u can wear your Artic Ice with a light sock?  
 

My Mucks fit nice - nothing cut off just a perfect fit actually. The bogs fit same around the feet but are loose and open at the top because they are just easy slip ons.  But man they are so much warmer. They way I did this compare was identical conditions and socks. Cold feet vs warm feet do not lie. If anything it was just a few degrees colder with the bogs but toes still warm. 

Yes light sock down to 20 degrees , colder than that I wear a pair of smart wools 

2 minutes ago, Nomad said:

I wear muck arctic pros in cold weather, not bad, probably warmer boots out there, but they’re easy on an off which is nice also.  I’m not sure how different they are from the arctic ice that you have.

The Arctic ice are supposed to be a little warmer than the pros , I don’t see much difference if any .

I have few pairs of both 

[MGHunter66]

11 minutes ago, hammer4reel said:

Yes light sock down to 20 degrees , colder than that I wear a pair of smart wools 

Smartwools are great, all I have worn for years

[I'M Hooked]

I get my boots 2 sizes bigger I think it helps.

[Booner]

24 minutes ago, JHbowhunter said:

Did u mean u can wear your Artic Ice with a light sock?  
 

My Mucks fit nice - nothing cut off just a perfect fit actually. The bogs fit same around the feet but are loose and open at the top because they are just easy slip ons.  But man they are so much warmer. They way I did this compare was identical conditions and socks. Cold feet vs warm feet do not lie. If anything it was just a few degrees colder with the bogs but toes still warm. 

I'm thinking your feet just sweat a lot. If your feet warmer with the open tops and not with the Mucks etc..... I'm thinking the sweat/heat generatored while walking is keeping your feet dryer with open boots. 

Either wear light boots to the stand and switch your socks out to dry ones with a heavier insulated boot. 

I have a brand new pair of 1600g alpha's you can have to see if they help.

[Booner]

And don't just add socks at your stand. Replace with dry ones

[OMC]

Jack I suffer from very cold feet as well. When the temps really drop I bring in the  boot blankets. I walk in with a comfortable boot and then take them off.  Put on a warm pair of slippers and a hand warmer in the blanket very warm for all day sits but its a process. I have a smaller version which are Arctic Shields that slip right over the boots I’m wearing and add a hand warmer these are warm but haven’t tried them for an all day sit. This year I grabbed some electric socks and they are working good so far but only for 3 - 4 hr sits. I found that wearing my lighter boots while walking in makes a huge difference. Also I always wear merino wool socks. 

[Greg]

My latest is just wear gortex redwings and when i get into blind/stand throw on boot blankets, and whenit really cools down throw some hothands in there ontop of my toes for nice warmth.

[JHbowhunter]

37 minutes ago, Booner said:

I'm thinking your feet just sweat a lot. If your feet warmer with the open tops and not with the Mucks etc..... I'm thinking the sweat/heat generatored while walking is keeping your feet dryer with open boots. 

Either wear light boots to the stand and switch your socks out to dry ones with a heavier insulated boot. 

I have a brand new pair of 1600g alpha's you can have to see if they help.

I have thought about the sweat factor.  I have tried SURE spray antiperspirants on feet -no difference.  

[Ducker]

I agree with the Icebreaker Over Boots shown above.  I bought mine around 20 years ago - wore them this morning in the stand.  Walk in with rubber boots, throw those on when in the stand, no issue with cold feet.

[Stugots]

Recently listened to a podcast with a guide from Alberta Canada. He said the rubber boots with the high grams of insulation are the worst because they make you sweat and retain moisture. 

[Merkel]

2 hours ago, Hunter115522 said:

My feet get cold if the temp drops below 50. I was running out of ideas until I got these. To say they're a game changer is an understatement. I get to my spot, take off my boots, and throw these on. Don't over think it, and spend tons of money on overpriced boots.. all you need is these.

I’ve used these for years. IMO they’re a pain to put on and take off while in the stand but they are extremely warm. 
 

The other thing that helps in general is to wear a sock liner and wool socks. 

[hammer4reel]

Sealskins socks are another thing I used for years .

looks like they are still made in more variations than before