I’m needing to get me new boots for ice fishing. Was curious as to what others use. Not wanting to break the bank but still want a decent boot that will keep my feet warm.
flyguy
Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
Welcome to the Forum, cj, I'm not an ice fisherman but a lot of people are, lets see what they say.
Thanks for the suggestions. Here’s to hoping Santa will deliver ?
I have cabelas inferno boots 1000 insulation Gortex have served me well they are on the heavy side but can't have everything price not bad
I wear my 14" high hunting boots with alpaca socks. Alpaca wool is hollow and insulates much better than regular wool socks. When it is above zero my feet are toasty warm. When it is colder than that, I use toe warmers along with alpaca socks.
MadMac
Loc: Marion (in Grant County) Indiana
I second the Mickey Mouse boots. Should/might be able to get a pair at army/navy surplus stores/web sites.
Good to approx -50 F.
I've got a pair of Rockies with 1000 grams of Thinsulate. DON'T buy them. Just a word of warning.
-20 and my feet were sweating inside these. I could not believe how warm they were. If folks aren't familiar with them they are vapor barrier boots - they're inflatable, and there's a layer of air between the outer shell and the boot itself that acts as a very effective layer of insulation. Incredibly effective.
We wear these, we called them Bunny Boots, on the North Slope in the oilfield. Those and two pair of sock, one of which would be wool (outer) and the other moisture wicking and we were good to go.
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