From: semostickbow
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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What knee high boots are you all wearing that don’t make your feet sweat? I’m wearing poly liners and wool socks to get the sweat, but in these temps my feet are getting cold! Thanks!
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From: Nemophilist
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I wear Itasca ( 400 Thinsulate ) all rubber boots. If it get's real cold I wear either my L.L. Bean insulated Maine hunting boots or my Sorel boots with the wool inserts. Both the L.L. Bean and Sorel boots are rubber bottomed and leather top.
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From: Codjigger
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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No rubber boot breathes.i use two pair of liners and rotate them after use , roll up newspaper and leave the boots near a heat source and the paper will suck up the moisture overnight. My favourite rubber boots are Nokians, Norwegian,? I have two pair, one unlined for early season walking, the other takes removable liners, for colder conditions. Sandy
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From: Codjigger
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Yes, as Nemo said, Sorels when it gets bitter. Same thing use two liners or take the liner out after use and hang it to dry.
Sandy
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From: dagwood64
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I use an electric boot dryer to dry my boots and liners.
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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You guys live near swamps or river bottoms that you need knee high boots? Curious here since it's rare to see people around the mountain valleys here wearing them. I see in Alaska they wear a lot of the Mickey Mouse type in coldest weather and hip boots other times. Smarten up us mountain/valley folks.
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From: Tree
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I really like the muck boots
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From: Smokin Joe
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Give your feet a good dose of anti-perspirant before you put on your socks, it will cut down on the amount of sweat. Dry feet stay warmer.
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From: TrapperKayak
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Muck Wetlands, with knee high thick wool Cabela's socks. I never get cold, and the sweat, what little I do, gets wicked into the neoprene through the socks. Just remember to take the insoles out every night and put the boots inside where they can dry. I have never gotten cold feet in them, no matter how cold it is out. Even below zero.
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From: South Farm
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Muck is the most comfortable I've found, but I've yet to see an all rubber boot where your feet don't sweat over time.
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From: Ken Williams
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I wear Muck Wetlands with thin wool socks. Yeah my feet will sweat in them if I walk a bunch but they are very comfortable otherwise.
George, one advantage of a rubber boot they don’t leave a scent trail as bad as leather boots when walking in and out of your hunting area.
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From: babysaph
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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They wear them on the outdoor channel
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From: Tlhbow
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Wear 17" insulated half size bigger. They been about a inch too short couple times this year. Lots of water.
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From: Tomas
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I wear Muck Artic Pro for cold weather
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From: Bassman
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Ranger rubber zip up boots work for me down to 32 degrees. In really cold weather I wear Mickey Mouse boots. My feet sweat from the time I put them on till I take them off, but never get frigid cold.
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From: timex
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I can't wear the neoprene type iv torn every pair iv bought I use the lacrosse insulated black rubber boots for weather down to mid 20's & for long sits or really cold I have a pair of hodgman packs with 1/2" thick liners but they're heavy for walking. the lacrosse black rubber boots are in my opinion the best buy in rubber boots around 65$ last me usually 3 years comfortable & durable. lastly if you live where rubber boots are a must SO IS AN ELECTRIC BOOT DRYER
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From: Michael Schwister
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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This year I got some 16" LL Bean Maine hunting boots with speed laces. Snow seal to make them stream crossing capable, and two feathers wool insoles, as well as one or two pairs of wool socks wx dependant. Feet stay dry 0300-2030. Place on a deet boot dryer overnight so they are ready next am.
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From: raghorn
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Buy boot one size larger and insert felt innersoles. Goes a long ways to keeping feet warm. Also, when sitting rest your feet on heels with toes up. Heat rises in boot plus no compression on bottom of foot.
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From: buster v davenport
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Knee high rubber boots are usually seen worn around sheep pastures. for some odd reason. bvd
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From: Ranman
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Grange when temps are mild, Muck when temps drop. Wool blend socks keep feet from sweating as much.
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From: col buca
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I keep chest waders in the jeep , just in case .
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From: Skeets
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Sweat does not escape rubber boots. Socks, liners, insoles, they all get wet then your feet get cold. Army mickey mouse boots with insulation enclosed in rubber will keep warm. May not need them in Missouri though and they are not knee high.
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From: Bentstick54
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I love my muck boots when it gets cold or wet.
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From: woodsman
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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George; its really wet and lots of swampy areas in western NY. I wear both lacrosse and when things get real cold I wear the Mickey Mouse boots. There's nothing like them You can buy them cheap from surplus stores. This week it was 20 degrees and when your on a metal stand it will go right through your boots. I was able to sit there and enjoy the hunt. I have a pair of schnees pack boots that were pricey and to be honest the Mickey Mouse boots are far superior in warm. You may see the schnees on the blanket at Denton Hill next year:). If your moving or still hunting you definately need a knee high boot here such as lacrosse but I will agree. Your socks will eventually get damp from the sweat. One thing about boot dryers. Try and find one that blows air and not heat. Excessive heat will dry rot your boots and break them down a lot quicker.
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From: Fletch
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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I picked up a pair of Ozark Trail insulated rubber boots from Walmart. Not quite knee high, but well above mid calf. Made in Canada. Removable wool felt liners. No laces, just slip on, but they have a draw string on the stop in a nylon collar to keep snow out. I got them to do snow blowing in the yard. I have to report I am very happy with them. I think they were about $40. Keeps my feet warm in Maine winters. They work fine.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/MEN-s-WINTER-RUBBER-BOOTS-SIZE- 11/138022626
I’ve worn them this week when waking my dog ( about 3 miles after work) in 15 degree temps. Warm feet, not clammy, comfortable walking ( not sloppy fitted). Mine are darkish green /gray in color. Satisfied with them for the money.
Labonville have similar boots. Chinooks, for about $50. Look like mine.
http://www.labonville.com/Chinook-Badaxe-Soft-Toe-Rubber-Boot- -3500_p_1125.html
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From: Fletch
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Date: 15-Nov-18 |
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Tractor Supply has their version of mid knee to knee high https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/kamik-mens-hunter-insulated-boot
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From: oldgoat
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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Have you tried punching some ventilation holes in them? Some guys are spraying their feet with anti perspirate. Nature of the beast I think. The foot warmers like the hand warmers help, but short of stopping the sweat it's going to happen. I did double socks this week hunting and put the stick on foot warmers on the inside sock and my feet didn't get so cold as when just putting them in the boot.
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From: Sourdough
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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I've tried the rubber knee high boots and it makes me feel like I have pillows wrapped around my feet. I can't connect with Mother Earth.
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From: nybubba
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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Oh buster that's nasty
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From: timex
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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WHERE I live you'll connect with mother h20
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From: BC173
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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Couldn’t give me a pair of them!!
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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I got some very nice PM's from a few guys explaining why they need them, and it sure makes sense for there environment. Thanks to those who took the time to do that. We tend to look at our own areas as a model and there are many different habitats that have to be taken into consideration. Here in our foot hills and ridges they are more problematic, but in the bogs and swampy areas they work as they should.
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From: oldgoat
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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Yeah a month ago I could get to my stand dry, not now! Water table comes up when the farmers stop irrigating!
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From: Tlhbow
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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I hunt bottom lands some and when the leaves start falling the water table will rise about eight to fourteen inches. pretty well peaked out by mid to late December . . Rubber boots or hip waders a must if you want to hunt in there.
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From: Adam Howard
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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Keeps a lot of ticks off ya to and scent down
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From: charley
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Date: 16-Nov-18 |
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Adam's right about ticks and scent. And the guy's who recommended sizing up with felt liners are right. Army surplus felt liners are two pair for $20. I wear Dunlop boots farming and hunting, they are the best. Uninsulated $150. Will outlast three pairs of Mucks or Lacrosse. Don't get hard in the cold either.
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