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Post by deerdude on Nov 24, 2007 7:19:07 GMT -5
do you have that will keep your feet warm? i got a new pair last year thats supposed to have 1,000 grains of warm to them but in a short time of setting on stand my toes and feet are cold.ill be buying something different for next year.
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Post by Old Ironsights on Nov 24, 2007 7:30:21 GMT -5
What socks do you wear? Best boots in the world won't work if not fitted to the proper sock combination.
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Post by Blackstick on Nov 24, 2007 7:46:42 GMT -5
Mickey Mouse boots have always worked best for me. It looks like I'm going to have to find a new pair now, since the boy figured out how good they work.
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Post by hoosieroutdoorsman on Nov 24, 2007 8:09:48 GMT -5
getting a good pair of 100% wool socks will make a huge difference, I have a pair of the rubber hunting boots and they have 1000 grams of thinsulate and I wear the wool socks made by wigwarm I got them at meijers. The wool will take any sweat away from your feet, cotton socks will make your feet sweat and that magnifies the cold.
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Post by Woody Williams on Nov 24, 2007 8:49:13 GMT -5
Oversized boots...big enough that you can wiggle your toes.
Air is the best insulator going.
I've got two pair of LaCrosse rubber boots. One is not insulated and the proper size that I wear when it is not cold. The other pair is oversized and I wear them with a pair of polypropolene sock liners and a good pair of wool socks.
When it is REAL cold ( not there so far thsi year) I break out the Boot Blankets......
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Post by yaz on Nov 24, 2007 9:45:51 GMT -5
I had the same problem. It could be 40 degrees, and my feet got cold. Like everybody else indicated get boots that are two sizes too big. My feet perspire really bad, and my socks would be soaked in just a hundred yards. So, when its really cold, and I plan on being there for several hours, I just wear cotton socks to the stand, and carry a GOOD pair of wool socks. I just change socks when I get to the stand, put the wet socks in a ziplock in my pack. Just make sure that the boots fit loose with heavy wool socks.
When it is REALLY cold, the only boot that has ever been able to keep my feet warm are the Rocky Snow Stalkers. They are insulated, with an insulated, removable liner, that you can take out to dry. I can wear these with a light pair of socks, and keep warm.
Yaz
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Post by gillgrabber on Nov 24, 2007 10:59:21 GMT -5
I agree with Woody - boot blankets. I found that if I put on too much gear I sweat while walking to my stand which makes me feet wet. Wet = cold. I try to dress down for the walk in to keep perspirations (and body odor) to a minimum. Once I get into the stand I zip up all my clothing and put the boot blankets over my boots.
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Post by bigugly on Nov 24, 2007 14:25:24 GMT -5
This morning it was -14c whne I hit the stand. Sat 4 hours in that tree and all I saw was a bluejay. My feet where warm though. Pair of running socks , which are dual layer breathable something, big old wool socks, Columbia lined boots, and stand booties. Could have sat longer but I was too bored. Should have took a picture everything looked so nice with 6" of fresh snow.
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Post by hp on Nov 24, 2007 18:03:04 GMT -5
All right i'm gonna tell ya how to keep ur feet warm. I have an hr drive to the woods i hunt or if i stay at the trailer i have 20 min ride,#1KEEP UR BOOTS WARM(NOT IN A COLD TRUCK) and don't put them on til you get to ur hunting spot #2 Don't let ur feet sweat prior to putting on ur boots,these are KEY factors to keep ur feet warm #3 Buy 1 size larger than u normally wear(like WOODy said) so yu can wiggle ur toes in this case air is ur friend. do these things and ur feet will stay warm,DON'T LET UR FEET SWEAT BEFORE PUTTIN ON UR BOOTS.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Nov 24, 2007 18:12:47 GMT -5
Wool socks are the one thing I really can't go without on stand. Not only that, but you need a toe box in your boots that allows for the sock not to be touching the boot wall all the time, i.e., you need a narrow air pocket around your toes. I feel I have the cold toe thing beat with my Rocky Buckstalkers and good merino wool socks. Wool without the itch.
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Post by steiny on Nov 24, 2007 18:48:55 GMT -5
Woody's got it right, heck it aint even been cold yet. When the Lacross rubber boots and a heavy pair of socks won't work, I switch to my pac boots with the "felt" liners, same thing I ice fish in.
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Post by hornharvester on Nov 24, 2007 20:01:27 GMT -5
Heres is the best ive found for keeping your feet warm. Boot blankets with no boots on, just wool socks with a 24 hr heat pack inside. Keeps you feet nice and toasty. I only use them when its real cold and I plan on a long set other wise I use Rocky Snow Stalkers and wool socks. I carry the Ice Breaker brand boot blankets to the stand and then take off my boots and slip them on with the heat pack. Works real good. h.h.
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Post by savagehead on Nov 24, 2007 20:16:51 GMT -5
Guys, I read a article in a magazine while sitting the doctors office .Sports Afield I believe.The author stated that the best way to combat cold feet is to eliminate sweat.No brainer right?This guy lives in snow country.He was on the commode when this brillant idea came to him ;DHow many great ideas come from the reading room?Anyway,here is how he eliminates cold feet.He uses the HS Specialties Deodorant on his feet after you shower.Swears it will eliminate the sweat and cold feet.I am going to try it!Makes sense and what do you have to lose?
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Post by Old Ironsights on Nov 24, 2007 20:45:54 GMT -5
Silk socks under wool keeps the moisture off as well.
I also agree about oversize boots.
It's a real problem, but any boot you can wear to comfortably hike in will bee cold to sit in.
If it's warm enough to sit in, you will sweat/blister if you hike in them.
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Post by Ahawkeye on Nov 24, 2007 21:14:36 GMT -5
One pair of smart-wool socks and a pair of 1 size larger Danner pronghorns I think they have 800 grams thinsulate. I used to get cold feet all the time then I found this combo. I think some folks pack too much into the boots (2 pr socks heat pack ect ect..) circulstion is the key both air inside the boot and blood inside your foot. I sit in those seats on the stands or those "packable" seats for sitting on the ground, I always got cold feet till I saw how good my feet felt when I had good blood circulation, it won't matter how good your boots are or your socks poor blood flow = cold feet.
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Post by daworz on Nov 24, 2007 22:47:56 GMT -5
Muck Boots, And i wear a pair of wool socks, and iam good to go all day, I use to have a problem with the same thing Deerdude, i cant wear those mickey mouse boots to big and clumsey, i went to the Muck boots and wount wear anything else, early season i wear my Rocky scent proof rubber boots, but when its cold or like now here in the high 20's i go with the Mucks, try a pair you wount be Sorry........
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Post by goodyz71 on Nov 24, 2007 23:28:55 GMT -5
I have a pair of Lacrosse Alpha Burly Sports, 1200 gram insulation, along with larcrosse socks and they do a nice Job of keeping my feet warm. I did buy one size larger than I normally wear so I can wiggle my toes around once in a while and they work great. Very light weight also! Goodyz71
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Post by mbogo on Nov 25, 2007 17:27:12 GMT -5
I like the Cabela's brand rubber boots with 1200 gram insulation but my feet still get cold from time to time. More often than not, when my feet do get cold it is because they sweated while I was walking in. I started using a little anti-perspirant on my feet and that works very well.
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Post by danf on Nov 25, 2007 20:27:57 GMT -5
Don't neglect your knees either! You will loose heat through your knees; heat that is needed at the feet/toes. Keep your knees warm and you will help your feet. Seems like a small thing, but every little bit helps.
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Post by bschwein on Nov 26, 2007 9:35:18 GMT -5
A good pair of wool socks will do wonders. No Cotton. None. IF you have a long walk, use a pair of polypropolene socks as a base layer then your wool socks, or wait to put the wool socks on when you get there.
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