winter boots

grobe said:
did a search and couldn't find much. i'm looking for a winter boot. mostly for sloshing around in, but also for some winter camping. i have a pair of sorel caribous that are only a season old, but my feet seem to have grown and they no longer fit :( . are sorels the way to go or should i be looking in another direction?? i live in pa where we get a fair amount of snow that ends up being slushy, so water resistance is needed. anyone have a preference?? i've been eyeing the sorel mavericks as well as the caribous. the caribous seem like a good less fuss boot to get on/off. but the maverick may be the choice for longer tramps.

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Grobe,

Sorels are good boots, as you mention your feet do get larger as you get older. Better form them to be a bit big (for extra socks, and foot swelling).

A removable liner is a must for drying, I have 2 sets of liners to rotate.

A rubber bottom is a must for slushy contitions as well.

Remember the temp rating is for being active not sitting still or in a survival situation. I would ad 50% to the boot rating if you think you may be in survival mode or at risk for an unexpected overnight.

Skam
 
my feet have been the same size for the last 15 years or so. i think having gone barefoot for the last 6 months may have elongated my feet or flattened my arch (although my arch stills seems the same). anyway, living in PA, and frequenting upstate NY and VT, i'm not likely to see overnight temps that come close to the sorels' -40 rating. although, i would like to use these for overnight camping in these areas. i'll also definately get an extra pair liners to rotate.
 
Good points Grobe,

With a resting adjusted boot rating of -20 to -30 you should be ok. I would think keeping dry is more a priority. Correct me if I am wrong but it gets mighty cold in upstate NY maybe not all winter but they sure do get cold snaps.

Skam
 
From a newbie in Alaska.
Lots wear xtra tuffs 'cause they are steel toe, which is required for many jobs. If that is not an issue, bunny boots are often chosen. They are a little bigger though. The black ones are trimmer/lighter, and rated to -20F. The white ones are bigger/heavier and rated to -80F. These are not rated the same way as commercial boots, they are much warmer. Your feet do sweat in them, but they are very supportive, and totally waterproof. Have spent 2-3 hrs in icewater and had warm feet. Feet do get cold in black ones in -10 to -15F if you are not walking.
 
I have used sorels for years, as well as Baffins. Take the temp rating with a grain fo salt, but I find them very warm.. never had a problem with sweat except when I wear them to the store. Also, for milder weather, I don't mind the insulated duck boots from LL Bean.
 
Hi,
Used my Sorels for years now. Went hiking and snowshoeing. Never had any problems and always warm feet.
 
Hey Guys....

This is something that I've looked into quite a bit..
Being a tree stand hunter,, not just any old boot will do..Spending the btter part of a day in a tree,,Completely exposed to the elements,, there isn't much out there that will keep you toasty warm the entire time..

There are however three boots that I know of that will...

Not Exactly sure what models numbers they are, however one is made by Rocky rated at -150, another is made by LaCrosse rated at -150 and the third is Cabelas brand rated at -150.All have 1200 grams of Thinsulate. Out of these three boots The Rocky are my choise, for one reason is they weigh in at almost a full pound lighter than the LaCrosse boots..

Combine this with a pair of Artic Sheild socks and you've got a hell of a cold weather setup. Artic Shield is one company that I have complete faith in. Their gloves and boot covers are simply Incredible, and they now have a full suit using their Retain material...

If you haven't looked into them,,and like to seriuously be warm,,try them out...No stand hunter should be without them..

ttyle

Eric....
 
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