I've got em. I rarely use em because I usually cross a creek and have to wear insulated rubber boots... but I hate cold feet and the boot covers work. They are bulky to pack in but lightweight. Consider buying a size larger than you think you'll need if your hunting boots are bulky.

 

I only have used them in Saskatchewan on a deer hunt. 31 below to ten below each day. they worked good for all day sits. I would take off my boots and put four body warmers in each of them and put my feet in and cinch them up. never had cold feet all week.

 

I use them all the time. Put them on before your feet feel cold and also put a chemical warmer in them. I use Hot Hands Super Warmers (bigger than hand warmers). I found mesh zipper pouches on amazon the same size as the super warmers and sewed them to the inside of the boot covers right over the toe. I love walking in with lightweight boots and then put these on.

Edit: With 400 gram thinsulate boots and the boot blankets, I had no trouble hunting into the single digits. The downside to these is that the sizing is off and the shape is weird (which I think leads to the size issue....the toe tapers too small and you can't get your foot in there...so you have a baggy toe area). I wear size 12 boots and had to get the very largest size boot blankets made. Anyone with a size 11 or bigger, I'd suggest the same. If you have bigger than a 13, then I doubt you can use them.

 

I bought a pair virtually new on the AT classifieds several years ago and didn't use them for a couple years. Most of my hunting was done in knee high rubber boots, but I decided to try them during the rut in 2019 over Irish Setter 800gr lace ups. Worked great....glad I own a pair.

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I love them

 

I use them all the time with leather or rubber boots. Usually when temps dip below 20 degrees and all day sits. work great. Put them on right away though. If your feet get cold first, they wont help. Throw a large handwarmer on top of boot. Can sit all day long.

 

Boot blankets work great. Great choice of socks as well I wear my smart wool socks daily even in the summer they wick sweat away from my feet great I also use a peet boot dryer daily for my work boots

 

I have them and carry them in. They work really good, but like others have said, you need to put them on before your feet get cold. They pack easier than other brands, taking less room in my back pack. I have had my pair for years with no bad things to say.

 

I have a pair and found they work pretty well. They now collect dust since I bought a pair of heated socks with extra batteries.

 

Do you have to change out socks before you put them on? Or so sweaty socks not matter when they are on?

 

The beauty of them is that you can walk in with an uninsulated or lightly insulated boot (less sweat) and then put them on. I don't change socks. It's similar to taking your parka off while walking up a hill.

 

Excellent investment, likely in the top 5 I've ever made...search around as prices can fluctuate greatly, they often appear (in limited sizes) on Camofire discuonted up to 60%...an expense that rarely few regret....

 

I don't change my socks, I will say this...if you're wearing rubber boots, you're feat will sweat and stay wet in the boot blankets...there is no mechanism for your feet/boots/socks to dry...I only wear rubber boots in limited scenarios these days, when I know I will be encountering streams....I have spent many hours in only my socks inside the boot blankets. Taking my rubber boots off and stashing them under my stand seat.

 

If I sweat the boots come off.
If I sweat I brought the wrong boots or it is 80 outside so I need to pay attention to my foot wear.

The size is wrong. I bought right size according to their chart for my size 11, they now go with my wife and picked up the largest size they have.

We both use hot hands. We carry 2 extra sets since they weight so little. My wife also carries a blanket with her as she gets cold easily. But I have been down to the low teens comfortably with my shoes off. My wife is cold inside the house if it is below freezing, so outside she tends to wear too much and sweats, so she worries about blankets and wind stops.

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If enough people write them emails letting them know the size/shape are off, then maybe they'll change it.

 

I wear my rubber boots almost all season long and on the really cold days, i throw these on over top. I literally have NEVER had cold feet when I wear them. I don't hike with them on, I just put them on when I get to my spot. I don't wear any toe warmers....just my heavyweight socks, rubber boots (and not even the really cold weather ones), and I throw the shields on and have tested them to 20 degrees without even a inkling of chills from my feet.

 

If you have cold feet. I find that a thin sock liner and alpaca socks are great. Warrior Alpaca has a toasty toes model that is their warmest. Warmer than the merino socks I have.

 

My boys both have size 11 feet. I bought the biggest size and they still struggle to get them on.

They went to wearing tennis shoes in and then putting those on with a hand warmer.

 

Can't mention the value of injini socks enough, especially their nuwool blend....when I started talking these up to friends and families a few years ago, almost all of them laughed.....guess what almost all of them are wearing now....nuff' said.

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tremendously cut down on moisture build up between toes, promotes moisture wicking and helps prevent blistering...I wear these by themselves in the early season and under a pair Farm-to Feet Ansonville or Cedar Falls or Point6 ExpeditionxHeavy Cusion socks when the temps fall out and I've been good

Point6 Merino Wool Socks for Outdoors

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Like I mentioned above, I've bailed in the rubber boots in favor of a 9", high quality, waterproof hikers (Crispi Briksdal GTX's), the sock combo, coupled with the AS Boot blankets rolled up in the bottom of my pack have allowed to pretty much conquer any temps without frozen feet.

Full disclaimer, when the temps really bottom out, I am usually in my Arctic Shield Insulator Suit or Heater Body Suit, I still use the AS boot blankets, not because I need them for warmth as much as I want them to protect the interior of the suit from the lugs on my boots. I always get the largest size possible with the boot blankets and I wear a size 11 boot...if they are snug, you will likely have a problem with slipping them on and off and the zipper.

hope this helps.

 

Been using them for 3 years now and they work great on those super cold late season days. Get the biggest size regardless of what you "should" get on their sizing charts - everyone here is correct about them being pretty tight. I pack mine in and don't put them on until I'm in my treestand ready to hunt, then I add 1 Hothand warmer to each boot cover trying to get it on top of my toes. It's not 100% effective and I'll still get a chill on the really cold days, but they help tremendously compared to insulated boots alone. Just another barrier to keep the wind and cold air off your feet.

 

I have a couple pairs, I bought the size recommended for my foot.........don't do that..........go bigger.......the smaller size won't fit over some of my colder weather boots.........

 

Had mine since 2004 and one of the best investments I have made.

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Love mine, The scent pads that wrap around your boots I put a heat pad under them on top of my toes then put on the boot covers and stay warm all day.

 

Another vote for them being the best investment you can make.. Wool socks for the walk in and light boots. If you're still sweating then yes change them/put feet in the covers without your boots on and a hand warmer. You def don't need any an insulated boot with them even on zero degree days. I had perpetually cold feet forever and these completely solved it, and I actually just started wearing my uninsulated Danners no matter what the temperature and these over top.

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Depending what kind of stand you are hunting out of, they can be a pain in the as$ to put on. Its an even bigger pain in the a$s to switch back over to your frozen solid hiking boots in the dark when it's time to get back down the tree.

 

It's easy in a saddle because you can't fall, as you're already dangling.

 

These work great and will stay put due to the adhesive back. Before you leave for the stand, stick them inside on the top of the booties and they’ll be warmed up by the time you’re ready to put them on.

Amazon.com : HotHands Body Warmer with Adhesive 8 Warmer Value Pack : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : HotHands Body Warmer with Adhesive 8 Warmer Value Pack : Sports & Outdoors

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I love mine. Been an absolute game changer for cold feet. I have no issues getting mine on and off in a saddle.