I was looking at the sportsmans guide winter rubber boot has 2500 gram of insulation. I have 800 gram for my regular hunting boot and it still gets cold fast

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I hate rubber boots but I need them at times to cross water, otherwise I would never wear them. I always pack in my leather Red Wings to change into once I get to my stand. GoreTex in leather boots is ok when new but they eventually leak leaving the need for rubber at times.

Rubber boots always leave my feet cold due to the way they retain perspiration from my feet. Add a chemical toe warmer inside a rubber boot and you have warm but uncomfortably clammy feet, very uncomfortable.

I have both uninsulated Muck boots and heavily insulated Alpha Burly's and like I said, only wear them when I have to cross water.

A chemical toe warmer in each of my Red Wings and I'm good down into the 20's F. Colder than that and I add Arctic Shield boot blankets over the RWs and warmers. That keeps my feet warm and most importantly dry down to any temperature I would want to hunt in.

As far as scent, I've never noticed the difference between rubber boots and leather. Deer smell where I walk no matter what's on my feet. Sometimes they ignore it, sometimes not. Sometimes they are curious and follow my trail, but the type of boot I wear doesn't seem to matter.

 

for cold i use muck arctic pros and i live in wisconsin. gun season is cold. late bow is colder. ice fishing is coldest. my feet stay warm. i like the rubber mucks as i deal with lots of snow up here and water while icefishing.

 

A good set of insulated boots and boot blankets over them. Unless I can't cross water with reg boots I don't wear rubber boots anymore. Rubber boots don't help with scent control.

 

I hate rubber boots but get by by changing socks soon as I get on stand. And I usually use the disposable chemical warmers. My feet get clammy but stay warm.

 

Ive worn muck woody sport in very cold temps in KY and what we call cold here in SC LOL and my feet are wet from sweat. But mine sweat no matter what. I have the 400g danner high ground and they keep me warmer than most others. And I have the artic shield booties i carry in and place the hot hands warmers between the booties and my boots and im warm. I do this with my mucks also and i stay pretty warm as well. Change socks when i get in stand. Also Ive tried the non scented antiperspirant spray on my feet and that helps more than anything. Just be sure to wash your feet when u done or they will be dried out. Hope this helps u. Also try the body warmers on your back in kidney area. Believe it or not I done this last year and my whole body seemed to stay warmer, even my feet.

 

Rubber boots suck, even insulated ones. I only use them if i need to cross deep water or wet snow. Bringing a pair of dry socks is a good idea.
I'll take a good pair of leather boots any day over rubber.

 

There are some places that you need rubber boots to hunt regardless of if you like them or not.

 

Just buy a set of the ice blankets ( I think that's what they are called) from cabelas. IMO the attic shield boot blankets are a waste of money. The ones from cabelas will allow you to put on an extra pair of good socks and drop in a foot warmer. Your feet will be very toasty in temps lower than you will really want to hunt.

 

I have a couple sets of rubber, insulated and uninsulated. But, I don't always need them. Looking at the Columbia bugaboot plus III XTM. Anyone used these????

 

Agree with the fellow above, Muck Arctic Pro's are extremely warm and offer scent protection while being water proof.

 

For extreme cold I am wearing either mickey mouse boots or my heavier pair of ranger pac boots, both outers of those boots are rubber.

 

I am sure a lot of you heard this, but I wear a thin merino wool liner sock under my heavey socks, I rub scentless deodorant on my feet first. Does seem to keep them dry

 

I have an old pair of Lacrosse Burleys with 1200 gram insulation. I bought them one size too big. I hunt and ice fish in zero to subzero temps and my feet rarely ever get even a chill providing I'm wearing polypropylene socks and a heavy weight merino wool sock over those. This sock combo does a good job wicking the moisture away from the skin.

 

You cannot wear very warm boots while walking a distance and then sit for hours and expect your feet to stay warm. You need to realize that its necessary to carry the warm boots and clean/dry socks to put on when you get to your post. I wear my barefoot running shoes in in those type conditions unless there is snow cover......

 

I have columbia XTM and Sorel Mavericks. Depending on conditions both keep my feet warm and dry.
Keep your feet dry, deodorant, wicking socks, loose boots and you should be OK.
I haven't worn rubber boots in years.

 

I just this season finally caved to the insistence of friends that rubber boots are a necessity. I bought these Cabela’s brand insulated ones. They have a great warranty and seem warm, though it hasn’t been too cold out here yet.
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That said, I don’t fully believe that rubber is scent free or that leather is always gonna get you busted. I have hunted successfully for years with a pair of insulated LL Bean Maine Hunting Shoes, which I have loved. They are practical, comfortable, keep my feet dry and they are QUIET. Yes they have leather parts but I take care to keep them from getting stunk up and mine had removable goretex liners which I’ve washed and replaced a few times. With a good set of socks feet weren’t usually too cold.

The secret to warm feet believe it or not is often a good hat, and keeping your core warm.


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I must be the odd man out. I love my Muck boots and stopped wearing leather boots when stand hunting. Feet stay warm and dry but then my feet don't sweat much at all.

If I'm stalking and it's dry I will wear my Arrow moccasins though. Super quiet and all I wore in Africa.

 

I must be the odd man out. I love my Muck boots and stopped wearing leather boots when stand hunting.

Nah, I'm with you on that. I love my Muck Arctic Pros in the cold season. Keep my feet warm and dry with just a pair of wool socks on. I do wonder if you need to get them about a 1/2 size too big, though? I had a buddy with the same boots, and he haaaated them for the cold season...said his feet would freeze in them. The only thing I can think of is that his boots fit pretty tight around his foot, while mine are just a tad loose. IDK...just an observation.

 

i did the rubber boot thing for a few seasons and still own a pair of alpha burley insulated that only come out in deep snow now. they don't offer enough support and make my feet sweat worse. i've switched to uninsulated leather hiking boots and lighter weight merino wool socks. i wear the same boots and socks in october as i do in december. above 50 i'm good. between freezing and 50 i'll use arctic shield boot covers. below freezing throw a chemical warmer in. the boot covers don't work well with rubber boots or lots of insulation or if you wait until your feet get cold to put them on. as soon as you get in the stand put them on and they'll trap that heat you've generated walking in.

 

im with everyone on the boot blankets

 

I love my muck arctic pros and I use them for late season bow hunting here in WI after our gun season. 2 things that help a lot. 1) get some unscented spray deodorant and spray your feet before you head out 2) Change your socks after the walk in

 

Ditto with Mucks. I wear mine in below zero, had them since 2008. Size, socks, and stride activity all have to be taken into account and probably the top 3 most important factors. There are some fantastic cold-weather boots out there (leather, rubber, combination) wear any of them in in the wrong way and cold feet will happen. With the right size, socks and stride (meaning how fast/far you are walking and preventing sweating) uninsulated boots can work just fine. I wore leather work boots for years, the lack of traction on my iron-walking RedWings in the snow is why I changed. Falling sucks.

 

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Rubber boots suck for me. Always end up cold.

 

Well I find it never gets too cold for my alfa burly's here in louisiana, but I do have a bigger pair I wear when it's going to be below freezing with a extra pair of socks.

Just to many creeks I have to cross to not wear rubber boots, if I don't have my burlt's I have on my insulated hipboots because I had to cross a deep creek.