ORIGINAL: dvalliere
Well, you started off by going with uninsulated boots which was a big mistake, and yes insulated boots can get pretty damn pricey.
As I mentioned, the boots were a free gift. I didn't intentionally choose uninsulated boots.
I am careful to not to wear too many socks and thus overly restrict flow--because the boots are a size larger than I wear, a very thin dress sock to protect from the wool, a wool sock, and a wool blend sock is just right.
I tried warmers before and I guess I'll try again. I think maybe I'll try to leave them out in the air longer to really heat them up before I load them into my socks/boots. I suppose if my feet get really cold, pulling them out of the boot to re-oxegynate the warmers wouldn't be a bad idea either.
I've heard that the electric socks don't really work and the only other suggestion a friend had was to sit within a sleeping bag which doesn't thrill me.
Any other ideas? Otherwise, I'll go with the warmers.
I've noticed my biggest problem with cold feet is them sweating when I'm walking to the stand. I started wearing my Nike Dri-Fit or cycling socks under my wool socks. It wicks the sweat from my feet and I've noticed a big difference.
My uncle is a rancher and swears by the panty hose thing, too. He wears the full length ones not just the knee highs. Very secure in his manhood obviously.
I don't know what they are called, but my father-in-law wears these "booties" that go over your boots. He just carries them with him to the stand and puts them on when he gets up in it. Have no idea how much they run, though.