RE: boots
Well, I've had many boots over the years and my feet freeze in all of the. It's the socks that count - wicking type sock liners and neoprene socks over that. Wool is good too. I have big lacrosse pack boots with 800 in the shell along with felt liners. These are a great boot. I would recommend however that you buy something that is all rubber. Lacrosse has a great 1200 gram boot out there - this will probably be my next boot. Advantage of these is they are truly waterproof, scent free, and warm. Don't believe any boot company out there that says they have a water proof boot. If they aren't an all rubber slip on type, they will leak. JMO.