Cold Feet Problem
11-14-2007, 12:04 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Central Kansas
Posts: 2,499
RE: Cold Feet Problem
ORIGINAL: Greekey
Dvalliere Hello...And I know exactly what your going through...Some people are actually considered cold handed and cold feeted..When either of those gets cold for me, it is by far the most hunting ending episode i can expierence...Cold feet and me doesnt go lol..Well, you started off by going with uninsulated boots which was a big mistake, and yes insulated boots can get pretty damn pricey. About a year ago I purchased a pair of Rockey hunting boots with an added 1,000 grams of thinsulate in them that cost me around 150.00. With temperatures above 40 my feet do stay comfortably warm, but when the temp plumits these boots suck...Although there is a solution to mine and yours problem..First off get some good socks, which you probably already have, and always double sock your feet if its not to uncomfortable. Second, one thing that has helped me time and time again and always works is get some heat insole inserts that are made by I believe called hot hands. Their those fabric sacs that contain almost like a sand that produces heat, their very cheap I believe 1.50. When shaken are simply by taking them out of the package..just insert them in to your boots and "Bam warm footsies". Hope this solves your problem
Dvalliere Hello...And I know exactly what your going through...Some people are actually considered cold handed and cold feeted..When either of those gets cold for me, it is by far the most hunting ending episode i can expierence...Cold feet and me doesnt go lol..Well, you started off by going with uninsulated boots which was a big mistake, and yes insulated boots can get pretty damn pricey. About a year ago I purchased a pair of Rockey hunting boots with an added 1,000 grams of thinsulate in them that cost me around 150.00. With temperatures above 40 my feet do stay comfortably warm, but when the temp plumits these boots suck...Although there is a solution to mine and yours problem..First off get some good socks, which you probably already have, and always double sock your feet if its not to uncomfortable. Second, one thing that has helped me time and time again and always works is get some heat insole inserts that are made by I believe called hot hands. Their those fabric sacs that contain almost like a sand that produces heat, their very cheap I believe 1.50. When shaken are simply by taking them out of the package..just insert them in to your boots and "Bam warm footsies". Hope this solves your problem
Just bought a pair of 1000 gram insulated boots yesterday, so we will see if that works!!!
11-14-2007, 12:57 PM
#12
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sprague, NE
Posts: 119
RE: Cold Feet Problem
Trytaping a warmer over each kidney to the outside of your tee shirt, along with the antiperperant on your feet. It really works better than putting them in your boots. I learned thattrick on this boarda couple years ago. I usually have a hard time keeping my toes comfy in 30 deg. temps for very long, but I was ok for4 hours sitting at the base of a tree a couple years ago in a late season windchill of below -40.
11-15-2007, 10:37 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Posts: 2,335
RE: Cold Feet Problem
my tip would be to just go out to your local walmart and get some feet warmers. thats what i do. i wear the foot warmers on my bare toes and then put three pairs of socks on over them. i never get cold =)
11-15-2007, 10:53 AM
#17
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: WI
Posts: 338
RE: Cold Feet Problem
I have the same problem, my feet always get cold. I've pretty much learned to accept it and deal with it. Focus on keeping the rest of your body warm, especially your head. Simply wiggling your toes inside your boots will help a little. This is one of the many reasons that standing sucks. Try still-hunting.
11-15-2007, 03:28 PM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 2,414
RE: Cold Feet Problem
1. Buy the foot warmers made to stick to your sock. They are thin and do not require the same amount of air flow to keep them warm.Attach one to each layer of sock (i usually use only one per foot bit since your boots are uninsulated try 2) $1.50
2.make sure your socks have no cotton in them. Wool works great.if you have a polypro liner wear that against your skin. If not you can pick one up at wallyworld for $3
3. Spray anti-persperant on your feet. Dryer is warmer.
Of course this is all based on the fact you have a very limited budget. Otherwise you could also add woll/felt inserts into the boot but it can cost a bit
2.make sure your socks have no cotton in them. Wool works great.if you have a polypro liner wear that against your skin. If not you can pick one up at wallyworld for $3
3. Spray anti-persperant on your feet. Dryer is warmer.
Of course this is all based on the fact you have a very limited budget. Otherwise you could also add woll/felt inserts into the boot but it can cost a bit
11-15-2007, 03:56 PM
#19
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: Cold Feet Problem
ORIGINAL: DannyD
1. Buy the foot warmers made to stick to your sock. They are thin and do not require the same amount of air flow to keep them warm.Attach one to each layer of sock (i usually use only one per foot bit since your boots are uninsulated try 2) $1.50
2.make sure your socks have no cotton in them. Wool works great.if you have a polypro liner wear that against your skin. If not you can pick one up at wallyworld for $3
3. Spray anti-persperant on your feet. Dryer is warmer.
Of course this is all based on the fact you have a very limited budget. Otherwise you could also add woll/felt inserts into the boot but it can cost a bit
1. Buy the foot warmers made to stick to your sock. They are thin and do not require the same amount of air flow to keep them warm.Attach one to each layer of sock (i usually use only one per foot bit since your boots are uninsulated try 2) $1.50
2.make sure your socks have no cotton in them. Wool works great.if you have a polypro liner wear that against your skin. If not you can pick one up at wallyworld for $3
3. Spray anti-persperant on your feet. Dryer is warmer.
Of course this is all based on the fact you have a very limited budget. Otherwise you could also add woll/felt inserts into the boot but it can cost a bit
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You can also rub Unscented Secret Deodorant on your feet to keep them from sweating and getting cold!