Warm rubber boot for deer stand hunting?
01-18-2012, 01:31 PM
#14
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Posts: 11
I baught a pair of neopren Muck boot s5 years ago for the late season (December) hunt... Stand hunting whitetails in -10* to 35* weather... LOVE THEM. Use thin silk socks and good heavy wool over those and cold toes are no longer a problem!!
01-18-2012, 02:35 PM
#15
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 508
I've learned some good things that I believe will help me, based on comments from folks posting to my thread (thank you) and some additional research.
1) i need to get better boots w/ insulation for fall/winter hunting vs. uninsulated rubber boots
2) keep the core warm as one poster said, as the body gets chilled at the core, heat is directed to the brain, heart, lungs and other critical areas at the expense of toes/fingers
3) good socks with wool or synthic properties
4) walk slower, dress lighter when going to stand to keep feet from sweating, at which point freezing feet are inevitable
Additional to my problems, I am over dressed while climbing with a climbing tree stand. By the time i'm at the top, i am sweaty, which means my feet are too.
1) i need to get better boots w/ insulation for fall/winter hunting vs. uninsulated rubber boots
2) keep the core warm as one poster said, as the body gets chilled at the core, heat is directed to the brain, heart, lungs and other critical areas at the expense of toes/fingers
3) good socks with wool or synthic properties
4) walk slower, dress lighter when going to stand to keep feet from sweating, at which point freezing feet are inevitable
Additional to my problems, I am over dressed while climbing with a climbing tree stand. By the time i'm at the top, i am sweaty, which means my feet are too.
01-18-2012, 03:30 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: central and east texas
Posts: 4,894
I've learned some good things that I believe will help me, based on comments from folks posting to my thread (thank you) and some additional research.
1) i need to get better boots w/ insulation for fall/winter hunting vs. uninsulated rubber boots
2) keep the core warm as one poster said, as the body gets chilled at the core, heat is directed to the brain, heart, lungs and other critical areas at the expense of toes/fingers
3) good socks with wool or synthic properties
4) walk slower, dress lighter when going to stand to keep feet from sweating, at which point freezing feet are inevitable
Additional to my problems, I am over dressed while climbing with a climbing tree stand. By the time i'm at the top, i am sweaty, which means my feet are too.
1) i need to get better boots w/ insulation for fall/winter hunting vs. uninsulated rubber boots
2) keep the core warm as one poster said, as the body gets chilled at the core, heat is directed to the brain, heart, lungs and other critical areas at the expense of toes/fingers
3) good socks with wool or synthic properties
4) walk slower, dress lighter when going to stand to keep feet from sweating, at which point freezing feet are inevitable
Additional to my problems, I am over dressed while climbing with a climbing tree stand. By the time i'm at the top, i am sweaty, which means my feet are too.
01-18-2012, 06:26 PM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 2,178
My Muck "Chore" Boots keep me nice and warm.....as Uncle Nicky mentioned,I think the Muck "Artic" are more insulated and will be even better yet.I had the Redhead Boots that went higher up and they ended up splitting from bending over so much...the Muck Boots I got are lower and are easy to put on and take off.
As also mentioned if You sweat too much walking in to Your stand,then Your feet sweat Your going to get cold once You sit down and cool off....wear socks that breathe or do as other said and don't over-dress going to Your stand,put extra clothes in a back-pack then finish dressing there.
As also mentioned if You sweat too much walking in to Your stand,then Your feet sweat Your going to get cold once You sit down and cool off....wear socks that breathe or do as other said and don't over-dress going to Your stand,put extra clothes in a back-pack then finish dressing there.
01-19-2012, 04:56 PM
#19
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,834
I as well suffer from cold feet. I just bought a pair of LaCrosse 2000 grm Thinsulate. I wear a thin hiking sock in and once I get in stand and begin to cool off a tad, I put on my wool over socks. I dress inlayers as well.
I also bought a set of Artic overboots and they slip over my boots for those long stand days in the minus temps. It depends if I am in a pop up blind or elevated stand depends on if I take my Mr. Heater with me. HUGE benefit!!
I also bought a set of Artic overboots and they slip over my boots for those long stand days in the minus temps. It depends if I am in a pop up blind or elevated stand depends on if I take my Mr. Heater with me. HUGE benefit!!
01-29-2012, 03:15 PM
#20
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: vermont
Posts: 56
I have a pair of the muckmasters, They work great for hunting and fishing. Get your boots a half size bigger then you normally wear. If they are too tight they will restrict the blood flow to your toes and they will get colder faster.