I suffer with massively cold feet in the winter which stops me going as much as I'd like to.
What are peoples go to footwear when its freezing?
Thanks
What are peoples go to footwear when its freezing?
Thanks
Slipper/heat holder socks (fleece lined ones) and Vass R boots
In reply to Post #1
2 size bigger boots and ski boots heaters between 2 pairs of socks.
2 size bigger boots and ski boots heaters between 2 pairs of socks.
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Can replace your usual insoles with a set of electric heated insoles 👌🏻
Can replace your usual insoles with a set of electric heated insoles 👌🏻
In reply to Post #1
Skeetex wellies used them for year's, had the original one's in the early 90s when I was a avid pike angler then and we had proper winter's
Skeetex wellies used them for year's, had the original one's in the early 90s when I was a avid pike angler then and we had proper winter's
Another vote for Skeetex boots, too warm for the UK most of the time if anything.
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is it the skeetex essex ones? im a size 9 also, do you buy 9-10 size?
is it the skeetex essex ones? im a size 9 also, do you buy 9-10 size?
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Yes and yes.
Yes and yes.
Once had a pair of skeetex boots and I couldn't understand if my feet were burning up or freezing up. Turned out they were freezing up.
In reply to Post #9
The Ultralight or the Thermal boot? The thermal are have been tested to -50 on Polar expeditions, you'd have to either have very sweaty socks or awful circulation to get cold feet sitting by a lake in the UK.
The Ultralight or the Thermal boot? The thermal are have been tested to -50 on Polar expeditions, you'd have to either have very sweaty socks or awful circulation to get cold feet sitting by a lake in the UK.
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Try the chemical footwarmers that you shake to activate. I use those now. Ive had sundridge hotfoots to big bulky and sweaty.
Baffin outbacks not warm enough on toes.
and now brasher hillmasters with thin merino socks early on and to barrow and setup.or lined crocs with toe warmers, saves loads of weight and money.
I use thick bridgedale expediation wool socks , foot warmers and lined winter crocs for when it gets cold
Try the chemical footwarmers that you shake to activate. I use those now. Ive had sundridge hotfoots to big bulky and sweaty.
Baffin outbacks not warm enough on toes.
and now brasher hillmasters with thin merino socks early on and to barrow and setup.or lined crocs with toe warmers, saves loads of weight and money.
I use thick bridgedale expediation wool socks , foot warmers and lined winter crocs for when it gets cold
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Heat holders are great socks, thinner pair under them as well helps.
Oddly if I'm just sat there not moving my feet are actually alot colder when in shoes / boots ( including skeetex) where as if I just sit in socks they are warmer.
I also brought some north face Mule slippers which are really warm to sit in, but they aren't waterproof and have no grip so depending where your fishing they likely wouldn't be much use.
Heat holders are great socks, thinner pair under them as well helps.
Oddly if I'm just sat there not moving my feet are actually alot colder when in shoes / boots ( including skeetex) where as if I just sit in socks they are warmer.
I also brought some north face Mule slippers which are really warm to sit in, but they aren't waterproof and have no grip so depending where your fishing they likely wouldn't be much use.
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So this is sort of my experience. I have lovely old thick pair of Bridgedale socks
And I wear them with some winter lined crocs. Just have holes in the top, not sides.
And my feet are warmer then in a boot. I think it's because they are roomier
And the airflow stops sweating. At about 5pm I slipped a footwarmer into each one
Maybe twice all last winter.
So this is sort of my experience. I have lovely old thick pair of Bridgedale socks
And I wear them with some winter lined crocs. Just have holes in the top, not sides.
And my feet are warmer then in a boot. I think it's because they are roomier
And the airflow stops sweating. At about 5pm I slipped a footwarmer into each one
Maybe twice all last winter.
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I'm the same, ended up with Baffin Titans and heated socks.
I'm the same, ended up with Baffin Titans and heated socks.
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Thermal boot.
Thermal boot.
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Thermal boot.
Thermal boot.
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Over the years I have had all sorts and found the majority poor. Buy some quality thermal wellies, Baffins or Skeetex etc and you won't regret it, super warm and you can stand in the water in them which for me is a key requirement
If you are walking a way just go to the swim in your normal footwear and put them on when you get there.
In the past I have been sat with my feet around a stove or a little fire trying to keep my feet warm, melting the rubber on boots etc! not good, take the enjoyment out of your fishing
Over the years I have had all sorts and found the majority poor. Buy some quality thermal wellies, Baffins or Skeetex etc and you won't regret it, super warm and you can stand in the water in them which for me is a key requirement
If you are walking a way just go to the swim in your normal footwear and put them on when you get there.
In the past I have been sat with my feet around a stove or a little fire trying to keep my feet warm, melting the rubber on boots etc! not good, take the enjoyment out of your fishing
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A lot of uncomfortable cold feet is caused by your feet sweating as you walk to your swim, making your socks and boots wet and then getting cold.
I wear Nitehawk combat boots, which are good to around to around 4 or 5⁰ for the day, if it gets colder I go to the cold boots.
A suggestion for you that really helps, walk to your swim in your normal footwear, when you get there, change your socks and put on your colder weather boots.
If you are outside and walking for the day, have a look at these Jack Pyke Tundra boots
If you shop around there are cheaper prices about, it may be that some places still have the original version, not the recent newer versio
A lot of uncomfortable cold feet is caused by your feet sweating as you walk to your swim, making your socks and boots wet and then getting cold.
I wear Nitehawk combat boots, which are good to around to around 4 or 5⁰ for the day, if it gets colder I go to the cold boots.
A suggestion for you that really helps, walk to your swim in your normal footwear, when you get there, change your socks and put on your colder weather boots.
If you are outside and walking for the day, have a look at these Jack Pyke Tundra boots
If you shop around there are cheaper prices about, it may be that some places still have the original version, not the recent newer versio
Muckboots - Arctic Sport solved my cold feet problems.
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Totally agree . For me, I get sweaty walking around the lake in winter clothes
Barrowing, setting up bivvy and bed and rods. So it's.not.just boots and thick socks that
Have to wait until later. Generally it takes about 3 hours until I have all my layers on
Totally agree . For me, I get sweaty walking around the lake in winter clothes
Barrowing, setting up bivvy and bed and rods. So it's.not.just boots and thick socks that
Have to wait until later. Generally it takes about 3 hours until I have all my layers on
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Same here. Reading on these forums seems their quality control has gone out the window of late but my pair of 4 years still as good as the day I bought them. Only thing I use for winter dont even take winter walking boots with me. They are comfortable and easy to get in/out of with sides rolled down for night time takes
Same here. Reading on these forums seems their quality control has gone out the window of late but my pair of 4 years still as good as the day I bought them. Only thing I use for winter dont even take winter walking boots with me. They are comfortable and easy to get in/out of with sides rolled down for night time takes
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Sadly Muck boots moved manufacture to China, the latest ones are terrible, splitting, falling apart, just not what they used to be
Sadly Muck boots moved manufacture to China, the latest ones are terrible, splitting, falling apart, just not what they used to be
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I bought my latest pair a year ago and apart from being dirtier than when I bought them, they're as good as new.
I bought my latest pair a year ago and apart from being dirtier than when I bought them, they're as good as new.
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Yeah right, you must have thin blood or something.
I've used Skeetex boots for 25 odd years, not the same pair of course. Never had cold feet, ever. I wear one pair of knee length heavy merino socks with them, that's it. I always take the liners out after use, put them on a radiator overnight, then back in the boots for the next trip. I don't find them awkward to walk in either, although they can get too warm if you walk a fair way. For sitting around on the bank, they're ideal. If you are walking a lot and moving around, get some Sorel snow boots. They are better suited if you're going to be more active.
Yeah right, you must have thin blood or something.
I've used Skeetex boots for 25 odd years, not the same pair of course. Never had cold feet, ever. I wear one pair of knee length heavy merino socks with them, that's it. I always take the liners out after use, put them on a radiator overnight, then back in the boots for the next trip. I don't find them awkward to walk in either, although they can get too warm if you walk a fair way. For sitting around on the bank, they're ideal. If you are walking a lot and moving around, get some Sorel snow boots. They are better suited if you're going to be more active.
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Half price.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/arctic-mens-snowboots-p20623.aspx/
Half price.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/arctic-mens-snowboots-p20623.aspx/
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Got myself some snow boots from decathlon last winter only cost £15 they was toastie 🔥
Got myself some snow boots from decathlon last winter only cost £15 they was toastie 🔥
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Baffin Titan boots with Smartwool heavy crew socks. Don't put them on until in the swim and set-up. Much of cold feet is the sweat/damp generated whilst active getting cold once static. Do the active stuff in walking boots, then change when in situ. The boots aren't cheap kit but the absolute dogs danglies (intended for ice fishing etc.) The outer of the liners gets damp after wearing, the inner stays bone dry; just remove after wearing and dry out. Had mine around six or seven years now and I do a night a week all winter, irrelevant of the weather. Cold feet are history and the liners are still in good, functional nick.
Baffin Titan boots with Smartwool heavy crew socks. Don't put them on until in the swim and set-up. Much of cold feet is the sweat/damp generated whilst active getting cold once static. Do the active stuff in walking boots, then change when in situ. The boots aren't cheap kit but the absolute dogs danglies (intended for ice fishing etc.) The outer of the liners gets damp after wearing, the inner stays bone dry; just remove after wearing and dry out. Had mine around six or seven years now and I do a night a week all winter, irrelevant of the weather. Cold feet are history and the liners are still in good, functional nick.
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i wear muckster 2 ankle boots and bring a couple of pairs of marino thin socks for when they get wet, the skeetex boots look nice but they don't make them in size 13....
i wear muckster 2 ankle boots and bring a couple of pairs of marino thin socks for when they get wet, the skeetex boots look nice but they don't make them in size 13....
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I was an idiot and purchased some of those Korda boots,
Worst boots I've ever wore - cheap chinese crap, gave me a nasty blister and generally were uncomfortable, I'd avoid them.
I now use a pair of old hiking boots from when I go to Scotland, way way better.
I was an idiot and purchased some of those Korda boots,
Worst boots I've ever wore - cheap chinese crap, gave me a nasty blister and generally were uncomfortable, I'd avoid them.
I now use a pair of old hiking boots from when I go to Scotland, way way better.
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I also suffer from this, have a very poor circulation resulting in me losing feeling in my extremities very quickly in the cold.
Pair of Skeetex moon boots sorted me out, even with just a regular pair of socks on inside I have never had cold feet. Would highly recommend.
I also suffer from this, have a very poor circulation resulting in me losing feeling in my extremities very quickly in the cold.
Pair of Skeetex moon boots sorted me out, even with just a regular pair of socks on inside I have never had cold feet. Would highly recommend.
Muck boots but only last a year if walking in them a lot but mega comfortable so im happy to buy a pair each year.
And if all else fails give in and buy some of these Hot Hands Foot Warmers
In reply to Post #34
They are great
They are great
In reply to Post #35
I use northwestern have done for a while.i put dubbing on them had mine for a bout 3 years.and not over priced.
I use northwestern have done for a while.i put dubbing on them had mine for a bout 3 years.and not over priced.
To people saying Skeetex, are you using the new ultralight ones or the traditional old ones?
In reply to Post #37
I use the traditional big moon boots
I use the traditional big moon boots
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The original thermal boots with the removable liners.
The original thermal boots with the removable liners.
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