In reply to Post #30
Sorry Nick, thanks for mansplaining that for me.
I was referring to the neoprene liners
Sorry Nick, thanks for mansplaining that for me.
I was referring to the neoprene liners
My feel are normall cold in winter so got some sealskinz extream cold socks, i have a thin cotton pair on undrr them too, vass winter boots, made a heck of a difference and it was -4 yesterdsy
In reply to Post #32
Cotton is retains moisture and is a poor insulator.
Cotton is retains moisture and is a poor insulator.
In reply to Post #1
Been highly impressed in the few weeks I've had them, with a pair of The Mountain Warehouse Snow Boots, rated to -20c and around £60 at the moment.
I know two others who have them also, I've suffered for years winter Piking and Feeder Fishing on the River, sat in Snow drifts and on frozen solid banks- no matter what footwear I've worn.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/arctic-mens-snowboots-p20623.aspx/brown/
Been highly impressed in the few weeks I've had them, with a pair of The Mountain Warehouse Snow Boots, rated to -20c and around £60 at the moment.
I know two others who have them also, I've suffered for years winter Piking and Feeder Fishing on the River, sat in Snow drifts and on frozen solid banks- no matter what footwear I've worn.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/arctic-mens-snowboots-p20623.aspx/brown/
In reply to Post #1
I have always used Skeetex wellies over the winter to keep my feet warm. I must have had my pair 20 years and just changed the liners once. Not very 'agile' being a wellie but they have always done the job for me
I have always used Skeetex wellies over the winter to keep my feet warm. I must have had my pair 20 years and just changed the liners once. Not very 'agile' being a wellie but they have always done the job for me
In reply to Post #7
There's the answer right there. You guys are all barking up the wrong tree. It's so simple to keep your feet and hands warm - just buy some HotHands sachets. You can even get them in Tesco. I have seen them on clubcard offer recently. I fish in the boat a lot in winter for pike and nothing has ever kept my feet warm all day. The biggest problem is you can't walk around much to get the blood flowing and warm up your feet. Put a sachet in each boot (skeetex) and your feet are warm all day. Just brilliant. Works the same when wearing waders on the bank in winter, again, pike fishing (a real man's sport). LOL. Oh, I use the handwarmers as well, just tuck one under your glove so it rests on the palm of your hand. No cold hands, ever. I buy the hand and foot warmers in bulk during black Friday week - do it every year. Don't bother pissing around with this and that glove or boot, just get some sachets. Job done.
There's the answer right there. You guys are all barking up the wrong tree. It's so simple to keep your feet and hands warm - just buy some HotHands sachets. You can even get them in Tesco. I have seen them on clubcard offer recently. I fish in the boat a lot in winter for pike and nothing has ever kept my feet warm all day. The biggest problem is you can't walk around much to get the blood flowing and warm up your feet. Put a sachet in each boot (skeetex) and your feet are warm all day. Just brilliant. Works the same when wearing waders on the bank in winter, again, pike fishing (a real man's sport). LOL. Oh, I use the handwarmers as well, just tuck one under your glove so it rests on the palm of your hand. No cold hands, ever. I buy the hand and foot warmers in bulk during black Friday week - do it every year. Don't bother pissing around with this and that glove or boot, just get some sachets. Job done.
In reply to Post #36
Not sure that is always the best way.
For years the Sami, Inuit and other tribal people have managed without Hot Foot Hand warmers.
To me walking with anything in my boot is uncomfortable, even the smallest stone is irritating even with 2 pairs of socks in a boot.
The best way as pointed out is a decent wool sock, possibly with a neoprene oversock and decent boots.
I've done days in a boat pike fishing or on the beach in midwinter with snow around, and the lessons learned of having dry feet and decent socks before putting your boots on have always kept me comfortable.
The other thing is that we don't always need to be wearing boots, at least I hope you aren't wearing them in your sleeping bag at night if you do do nights midwinter. You aren't going to be able to stick in a Hand warmer just to get your boots on for a run, or a pee. This is where clean dry socks just before you get in the bag.
Hiking or walking style boots designed for cold weather if you are a mobile angler, and strangely googling them both 'cold weather hiking boots', or cold weather fishing boots', bring up common names, Salomon, Haix, or Quechea.
Field boots for hunting or shooting may bring them and a few more.
Forget in many cases the big name tackle brands.
Not sure that is always the best way.
For years the Sami, Inuit and other tribal people have managed without Hot Foot Hand warmers.
To me walking with anything in my boot is uncomfortable, even the smallest stone is irritating even with 2 pairs of socks in a boot.
The best way as pointed out is a decent wool sock, possibly with a neoprene oversock and decent boots.
I've done days in a boat pike fishing or on the beach in midwinter with snow around, and the lessons learned of having dry feet and decent socks before putting your boots on have always kept me comfortable.
The other thing is that we don't always need to be wearing boots, at least I hope you aren't wearing them in your sleeping bag at night if you do do nights midwinter. You aren't going to be able to stick in a Hand warmer just to get your boots on for a run, or a pee. This is where clean dry socks just before you get in the bag.
Hiking or walking style boots designed for cold weather if you are a mobile angler, and strangely googling them both 'cold weather hiking boots', or cold weather fishing boots', bring up common names, Salomon, Haix, or Quechea.
Field boots for hunting or shooting may bring them and a few more.
Forget in many cases the big name tackle brands.
I have some Skeetex wellies with the warm liners in and those are great.
However, a while back I used to go to Finland quite a bit, and I had a pair or Sorel Caribou snow boots, which are literally the best thing... They are so so good, no way you'll ever get cold feet with those!
However, a while back I used to go to Finland quite a bit, and I had a pair or Sorel Caribou snow boots, which are literally the best thing... They are so so good, no way you'll ever get cold feet with those!
In reply to Post #37
I dont walk with the footwarmers mate.
Even in winter, as it's a bit of.push round the far.lake. I set up
In joggers, thin.socks, brasher hills, tshirt and fleece. By the time I'm setting up
That fleece is.off. So, for.me, super warm boots are just.one more thing to carry.
Along with my lined crocs, heavyweight bridgedales , merino base.
Thermal.bib.and.snugpak softie.
Mostly, I'm comfortable with the lined crocs once setup. But having the footwarmers
In the bag means if my toes ever do get cold. Or.more.likely.a.fellow.angler
They are a saviour.
They weigh nothing, take up.no.space. dry stuff as well as heat. And 100%
Do exactly what you want. Carting around a 200 quid pair of Baffins
For about 1 hours use a day when only my toes occasionally need it isn't practical.
I dont walk with the footwarmers mate.
Even in winter, as it's a bit of.push round the far.lake. I set up
In joggers, thin.socks, brasher hills, tshirt and fleece. By the time I'm setting up
That fleece is.off. So, for.me, super warm boots are just.one more thing to carry.
Along with my lined crocs, heavyweight bridgedales , merino base.
Thermal.bib.and.snugpak softie.
Mostly, I'm comfortable with the lined crocs once setup. But having the footwarmers
In the bag means if my toes ever do get cold. Or.more.likely.a.fellow.angler
They are a saviour.
They weigh nothing, take up.no.space. dry stuff as well as heat. And 100%
Do exactly what you want. Carting around a 200 quid pair of Baffins
For about 1 hours use a day when only my toes occasionally need it isn't practical.
In reply to Post #37
I have sealskins - is there any use in wearing an inner sock for warmth and the sealskin for dryness?
Cheers
I have sealskins - is there any use in wearing an inner sock for warmth and the sealskin for dryness?
Cheers
In reply to Post #40
Just put these on the xmas list - will test in comparison to the foot warmer pads also purchased!
Expensive but hopefully warm socks
Just put these on the xmas list - will test in comparison to the foot warmer pads also purchased!
Expensive but hopefully warm socks
In reply to Post #39
And if you run out of handwarmers you are snookered, cold and miserable.
I'd much rather have the gear to be able to cope, even if it means my warm boots stay under the bedchair or in the car.
And if you run out of handwarmers you are snookered, cold and miserable.
I'd much rather have the gear to be able to cope, even if it means my warm boots stay under the bedchair or in the car.
In reply to Post #42
Boffin Muskox boots.
Rated to -40.
Boffin Muskox boots.
Rated to -40.
I see a few places are doing "slight seconds" of the Fortis Elements boots for £60. Supposedly rated down to -60. No experience of them myself, but might take a look if my local shop has any left.
In reply to Post #44
I got a pair of these last year,just started using them again. They are good but when you are static for a few hours and the temperature is below zero you will start to feel it even with decent socks.
Good boots though 👍
I got a pair of these last year,just started using them again. They are good but when you are static for a few hours and the temperature is below zero you will start to feel it even with decent socks.
Good boots though 👍