Boot Warmth: Sweat while hiking or cold while sitting?

[J.flanagan]

I used a set of Danner VItals 400g in CO last year. Our weather was 15-35 and wet. The boots got wet each day and I want to switch to something different and a bit more water proof. I've tried on the Kenetrek Mt Extremes and found a size that works well for me. I'm just not sure if I want to do uninsulated or 400g.

I'm pretty sure my feet will sweat when moving with 400g. But I'll be cold while sitting still with no insulation.


So, what is everyone's opinion and reasoning?

Sweaty feet and swap socks when I stop moving or no insulation and figure out how to keep my feet warm while sitting?

 

[Forestryguy]

Personally. Non insulated boots. Switch socks regularly and use boot blankets when sitting.

 

[eamyrick]

It seems counter intuitive but insulated boots make you colder on active hunts. Did Colorado last year and 8 nights in Alaska in August in Crispi Lapponias. It got down to -9 in CO. Fresh socks and a z rest under the feet makes all the difference.

I think there is a place for pack boots but not on the backcountry type hunts I’ve done.

 

[Mike 338]

I use uninsulated boots. In cold weather, I wear gaiters which seem to help. My feet may still get cold but I either deal with it or get up and move.

 

[arctichunting]

I use 400 g kenetreks year round just adjust socks as needed and never really had much of a problem


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[cmert]

Uninsulated! Even if you switch socks with insulated the inside of the boot is still wet so you're just putting dry socks on a wet boot. Merino liner socks (injinji toe socks are my favorite) and mid weight merino socks over that. If your feet still get cold, I hear that heated insoles are the way to go for stand hunting.