Cold weather boot

[Robertsj22]

Whitetail hunter here and I’m tired of cold feet or having to bring stuff to put in boots or over boots to stay warm. What’s the warmest boots? Was looking to Crispi wild rock gtx plus


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[Wheels]

For whitetails in a tree stand or blind, get some heated socks. I wear rubber boots with heated socks and they work great.

 

[Snow Hunter]

I would agree with Wheels, if you are whitetail hunting in a stand or blind, I use LaCrosse insulated Alphaburlys with heated socks or insoles and they keep my feet warm in ND in December, even when the temps get below zero.

 

[Motown]

I’m in agreement with everyone else here. My toes normally get cold very easily, and based upon a friends recommendation I tried the heated sock this year and I’m so glad I did.

I have the Crispi wild rock plus and they are great boots, but my toes still get cold over time from sitting in a stand in 25-30 degree temps. This is no fault of the boot at all and it due to poor circulation.

Heated socks can be had for $40-$50 a pair and are a great way to keep you feet warm!

 

[Tater86]

Whitetail hunter here and I’m tired of cold feet or having to bring stuff to put in boots or over boots to stay warm. What’s the warmest boots? Was looking to Crispi wild rock gtx plus


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All depends on how your body runs and your circulation. I bought the same crispi's this year to use for those days I'm sitting for a few hours and hiking also. This past week in PA morning temps were as low as 6 and with a good heavyweight wool sock on, my toes were frozen after 3 hours in those boots. As soon as I started walking they were very comfortable in warmth. I have to break out the pac boots and booties if I'm sitting below 20 for the entire day.

 

[Robertsj22]

All depends on how your body runs and your circulation. I bought the same crispi's this year to use for those days I'm sitting for a few hours and hiking also. This past week in PA morning temps were as low as 6 and with a good heavyweight wool sock on, my toes were frozen after 3 hours in those boots. As soon as I started walking they were very comfortable in warmth. I have to break out the pac boots and booties if I'm sitting below 20 for the entire day.

This is kinda where I’m at. I can make it a few hours but then it becomes too much. How are those Crispi’s if u are walking


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[Wrench]

I have the wild rocks, scarpa wrangells, crispi guides, lowa, hoffman pacs and probably a dozen others. When I face the cold the wrangell or wild rocks are barely behind the Hoffman pacs for warmth. Not lacing the boots super tight is key.

At -15*......I'm rocking neos every time.

 

[Laelkhunter]

I have the Crispi Wild Rocks, and using the Kenetrek Ultimate Liner sock under the Kenetrek Alaska sock, my feet have never been cold. We usually spot and stalk in the morning and sit in a stand in the evening and my feet stay warm. I think a good sock system is important, namely a liner sock and a heavy wool sock over the liner. I also started using the Superfeet merino wool foot inserts in my boots several years ago, and they are supposed to increase your boot insulation. I haven't been able to find them lately, so I'm glad I bought three pair of them.

 

[Skerhunter]

Warmest boots are insulated rubber boots or pac boots.

The wildrocks are warm but not ideal for cold weather tree stand sits below freezing. I haven’t found a boot/sock combo that will allow you to sit for 3-4+ hours below freezing and stay comfortable. You still need supplemental heat from hot hands or heated socks/insoles.

I prefer the insulated rubber boots because they keep my legs warmer vs wild rocks. I also did not like using boot covers - to noisy.

On a more active cold weather hunt wild rocks are great.

 

[Mike 338]

Doesn't really matter how insulated a boot is. In freezing weather, if you sit there long enough without moving, you're going to freeze. It's like a well insulated house. They all get cold if you don't turn the heat on. Think heat source.

 

[Tater86]

This is kinda where I’m at. I can make it a few hours but then it becomes too much. How are those Crispi’s if u are walking


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They are awesome if its under 40 degrees. I wore them with a light sock around 45 degrees and while walking they were too warm. If I was sitting in 45 I would have been fine but walking was a little too much.

 

[SloppyJ]

I'm not sure of your exact situation but the 800g alpha burly pros treat me well. With heated socks, it's no contest. I've found that 800 is the sweet spot for me. Anything over and I sweat too much and get cold.

 

[Robertsj22]

I should have put in the original post rubber boots are a non starter. Walking up hills and such are a no no with rubber boots


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[south man]

I should have put in the original post rubber boots are a non starter. Walking up hills and such are a no no with rubber boots


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Kind of where I am and looking at the same boots,,,, I may get a pair of the Crispi's

 

[6mm Remington]

Hoffmans makes great pac boots for Hunting. I have the Thins Pro Series Claw Lug. Great traction, warmth and very comfortable.

If I needed an even warmer boot especially for times where I would be sitting probably more than hiking this is what I would choose. The Hoffman Double Insulated Mountaineer. Hoffman's builds fantastic boots. The height of the boots really helps support your calves and ankles while also keeping your legs warmer also.

 

[Speaks]

I used the wild rocks for the fist time this year. I love the boots and they are fine when moving down to some really cold temps. Feet still get cold when sitting though. I dont think there is a boot thats really capable of being decent to hike in and also warm enough to sit. Next year I will get some heated socks for longer sits.

 

[south man]

I used the wild rocks for the fist time this year. I love the boots and they are fine when moving down to some really cold temps. Feet still get cold when sitting though. I dont think there is a boot thats really capable of being decent to hike in and also warm enough to sit. Next year I will get some heated socks for longer sits.

I was wondering as I am using Lacrosse Rubber boots and they are not great for walking very far. My feet sweat

 

[Speaks]

I was wondering as I am using Lacrosse Rubber boots and they are not great for walking very far. My feet sweat

I like the crispis and am glad I bought them. I used them for WI rifle season this year and never had any kind of issue when walking. I think I did 6-7 sits longer than 2 hours, feet only got annoyingly cold once, pretty cold two other times. How your sitting, bloodflow etc matter.

In reality though any boot you can hike a few miles in and not soak your socks will not keep you warm on an extended sit. I ordered some boot blankets which I think are a better solution, hike in with just boots and then slip those on for the sit. I will likely get some heated socks too and try both out. Sitting an hour or less I think they are fine down to much lower temps.

I am really glad I bought them, I have the uninsulated guides that I used bird hunting well into Dec and those are fine but your also moving the whole time. These were a very welcome addition for mixed moving and sitting at things get cold and will see some use all winter for other MN outdoor activities.

I was wearing with darn tough mountaineering socks.

 

[nephewjephew]

Mukluks or hoffman/schnees pacs

 

[Bwalker]

For dtand hunting in cold weather Bata brand Milsurp bunny boots are very hard to beat.