Down Boot Insulators

[WCB]

No question part of my problem is the socks and Im sure with some of the walks I have to get to my spots there is some sweat too. Ive just been wearing a Darn Tough Micro Crew and they are snug. It's not always but sits under 30* where I am out there for 5, 6, 7+ hours I start fighting getting cold. I just figured I could try these booty things and not have to worry about anything else. It's not unbearable cold, but it's just the weak link on some of my hunts.

I also think a 1000 gram rating on a rubber boot will perform different than a 1000 gram rating on a pack boot. With where I am usually hunting a rubber boot is a must.

I have 800 gram rubber boots and can tell you I would rather have my uninsulated boots with good socks on. I wouldn't in any stretch say my feet sweat more than normal. I always sweat heavier from my head and back...my feet are normally one of the last places to sweat...however the lack of breathability kills my feet in rubber boots. My feet always come out of my rubber boots clammy. It wouldnt hurt to give boot covers a try. Maybe throw handwarmers in them before you hike out to the stand to warm them up. I would still change socks once I got to the stand though.

 

[Slipnslide]

This season I wore rubber boots to the stand and put on OR aerogel booties on as soon I climbed up. Hung the rubber boots up and would put a hand warmer or two in the booties. Best season ever, feet never got cold and they were way quieter and more comfortable than anything else I’ve used. Booties pack down really small too

 

[flatfour]

These work really well and warmer than Artic Shield ones. I have both. https://bootsuits.com/

 

[Bucsfan69]

+1 on the arctic shield boot insulators. They extended my season significantly this year.

I have multiple sits in 20 degrees or colder in my rubber boots this year, all with the boot insulators. My feet sweat profusely, so rubber boots ALWAYS mean damp feet. And damp feet are cold. I've tried changing socks, it didn't matter - my feet just sweat through regardless.

Carry the insulators in with you, when you arrive at your stand, put them on immediately. I found that with my 800 gram boots I wanted chemical hand warmer in there once it dipped below 20.

I wear size 13 alphaburlys in the 800 gram insulation. They barely fit in the largest arctic shield covers they make, but they do fit.

This exactly

 

[roosterdown]

-40 pack boots, icebreaker boot blankets and I am good all day to about 20 degrees or so. I've done about -7 with three handwarmers inside each boot blanket.

 

[skregear]

We have had really good luck with the Arctic Shield boot covers!

 

[Blong]

Another vote for boot blankets. I use pair of the heavy wool inserts from an old pair of pac boots and when I get to my stand I take my boots off, put on the heavy liners and then put my boot blankets over top. If needed, there is a lot of room to put some foot warmers in as well. I really like as my feet are not constricted in the boot and seem to stay much warmer.

 

[Szwampdonkey]

Grey Wolf Woolens Boot Blankes are what you want. I used to use those Artcic Shield ones until i got these there is no comparison.

Boot Blankets – Gray Wolf Woolens

 

[dutch_henry]

I've tried a bunch of things for sitting in single digits.

Assuming dry socks and properly sized (or oversized) boots, my best solution was to 1) make sure my feet were always on a foam mat. And 2) I bought a cheap down parka from Goodwill. I cinch up the neck and hood and stuff my feet, boots and all, into the waist line. It just about pulls up to my knees, and I sewed some velcro tabs onto the waist so I can close up the air gaps around/between my calves.

It cost me all of $20, and on occasion I've even worn the parka as (gasp) a parka.

 

[AttackMode]

Grey Wolf Woolens Boot Blankes are what you want. I used to use those Artcic Shield ones until i got these there is no comparison.

Boot Blankets – Gray Wolf Woolens

These have been on my radar for awhile. Nice to hear they are warmer than artic shield (which I had and wasn't impressed with).

 

[Beagle1]

I have similar old boot blankets made by Ravenwear (no longer in business) that were crazy warm. Make sure what you buy will easily fit over your boots. The only downside to them was they were big and bulky so carrying them could be a pain

 

[Wildone]

I suffered from cold feet for a long while. Get the foot warmers you put in the bottom of the boot. Night and day for me . Like the ones below but they make an 8 hour version that lasts the whole day.

 

[Av3rageJoe]

Grey Wolf Woolens Boot Blankes are what you want. I used to use those Artcic Shield ones until i got these there is no comparison.

Boot Blankets – Gray Wolf Woolens

Would you mind posting some pictures? I'm trying to get an idea of how bulky these are. I've been looking at them for a while, but I can't find any pics or reviews.

 

[dtrkyman]

Those foot warmers Wildone posted are legit, drastically better then toe warmers! I used them often for all day sits!