Down booties

[TradLife406]

I've got really bad raynauds so my hands and feet go numb when it's colder than 75 degrees.
I have a pair I believe outdoor research down booties I'll use for glassing. But they're not water resistant.

Looking to upgrade to something thats better for glassing.

Something that can handle some light snow and walking to get up to take a leak.

Kind of looking at the Western Mountaineering wind stopper ones. Or Feathered friends.

Anyone use these or have something else that works good?

 

[Maverick1]

I have the feathered friends down booties. They are fine for standing up and taking a leak. Or for use in a treestand. Or glassing. But not really for walking. Their nylon shell is kind of fragile and wouldn’t stand up to much. They also have a piece of thin foam under the bootie, so they aren’t the most stable for walking (foot slides around a little bit). Good for staying warm while stationary. Even better with a toe warmer inside of them, and then stuffed inside an Artic Shield boot blanket/cover. This is my setup for treestand hunting in 20-35 degree weather. No walking involved through.

Wiggy’s Mukluks and Overboots have a Vibram sole glued to the bottom. They are bulky and would be awkward for walking any sort of distance but would both be more abrasion resistant than the down booties. They are made out of 600D nylon, so they aren’t really quiet. If that matters for you when glassing. But definitely more durable.

 

[CMF]

I saw Kuiu came out with some recently. Haven't tried them

 

[westonadkins]

Overboots | Forty Below® Ltd

Forty Below® Overboots™ are insulated boot covers trusted for decades to help keep your feet warm—perfect for snowshoeing, mountain climbing, and skiing in the coldest places around the world.

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[Poser]

Down booties are great when its dry, but put some moisture on the ground and they will wet out quick, even just stepping out of the tent real quick onto wet snow or wet grass will wet them out. You might consider a pair of synthetics.

 

[TradLife406]

I saw Kuiu came out with some recently. Haven't tried them

Haha yeah I just rediscovered them. Have a pair in the cart.
Man if I've got warm hands/feer and enough cigars I can sit and glass forever.

 

[TradLife406]

Down booties are great when its dry, but put some moisture on the ground and they will wet out quick, even just stepping out of the tent real quick onto wet snow or wet grass will wet them out. You might consider a pair of synthetics.

Definitely if I could find a pair. I kept bugging Kifaru about making a pair. The design would be super simple. Even cordora soles would work.


My mom took Tylenol when she was pregnant with me, but only when she was hung over

 

[dtrkyman]

I use the Artic shield boot covers, size up! Work well with non insulated boots, in your situation sounds like toe warmers are needed, throw em in the booties!