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]

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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!

 

[TradLife406]

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!

The boot covers are a must in a tree stand!

 

[Kostrize]

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

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I’ve liked these synthetics

 

[Yoteassasin]

I love my down booties the are OR also but I rarely leave the tent in them. I'd look into the insulated NEO over boots or the arctic shield tree stand booties . Otherwise get yourself some pack boots or battery socks ... 20 years ago I ran battery socks fishing out of st paul they were quite the luxury . I can only imagine they are way better now than before

 

[Formidilosus]

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?

A bit late here, but the only shoes that don’t have my feet aching in cold weather while sitting are Steger Mukluks- which are awesome in deeper snow, but have no tread for anything else; and, Vivo Tundra boots- which so far have done well even on dry ground backpacking.

 

[TradLife406]

A bit late here, but the only shoes that don’t have my feet aching in cold weather while sitting are Steger Mukluks- which are awesome in deeper snow, but have no tread for anything else; and, Vivo Tundra boots- which so far have done well even on dry ground backpacking.

Thanks Form. I did order the Winter Vivos. I couldn't spring for the Tundras.

I was side hilling in skre on Sunday with the regular leather trackers. Probably 50 some miles in these things so far. They're pretty incredible. I mean until you accidentally kick a rock or heal strike a pointy pebble. But that's better the blisters. Side hilling is so much easier because your foot can roll naturally.

Think I'll just throw in my OR puffy booties for another season. I get free handwarmers from work. Then I can always take my sleeping bag and pull that on when it gets cold.

Hoping Montana sees snow soon.

 

[yfarm]

Neos insulated overboots with a felt pac boot liner, no shoe or boot inside. In essence a waterproof steger with a traction sole. Just have to deal with the moisture inside.