Insulated Boots?

[Idaho_bow_hunter]

I don’t want to beat a dead horse but, hunting turkeys opening day in a foot of snow here in Idaho has got me thinking I may need some insulated boots. I hunt some Zamberlan non insulted boots currently. I usually layer with wool socks but when I do the toe box gets narrow and makes my toes even colder since I cant move them. Im planning to hunt October elk and deer this year, last year I hunted archery elk. I’m debating adding some insulted boots for late season. Should I get insulated boots or sell my current boots and buy a pair of non-insulated a half size bigger and get bigger socks?

I saw these on sale for $275 with a coupon code which is tempting me, I’m just not sure how much use they’ll get, hunting in October.

Zamberlan Men's Smilodon RR Insulated Waterproof Hunting Boots - Shark Camo - Size 10.5

Zamberlan Men's Smilodon RR Insulated Waterproof Hunting Boots - Built to withstand cold temperatures and extremely harsh terrain, while also delivering unsurpassed comfort.

www.sportsmans.com

 

[ognennyy]

Judging by the spec sheet on your link those boots only have 500g of insulation. I use the Lowa Tibet GTX insulated boots that have 400g of insulation. I wear mine the whole season (Oct 1 - end of December) without issues with overheating issues. I would imagine the two boots are comparable as far as warmth rating.

I also have the Lowa Tibet GTX Hi uninsulated. There is a huge difference between the two and it's very pronounced when the temperatures get below 40F.

I will say that I do NOT wear those insulated boots for spring scouting turned into oh-s%$t-i-procrastinated-so-now-it's-July scouting. So if you buy the insulated version do not sell the uninsulated; keep them for warm weather.