Insulated or not ???

[Fadetoblack188]

So I wanna spend some money on a good hiking/hunting boot.
My issue is do I get like a 200g insulated boot because I hunt oct, November but then sweat on summer hikes?

do I go non insulated and just get thicker Socks for the cooler days in oct November maybe with foot warmers in there?
What do you guys think

 

[Runningwater]

Where are you hunting/how old is it in Oct/Nov? FWIW, I've never used insulated hiking/backpacking boots. If it's cold enough I need insulation I usually move to my pac boots. That said I'm sure plenty of folks get good use out of insulated hiking boots. But if I was only going to have one quality pair of hiking boots they would be uninsulated.

 

[Fadetoblack188]

eastern NY , towards December could dip into low 20s. But I guess on the real cold days just use my artic pro muck boots. Oct / November. Cool mornings probably around mid 40s

maybe I’ll get a pair of those artic shield boot insulators and throw them in my back pack Incase

 

[Runningwater]

I'd say uninsulated sized where you can wear a quality wool sock you'd be fine. Guess the other thing I didn't ask is whether your moving or sitting.

 

[Fadetoblack188]

Thank you

 

[Desk Jockey]

I hunt NY and PA. I get away with uninsulated boots until December most years. I have a set of heavily insulated boots (kenetrek) but they don’t see a lot of use here in NY. Depending on how far you are walking, a set of insulated muck boots would be a good bet. Heck I have an idiot friend that stand hunts in insulated crocs.

 

[Jackaroo99]

I have Kenetreks with 400 g of insulation. My feet get cold when stationary and I was glad I had the insulation when the weather was in the 30's this past season. I hiked with them in the summer, 75+F and my feet surprisingly did not get very hot. If you are in the desert that's another story but moderately warm weather I think you should be okay with a little insulation to keep your covered for your late season hunts

 

[Fadetoblack188]

Yeah I think I am pretty set on the crispi Nevada’s.

I am just u decidedif I should get uninsulated or 200g

I don’t think the 200g will do much when it dips down.

my other idea was I insulated and get artic shield boot cover insulators and keep them in my pack Incase

 

[Catahoula]

I wear uninsulated Crispi Nevadas...wool socks (thin).

 

[Jackaroo99]

Yeah I think I am pretty set on the crispi Nevada’s.

I am just u decidedif I should get uninsulated or 200g

I don’t think the 200g will do much when it dips down.

my other idea was I insulated and get artic shield boot cover insulators and keep them in my pack Incase

Boot covers have done wonders for me in the deer stand hunting whitetail.

 

[Fadetoblack188]

yeah i am going to go uninsulated with boot covers

but now i wondering if the nevadas will be overkill for what i need and just go with the summits gtx instead.

or do you think the extra 100 for the nevads are worth it?

 

[Frontier Mulie]

Uninsulated works the best for me. Use my Tibets all year round. Even use them calling coyotes in below zero temps. Anytime I am walking/hunting I wear them.

 

[*zap*]

Uninsulated and boot blankets for when you need them.

 

[losthunter]

I feel that insulation can only do so much and if you want a all around boot you will have more issues in the summer with sweaty feet that can cause issues. A quality sock system will do wonders to keep your feet warm.


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[fwafwow]

@Fadetoblack188 - which boots did you purchase?

 

[TheGDog]

200gram insulation is not very much. Doubt you'd notice much of a difference in the hotter temps. Just put on some FoxRiver liner socks and call it a day, when it's hot temps.

 

[Carrot Farmer]

Yeah I think I am pretty set on the crispi Nevada’s.

I am just u decidedif I should get uninsulated or 200g

I don’t think the 200g will do much when it dips down.

my other idea was I insulated and get artic shield boot cover insulators and keep them in my pack Incase

I run the uninsulated Nevadas. During 2nd elk season I run Darn Tough full cushion + extra full cushion, along with gaiters. Treat my boots before every season Stay dry and warm!


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[TXHiblerZXT]

I was just having this conversation with my buddy. We are both gearing up for our first elk hunt next year. Here in central/southTexas bow hunting it’s my knee high LaCrosse un-insulated boots all year. Don’t think that’s gonna cut it for Colorado. Enjoying all the available information from everyone