Is there such thing as a good/inexpensive pac boot?

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My Muck Woodymax aren’t cutting it for sub freezing temps in the stand. Even with foot warmers, they just aren’t enough. I started looking at pac boots from Schnee, but $400 is a LOT of money. Then I started seeing all the Amazon boots.

I got a pair of cheap Hi Tech uninsulated hiking boots off Amazon that I wear early season. They were about $60 and on their fifth season. Very good for the money. Does such a pac boots exist? I’d like to find something lightweight, heavy insulated, at least 10” high, maybe 13”. For under $200 if possible.

I’d love to hear from you all. Thank you!

 

[Steve300xcw]

End of the year clearance sales are when you buy boots IMO. Amazing how much they knock off of them

 

[Megastink]

End of the year clearance sales are when you buy boots IMO. Amazing how much they knock off of them

Let me know if you see any good sales, please.

 

[Stumpy208]

If you're able to up your budget some you can get some hoffman pacs. I'm impressed with mine and I'm pretty sure they're a sponsor here too so might be able to get a discount code.

 

[esorekim05]

Bunny boots are some of the warmest most bomb proof boots there are.

I personally (bowhunt eastern ND through January) wear sorels which can often be found
Someday I dream of owning a pair of steger mukluks.

But often cold feet isn’t due to your boots.

Other pro tips:
1.) dry feet - I put antiperspirant on my feet (degree 24hr). Depending on length of walk into the stand, you may need to hike in your uninsulateds but usually I’m OK with just putting boots on at truck.
2.) large enough for air space, beware wearing two socks often hurts more than helps. One medium to heavy weight sock with adequate toe room is the best in my experience.
3.) double down on core / body warmth as it helps your circulation and thus feet warmth. Vest and bibs are key. Also something on your neck. Be sure one layer cuts wind.
4.) if you’re hunting from the ground try to get feet off the ground (think sleeping pad). Pine bows, mat, etc. similarly many swear by adding wool or other insoles (depending on your boot) but I haven’t tried this.
5.) boot blankets: I have a cheap pair that are warm but bulky. Put them on in the stand and they make a big difference. I usually only use these when temp (not wc) is sub zero F and sitting more than a few hours.


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[Q_Sertorius]

I got a couple of pairs of military surplus boots for under a $100. I used the more expensive pair for all my late season still hunting this year. With a pair of milsurp gortex pants over them, they performed very well in snow. They are heavy, but very comfortable and warm. I normally wear a 12.5. These worked great with a compression sock underneath a heavy wool sock. I haven’t tried the other pair out yet, but even adding a couple of extra pairs of removable liners kept them in a very affordable price range (added $13.98!).

As with most things in the hunting world, you make tradeoffs in weight and effectiveness. If you want lightweight and highly effective, it costs a lot more. But, when it comes to comparing these with any sort of pac boot, which are generally pretty heavy, I’ll take these boots.

 

[BluMtn]

About 10 years ago I was in Bozeman and the family was going through these "second hand" stores and I was wondering around in the back of the store where they had alot of older western saddles, bridles, bits and stuff. There was also a rack of used cowboy boots and hiking boots. On the end of one of the racks was a brand new pair of White's pac's that was in my size (14) for $25.00. I about tore the pocket off my pants getting my wallet out.

 

[Pony Soldier]

I'm fascinated by how cheap you folks are. By the best, pay the money and know they will be with for a long time. I have a pair of whites pacs that I have had for nearly 30 years (felt liners). The weakness is on the rubber just below the laces on the outside. I put a 1x2" patch in that area with barge cement to restrict the bending/folding. It has extended the life to nearly forever. I have them in corks and have a pair of hoffmans with corks in the arch. The corks limit the potential for a ride down the hill on a lodgepole.

 

[Megastink]

I'm fascinated by how cheap you folks are.

If I had any feelings left, they’d be hurt.