Let's talk insulated boots

[NMNomad]

I'm going to have to go to a store that sells crispis so I can try the 1/2 bigger size. I did read about this from someone else a while ago. My fear is rolling an ankle if the boot is too loose though. But I think if you do keep it right it won't be a problem.

I agree. That may be something I try myself here in the future.

 

[Jimss]

The design plus lacing of most of the crispi boots anchors the boot to your feet (even when using larger sizes than required). I generally have to pull pretty hard to get my crispis on because of their design. It’s possible to really cinch them down with laces if desired.

When packing extreme loads on steep, unstable terrain I may cinch them down a little tighter.

I usually like a little more freedom of movement when climbing on rock and rugged terrain without a load. I don’t like tall, stiff, heavy boots at all, but that’s my preference.

 

[Jimss]

I’m not sure if you live near a Scheels but they have quite a few crispi models.

 

[pirogue]

Sounds like some of y’all just address the symptom, which is cold feet, instead of addressing the problem, which is sweaty feet. I haven’t tried those wipes mentioned above, but I can tell a difference if I use Certain DRI roll-on.

 

[Jdunning4152]

Best I have found was uninsulated crispi nevadas, darn tough wool socks and if it’s really cold, a pair of artic shields. Those boots keep my feet from sweating walking in.

 

[LongWayAround]

200g of insulation isn't crazy. You might find that light socks and the insulated boot is a sweet spot for you.

I definitely agree with the guy that said leather lined boots keep your feet dryer and more comfortable.

I was in the camp of uninsulated boots and adjust socks for a long time. My feet got borderline frost bite once and they get way colder much easier ever since. If it's really cold or ill be stationary, I'm wearing my insulated boots.

 

[Jon_G]

200g of insulation isn't crazy. You might find that light socks and the insulated boot is a sweet spot for you.

I definitely agree with the guy that said leather lined boots keep your feet dryer and more comfortable.

I was in the camp of uninsulated boots and adjust socks for a long time. My feet got borderline frost bite once and they get way colder much easier ever since. If it's really cold or ill be stationary, I'm wearing my insulated boots.

Oh man that's scary! I'm glad you avoided that. But yeah I have come to learn that 200g isn't a whole lot so I may give it a try. If it doesn't work out I hope I break even when I sell the boots.

 

[elkhunter505]

One thing that helped me when I was hunting whitetail more was a vapor barrier. One day I put plastic bags over my socks in the stand and it easily doubled the warmth of my boots because my sweat didn’t end up in the boots insulation. I’m debating on picking up some sealskinz for use with my winter boots when I’m really putting in miles in the snow. If I go that route, I’ll try to remember to update everyone.

My feet essentially sweat no matter what I do including using certain dri or other products even with uninsulated boots. Going to a boot without a waterproof membrane has helped for the vast majority of my hunting, but those truly cold days, I am still finding the right solution.

 

[ThorM465]

I've legitimately never met anyone who sweats more than me that wasn't at least borderline morbidly obese. (I'm 6' 210lbs) My feet sweating are almost always an issue.

I had zero issue with my feet sweating last Oct in western WY, putting dozens of miles on my boots. I was running the 200g Crispi Hunters. I achieved that through managing which socks I was wearing. From light/mid weight darn tough and farm to feet, midweight hollow mid length, heavy hollow boot socks, and extra heavy hollow ski socks.

 

[Jon_G]

I've legitimately never met anyone who sweats more than me that wasn't at least borderline morbidly obese. (I'm 6' 210lbs) My feet sweating are almost always an issue.

I had zero issue with my feet sweating last Oct in western WY, putting dozens of miles on my boots. I was running the 200g Crispi Hunters. I achieved that through managing which socks I was wearing. From light/mid weight darn tough and farm to feet, midweight hollow mid length, heavy hollow boot socks, and extra heavy hollow ski

I will be trying a couple different socks. I own a bunch of darn tough socks but not any like heavyweight socks which I'm going to order the next time I'm out. When I made this post, there wasn't any snow but it got down to about 36° degrees which isn't freezing but my feet were cold.

I was wearing a patagonia R1 as my only layer and through all of the movement, I didn't need more. But my feet were sweaty so I was cold. Thankfully there's lots of input here and there's a couple options I need to try. Starting with heavier weight socks. Thanks for your input!

 

[Hnthrdr]

Uninsulated w/ goretex like 90% of the time, when it gets cold cold and or wet heavy snow, gonna have to use pac boots to keep the feet warm, I have some Hoffmans they are great. Also depending on temp and activity I like my Hoffmans for glassing/ less walking type hunts. If I’m covering ground all day I’ll leave them at home but being stationary for hours they sure are nice