Hi All,
I am in the market for new boot(s) (possibly more than one pair to stretch the season) as I made some poor uneducated choices last year saddle hunting for the first time.
I have a disorder called Raynauds and I thought I needed 2000gr insulated boots so I bought them. I freaking froze everyday and had to leave after a few hours to reset my feet which sucks because I prefer to sit out all day. I even had some mid day action I missed which was a bummer. What also sucked was climbing up the tree with bricks on my feet and felt like my foot was gonna slip off the stick.
That being said I am doing some research and it appears that I need the opposite, people are saying to get LESS insulation and a more breathable boot.
Now the big question is what does everyone recommend for insulation, brand, etc. for saddle hunting? I am in northern lower peninsula so I have absolutely no clue what to buy or go. I have seen the comments on crispis, kenetrek, zamberlan, etc. and while I am sure they are great boots, I think I'd rather spend my money on two pairs for early and late season with flexibility than one boot.
The other thing is that I am not sure what insulation I should get for ME... with Raynauds I feel I need *some* form insulation and I am absolutely mind blown that people go past Mid November with uninsulated boots for stand hunting.
Maybe a 400gr boot with a light or mid merino sock for october to mid november (with some external heat) should be good with looking at a 1000gr insulated (MAX) boot for mid november to january should be good?
I have no clue without spending a bazillion dollars on boots to find what could work.
Looking for help! Thank you!
I am in the market for new boot(s) (possibly more than one pair to stretch the season) as I made some poor uneducated choices last year saddle hunting for the first time.
I have a disorder called Raynauds and I thought I needed 2000gr insulated boots so I bought them. I freaking froze everyday and had to leave after a few hours to reset my feet which sucks because I prefer to sit out all day. I even had some mid day action I missed which was a bummer. What also sucked was climbing up the tree with bricks on my feet and felt like my foot was gonna slip off the stick.
That being said I am doing some research and it appears that I need the opposite, people are saying to get LESS insulation and a more breathable boot.
Now the big question is what does everyone recommend for insulation, brand, etc. for saddle hunting? I am in northern lower peninsula so I have absolutely no clue what to buy or go. I have seen the comments on crispis, kenetrek, zamberlan, etc. and while I am sure they are great boots, I think I'd rather spend my money on two pairs for early and late season with flexibility than one boot.
The other thing is that I am not sure what insulation I should get for ME... with Raynauds I feel I need *some* form insulation and I am absolutely mind blown that people go past Mid November with uninsulated boots for stand hunting.
Maybe a 400gr boot with a light or mid merino sock for october to mid november (with some external heat) should be good with looking at a 1000gr insulated (MAX) boot for mid november to january should be good?
I have no clue without spending a bazillion dollars on boots to find what could work.
Looking for help! Thank you!
