Shoe recommendation

[RussDXT]

So I hunted in Asolo Fugitive GTX boots this year and was happy.

Hey did well on a pack out. My only complaint is they got cold during evening still hunts.

I hunt high country Colorado elk, and in the mornings it was single digits.

I bought a pair of non insulated Crispi Nevada’s and like them a lot.

My question is I would like to get some warmer boots. Here options I see.

1. PAC boots. Leaning toward Schnees hunter 2.
2. Insulated crispi boots.
3. Run the two pair I have and get some insulated covers (arctic shield)

I hike 7-10 miles a day, seemed like I would get the boots wet after being in snow all day.


Thoughts?

 

[matthewmt]

I wear pac boots a lot this time of year and I can't wait to take them off at the end of the day and the weight is substantial.
Always wanted a pair of fugitives!

Maybe hand warmers for your boots or something Ive considered maybe are the gi Mickey mouse boots. If you know your gonna be in snow and cold temps maybe an insulated option would be better?

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[mikear]

I thought about picking a set of these insulated boot covers from Day One. They are also made to walk in for quieting your steps during spot and stalk / still hunting.
https://dayonecamouflage.com/foot-gear/product/223-creepers-fleece

 

[RussDXT]

I was about convinced I was going to order pac boots. Thank you all for the re direct. This forum and you guys are such a wealth of knowledge!

 

[matthewmt]

Let us know what you decide and how your choice works out.

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[Blackdirt Cowboy]

Personally, I’d go with the pac boots. I love them. I wear heavy work boots everyday, though, so I’m used to a little extra weight on my feet. I have two pair of pac boots, an uninsulated pair from LL Bean and an insulated pair of Schnee’s.

 

[mj23polaris]

Try on Crispi wild rocks, took a little break around Christmas but I generally put 7-15 miles a weekend in mine since I got them in early October. I use either darn tough probably like a mid weight and kenetrek Alaskans Wich are super heavy. I see no reason to go with a more insulated boot esp if your active like you said. Been in single digits and snow and haven't had a issue.

Swap your socks out when you stop for your still hunt for dry ones. Your feet are damp from being active when you stop the cold feeling is the moisture getting cold. I run a woobie and will take boots off and wrap up lower half in that. My body heat cooks my socks dry and traps heat in. I can be warm for along time.

Maybe carry a spare set of socks on your body in a interior coat pocket to keep them warm. Thought about trying it this weekend, when I try a different layering setup.

Or get a woobie

Or maybe get a pair of booties or something? Put on over socks once stopped? thought about that but then again I use the woobie to keep my lower half warm BC I don't have puffy pants.

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[Jqualls]

Depending on how cold they are and how long you are sitting I would carry an extra pair of thick socks and swap your socks when you get ready to sit or just a little earlier in the evening. My feet or horrible about getting cold this helps a lot during archery and early rifle season at around 10-11k feet. You will be surprised how wet your feet are just from sweat. I couldn't imagine hunting those kind of miles in pack boots.

 

[RussDXT]

Now looking into the Wild Rocks. I usually carry an extra pair of socks but usually don’t switch them out.

 

[porkchop76]

Following . Spent a night in broken power stoke at -5 degrees . Permanent nerve damage in my feet. Now the only thing that keeps my feet warm is a truck, or a 3 mile walk..
I've always wore Danner boots.

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[Southforkguy]

So I hunted in Asolo Fugitive GTX boots this year and was happy.

Hey did well on a pack out. My only complaint is they got cold during evening still hunts.

I hunt high country Colorado elk, and in the mornings it was single digits.

I bought a pair of non insulated Crispi Nevada’s and like them a lot.

My question is I would like to get some warmer boots. Here options I see.

1. PAC boots. Leaning toward Schnees hunter 2.
2. Insulated crispi boots.
3. Run the two pair I have and get some insulated covers (arctic shield)

I hike 7-10 miles a day, seemed like I would get the boots wet after being in snow all day.


Thoughts?

I side with your idea of putting boot covers on

 

[mikear]

Another boot cover option that folds flat. https://bootsuits.com

 

[jmez]

I have a pair of the Arctic Shield boot blankets and they work well. They would be a much better option than Pac Boots if you are walking very far.

The trick with the boot blanket is to put them on right away. If you leave them in your pack until your feet start to get cold they don't work near as well.

 

[PA Hunter]

I have a pair of the schnees hunter 2s with airbob soles and they are awesome to hunt in. I used them in Montana November Elk hunting and Wyoming. They have excellent traction and support your foot pretty good even side hilling.

 

[RussDXT]

Seems like there are a lot of boot blanket options. Has anyone used several brands? And if so does one stand out over others?

For the pac boots are they anywhere as close to the comfort offered by an insulated hiking boot?

 

[Wapiti1]

Pacs are hit or miss depending on your foot and the brand of the pac. Whites are too wide for me, Schnees fit OK, and Hoffman's fit perfectly. I haven't used Kenetrek pacs. I went with Hoffman's and have actually had them resoled once. A good insole goes a long way to making a pac fit and comfortable. Don't expect them to feel like a stiff leather boot, though. If you go with pacs, get a second set of liners and change them out each day. That way you start with a dry liner each day.

One last comments is if you plan to sit for a while, loosen the laces to get more bloodflow in your feet. Blood flow is what warms your feet and snugged up boots the restrict blood flow will make your toes cold.

Jeremy

 

[Stpet291]

Well my first post may get me flamed but......i bought heated insoles off of Fleabay. They were about $12. They have a usb wire that plugs into any battery pack. I have run the Thermacells for years. They break and they dont get warm enoughfor me. These inserts from the china man are the best item ive bought in years. Flat out fantastic at keeping my feet warm. The entire sole warms up. Not just parts of it. I run the wires up my legto pocket with batteries. One on each leg. Wont go hunting in cld weather without them.

 

[RussDXT]

Any idea that works for folks is very appreciated.

Question about wild rocks vs guides. The 200 vs 400 make that much difference?