Warm boots for winter riding

[bisblue]

Hey folks,
We decided to ride instead of ski today with the terrible snow pack in Central Idaho.
I get cold feet anyway, what are folks doing for riding boots in winter weather, bigger stirrups, etc?

 

[earrow]

schnees western packer and overshoe stirrups when its real cold

 

[khart_6882]

I have some kenetrek cowboy pacs, they’re a bit narrower of a boot with a spur shelf and they do the job. But I hate wearing pacs. Tapaderos to block the wind then throw some of those full length foot warmer insoles in your cowboy boots and your good to go

 

[wymtnpounder]

A lot of guys are wearing a muck boot of some sort, has a chance of pulling off if you get in trouble too

 

[Robster]

I also use the Schnee cowboy pac boot or Irish Setter Elk Trackers with 1000g thinsulate. both fit great in my stirrups and both keep my feet warm. I haven't even put the taps on this year.

 

[bisblue]

Thanks for these ideas, I've got some schnees short pack boots with velcro. My feet were warm, but the velcro came loose and the boots were dangling a bit. Taller muck but would be good and I plan to make a set of tapaderos.

 

[Pony Soldier]

I wear Hoffman felt pacs and/or white corks with felt. My feet are always warm even at -20. I wear taps and have larger and longer stirrups.

I do like the britchen on your riding saddle.

 

[bisblue]

I wear Hoffman felt pacs and/or white corks with felt. My feet are always warm even at -20. I wear taps and have larger and longer stirrups.

I do like the britchen on your riding saddle.

Thanks, that britchen cane from outfitter pack station down the road from me in Weiser ID.
I'm thoroughly impressed with the quality and construction.

 

[rayporter]

warm legs help a bunch. leather half chaps or leggings work wonders for retaining heat in your feet.

 

[Pony Soldier]

Many years ago I built batwing chaps out of elk for family and friends. You can't believe how warm they are. If you get elk tanned go for chap weight. I 've had mine since 75.

 

[bisblue]

Many years ago I built batwing chaps out of elk for family and friends. You can't believe how warm they are. If you get elk tanned go for chap weight. I 've had mine since 75.

That makes sense. I was thinking about getting some used chaps and sewing on a bear hide.