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newscientist
01-03-2019, 01:12 AM
My winter boots are warm, but they are not water proof. Having ice cold water filling my boots has already ruined couple fishing trips. I tried those Kamik rubber boots from Canadian Tire but they were too stiff and not comfortable.
Any recommendations?

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Fwee6
01-03-2019, 06:58 AM
I've had the big black Sorel Glacier boots since I was 16. Going on 20 years of wearing them plenty each winter and they show no signs of slowing down. Still on the original liners. Never cold feet, and the bottom half are rubber. One of the last years they were made in Canada as I understand it.

old dog
01-03-2019, 08:01 AM
Muck Artic Pro have kept my feet warm and dry for years

TimboLefty
01-03-2019, 08:52 AM
I use Baffin summit ultralights. Really warm and very easy to get on and off.

abhunter8
01-03-2019, 09:44 AM
Black Sorels -40 boots that you can buy at Mark's as well as other places. I just bought a new pair and my old ones are over 20 yrs old and still good, just got a good deal on a new pair. I wear them ice fishing as well as hunting when the snow gets deeper and it gets colder.

Iceman80
01-03-2019, 10:08 AM
Use my klim sledding boots, outstanding! Expensive but well worth it.


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bonedogg
01-03-2019, 10:48 AM
Baffin 100%, use what they use in the arctic to work in. My father in law just gave me a brand new pair that he had working the ice roads for 30 plus years. these were brand new. every time I put my feet in them its like a warm touch from a woman.......soft and comfortable and the rubber is meant for the cold temps.

HuyFishin
01-03-2019, 10:52 AM
Baffin makes the -100c boots but the price tags insane

But you get what u pay for. Wait till it goes on sale.

It goes onsale often

nast70
01-03-2019, 11:07 AM
x2 for the Arctic Muck Boots.
Bought mine on sale last spring for $100.00. Super happy with them. Love the fact they come up to my knees. Very helpful in the fall when I found a bad spot with the quad.

PlayDoh
01-03-2019, 03:30 PM
Baffin insulated rubbers. Get a size bigger and wear some Bama booties if it’s crazy cold.

HuyFishin
01-03-2019, 03:41 PM
Baffin insulated rubbers. Get a size bigger and wear some Bama booties if it’s crazy cold.

Yea the bamas make an insane difference. I never believed it until i tried it 2 weeks ago.

bonedogg
01-03-2019, 03:48 PM
Yea the bamas make an insane difference. I never believed it until i tried it 2 weeks ago.

great comment on the size thing, mine are a size 11 and I'm usually a 9 1/2- 10. I wouldn't want them any smaller.

HuyFishin
01-03-2019, 03:57 PM
yea the baffins for some reason or way undersized.

Dragless
01-03-2019, 03:58 PM
Bunny boots Canadian military issue

Woolyoldbugger
01-03-2019, 05:49 PM
Dont be sucked in by the - 100 stuff. Your feet will still get cold in those if you just sit there. You have to move to keep warm no matter the rating. I dont think youll ever get minus 100 on this planet and if you do you shouldnt be fishing or outdoors for that matter!

curtz
01-03-2019, 06:23 PM
Another vote for the Muck Artic Pro, keep your feet warm and dry. Year's ago we had bad overflow on a lake, feet got soaked in my baffins. Stopped at Peavy Mart on the way home and bought Mucks.

FishHunterPro
01-03-2019, 06:44 PM
This boot from Cabela’s is excellent, I got mine when it went on sale for $200 but I would still pay the full price. The first time I tried them I went out on Winefred and got stuck in about 8” of over flow I thought my trip was going to be ruined but I jump off the quad and step in it and never got wet feet and it took about 10min if messing around it it to get out. It was a cold trip to and the boots stayed warm and dry all day. They have so much insulation on the bottom of the boot that probably does lots of the magic keeping your feet warm.Ive had them for about 4yrs now.

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/97979/cabelas-mens-trans-alaska-iii-pac-boots

I bought another Cabela’s brand boot cause I liked the first one so much and their really comfortable . I’m not sure if they are going to be as warm as the trans Alaska’s but we’ll do how this season goes. If you are interested in the order a size up from what you would normally where cause they can fit small.

https://www.cabelas.ca/product/97981/cabelas-mens-inferno-boa-2000-gram-winter-boots-with-4most-dry-plus?CatId=2505

PerchBuster
01-03-2019, 06:51 PM
Ditto on the Baffins, and min 1 size bigger. Had mine 3 seasons now already. Think they are the Apex or similar kind. They are a little bulky, can’t zip the bottom of the legs of my bibs up all the way wearing them but a small, wide Velcro strap fixes that up for me easy enough. They are expensive but you won’t have any ruined fishing trips because of them not keeping your feet warm unless you are in fairly deep slop and floodwater

Bush Critter
01-03-2019, 08:11 PM
I have used Kamiks for years. Never froze my toes

nimrod
01-03-2019, 08:13 PM
[QUOTE=curtz;3904555]Another vote for the Muck Artic Pro, keep your feet warm and dry.

X4 and to add to these boots, I bought the bluetooth inserts, with a battery and can turn them on when needed if my feet sweat I get the thermocell inserts going

scesfiremedic
01-03-2019, 09:36 PM
X5 Arctic Muk boots are great

roosterman
01-04-2019, 10:11 AM
I use Baffin, rated to -100C. I wear size 9 shoes and have size 11 Baffins. Don't plan on walking to far with them; great for standing still for hours, both hunting and fishing.

Fishwhere
01-04-2019, 12:30 PM
Baffin makes the -100c boots but the price tags insane

But you get what u pay for. Wait till it goes on sale.

It goes onsale often

X2. Ive had 2 pairs now. Theyve both been good. I think theyre around 200 bucks

35 whelen
01-04-2019, 01:08 PM
Baffins all the way for ice fishing or not moving much have to pick up a pair next week third pair in 20 years

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HuyFishin
01-04-2019, 02:07 PM
I think the the boots will depend if you're a using a tent that's heated or if you run and gun outside all day for 8 hours.

When I sit in a tent with a heater and the foam pad on the ground the -100 is not important. But if you fish out doors in -35 all day then I would say get the boots with the highest rating

So I feel your answers on here will be different from everyone.
I know guys that don't even wear winter boots and just use merrel hiking shoes and they say "I'm fine". But they usually just drill a couple holes and sit in one spot. Barely leave the heated tent.

But the guys that don't fish with a tent " need" the high rating boots. The guys that say warm high end boots your feet still get cold is because usually your feet will sweat cuz it's too hot. You need to wear something like bama's to absorb and allow the moisture to escape.

https://www.marks.com/en/ganka-bama-sock-1392.html#1392%5Bcolor%5D=GREY

After I wear bamas for 8 hours the outside will look very moist, you would think it's water that got into your boots, but it's actually sweat wicking off your feet. If you want to save cost just get any insulated boots good for the - 40 or 55 and use bamas with them.

warriorboy10
01-04-2019, 05:05 PM
Use my klim sledding boots, outstanding! Expensive but well worth it.


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x2

Waterproof, warm, easy to walk in and not bulky!! Highly recommend..

truckon
01-04-2019, 09:34 PM
My winter boots are warm, but they are not water proof. Having ice cold water filling my boots has already ruined couple fishing trips. I tried those Kamik rubber boots from Canadian Tire but they were too stiff and not comfortable.
Any recommendations?

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I have a pair of Sorels only worn twice as they are to hard to get off and on my prostethis. Size 11. Sell for $50 if interested.

Roderek
01-04-2019, 10:09 PM
Costco had the arctic muck boots for like 95 I think. Still had them a few weeks ago when I was there in Calgary.

newscientist
01-04-2019, 11:47 PM
Some great advise in here.. very grateful for your tips my fellow fishermen. My main concern was having soaked feet inside the boot (I blame my fast auger for raising too much water drilling ice holes). I guess either a Muck or a Baffin would fit my needs. The Bama socks are new to me too and are now on my shopping list :)

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newscientist
01-04-2019, 11:52 PM
I have a pair of Sorels only worn twice as they are to hard to get off and on my prostethis. Size 11. Sell for $50 if interested.Hey truckon, are they waterproof all the way to the top?

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ddddd05
01-05-2019, 12:36 AM
I bought the Kamik boots you have one year because there was so much flood water on the ice. There are stiff but I end up wearing them more than my Sorels. No laces and waterproof in 12" of water. If you really don't like the Kamiks then Bogs might be your ticket.

FishHunterPro
01-05-2019, 09:03 AM
I own the Baffin insulated rubbers and still my Cabela’s pac boot is in a league of its own for a boot that will keep your feet warm and dry. It has a great removable liner and just a ridiculous amount of insulation in the soles lol.

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Logan
01-05-2019, 10:14 AM
I bought these guys last year and they have out performed my Baffins, Dunlop’s, Lacrosse boots and the infamous Bunny boots. They are large and bulky but warm as hell.

I also splurged for battery powered heated insoles just in case but really only turn them on to make sure they are still working haha.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/redhead-guide-insulated-camo-rubber-boots-for-men

35 whelen
01-05-2019, 02:38 PM
Just ordered a pair of Baffin Titans removable liner rubber all the way to the top

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PlayDoh
01-05-2019, 09:48 PM
Just ordered a pair of Baffin Titans removable liner rubber all the way to the top

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I’m pretty sure those are the same ones I have. Mine are green tho.

There’s 2 different Baffin winter rubbers. Ones with a removable liner and ones without. The removable ones are the ones you’d want for cold, cold. I have both but rarely ever wear the non-removable liner ones.

One thing that helps a lot is a rubber or thicker mat underfoot. I’ll only use it if it’s -20 or less since it’s the 101th thing to pack for me.

There’s also the T-MAX HEAT SOCKS at Marks. I get dozens of warm socks for Xmas and there the only ones I find worth wearing. Don’t wear them if it’s not cold though. Your feet will boil, lol.

https://www.marks.com/en/t-max-heat-mens-t-max-heat-socks-20538.html#20538%5Bcolor%5D=BLKGRY&20538%5Bsize%5D=10-13

PlayDoh
01-05-2019, 09:54 PM
Baffin makes the -100c boots but the price tags insane



But you get what u pay for. Wait till it goes on sale.



It goes onsale often



Totally. I found some used for $40 with extra liners. An older guy got hurt in the job and didn’t need them anymore.

I got my other Baffins without the removable liners for $30 off a guy moving back east. They last forever and you couldn’t tell if there ten years old or ten months by looking at them, or wearing them.

Check those Facebook marketplace, loads on there, a good deal of them are even brand new for half the price or less.

Dragless
01-06-2019, 04:15 AM
Bunny boots have insulation on the inside you dont even need socks you fill em yo the top with water dump em out and put ur feet back in will be warm in minutes 80 bucks on ebay usually....

HuyFishin
01-06-2019, 12:04 PM
The boot and insulating layer of the boots. I wear a size 11us size but I had to get these boots in 13us.

The model I have is Baffin Eigerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190106/9d89fcac4be2733e7d0fd8a614611cec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190106/d0898e969a47e1f9b5804be5293802a8.jpg

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PlayDoh
01-06-2019, 01:30 PM
The boot and insulating layer of the boots. I wear a size 11us size but I had to get these boots in 13us.

The model I have is Baffin Eigerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190106/9d89fcac4be2733e7d0fd8a614611cec.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190106/d0898e969a47e1f9b5804be5293802a8.jpg

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Those look a heck of a lot more like a boot you could walk in a lot, compared to the Titans I have. But I could stand in 12 inches of diesel, lol.

fishn_palmer
01-07-2019, 11:24 AM
NATS waterproof. Extremely light and warm. Surprised noone has mentioned them.

https://gonats.ca/categorie-produit/boots-and-shoes/waterproof-boots/?lang=en

35 whelen
01-07-2019, 02:42 PM
NATS waterproof. Extremely light and warm. Surprised noone has mentioned them.

https://gonats.ca/categorie-produit/boots-and-shoes/waterproof-boots/?lang=enThose look like some nice boots too bad I already ordered my Titans I would have got a pair of these

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fishn_palmer
01-17-2019, 08:32 AM
hey '35 whelen' saw you wrote me a private msg and wasnt sure if my reply was working.

I moved here last year, originally from Thunder Bay. Picked the boots up at the local Arctic Cat dealership there, have yet to see them in any stores in Edmonton.

I guided at my families fishing resort for 8 years and highly recommend the boots. The lightest winter boots you will ever pick up and warm.

mlee
01-17-2019, 09:43 AM
I bought some baffin snow monster boots this year....so far very happy. Super light and the keep the water out. Have not been out in extended cold weather but at -20 for a few hours had no signs of cold feet at all.