Author Topic: Good boots...?? (Read 5049 times)

MalkinMadness · « **on:** Dec 30, 2009, 05:22 PM »

i was just looking to buy a pair of boots mostly just for ice fishing. looking to spend under $140.. any suggestions?? thanks dustin

northernmaine · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 05:29 PM »

I use Lacross pac boots, my feet are never cold.

www.lacrossefootwear.com

JimmyJr · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 05:31 PM »

Quote from: MalkinMadness on Dec 30, 2009, 05:22 PM

i was just looking to buy a pair of boots mostly just for ice fishing. looking to spend under $140.. any suggestions?? thanks dustin

I have a pair of Irish Setters. Best boots I have ever owned. A little bit more than your $140 budget, but well worth the price.

IceNomads · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 05:31 PM »

if yur after just ice fishing i would go with the lacrosse pacs, ice armor, baffins(rated for -140 temps), or mickey mouse boots from military surplus like fleetfarm

Mounter · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 05:35 PM »

I agree with the Lacrosse pac boots. I love mine.

loualbano · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 05:59 PM »

alot of us guys from maine are using cabelas pedator extremes they are great last i knew they were 129.00

drfhaha123 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:09 PM »

Quote from: MalkinMadness on Dec 30, 2009, 05:22 PM

i was just looking to buy a pair of boots mostly just for ice fishing. looking to spend under $140.. any suggestions?? thanks dustin

Muck boots or Ranger

slipperybob · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:11 PM »

I would lean towards Lacrosse boots as they have been proven performers to me. I also like the Irish Setters because they have a much lighter feel and more of a running shoe platform feel. I'm kind of rough on my footwear and having leather uppers goes a long way for me.

crazy man · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:14 PM »

The Sorel is the timeless classic and in some places they don't call em pac boots the just call em Sorels. The Sorel is the Jello of ice boots.

jaysun23 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:23 PM »

My ice fishing boots are military issue Bata 'Mickey Mouse' boots. You will nothing more waterproof and nothing warmer than these and they can be had for under $50. Sortsmans guide also sells them. No matter what you go with, I would recommend a good pair of waterproof leg gaiters for drilling holes, keeps the bottom of your pants dry.

Pines · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:26 PM »

Lacrosse Ice Kings.I will buy this boot over and over if I need to. My feet NEVER get cold in Ice Kings.

Knoodles · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:32 PM »

LOL, i just posted this on another boot post so i thought i would copy and paste it here.

I hope they work out for you, but i am done buying cheap boots. I have been trying to get away with mid road boots for a few years now. The continually leak, rip, etc. I am now done buying rocky as they have not had a good boot imo since the old corn stalker from 10 years ago.

I am moving to the higher end boot and hopefully it works out. I figure paying 200 bucks for boots and getting 5 - 6 years out of them is better than buying a new pair of 100$ boots every flipin year.

We shall see.

Hope you find a good pair for a great buy though

missinafew · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:35 PM »

Cabelas predator extreme.

slipperybob · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:40 PM »

A lot of waterproofing for boots don't last for more than one/two seasons of use. The waterproofing on my Lacrosse boots specifially says one year warranty. Well going on nine/ten years and still fully waterproof, but I have applied snowseal just about once a year.

Knoodles · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:46 PM »

Quote from: slipperybob on Dec 30, 2009, 06:40 PM

A lot of waterproofing for boots don't last for more than one/two seasons of use. The waterproofing on my Lacrosse boots specifially says one year warranty. Well going on nine/ten years and still fully waterproof, but I have applied snowseal just about once a year.

I have had about the same luck (1 year) but in my opinion no company has a right to charge over a hundred bucks for a boot that loses what you bought it for in a year. Cant imagine paying 175 bucks or so for boots and having them leak the second winter out. Seems like a rip off to me.

SkeeterJeff · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:47 PM »

Wore my Predator Extremes for the first time last weekend and for a change my feet stayed warm. They are a bit heavy and stiff, but I adjusted to the weight easily, and hope they will break in after wearing them a few times.

So far I'm very happy with them.

-Jeff

krayfish · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 07:39 PM »

mickey boots studed hands down,dont even tie mine all the way up and one pair socks.....feet never get cold

RickWakeman · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 08:39 PM »

I just got a pair of Lacrosse Pacs for $40 from a bait shop in Eastern Ma. The guy was selling them for $50, but one of the loops in the back (used to pull boot on?) was ripped so he let them go for $40. Unfortunately I have no way of telling what model they are from the tag, but they look like they will be ok. Comfort rated from 40* to -40*. Hopefully will be better than my plain old Timberlands.

PACKMAN241982 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 08:41 PM »

muck boots hands down

westernny · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 08:42 PM »

LaCrosse Ice man pacs work for me

slowkota · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 09:32 PM »

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=597063 Cant really go wrong with these... 800 gram thinsulate, rated warmth to -120 degrees F, and best of all WATERPROOF!

Mr. Shanny · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 09:42 PM »

I have both the Lacrosse Ice Kings and the Rocky Blizzard Stalkers 1200 grams of insulation (Sportsman's Guide for 79.00). In my opinion, both are great boots. I wore the Rocky boots today and my feet were warm all day and the temp was in the teens. I know some people have had bad luck with Rocky boots, but I have been lucky I guess. I think the key to warm feet is good books AND the right socks as well. I wear a polypropylene boot liner and socks that are 80-90% wool. I stay away from cotton at all costs.

Overly Hackled · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 09:50 PM »

Flip Flops and a jug of Jack ?

DustyRhyno · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 09:55 PM »

You might try Ranger Boots. I picked up a pair this year and they are huge improvement from my old Sorrels. (Of course my Sorrels were 30 years old.)

Bout-Time · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:23 PM »

Quote from: loualbano on Dec 30, 2009, 05:59 PM

alot of us guys from maine are using cabelas pedator extremes they are great last i knew they were 129.00

I just bought a pair of Sorel Conquests at Renys for $99. They are pretty sweet so far.

http://www.shoebuy.com/sorel-conquest/303749/648310

Bout-Time · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:30 PM »

Why do none of my links work?

slowkota · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:35 PM »

Quote from: Bout-Time on Dec 30, 2009, 10:30 PM

Why do none of my links work?

Gotta use the "hyperlink" to insert a link... its the thing that looks like the earth, to the right of the bold "tags" category when you're posting a reply!

Bout-Time · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:39 PM »

Ok I was using the quick reply. Thanks

Ok THESE are the Sorel boots I just got.

http://www.shoebuy.com/sorel-conquest/303749/648310

lives2fish · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 11:13 PM »

I have a pair of inferno 2000. They are from cabelas and they are the best pair of boots I have ever owned. Fully waterproof, gortex, moisture wicking 2000grams of thinsulate. They are about 100-120.
I like them so much I just outfitted both my kids and my other half.
Hope this helped. Just so you know...very durable. I fish six to seven time a week and this is there third season. flawless design.

UpNorth -21 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 31, 2009, 12:36 AM »

Id get a pair of them Moon Boots Napolean Dynamite wore in the movie probably not very warm but you will get all the ladies!! Ha ha i would go with the lacrosses or the mickeys have both cant go wrong with either one. I wear the mickeys when heavy snow pack causes the water to sit on top of the ice thats my favorite

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