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Just got some Baffin titans, super light, can’t wait to try them. Says good to -148 don’t think I will need that feature
. Wow -148° hope you don't need that also. Wonder how they did the test?
I agree with diehard the muck boots are awesome but like him you gotta get larger than needed. they didn't have the size I wanted so I ended up with 2 sizes larger. lol my foot goes in easy with no hassle and super warm. the larger size really made the difference.
I picked up a pair of Baffin Shackletons last week. Couldn't pass them up, even though Korkers TundraJacks are my main ice boots because of the built in ice studs. Bought them for $90.85 on Amazon, then Amazon tossed in a 15% off coupon at checkout. Total $77.22. I got them a full size larger (10s) than my regular shoes and they are still so stinking tight I'm afraid I'm going to cut off my circulation. If anyone has any home brewed suggestions to loosening them up, I'd appreciate it. All I got from Baffin customer service was to "walk in them for a while, they should loosen up." I've tried that...and now I've got them packed tight with crumpled up paper balls. The lines in these things must be 3/4" thick and stiff!DN
Take the liners out wear a heavy duty sock and walk around with the liners for a while ...worked for my Cross fires .
Thanks hd. I'll give it a try. A $40 boot stretcher was my next option to try, but even that wouldn't loosen around the ankle and lower calf...
, both rated to -148, I think the industrial is 15" high, regular is 12" high. price was quite a bit higher on the industrial ones on Amazon.
and I don't want any boots with leather uppers either.all rubber or neoprene/rubber boots.
You might wish to call Baffin. I've no idea on the height but I was told the "industrial" models have steel toes and/or steel shanks.I too wish to replace my mickey mouse boots, for the same reason as the OP. I dont have access to ice transportation other than my own two feet and as the years (and worn out joints) piled up it's become more of a task to drag what I used to drag out there......especially in my mickey mouse boots, but warmth was never an issue.Baffin has suggested I go with the Titan (regular version) probably a lot because I put a dollar limit on what I'd willingly spend. I flinched pretty hard buying my Striker ice jacket and have the bibs yet to go.Pretty awesome stuff out there but it's hard for us "old timer's" to compare it all to our 20 dollar Mickey Mouse boots and "free" Army parka of years long gone. They still work, in spades, but carrying it all on one's body does have adverse affects. If not for all the thin ice fishing I do......I'd have taken all the money and just bought a used 3-4 wheeler. and then I'd have spent MORE money on some huge shelter though. I am, however, not yet getting a reply on the ACTUAL weight on the Titan boots. The bulk don't bother me. I'm used to that with my ol' Mickey Mouse boots.No decision yet..........and I better get the lead out and do so. Thanks to all for all the info and to the OP for posting this.........so I didn't have to.God Bless
That kills all of my recommendations and many of those already offered! I hope you find something that works for you.
Does it take long to get the feel of a rubber boot. I have always worn a pack boot like Sorel. My right foot gets cold as that is the foot that is by the edge of flip over. I am looking also no dealers in area for Baffin so thinking the Mucks based on reviews.How do you like the feel of your ice pants over the rubber boot, I assume you need a sock up to your knee
ok thanks for info, I just called Scheels and they do not sell Mucks. But they do sell Lacrosse and he stated they are basically the same. I am going to check them out.