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Title: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: geo315 on Sep 27, 2022, 06:04 PM

Hello there ice fishing guys.   I am thinking about getting a pair of insulated zipper side rubber boots.  ( kinda like camo ones)
I have seen some  on line.  I need feedback from you who actually have a pair.  Warmth, weight, ruggedness. 
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks Geo.

Title: Re: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: Ronnie D on Sep 27, 2022, 08:29 PM

Don't know of a rubber/ zipper combo that's waterproof but these were comfy in da shanty last year. I wear a 10 so the women's 12 fit great & stayed dry.Holiberty Waterproof Cozy Down Warm Fleece Indoor Slippers Bootie Shoes Ankle Snow Boots https://a.co/d/5IKvvmA

Title: Re: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: missoulafish on Sep 27, 2022, 08:52 PM

Can’t imagine they will be fun when they are covered in ice and snow

Title: Re: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: primepin65 on Sep 28, 2022, 10:00 AM

I have a pair of the lacrosse alphaburly pro side zips. 1000G of insulation. Got them a year or two ago. they have been GREAT for ice fishing and hunting. they are a touch on the heavy side, but it's fine since I'm fat and don't have to run in them.

My only complaint, which I'm sure is user error, is that the camo has faded quite a bit. I leave them in my truck during the spring and the sun beats down on them, but it has not affected the waterproof side at all.

10/10 would recommend them.

Title: Re: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: filetandrelease on Sep 28, 2022, 10:05 AM

 Prime pin doesn’t hurt to (armour all ) them it will help keep the rubber  ply able
 I do my hip waders and packs

Title: Re: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: geo315 on Sep 28, 2022, 10:11 AM

Quote from: primepin65 on Sep 28, 2022, 10:00 AM

I have a pair of the lacrosse alphaburly pro side zips. 1000G of insulation. Got them a year or two ago. they have been GREAT for ice fishing and hunting. they are a touch on the heavy side, but it's fine since I'm fat and don't have to run in them.

My only complaint, which I'm sure is user error, is that the camo has faded quite a bit. I leave them in my truck during the spring and the sun beats down on them, but it has not affected the waterproof side at all.

10/10 would recommend them.

Yes, I have been looking at them.  a little heavy for me  but warm. thanks for the input,
Geo.

Title: Re: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: bigvfb on Sep 28, 2022, 04:16 PM

i wear the full rubber insulated boots no zipper. they are by far the best icefishing boots that i have found. and i have been icefishing over 40 years .
hope this helps

Title: Re: FOOTWARE zipper side rubber boots
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 29, 2022, 06:35 AM

Quote from: filetandrelease on Sep 28, 2022, 10:05 AM

Prime pin doesn’t hurt to (armour all ) them it will help keep the rubber  ply able
 I do my hip waders and packs

I use a product by Gear Aid on my Mucks and Alpha Burlys..

https://www.gearaid.com/products/revivex-care-boot-rubber