Author Topic: Cheap boots (Read 2779 times)

fishinator · « **on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:18 PM »

Just to let you guys know, I just bought a pair of ranger boots from Big R in Watseka Il. for $35.00. (30% off). My feet normally freeze even with chemical toe warmers and they did not get even close to cold tonight. I don't know how durable they are but for 35 bucks who cares.

northrn-duck-assassin · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:23 PM »

thats awsome! but watseka is a drive..

Knoodles · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 06:30 PM »

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

iceshack · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 07:38 PM »

My brother in law found mickey mouse boots on ebay for 35.00. You just have to look. I bought mine in Kenton Ohio at a swap meet for 30.00.

NH Fishin Fool · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 07:42 PM »

Those rubber Ranger boots with the removable liners are great. I have had mine for 3 years and they keep my feet nice and toasty.

Most Tractor Supply stores carry them now, I got mine at KTP in Maine.

Harley Hogger · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 09:57 PM »

MICKEY MOUSE

Rotney72 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 09:59 PM »

Donald duck

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:02 PM »

I like the mickey mouse boots also. The only complaint that I have is the air bags dont hold air. Im thinking of injecting them with some fix a flat or slime for tube repair. Just need to find a needle or something small to inject it in the air inlet valve. Should work

perchfisherman · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:11 PM »

I love my mickeys!!!

abishop · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 10:50 PM »

MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ORIGINAL BATA. NEVER HAD 2 BLOW UP WITH 2 POUNDS OF AIR. THEY HAVE BEEN PLENTY WARM. YOU MUST KEEP AIR VALVE CLOSED AND OPEN WHEN AIRBOURNE. WHICH ISNT NECESSARY WHEN ICE-FISHING.

blufloyd · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 11:22 PM »

On Mickeys. The valve is not for putting air in. It works like a pressure relief valve on a boiler heater. My new ones even say 'do not inflate' around the valve.

That said I get along very nicely with Arctic Sport Muck Boots that weigh about nothing . I did put thermal heat insoles in them.

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 11:27 PM »

Well, you learn something everyday, THX

h2.0shaver · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 11:29 PM »

Quote from: abishop on Dec 30, 2009, 10:50 PM

MAKE SURE YOU GET THE ORIGINAL BATA. NEVER HAD 2 BLOW UP WITH 2 POUNDS OF AIR. THEY HAVE BEEN PLENTY WARM. YOU MUST KEEP AIR VALVE CLOSED AND OPEN WHEN AIRBOURNE. WHICH ISNT NECESSARY WHEN ICE-FISHING.

I do get airbourne sometimes when I miss a walleye at the hole.

blufloyd · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 11:38 PM »

Watseka??? I should read this post I guess.... from the area.... Can't believe anything cheap at BigR works but.....

Rocky Boots pretty much a joke. Never had as wet a feet as I got in some Rocky's. Water proof but leaked like sieve.

jtf19 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 30, 2009, 11:41 PM »

Quote from: h2.0shaver on Dec 30, 2009, 11:29 PM

I do get airbourne sometimes when I miss a walleye at the hole.

That's funny. But yeah, I just got them for my birthday (the 30th of December) and like abishop said, they say keep closed unless airborne right under the valve, which I'm assuming means more than a foot or so, h2.0shaver

littled62 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 31, 2009, 12:53 AM »

when the army surplus in hammond went out under last year they had a big sale we got our mickey's for $20 a pair, got 4 pair sold 2 pair for $40 each so we got ours for free!! only i got white it was the only ones in my size, wife got black

taggedfish · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 31, 2009, 08:03 AM »

I love my lacrosse icekings last pair lasted about ten years

marmooskapaul · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 31, 2009, 08:52 AM »

I second the lacross ice kings. I've got two pair, one is over ten years old and the other 3 years old. Makes no difference which pair I wear, they both work. You can also buy these for around $100 .
Paul

Knoodles · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 31, 2009, 09:22 AM »

I am guessing those of you wearing Ice Kings mostly drive out or take snowmobiles, atvs, etc. I cannot imagine walking a few hundred yards through the snow in a pair of those. I have a pair and they are the heaviest, most clumbsy thing i have ever put on. Very warm yes, but i wouldnt want to walk past my mailbox in them.

marmooskapaul · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 31, 2009, 10:47 AM »

I live in Indiana and have to walk everywhere I fish.Don't have a problem with the weight as long as they keep my feet warm. Used them doing electrical work outside for several years climbing ladders and grain bin work. They are big but I'm used to them.
Paul

bowhunter085 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 01, 2010, 11:09 PM »

i bought mine outta bass pro for 119 bucks and there 2000 grams of insulation and pegs on bottom that harden in cold wether for stud like traction on ice work awsome. they also offer 1200 grams for like 79 bucks but i have a bad problem with keeping feet warm

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