Author Topic: BOOTS ! (most important) (Read 6929 times)

BASSQUATCH · « **on:** Oct 18, 2012, 09:47 PM »

Hello fellow ice nuts

As the season of joy is about to arrive , I find myself thinking about my 14 year old Sorel boots . I have the Sorel Ice Fishers . One piece molded rubber with a pull out liner . Very nice boots 1000% waterproof up to the very top of the boot ! As they get a lot of use , they began to crack in the bend area , rear of the boot (after 14 years ! ) I've bought and returned a few different pairs of different brand boots ! NOT WATERPROOF AS ADVERTISED ! Although not all rubber either . Here is my question , I would like to get REAL TESTED opinions on winter boots . I'm talking about true die hards like myself that will fish with 6"-8" of water and slush on top of the ice for many hours ! WITH NO LEAKS WHATSOEVER !!!!! I know there is gortex and cabelas dry plus , I just don't want to have wet feet ! I have gortex work boots , they were waterproof for a while ,but not anymore . Any info is appreciated !!! Thanks Keith

bpiatt · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 18, 2012, 10:03 PM »

Muck arctic pros.

Skipper · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 18, 2012, 10:10 PM »

My slush and slop boots are Rocky Buck Stalkers. They are knee high rubber boots with 1000 gram thinsulate. They seem to be perfect for those types of conditions. I still use snow pac boots when it's crazy cold, but one boot isn't gonna be perfect for all conditions.

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 05:42 AM »

Muck artic pros

BaitBucket · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 05:55 AM »

I have a buddy who has mucks and loves them. They seem to be a little more slippery on the ice than other boots tho.
I have the Cabellas Inferno Pac Boots. Going on my 3rd season now with them. Nice and warm (2000g thinsulate) and have never gotten wet.
I have also heard great things about the Cabellas Tran-Alaska III Pac Boots. These will be my next pair of boots when im ready for new ones.

n2fishn · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 06:02 AM »

trans alaska pac boots will keep your feet warm been ice fishing in -40 and no problem but the waterproofing is not the best

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 06:13 AM »

Quote from: Skipper on Oct 18, 2012, 10:10 PM

My slush and slop boots are Rocky Buck Stalkers. They are knee high rubber boots with 1000 gram thinsulate. They seem to be perfect for those types of conditions. I still use snow pac boots when it's crazy cold, but one boot isn't gonna be perfect for all conditions.

I own Rocky work boots , great boot . I have to correct you a little though :-) my Sorel Ice Fishers are great for all conditions . Well at least they were for the last 13 or so years , until they cracked

Sorel has gone down hill In the recent years though , Made in Vietnam I believe !?

BaitBucket · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 06:16 AM »

Quote from: n2fishn on Oct 19, 2012, 06:02 AM

trans alaska pac boots will keep your feet warm been ice fishing in -40 and no problem but the waterproofing is not the best

Thats the first i have heard about issues with their waterproofing.
They literally got a 4.8 out of 5 stars average out of 145 reviews.

masspike · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 06:45 AM »

i agree with baitbucket..cabelas has the best traction on the ice as well..cant beat 2000 gram they have...

pikeking · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 08:23 AM »

I like my Muck boots. I also have a pair of Rocky Ice Stalkers that have built in cleats that I like very much. Both are waterproof and very warm. My feet sweat in the Muck boots if it's not very cold out.

petrgill · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 09:06 AM »

I have the Mucks. If it seems warm I'll just wear a normal pair of athletic socks. At most I throw a pair of hunting socks on when I know I'll be standing in slush/water.

baitbig · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 09:52 AM »

Old school sorels and cablea s grey socks and pair seal skin sock that the brand name (there neprone).

capedeer/fish · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 11:34 AM »

+1 mucks

butchy54 · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 06:36 PM »

Quote from: pikeking on Oct 19, 2012, 08:23 AM

I like my Muck boots. I also have a pair of Rocky Ice Stalkers that have built in cleats that I like very much. Both are waterproof and very warm. My feet sweat in the Muck boots if it's not very cold out.

Hey PK don't you wear them in the barn also

mike1 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 06:58 PM »

love my neos

pikeking · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 09:20 PM »

Quote from: butchy54 on Oct 19, 2012, 06:36 PM

Hey PK don't you wear them in the barn also

Only when they are mad and trying to get away.

Bull Giller · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 19, 2012, 09:47 PM »

Lacrosse Alpha Ice Kings $119 from Amazon

blufloyd · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 12:54 AM »

Muck.... Going to pop for pair of their new fishing boots too. Wore out my chore boots and tack boots.
Too much fishing.

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 02:42 AM »

I've had the Sorel Alpha Pac for two seasons and they're nice and dry. They've got gortex uppers.

BobOlink · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 04:08 AM »

I'll 2nd the trans alaskans, warmest boot i've ever had.

jtk · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 08:54 AM »

got a pair of mucks last year. woody elite or something like that. they are plenty warm and i wear them launching my kayak in cold water and stand in shin deep water to do so. dry as can be. unless u accidentally step in a little to deep....

xjma · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 10:10 AM »

x eleventy billion for MUCKS!! Love em. No problem slipping when I have my stabilicers strapped to them! I also use them at the CC canal with the cleats on them, and for hunting but I remove the cleats.

Skipper · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 10:14 AM »

Are the soles on the muck boots suitable for screws?

Most of the farm hands where I work have switched to Muck boots and rave about them. They say they don't get sucked off your feet like regular boots in the pig pens too!

I'd go look at theirs, but they are covered with pig excrement..... $:-\$

BASSQUATCH · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 10:27 AM »

Quote from: BobOlink on Oct 20, 2012, 04:08 AM

I'll 2nd the trans alaskans, warmest boot i've ever had.

Warmth has never been an issue with me . It's the 1000% waterproof I'm concerned with . A friend bought Lacrosse (not ice king ) they were like ski boot stiff , and they leaked . I bought Sorel last year , they leaked ! So I called to return them , no problem with return . The hilarious thing was the explanation of why they leaked ! "The Material is 100% waterproof until saturated " kind of like my sneakers or slippers lol ! Waterproof until wet ! Ha ha ha ha ha . Sounds like Muck boots are a popular one . I wish they would just make warm RUBBER boots today . Not all the fancy materials and colors !!! 14 years with my Sorel all rubber .

xjma · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 12:04 PM »

Quote from: Skipper on Oct 20, 2012, 10:14 AM

Are the soles on the muck boots suitable for screws?

Most of the farm hands where I work have switched to Muck boots and rave about them. They say they don't get sucked off your feet like regular boots in the pig pens too!

I'd go look at theirs, but they are covered with pig excrement..... $:-\$

Some of them yes, some probably no. There are like 50 different models to choose from, some are basically the same boot with a different tread on the bottom, some go higher up, some are lower, some camo, and thicker insulation are the arctic pros. I would go to a local store and take a peek at a few. Just looking at mine I don't know that I'd go with screws. The sole is pretty tough but I don't know how thick it is. I just strap a set of stabilicers to mine, they come right off when I don't need them anymore.

gillicer · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 12:25 PM »

I ve had muck artic pros for 3 years so they dont leak and keep your feet warm . I agree that the # 1 thing is to have boots that dont leak . I fish alot of ice that will have a lot of snow and slush here in nw pa

calf · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 09:18 PM »

I have been wereing mickey mouse boots for 18-20 years feet never get cold 100% water proof all rubber get them at army /navy stores around 100$ also called mickeys they come in black & white try them you will love them

Skipper · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 09:28 PM »

Quote from: calf on Oct 20, 2012, 09:18 PM

I have been wereing mickey mouse boots for 18-20 years feet never get cold 100% water proof all rubber get them at army /navy stores around 100$ also called mickeys they come in black & white try them you will love them

This may be the answer.... VERY warm and waterproof if you wear the right socks.

calf · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 20, 2012, 09:39 PM »

I USERLY WERE ONLY ONE PAIR OF COTTON SOCKS FEET SWEAT A LOT BUT NEVER GET COLD . YOU NEED A GOOD PAIR OF CLEETS ON BLACK ICE.

Grumpyoldman · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 21, 2012, 01:04 AM »

Quote from: millburyman on Oct 20, 2012, 10:27 AM

14 years with my Sorel all rubber .

14 years should be good enough. If they don't sell them anymore, and you don't trust gortex or other tech fabrics, stick with leather uppers and mink oil them frequently.

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Author Topic: BOOTS ! (most important) (Read 6929 times)