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Well, we all now have a definitive answer on what the best ice boot is, Right?There is a lot of great info in these threads and it is all based on the many varying opinions of each member who bothered to post his favorites.I remain totally confused because I do have LaCross Ice Kings and they damn sure are heavy clogs but they do keep my feet warm and dry. The Baffin's sound like a great boot too but in searching the web site I see they might be maybe 6-8 ounces lighter per boot so not a big deal breaker given the cost. That and the other fact that a lot of guys have mentioned their favorite Baffin's but completely different style and name to go with them.No offence to anyone here but I wish I could find a real and scientific test of all the various extreme cold boots where I could compare brand, style and weights against each of the best rated brands. I kind of doubt there are any out there that do it all, light weight, not big and cloggy and super warm and waterproof. That's like asking "What oil is best in your car or truck for winter"? My wife keeps her hair pretty long to about the middle of her back. I bet I could find at least 20 different shampoos and conditioners around here and some a basic store brands while others are stupid expensive "Designer" types. I can't tell a difference between any of them and doubt she can either. I have used Head & Shoulders for about 50 years and to be very honest I am still glad I have some hair.Gam
This issue is how everyone's individual body reacts to the boot. The "scientific" test is what gives the boots their rating. Believe me, I'm no boot expert, but I assume they probably just put the boot in an extreme temperature with some sort of heat element inside and measure heat loss and whatever other sciency nonsense. I'm sure they are field tested as well, but again, that doesn't prove much more as everyone is different. The problem is some people have better circulation than others, some sweat more than others, people move/fish different than others, while there may actually be a scientific answer for the best type of oil, I don't think it's possible with boots. I'm in the military, so I literally stand around with hundreds of other people wearing the exact same boots, clothes, socks, etc. and there are so many different comfort levels in temperature extremes.
what kind of socks are you wearing?
I have went through the ice and had the predetors had water in them and fish for the rest of day .mickeys are heavy but most ice fishing boots are.mickeys don't breath and have **** for traction but can be had cheap.i don't care for the mucks didn't keep my feet warm.i have heard allot f good about the trans Alaskan but not own one
I looked up the trans Alaskan and thee seems to be two different styls now...one has real thick soles and the other looks a lot thinner...