New Boots

[CJR]

I have a pair of Baffins and they are amazing. I'm not much of an ice guy, but I wear them out in my treestand on late season hunts. I can't drive with them on....gotta go stocking foot until its time to get out of the truck.

 

[johnr]

Ordered a set of the Impacts in size 12, hope they are not to tight, as it is only up 1 1/2 sizes, and doing shit through the mail is always a PITA come return time.

Haven't had a set of new snow boots in what must be at least 25 years, those Sorrels really stood the test of time, however I am needing a bit more insulation as I age gracefully.

 

[Jigaman]

So my 10.5 I should order a 12.5?
It looks like they only come in full size increments, so 10.5 to a 12 good enough, seems a 13 would be over kill?

I'm not sure that they make 1/2 sizes. I think a 12 would work just fine. Lots of places have free shipping if ordering online. Order a 12 and a 13 and return one. I think I ended up ordering 3 different sizes until I found one that fits.

As others have mentioned, they are a great for sitting around in the tree stand or on the ice. not great if doing a fair amount of walking. I wear regular shoes on the way to the lake and then put them on when I get there (all my lakes are an hour or more away).

 

[LOV2HNT]

So my 10.5 I should order a 12.5?
It looks like they only come in full size increments, so 10.5 to a 12 good enough, seems a 13 would be over kill?

If I can remember tonight I'll check to see what size my Baffins are as I have the same size shoe you do and they fit great, and they are warm as well as comfy. I get cold feet easily and those Baffins keep them nice and warm.

 

[risingsun]

Ordered a set of the Impacts in size 12, hope they are not to tight, as it is only up 1 1/2 sizes, and doing shit through the mail is always a PITA come return time.

Haven't had a set of new snow boots in what must be at least 25 years, those Sorrels really stood the test of time, however I am needing a bit more insulation as I age forcefully.

FIFY.

 

[espringers]

Will check my size this evening too. Boot size to be clear.

 

[ndbwhunter]

Get a pair of the Schnee's Pac boots and some good warm socks and you'll have no issues.

 

[Sluggo]

Anyone remember when the cool kids wore moon boots?

 

[mikef]

Got a pair of Mucks this year...super comfortable/walked half a mile on the ice first time I wore them. Only need 1 pair of socks...feet stay warm. We'll see how they hold up...so far so good.

My feet have been getting cold. Bought the minus 40 ones

 

[NDbowman]

Anyone remember when the cool kids wore moon boots?

I had a few pairs as a young kid in grade school. Most of my teen years were uninsulated work boots, probably dads hand me down redwings, with the 5 buckle overshoe over top. Never seemed to get cold feet back then but maybe I was just moving lots more.

 

[johnr]

Anyone remember when the cool kids wore moon boots?

 

[Bfishn]

Get a pair of the Schnee's Pac boots and some good warm socks and you'll have no issues.

I do think I would have to check out the Schnees Extreme or Kennetrek Northern pac boots if I was buying a new set. They may not be as warm as the Baffins but would probably be less bulky. I have a pair of Schnees Beartooths for my hunting boots and love them.

 

[bravo]

Thanks for the info gents. I like what I’m hearing about Baffins, going to have to check out a pair. The Honda Rancher is a foot shift, so I may have to try something else if they are too bulky. That or buy a new wheeler. I will say it’s a shame what became of Sorel once they went Chinese.

 

[Zogman]

I will say it’s a shame what became of Sorel once they went Chinese.

AGREE 110%. Although I still have an original pair from 1969. And a newer pair 8 or so years ago. I threw the Chinese liner away and purchased new ones from the Will Steiger store in Ely, MN. That made an improvement. Oh and I did send Sorel a Nastygram.

 

[riverview]

I've had a couple pairs of kentrek first pair the rubber cracked like a cheap tarp strap sent them in and the other pair did the same thing after a year. they were nice and light weight not a 30 below boot. they even called me and asked what i was doing to them. Just wore them like my other packs. they didnt send me a third pair.

 

[3Roosters]

Place wonderbread bags over your socks and you are golden.

 

[JayKay]

Ordered a set of the Impacts in size 12, hope they are not to tight, as it is only up 1 1/2 sizes, and doing shit through the mail is always a PITA come return time.

Haven't had a set of new snow boots in what must be at least 25 years, those Sorrels really stood the test of time, however I am needing a bit more insulation as I age gracefully.

only girls size their feet in halves.