Boot help

[Downrigger]

I'm looking for a new rubber boot for ice fishing. What do people recommend? Did an Internet search and found a lot of brands and hear people talk about the Muck Arctics and Baffin boots. I fish in a sled pop up most of the time but usually on a tracked machine and very seldom out of a pickup.

Thanks

 

[DirtyMike]

Picked up the baffin ice breakers before heading to winnipeg last year. Worth every penny of the $300 bill.

 

[Captain Ahab]

Baffins are warm. I found a pair of Apex for about $140 off Ebay. They are giant and clumsy, though.

 

[NDwalleyes]

After 20+ years wearing my Sorel boots, I bought a pair of Baffin Apex based on the opinion of the knuckle heads that hang around this place...haha! They've never done me wrong.

They are warm and your feet don't get cold from being on ice all day long in the portable. Like the Captain said they are quite bulky and it's tough to drive a truck long distance with them on, not that it can't be done, but I generally put them on after I get to the ice.

 

[Wild and Free]

I got a pair of Irish setter Snow boots a few years back 1400 gram thinsulate and water proof, best cold weather boot I have ever worn.

http://www.irishsetterboots.com/USD/product/hunting-boots/02871-snow-tracker-brown-camo-2871

 

[guywhofishes]

Like the Captain said they are quite bulky and it's tough to drive a truck long distance with them on, not that it can't be done, but I generally put them on after I get to the ice.

I started doing that a few years back. Bought some of those outdoorsy moc type slip-ons from Walmart about 2 sizes too big to fit the thicker socks. Boots go on dry/warm - and I get back out of them for the drive home. Worked out great for $8.

 

[lunkerslayer]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D1E5ZG/?tag=nodakangler10-20

These are the boots I have been using going on 5 years now, real wool lining not too clumsy plenty warm for a guy that doesn't like to over sweat in his boots. There is a thin line for me when it comes to good boots too bulky causes me to work harder than I need to causing my feet to sweat which after sitting for awhile my feet get cold. I like to carry extra socks in my gear as well as only put my boots on just before I hit the ice. I like a full lace up boot also because I have small ankles that need support from twisting.

Also they are made in the USA with imported material

 

[Iceman]

Bata bunny boots from eBay run ya about 70. Feet will never get cold.

 

[Smuscha]

Neos navigator overshoes and wear whatever boots you want underneath

 

[ItemB]

Neos navigator overshoes and wear whatever boots you want underneath

Or tingley makes a insulated overshoe that I where at work seems to be pretty good. I usually where muck arctic boots for ice fishing though, very warm and 100% waterproof. The only con of the mucks is they don't breath the greatest and if you are moving a lot and your feet get sweaty they will get cold, but any of these really warm waterpoof boots are going to have that problem if your moving around a lot.

 

[luvcatchingbass]

From someone that used to make a living testing boot needs (not Profesional tester, just demanding job) here are my conclusion on good options with no particular order.
Baffin-i have an older pair that are great but rubber stops at about ankle then goes fabric. Fabric leaks when drilling holes and water on top, I have not seem these new ones, still great boots. They are bulky
Bunny boots also great ,bbut mine finally sprung a lack somehow so they are spares.
Neosho work really well, not as much time on them as they don't fit right with my current boot
Ice Armor full rubber - my current boot for ice fishing for last 4 seasons and I really like them. I layer my socks to my liking and do well but have got chilled feet yet not really cold. The other day they finally formed a couple cracks at a bend point so they are getting a tire patch to them

 

[Sum1]

I honestly don't think my feet have ever been cold in a pair of bunny boots. And there water proof. Bought a pair of Rocky Ice Stalkers way back in the day. They keep my feet warm but are also big and clumsy. 90% of the time I use the bunny boots.

 

[Downrigger]

Yeah I've been leaning full rubber but was worried about s sweat which is just like them getting wet. I want something high that will help with water from drilling holes.

Thanks for the help everyone. I at least have somewhere to really start looking at a few pairs.

 

[Allen]

I started doing that a few years back. Bought some of those outdoorsy moc type slip-ons from Walmart about 2 sizes too big to fit the thicker socks. Boots go on dry/warm - and I get back out of them for the drive home. Worked out great for $8.

BuyyourselfapairofMerrilMocsandyou'lltryicefishinginthem.WTF,whyismyspacebarnotworkingonthisthreadandthisthreadonly?

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One effing space worked, and that's it. Derp...

 

[Lostlunker]

Yeah I've been leaning full rubber but was worried about s sweat which is just like them getting wet. I want something high that will help with water from drilling holes.

Thanks for the help everyone. I at least have somewhere to really start looking at a few pairs.

I've been using Baffin Titan's the last 3 years and they are completely waterproof and my feet have never been cold. They are a full rubber outershell and they have some sort of waffle designed sole that draws the moisture away from your foot. Only thing is they are bulky so you won't be able to drive with them on.

 

[5575]

Hard to beat for the price and on sale for $119.
Your feet will not get cold.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabe...f_s-WWX--Jxm157fsAbFPBoCeljw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[bigbuckfever]

Muck boot arctic pro had the same pair for 5 years feet never get cold!

 

[Sub_Elect]

Baffins or Muck Arctic Pros. Both wicked warm. 3 trips to Winnipeg on Mucks, no complaints.

 

[svnmag]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhBw80Y54gg

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I've said many times. La Crosse Eight Inch Miners are a fine boot if manufacturing hasn't changed. I'm still tooling about with mine with semi-warm toes. No such boot in existence to keep my feet warm. These do a fine job and have full foot protection: (still have to slather dry feet with antiperspirant)

 

[CWS]

Bata bunny boots from eBay run ya about 70. Feet will never get cold.

I second this, got a pair in Minot for about $70, had the black and white models. I have the black and there great.