Extreme cold boots

[Boarboy]

I will be heading back to Lithuania this winter on a hunt I go on. My question is footwear! I've really struggled the last few years there with my feet in the cold, snow e.t.c. I've tried a few different things from normal good quality lace up boots, to the rubber boots with liners and am still scratching my head a bit!? The rubber boots with liners were better but I noticed my feet would still sweat with walking through the forests, then eventually get cold again. Any ideas! Thanks.

 

[pete65]

Have you tried neoprene wellies? I haven't tested to those extremes but they work for me.

 

[deerstalker.308]

Heated socks?

 

[ChesterP]

A good high quality pair of walking boots such as Altberg Tethera, or their Gamekeeper Stark Extreme should do the trick nicely. Worn mine in some truly awful and cold weather and never suffered from cold or damp feet. I gave up wearing rubber boots in cold weather. They sweat too much.

 

[Klenchblaize]

I will be heading back to Lithuania this winter on a hunt I go on. My question is footwear! I've really struggled the last few years there with my feet in the cold, snow e.t.c. I've tried a few different things from normal good quality lace up boots, to the rubber boots with liners and am still scratching my head a bit!? The rubber boots with liners were better but I noticed my feet would still sweat with walking through the forests, then eventually get cold again. Any ideas! Thanks.

What size are you?

K

 

[Apthorpe]

Sweat may be causing much of the problem....wool socks and a couple of weeks of applying surgical spirit?

 

[Boarboy]

What size are you?

K

Size 10.

 

[B&W FOX]

I use these. Guaranteed warm and dry.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/SORE...tegoryId=734095080&CQ_search=sorel&CQ_page=20

These are available from uk outlets as well, brought mine in London, not that you use snow mobiles and these boots much in the centre of London!

 

[Lateral]

I think this is always going to be an issue, dressing for minus winter conditions, but having to walk, and build up a sweat first, and then stand quietly for hours.

I use Sorel Bear snow boots, and have found them to be very good, although after standing in the snow, at -14c for a few hours, my feet did start to feel the cold.

Making sure hands, and head remain warm are also critical, to staying warm overal.

 

[eldon]

I find best way to retain warm feet is to have warm legs, it makes sense really as otherwise you are sending cooler blood to the problem area.
I have used a set of Snugpak inner trousers and these teamed up with some Lundhag boots have kept my feet warm.

Genuine British Army Reversible Softie Thermal Trousers USED GRADE 1 (L): Amazon.co.uk: Clothing

 

[Klenchblaize]

Size 10.

Damn, 1 size too large!

K

 

[JTO]

Gaiters should help.

 

[african jack]

have a look at baffin boots

 

[JTO]

When I broke my leg and ankle 4 years ago, I was told to expect to feel the cold because of all the ironwork that was installed, so I bought a pair of LaCrosse Pine Top Leather/Fabric 11 Inch Walking Boots. They have a c5/8" thick removable neoprene(well, looks like it) lining. I have never felt the need to wear them, making do with Muck Boots. They are part leather, so need something like dubbin for maintenance.
The muck boots soon cracked, but have remained waterproof because of the neoprene lining.
The boots of the Lacrosse Brush Tuff chest waders leaked after a couple of seasons but the insulation meant that, although wet, my feet remained warm on the foreshore in Winter.

 

[Hales Smut]

Baffin will probably one of the best available brands. Meindl, Crispi, ..... have high leather wool lined boots wich might be usefull.

Dry feet are very important. These will keep your feet dry , over these you use other socks depending the situation.
http://www.jagdschuhe.de/Zubehoer-und-Pflege---Outdoor-12/Rohner-Protector-Plus-Untersocke.html

 

[nun_hunter]

Meindl Solden? Pretty cheap too.

 

[Boarboy]

Thanks for all the replies so far. Lots to look into!

 

[artschool]

Heated socks?

this is what I will be buying for next time.

 

[DAVIDAIKEN]

Good quality mountaineering boot, must be 4 season winter. My own cost £300 10 years ago, they have been all over the French Alps, across glaciers and deep snow. I have never had either cold or sweaty feet!

 

[Chumley]

I've used leather boots and heated socks in the past, works well as long as you turn the socks on when your feet/boots are nice and warm, they won't heat up cold feet but will keep warm ones toastie!!