Felt lined boots?

[MossRoad]

Anyone have Army mickey mouse boots? Lots of ice fishermen swear by them.

 

[95ram]

Have you looked at muck boots?

I have them and love them. But don't think you can just wear a normal pair of so me and be fine. The colder the climate the thicker the sock with mucks and you'll be fine. I like merino wool socks.

 

[dmccarty]

Try Amazon ASAP. They had some footware for 30% off last night.

Later,
Dan

 

[oosik]

I wear a Canadian brand - Kamik. Had the same pair for 25+ years now. Only wear them when its really cold and plowing snow with the tractor. I tend to have cold feet but with a light pair of wool socks these boots have always kept my feet warm.

 

[motownbrowne]

Muck boots are too expensive for me to justify. It'd be one thing if they were made in the US, but they aren't.

 

[Will_C]

I have almost retired my felt boots since getting a pair of Muck Arctic Sport boots several years ago. They are not as bulky as pacs, and much easier to get on/off. Felts only come out for - degree temperatures.

Will

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[DT86]

Muck boots are too expensive for me to justify. It'd be one thing if they were made in the US, but they aren't.

I wish they were made in US too but they are worth the money if you shop around. I have seen the price vary drastically even at local stores, we're talking $25 a pair difference in stores that are 2 miles apart.

I give right around $90 a pair.

Edit... Holy ****, I see online prices starting at $109 up to $169 for the same boots! I thought $25 price difference was bad.

 

[tcreeley]

For moisture, hot feet in felt boots- just stick a charcoal liner in like Dr. Scholls (online) or other brands. Amazon.com: Dr. Scholl's Odor-X Odor Fighting Insoles, 1-Pair Packages (Pack of 4): Health & Personal Care
Works great. Our local stores all sell the wool felt liners, - just slip them in. They work great- and replace the old ones that wear out.

 

[jymbee]

Let us know what you decide.

So after hemming/hawing for over a week, I was at Tractor Supply earlier today and noticed they had these Itasca lined boots. Not the best quality-wise but for $60 I figured at least my feet would be warm for about 2 hrs. of plowing I had to do later that afternoon.

Big mistake. They were so bad I almost think this particular pair might have been defective. I could actually feel the cold air coming right through the boots! I did see that the liners seemed much thinner than what I had remembered but thought perhaps-- newer technology than those old? Hardly. More like, cheaper technology.

Yeah, I know... should have listened to those here suggesting a higher quality product but my spinster side thought maybe I could get away with it. Live and learn.

 

[SPIKER]

Still have a couple pairs of the old military Muckluck Airforce boots. they car the canvas, rubber and felt ones that lace up to the knee. Nice & warm worked great for fishing winter late fall and on ice..

No match for tractoring tho as the rubber and canvas rips too easy & sole way too soft for clutch....

Mark