Looking for suggestions on rubber boots for cold weather hunting,whenI hunt Deer and Bear I pretty much sit in the same spot from sun up to sun down and my feet freeze to the point I have to get up and walk around which I hate doing while hunting I have always worn leather gortex insulated boots and my toes always get cold I use those toe warmers and they do work for a few hours but not all day. I have never owned a pair of the rubber hunting boots I don't mind spending good money on a pair as long as the keep my feet warm. Would like to hear from people that use them and what they think of them and what they use. Thanks!
Quite a challenge, to sit in one spot in winter, and not get cold feet. I wear Steger mukluks, and a couple of pairs of heavy wool socks, but even during the balmy +10/-10 deer hunting season of early November, my feet get cold after 3 or 4 hours. Stegers are great for moving Wiggys makes a mukluk that’s supposed to keep the heat in. https://www.wiggys.com/footwear/wiggys-mukluks/
I'm a land surveyor in snow country. Never had good luck with rubber boots. I would highly recommend MUCK boots. The Arctic ones. I wear them all winter from 30 degrees down to -20 degrees. Paired with a pair of the heavy smart wool socks. My feet stay warm dry and feel like they are wrapped in cozy clouds.
Here is another route that you might want to look into: https://bushcraftusa.com/forum/threads/boots-mukluks-for-big-calves.149289/#post-2571263
The older Sorels were always warm, provided you put an additional felt insole under your heavy felt liners. Without the additional insole your feet could get cold. Not sure how the current models are made or if they even make them anymore.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Mens-Zone-Comfort-Trac-g-Rubber-Boots/1979541.uts? By far the best I have used! Trapping, hunting and ice fishing are no problem down to -20.
https://www.amazon.com/Kamik-HUNTER..._1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=B51EJB2QZ3KQG5PNMMAA This style rubber boot with the removable felt liners, I've found to be very satisfactory for cold weather.
Medium weight socks and these:https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/...ots-15mbommndgwtrhmssfbo/15mbommndgwtrhmssfbo Massaging your feet if possible and wiggle toes to encourage blood flow is also important- take care of those feet and they'll take care of you..
Yes. Totally waterproof, the felt and socks keep my feet warm whether I'm sitting still, or walking about looking for small game. They have no support, and after five years the rubber starts to crack. This style of boot has been my choice for cold weather walking/ sitting in the woods since early 1990's. I do have the Maine Hunting Boot, but I use them for wet fall days, not cold days