Wader boots - insulated?

[archeryrob]

Do they make wader boots that are insulated? The pair I have work great, but when it was 7 degrees the other morning it was going right through them. My feet are my weak link and I always do good with my insulated neoprene waders but I would rather use my breathable waders when hunting in the kayak. I thought bout drill drain holes in insulated boots, but if the insulation is not water proof, I'm just ruining boots. I know someone must know this.

[Cowpokey]

I doubt they make any insulated wading boots, never heard of any anyway. My breathable waders have neoprene stocking feet which work pretty well. I wish my dry suit had neoprene stocking feet instead of fabric...my feet get cold in the drysuit.

[mweber02]

Try duct tape over the waterproof line of insulated boots. A few wraps rubbed down with a good seal should keep water out. It's gotten work, duct tape fixes everything.

[Shady]

when its that cold, stay in! I haven't been hunting in almost two weeks because of the cold...guess Im just not hardcore enough

[Redfish12]

You could get some 7mil neoprene booties but you'd miss out on any sort of ankle support. There are also some made for this - http://www.rei.com/product/783912/ko...paddling-boots. Does Muck make something that would be tall enough for you? I assume you aren't wading... I used to fly fish and wade regularly during the winter months, it was pretty rough even in neoprene waders. I never found anything to keep my feet from becoming ice blocks.

[Cowpokey]

You could get some 7mil neoprene booties but you'd miss out on any sort of ankle support. There are also some made for this - http://www.rei.com/product/783912/ko...paddling-boots. Does Muck make something that would be tall enough for you? I assume you aren't wading... I used to fly fish and wade regularly during the winter months, it was pretty rough even in neoprene waders. I never found anything to keep my feet from becoming ice blocks.

I am seriously considering some of those Kokatat boots.

[baldkayaker]

I ordered a pair of NRS Boundary Water boots to wear over my drysuit. I'm hoping these combined with a liner sock - chemical toe warmer - insulating sock (current favorite is called "Heat Holder") been using that combo with neoprene booties but they were a tad tight so I ordered the boots 2 sizes bigger to give me some extra room. I'll post once I've had a chance to test them out.

[Salty Dog]

I have the NRS Boundry boot, its great. Be advised that the boot is a bit tall for dry suit cuffs. Solution, roll the top 1-2 inches of boot over, then cuff will fit perfectly.

[Cowpokey]

Those NRS boots look good too, and they're less expensive.

[bunnielab]

I have been using Smartwool Light Hiking sock -> drysuit booties -> 2.5m Neoprene sock -> old ass pair of Crocs.

It isn't working well as my feet are blocks of use in very short order. I have been looking at boots but I already feel so immobile in the drysuit that I am hesitant to bulk up more. I was thinking of trying to put the thinner neoprene socks over the wool one and then adding a thicker neoprene sock over the suit booties.

[AbuMasgouf]

Those NRS boots look good too, and they're less expensive.

I have the NRS boots. They do the job well

[Cowpokey]

I have the NRS boots. They do the job well

tall enough for launching and stay dry on the inside?

[AbuMasgouf]

tall enough for launching and stay dry on the inside?

Depends on how far in the water you go. They go up 3/4 of the calf. They are designed to avoid the knee area for freedom of movement. 90% of the time I'm conscious of the water level and they stay dry. A couple of time I was focused on a task, like putting in the wheels for example, and they went under. Only a couple of drops of water got in because of moving around... they are fairly tight around the top.

[surfdog]

I saw remote control foot warmers might be perfect for sitting in the yak.

[J.A. Veil]

I saw remote control foot warmers might be perfect for sitting in the yak.

This product (Thermamcell) may be what surfdog referred to. http://www.basspro.com/ThermaCELL-He...05013014_Red_S

I ordered a pair last winter. When they arrived, I opened the box and read the instructions. They are not intended for wet use. So if you think there is a chance your boots or waders leak or you may take water over the top, these may not be the product for you. I sent mine back unused.