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Boots

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John Hasler

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Had a good day out on the Thames today after chub but my feet were freezing. So looking for some decent warm boots with good grip. Any suggestions.
 
I use Muckboots, and so far they seem ok, your feet can still get a little cold sometimes, but not frozen. A matchman mate of mine swears by Baffin boots, which have some kind of warm lining, expensive though I believe.
 
Depends which model muck boots you use. Certain models have better thermal capabilities. As ever it's the trade off of how stationary you are or are you mobile and carrying your kit.
 
I decided on the Muckboot Muckmaster boots two seasons back as I wanted boots to use all season. They are fine all year round and comfortable with good grip. This winter on the colder days I've been out I have worn heat holder socks and not had cold feet or toes. (On the milder days normal socks were just fine). If you fish near freezing or below conditions then the arctic version may be better.
Highly recomended.
 
David Maddison said:
I decided on the Muckboot Muckmaster boots two seasons back as I wanted boots to use all season. They are fine all year round and comfortable with good grip. This winter on the colder days I've been out I have worn heat holder socks and not had cold feet or toes. (On the milder days normal socks were just fine). If you fish near freezing or below conditions then the arctic version may be better.
Highly recomended.
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He has the Arctic version, he is a Baggie. :)

I expect a few wooshes here.
 
Ive got 3 pairs of muck boots for fishing and dog walking etc, they are very comfortable but I wouldn't say they keep your feet warm when static, I've yet to find the boot that does that.
 
I agree Cliff. There are boots that 'take the edge off', but don't keep your feet toastie as such. Going for a 5 minute walk down the river bank usually provides a bit of warmth in the usual extremities.
 
Arctic sport muckboots for me. 3 years on I've yet to have cold feet and I've even given up on extra socks. 2 degrees when I got in the car yesterday after fishing, freezing hands but warm feet.
 
There's an inherent problem with all the neoprene boots ie muck boots and Grubs. I personally have had the Tay sports and the Grubs Snowline. After wearing them a full day trying to get rid of the moisture through natural sweat etc takes at least a full day or more. I regularly change my socks every 4ish hours when Fishing too. Yes they keepyou feet warm and thats possibly why the don't release the moisture too quickly.. because of the insulation properties. I tend now to where my Grubs Snowline only on the coldest days now and if it's wet. If its dry and Cole I much prefer to wear a good pair of insulated boots such as the tag extreme boots or the prologic max 5 grip trek/Polar boots
As they wick and dry out a helluva lot better. The Baffin boots are also well rated by a very good friend but I have never took the plunge.
 
The matchmen swear by the Baffin titans, they seem to be the warmest welly you'll find

I have a pair of good quality leather trekking boots that have a goretex lining, I wear a pair of wool socks under some thick thermal socks. Some wear sealskinz socks with another layer. I've only had cold toes a couple of times this winter but I rarely fish long sessions. Don't wear cotton socks, your feet sweat and the socks get wet and cold

Moving around or staying static makes a big difference, So does whether your boots go in the water or not, obviously.
 
I wear HAIX boots made in Germany, must say not had a problem and the grip is really good and doesn't hold the mud like other boots, you can also walk through 4"-5" of water. My other boots are Aigle outdoors, its also important to wear very good socks, I buy my socks from good outdoor shops and pay top price. Having MS I have poor circulation but i'm often on the river bank until around 2am in temps of minus 10 F
 
Neoprene boots are ideal for those who don't sweat much. I have the Snowline boots which are warm, but I sweat profusely :( As I've posted before, if you wear overtrousers over the top of these, they can't wick the perspiration away. On long sessions, a spare pair of socks is necessary, as mentioned by others.
 
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