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cold feet ? not any more!

Hi Jerry,
Mukluks also make a thermal wader.
Muckboots and mukluks are two completly different type of boots.
Just type in mukluk waders on google seach and you will have your answer.
Brian.
 
Steve Roffey said:
Thw Wychwoods sound like a good option to replace my old Hotfoots.
How are they for sizing? I remember when I bought my neoprene waders I was advised to go a size up from my normal 9, I've certainly found that to be good advice.
Don't want to end up with wellies that are too small.
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Steve

Mine are my normal shoe size and their very comfy, although I've never tried them with a thick pair of socks on. Good thing is though, due to the neoprene, unlike rubber, their very giving, so I would stick to your normal shoe size imo, particular if your doing long walks or climbing up and down banks, better to have good ankle support than no ankle support if they're too big.

Cheers
Jas
 
Brian Willson said:
Hi Jerry,
Mukluks also make a thermal wader.
Muckboots and mukluks are two completly different type of boots.
Just type in mukluk waders on google seach and you will have your answer.
Brian.
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thanks i did find some muckboot waders but not that were stocked within suitable travelling distance, however i have found plenty of mukluk waders so thanks for all your help, if all goes well no more cold feet for me on the river.
tight lines
and thanks again
jerry
 
I've combined two approaches to keeping my feet warm this winter. The first is to make sure my body is warm. If you start to feel the cold, your body concentrates its efforts on keeping your vital organs warm, so it gives up on your feet and hands. So I've bought some expensive base layers (Icebreaker, they're brilliant) and fleece mid layers which have worked a treat.

For my actual feet, I'm still using my trusty Goretex walking boots, no need for special thermal boots or anything like that. I bought some decent ski socks with merino wool, and underneath those I have some silk stockings. No not the wife's, some Thaw Thermal Silk socks – which do actually look like silk stockings :eek:. The key to the silk is it's brilliant wicking properties. If you sweat on the way to the swim, you'll end up with damp feet and damp = cold. The silk layer wicks any moisture into the outer layer, as well as providing extra warmth for almost no added thickness and comfort next to the skin. (I also have a Thaw silk top which I wear under my Icebreaker base layer)

It's worked so far, I've fished in the snow and not had cold feet. Though on Saturday I'll be out on small boat for 10 hours+ which could be a challenge for my gear!

I had some neoprene wellies last winter but they don't breath and my feet end up soaking wet with sweat from the walk down, no good at all.
 
cold feet

My friend was given the contact details for battery heated socks (rechargable)!
Last about 4 hours and work really well according to my neighbour.
I will post details as soon as poss,might be worth hanging on to find out.
Tell y" what I will ring him now.
Be back soon.
 
Heated boots !? Perl-ease ! C'Mon lads !
Decent pair of walking boots and socks, job done !
If you are getting THAT cold, then you ain't trying hard enough :p
Seriously, the point about keeping your 'Core Temperature Up' is probably a good one ! If your body is cold, the extremities will suffer !
Another good point here, is to carry some of your warm weather clothing, rather than wear it whilst walking ! If you get a bit hot and sweaty walikng, you will soon get cold once you stop !!!!!!
 
Cheeky sod!:)
 
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