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Cold Feet

J

James Farrer

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Hi All
I suffer from cold feet as do a lot of people in this present weather we are having and I was looking for some advice on what kind of footwear to bye to keep them warm can anyone help.
Thanks in advance. Jim.
 
Hi james
The north face chill cats are great and warm.I have had them for a couple of years now and with a pair of wool socks you won't go far wrong.Also put a unhooking mat underneath your feet it will cut the cold out :)I try not to stay in one place for to long in the winter, and the more you move the warmer your feet get:)
Hope that helps Ryan.
 
I've got a pair of the Pro-logic 'Max-4' boots, had them a couple of seasons and they are okay as long as you put a couple of pairs of socks on. Waterproof with a stitched in tongue, flexible enough to walk good distances in, grippy sole, good laces and camo!!!
 
Have a read through this thread. A big part of keeping your feet warm is making sure your torso is warm. If your body is struggling to keep your organs warm, it cuts of circulation to your extremities.

I use these under some thermal ski socks. My boots are just standard goretex walking boots and my feet have been fine in freezing temps. You need to make sure whatever you wear is breathable or good at wicking - damp sweaty feet will get cold.
 
Bought some Chub Field Boots a few weeks ago. I haven't sat around on a river bank in them yet (I'm not completely mad!) but for walking the dog etc they are warm and comfortable. Add a pair or two of decent socks and they'll see you alright.
 
I have recently purchased a pair of Columbia Bugaboots, on the advice (and review) that 'Hatter' Anderson put on here and they are quite simply awesome. I don't even need thick socks with them! IMO you need them half a size bigger though, as they come up small.
 
Its not just your feet its the full package, but starting at your feet, you need a good pair of socks, that are part manmade and natural you wont go far wrong looking at ex military socks, they need to be loose fitting, with no constriction at all and that includes the calfs when you pull them up. A lot of anglers swear by Neoprene and seal skinz, all they do is make your feet damp thus allowing the cold in.
Boots i use a good hiking boot that's a size bigger, i also check the sole that there is good insulation, not just the insole but the sole itself, one i have my eye on is the TFG AP extreme, for wellies i have a pair of muckboots Tay sports, ensure you have enough room any constriction of your blood flow will only help the cold get in. On long sessions i take a spare pair of socks and regularly change them when my feet are getting damp, if they are getting cold give them a rub as that will get the blood flowing to the capillaries. Your feet will sweat no matter how cold they are.
I wear a pair of snugpak salopettes over some long johns, they are fantastic, these will keep your midriff and legs warm, a quick look in the ski section at TK max is worth a try for some bargain salopettes. Before i put my jacket on i also wear a Body warmer, this will keep your core extremely warm.
As you can tell its a full package, sort your feet out first and work up.

And dont forget your hat.
 
Cold

Jon Frisby said:
Its not just your feet its the full package, but starting at your feet, you need a good pair of socks, that are part manmade and natural you wont go far wrong looking at ex military socks, they need to be loose fitting, with no constriction at all and that includes the calfs when you pull them up. A lot of anglers swear by Neoprene and seal skinz, all they do is make your feet damp thus allowing the cold in.
Boots i use a good hiking boot that's a size bigger, i also check the sole that there is good insulation, not just the insole but the sole itself, one i have my eye on is the TFG AP extreme, for wellies i have a pair of muckboots Tay sports, ensure you have enough room any constriction of your blood flow will only help the cold get in. On long sessions i take a spare pair of socks and regularly change them when my feet are getting damp, if they are getting cold give them a rub as that will get the blood flowing to the capillaries. Your feet will sweat no matter how cold they are.
I wear a pair of snugpak salopettes over some long johns, they are fantastic, these will keep your midriff and legs warm, a quick look in the ski section at TK max is worth a try for some bargain salopettes. Before i put my jacket on i also wear a Body warmer, this will keep your core extremely warm.
As you can tell its a full package, sort your feet out first and work up.

And dont forget your hat.
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Or stay at home, save a lot of money and watch some of Robson Green's videos.
 
From years of match fishing , where you have to sit for hours on end in one peg. me and all my mates swear by Skee Tex boots.
 
If you are wearing wellies or ski boots, they must not be tight fitting, but if you purchase a pair of Dickies Boot Sockets and wear them with a thin pair of socks, these are very warm and i have been using these for years, i wear them in my Mukluk ski boots, these are £40 per pair, plus £8+ for the Dickies, check out this link.
http://www.twenga.co.uk/dir-Fashion,Footwear,Boots-12744
Brian
 
Go to the local pound shop or gardening center,but one of those little foam pads that you kneel on and place that on the snow/frost then feet on top.
Works a treat.
Ken
 
Got a pair of Skee Tex Field boots on a deal at the Carp Show at Esher the other week.They were pressed into service almost immediately with the arrival of at least a foot of snow in Surrey.Well pleased with them,as both warm and comfortable to walk in,and perfectly warm whilst sat waiting for a rod twitch.

Pete.
 
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