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Needed warm waterproof boots

Get yourself some Neoprene socks, those really help regardless and should your boots let in a little water, which they invariably will you’ve got a second dry layer.
I had a pair of Brashers, which were amazing but gave up the ghost after over a decade. Those were probably the only truly water proof boots I’ve owned and by all accounts the modern version is a shadow of the pair I had.
I pretty much rely on neoprene wellies these days, much of where I fish boots just aren’t enough in any event.
 
Don't flick about it. The only effective boots for winter fishing are Muck boots.
Been at it for almost 50 years and they work.
Essentialy neoprene wellies but with lining that prevents the cold feet syndrome.
Don't waste any money trying anything else.
Muck masters are presently the best, unless you want to go for the new Arctic sport guaranteed down to minus 60%
I'd say these are far too warm.
 
Muck boot quality has greatly declined imo, Im on my 5th pair and the lining on the heel wears out quite quickly now, I'll be looking at other options next time.
 
Im a total Genuine Muckboot fan but they do have rubbish grip sadly and I have to take a Stanley Knife to them and cut the top 4 3/4!" inches off as I have large calf muscles and the tops are too narrow
 
Cliff Turner said:
Muck boot quality has greatly declined imo, Im on my 5th pair and the lining on the heel wears out quite quickly now, I'll be looking at other options next time.
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I can't say if the quality has declined or not, but I bought a pair of the Muckboot Artic Sport boots in a 50% sale last year. I have to say they are more comfortable than my Le Chameau Vierzonords (which aren't a patch on the original pair I owned) but the sole got pierced by a huge 3" hawthorn thorn whilst walking through some long grass back in the spring, 1/4th of an inch went into my foot which was a little bit painful. Never had anything like that before, maybe it would have happened regardless of the make, but it doesn't inspire confidence and obviously they are now no longer waterproof.
 
I bought a pair of Grisport Ranger Boots about 5 years ago in a sale, they were about 70% off. I put them away in the shed as a future replacement for the Meindl walking boots I was using which although very comfortable, stopped being waterproof towards the end of last winter.

The Grisport's are bloody brilliant I have to say. I'm somewhere between size 11 and 12 depending on the make, and the size 11's fit perfect. I've got quite broad feet, but there is room for a pair of neoprene socks if required. The grip is excellent and thus far they have proved waterproof.
 
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Skee Tex Thermal Boots

Key Features Warmest winter boot available Highly appreciated by anglers throughout the world 100% Waterproof Perform well in as low as -50 degrees Ideal for fishermen, farmers &ampmountain workers Please Note These boots come up quite small on the feet so be advised you may want to go for the...
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These look daft, but they’ve served me two winters so far, with no signs of deterioration. And fishing isn’t a fashion show (for most)... Normal thin socks and my feet are toasty!

They were a Christmas gift, so didn’t know the price until I just got the link but I’d happily pay that for them knowing what I know now! Before these I was wearing thermal socks, in multiple layers sometimes with normal wellies and still ending up with freezing feet, which is horrible, especially when you’re well wrapped up and warm everywhere else.
 
Grubs boots for me
One thing I really like is the vibram sole which means I can easily walk 4-5 miles in them with the dogs and no aches, pains or blisters
I think mine are arctic grade but on the bank I never have cold feet with just a thick pair of woollen socks
When icy or slippy after flood I use crampons but sole pattern seems perfectly ok for general use
They do eventually fail but normally after 3-4 seasons of heavy use
 
Grubs Snowline for me, had Muck boot tay sports prior, but better soles on the Grubs. The big issue with any time of neoprene is drying them out.
 
I'm well pleased with this thread...remembered I'd got a pair of Skee-Tex boots that I bought in the 80's. Only wore them once at end of season, then bagged them up. Just found them in a tea chest in garage, been there since I moved house :oops: ...will give them a whirl.
 
Terry Simner said:
I'm well pleased with this thread...remembered I'd got a pair of Skee-Tex boots that I bought in the 80's. Only wore them once at end of season, then bagged them up. Just found them in a tea chest in garage, been there since I moved house :oops: ...will give them a whirl.
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Skee text boots, had a pair back in the 70's /80's. The only thing anywhere close to the Muckboots for warmth, far too warm for anything other than Arctic weather in my opinion though.
Seem to recall I gave up on them because:-
They were very uncomfortable for walking any distance in.
Too warm for normal temperatures.
Practically no grip.
The outers developed a split after a couple of years.
The liners wore out quite quickly.
Replacements were very expensive.
They look ridiculous.
 
Paul Collins said:
Skee text boots, had a pair back in the 70's /80's. The only thing anywhere close to the Muckboots for warmth, far too warm for anything other than Arctic weather in my opinion though.
Seem to recall I gave up on them because:-
They were very uncomfortable for walking any distance in.
Too warm for normal temperatures.
Practically no grip.
The outers developed a split after a couple of years.
The liners wore out quite quickly.
Replacements were very expensive.
They look ridiculous.
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Oh well, eBay here they come (BTW...I always look ridiculous, so that's not a problem).
 
Steve Reed said:
Another vote for Muckboots. Other bits of me have been cold but never my feet when wearing Muckboots.
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They are good, but the sole has decided to come away on one boot, glued it with some specialist adhesive, but again we have the Far East quality issues.
 
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