KaibabHunter Report post Posted September 24, 2015 So I got the elk hunter sleeping bags (awesome) for our late elk hunt and now I need to shop for insulated boots for my 16 yo boy and I. Not sure what I need but I don't want insulation overkill and light weight would be a plus. Shopping for 2 so price needs to stay on the lower end. Any recommendations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaibabHunter Report post Posted September 24, 2015 We'll be primarily mobile but may sit a tank or 2 if the sign says to. Leaning towards lighter insulation and wool socks. Thx for the feedback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QhunterAZ Report post Posted September 24, 2015 I like cold weather boots slightly larger, something waterproof and room for 2+ layers of wool socks. I usually go with rocky boots, I have always had good luck with them and they actually fit my size 13 wides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted September 24, 2015 A good wool sock (not necessarily the heaviest) works wonders on keeping feet warm in boots that do not have a lot of insulation. Also not tying the laces too tight to let circulation flow helps a ton too. If you go too warm, your feet will sweat, and then get cold from being wet unless you have wool. A couple pair of boots is my suggestion. Most importantly, get COMFORTABLE boots early and break them in. I couldn't agree more with Lance's 2 points above, one medium thickness pair of merino wool socks is key. I used non insulated Danner's on my January OTC deer hunt this year with no problem down to our coldest morning temp of 8 degrees. The only other thing not mentioned, wax/waterproof/use dressing on your boots in the event it snows/rains. My feet were amazingly warm both sitting in a metal tree stand for hours and hiking several miles through a foot of snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
