Okay I know we had a big discussion on this last year and many of you loved your Muck boots. Well I went looking and there are no less than ten models. So which ones are best. I do like the slip on idea I get tired of lacing mine up and then taking them off again everytime I come into my house. Thanks for your input. J
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If you can find a pair of surplus military cold weather "mickey mouse" boots, you'll come to love them when it gets really cold. DON'T GET ANY BOOT THAT FITS TIGHT, OR EVEN SNUG FOR THAT MATTER.
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Cabelas gore-tex Saskatchewan pac boots. But at $200 for the pair a bit pricey. They are actually to warm for normal ice fishing, but pleasant at anything lower then -10 degrees or so. I use cabelas Bruin 1800 boots for normal ice fishing to -20 and have been pretty comfortable. I got them a couple years ago on clearance fo $120.
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A few years ago I picked up a pair of "Baffin's" and ole them. The best of both worlds, slip on with two quick releas buckles, on at the top and the other at the ankle. They have tones of insulation and a MEAN tread.
http://www.baffin.com/ProductDetails.asp...e=40000048
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I'll keep an eye out for some at S&E's. Are they easy in and out? Or just great for warmth? Thanks J
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I have a pair of Cabelas boots and I do love them except it takes me forever to get them on and off so I'm looking for a warm chore boot type that I can wear out to feed the animals or on the ice without freezing or sliding too much. There was a big Muck boot choir last year and I think they almost sold me but they are too expensive to buy the wrong model. Thanks for your suggestions I have really liked mine as well just want something that slips on and off. Later J
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Q I have a pair similar to those that are great until slush season then I ended up with wet feet because the uppers weren't water proof. I think I have my cold gear I want one that will cover those transition season days. Guess I should have clarified that a little better. I must admit these look like a lot nicer model than my Sorels. Thanks for your suggestion. J
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+1 on the Baffins. I lucked into mine at Sportsmans a couple years ago. Last pair they had, size 15 on clearance for $159. Easy on and off. About the most comfortable boot I've ever had on. Like Q Ball said, if you wear them on a nice day, you'll be hating life. They're too warm believe it or not. They're not hiking boots either. Very bulky. They are also not waterproof as I found out at Fish Lake. I got into some ankle deep slush and got completely soaked. I thought my day was over, but when the water warmed up to my temp, it was toasty warm. I fished the rest of the day and poured the water out when I got home. How's that for a fish story?
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I got these last year. Absolutely love them. I had some just like the Baffin boots talked about by JustJim, but they weren't waterproof. The Muck's are also comfy. The ones I have are in the link below. They are super-easy on and off, and go up to your knee.
http://www.muckbootcompany.com/men/outdo...Elite.aspx
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I like Sorel boots most of the time. But during late ice or when it gets warm and lots of water and slush, I go with the rubber cabelas 400 gram thinsulate muck boots completely rubber and waterproof. If it gets to be several inches of water then waders it is .
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+1 For Baffin. Mine are a all rubber boot that comes up just below my knees. 100% water proof and extremely warm. I've fished in 7" of standing water and never had a issue.
As stated before these are not hiking boots. They are a stand in 1 spot and be warm kind of boot. There also great for snowmobiling.
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I have the muck boots woody ex pros and love them! There even not to bad for hiking. I just keep them in my car and slip them on anytime I need them. I think the only differance in these and BamaBoy's is the shin guards though.
I too have some of the Saskatchewan boots from Cabela's. I got tired of having cold feet. They are extremely extreme boots, really serious cold weather boots. Almost too bulky to get my ice cleats on over the toe because the toe is very fat, and they're definitely not for driving in. They're actually very easy to lace up, and they have a pocket in the toe to stick a warmer pack in, which I've never had to do. They're probably overboard for everyday ice fishing, but when it's miserably cold, they're just the thing. On sale right now for $189.
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Yeah, it didn't cross my mind these were not waterproof when I got them. But, it's nice to know if I do get wet the day is not over. I couldn't believe the heat retention with ice water added. The day it happened, I had my visiting nephew out with me on his first ice trip. I was bummed at the prospect of telling him we had to leave. I warmed up right away and everything was peachy.
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I am very leary of of full rubber boots, at about -25 the rubber gets a little... Almost brittle... Sharp ice can penetrate the boot, like the edge of ice along your fishing hole, they wear out faster at extreme temps. My dad has taken a Musk Ox and a Polar Bear wearing those Saskatchewan Boots by cabelas, and they saw -50.
Sorry forgot the pics.
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Thanks Jim sounds like good insulation. Thanks for the tip. J
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I have a set of Cabelas inferno I think they called them and I use them on really cold days and get along really well but they also are not waterproof so I got wet feet in the slush so that's why I'm looking for something different. Thanks for the info. J
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Thanks Bama I think that is what I'm looking for. Later J
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Thank you, might be time to trade in some points for a new set of boots. Thanks for the info. J
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Thanks Catcherman it's good to hear more people who like them so I can have more confidence in them. Thanks J
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