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thlipsis29
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I've used Muck Woody Max in the past and they have served me well as an all-purpose boot for tripping in the BWCA and general winter use. There are more insulated boots out there, but their comfort and performance is second to none. With a good pair of marino wool socks, my feet have never been cold, even in sub-zero temps.
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zika
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Worked in research camps on Sea Ice from 1980 to 1997 Feb through May. Many hours standing on ice out in the open melting 36" holes through 12' of ice. Only boots I would use in extreme cold dry conditions:
Buy at least 1 size larger. 2 felt wool insoles (insole inserts do not come with boots). One double wool liner sock comes with it. Buy a spare sock for the next day. My foot is size 8. I wear a size 9 of these mukluks and size 9 wool liners come with it. Take off every night, beat off the ice and dry at ceiling level of my tent.
Ocean research and acoustic monitoring systems during the cold war. Good job for a Minnesota guy.
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zika
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Try Link again:
Mukluks Canadian Sea Ice
Let me know if you like them.
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Savage Voyageur
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What ever boot you get buy a size bigger. Then you will have room for another felt liner on the bottom.
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moustachesteve
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Pinetree: "josephpat: "By far the warmest I have owned is Baffin. "
I liked them too,but with moderate use both boots separated completely where leather meets the rubber."
Wow that is concerning! Never heard a bad thing about Baffins until this picture. I absolutely love my Baffin Impacts and I ice fish almost daily. Warmest boots I've ever worn by far. There's a 30% off code at shoes.com right now too. CYBER19
Baffin Impacts
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Pinetree
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I think all good insulated boots have to have a good insulated sole and some type of wicking insole you can take out. Much of the cold comes from bottom up.
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aholmgren
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bunny or mickey boots
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ZimnePiwo
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The Kamik hunter boot is what I've used. Never had issues with cold feet and can't beat the price (usually can find them for $40-$50). That said, I've never walked more than a mile in them and wouldn't want to walk any further...they're pretty heavy.
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cyclones30
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A pair of Baffins for me the last 10 years
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Pinetree
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josephpat: "By far the warmest I have owned is Baffin. Like them, so far so good, and never had water go through them.
Rather than buying a bigger size, take a pair of the socks you plan on wearing to make sure you do not buy your boots to tight.
Another thing to consider when spending cash on a good pair of boots is getting a boot dryer, IMO. It'll help to prolong the life of your boots.
Good luck choosing! "
I liked them too,but with moderate use both boots separated completely where leather meets the rubber. That could of been extremely dangerous on a winter camping trip.  Bottom and top displayed.
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shock
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as far as a pack boot goes , hard to beat the cabelas predator boot for warmth , like most pack type boots , a little bulky , but will last forever.
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josephpat
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By far the warmest I have owned is Baffin. Like them, so far so good, and never had water go through them.
Rather than buying a bigger size, take a pair of the socks you plan on wearing to make sure you do not buy your boots to tight.
Another thing to consider when spending cash on a good pair of boots is getting a boot dryer, IMO. It'll help to prolong the life of your boots.
Good luck choosing!
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Ragged
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Last year I bought some boots specifically for ice fishing and while they are not made specifically for that use they have absolutely changed my world. My biggest issue was traction, the floor of my pop-up is alway glare ice and early season season trips could be a nightmare. I’ve tried Yak tracks but always came away with the feeling that I’d prefer an actual studded boot. I ended up with these Korkers Polar Vortex They have all sorts of interchangeable soles, from moderately studded small carbides to actual legit Carbide or steel lugs (they come with rubber snow soles, all studded options are sold separately) They are amazing and super fast/easy to swap soles. The other aspect that I am in love with is the BOA lace system, where have you been all my life! I always loathed bending over and tying my boots when I was in my full ice fishing get up. Not anymore. Also because it’s so easy to use I find I like to release lace tension once I’m settled in my shack, promotes circulation and keeps my feet nice and warm while sitting and when it comes time to move it only takes but a sew seconds to turn the knob again. They seem to be 100% waterproof thus far and plenty warm for me.
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Arcola
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I wear the bunny boots. This is a review.
Boot review
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mutz
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HawgHunter: "Muck Arctic Pro has worked well for me. Not cheap though."
+1, snowmobiling, snow blowing and ice fishing. I have some circulation problems but my feet are always warm and just as important always dry even in slush.
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Vax
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What are some good insulated waterproof boots that has worked good for you guys when icefishing? What do you say about products at this website ? Especially when you encounter slush sometimes that soaks the boot. I have rockys with goretex liner but my feet always got soaked. Would like to use it for regular winter boots as well. Thanks
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iCallitMaize
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Whatever you choose, my advice is this:
1) Buy them one-ish size big.
2) One pair of thin liner synthetic/silk and one GOOD loose wool socks.
3) Boot Blankets
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Zwater
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aholmgren: "bunny or mickey boots"
+1
Fleet Farm has them for quarter of the price of the Mucks.
Great boots!
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HawgHunter
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Muck Arctic Pro has worked well for me. Not cheap though.
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Jaywalker
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iCallitMaize: "Whatever you choose, my advice is this:
1) Buy them one-ish size big.
2) One pair of thin liner synthetic/silk and one GOOD loose wool socks.
3) Boot Blankets"
Down this line of thinking, my advice is to size up and add a THICK wool felt liner on the bottom. I believe most feet get cold because of conduction, so insulation from the ground is most important (along with good circulation). One of the main reasons the US military Bunny/Mickey Mouse boots mentioned above are so good is they have about 1 full inch of wool felt in the soul (the other reason is they are sealed so stay completely dry). I’m surprised how many people wear pac boots with a measly 1/4 inch wool felt liner,which gets compressed down to 1/8 inch or less.
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