Best winter boots....

[fishfreek]

I like the WR clothing, but when it comes to the foot wear I think they are not quite there yet.

[Woodsman]

I have Sorel's rated for -100 , keep my feet warm and dry when standing around on the ice, but like any other boot that is going to keep you warm, they are not light.

Not disagreeing with your choice of boots, but the underlined statement in my opinion is not correct.
My CKX Muk Lite boots are extremely light & very warm.
-118 °F / -85°C comfort rating
Price around $100 - $130.

[Rugger]

For sure. Those Nat's boots are something else, super light. I want to get a pair for my wife but am having trouble finding women's sizes (even really small mens or kids).

[Woodsman]

They don't make women's sizes but make men's sizes 4 through 13(even sizes only).
Mine are 2 sizes larger than my normal size.
If your wife wears women's 7 than a men's 7 should be close.

[BIG MAC]

guys , something else to add to the warm boots, anyone who fishes outside all day should be looking at taking a 2'x2' square of 2" closed cell Styrofoam to stand on, keeping that layer between the ice and your boots will also help keep your feet warmer.

passed this tip off to my brother and cousin as they just got into ice fishing and complained about their feet getting cold standing directly on the ice for hours at a time.

good luck on the boots. might be looking at what Woodsman has .

cheers and be safe out there this winter.

[Woodsman]

I have had good results with a 2' X 2' pieces of interlocking foam pad.

[Rugger]

Good to know Woodsman now I just need to find a place that sells the men's.

BigMac, that's a great tip. I've got two squares for my wife and a big square with a ducktape hinge in case we want to take the dog fishing.
That's where the cold will come from as a) the ice is cold and b) your weight crushes the insulation making conduction easier. That's another reason I like the waffle insole and I believe the Nat's have some air chambers in the sole (correct me if I'm wrong).

[muskokaguy]

guys , something else to add to the warm boots, anyone who fishes outside all day should be looking at taking a 2'x2' square of 2" closed cell Styrofoam to stand on, keeping that layer between the ice and your boots will also help keep your feet warmer.

And if you fish outside and cover the hole with it (place a nice mound of slushy snow in the centre to weigh it down), you don't have to bring the auger with you in the morning. Been doing this every weekend for 10 years.

[Pdionisio]

Dunloppurofort.jpgI really like the dunlop purofort cold weather boots. You just have to watch out that you don't wear the lugs down too much on pavement as I find that once the lugs have been warn down, the cold weather performance is compromised. I also have a pair of insulated baffins that I find equally good.

[dickie]

Try the Muck boot, I've tried all kinds. This is the best winter boot money can buy. Always get a boot that is at least a size bigger than you usually wear.