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I often see the posts on best work boots but am in need of a pair of winter boots. Whats the best pair you have had on your farm? I am in north east Wisconsin and just about froze my feet off last winter in a old pair of sorrels
 
I was on a business trip to Toronto one year and happened into a WW where they had an insulated, ankle high inside the ankle zipper and I added a separate insulating insole sold there also, possibly made of wool. Not made for wading, but otherwise the warmest my feet have been for a light boot.

Otherwise I have a pair of Gore Fabric insulated heavier, leather uppers, but water proofed boots I bought from Guide Gear for a reasonable price. They are great also and your feet don't sweat in them.

Mark
 
What is the purpose of the boot? I like NEOS Overshoes. They are available in many configurations. I do not know if they would stand up to manure or petroleum,but for just working outside in the snow and the wet they are the catsass. Very light weight and easy on and off..
 
Old is probably the issue with your Sorrel's. New liners can make a world of difference if the shell is still in good shape.
 
We had Sorrels for ever, then 3 years ago, I was in an accident, and got the right boot just shredded off my foot, so I had to get a new set!

Dad was due for a set too, so we went shopping at Big R. We both got a set, I got 15's and he got 13's, we BOTH think that they are the best snow boots every! They are totally water proof 5 inches up. Made out of leather, and dipped in a rubberizing compound.

I have probably 5 or 600 hours in mine, and they are still in great shape! I am thinking about getting a new set of liners, but they are still plenty warm for me. Actually have troubles with my feet sweating if I am not careful... Bryce

Sorry, forgot to add above, they were "Ranger" brand boots. Their slogan was "Toughest of Tough" and I think that they were right!
 
Mickey Mouse Boots from Military surplus. White if you require ultimate, black if just extreme cold. Rugged and warm, no contest for real warmth as they are lined with rubber to assure the felt insulation never gets wet. Look for a Mickey mouse boot section view. Jim
 
One thing that helps is getting something that fits correctly, with adequate room.

I had been wearing 12 wide for years and lately I've had to change to 13 wide, to have enough room, not sure if its me or the way shoes are running in sizes.

One the biggest problems I've had was moisture/sweating, and it became evident my toes don't have enough room to break contact to each other and that makes em sweat.

The other thing is when its cold outside, it really helps when you keep busy with vigorous activity, keep the blood circulating. If I am not moving around and working, my feet tend to get cold and sweat, having some more room certainly helps.

As far as the type of shoe, its nice when the sales person knows the lines they sell, knows shoes and understands what you need in a shoe. I recently spent some money on 3 new pairs, each with an intended purpose, one set I took back and had them order 13W, so much better, glad I waited.

One last thing, is that moisture laden shoes are difficult to dry out without placing on a warm radiator or somewhere like a boiler room or similar. I find the moisture carry over accumulates, they don't dry out over night. Solution was one of those $60 boot dryers, works perfectly, pull the insole or insert out, place shoes on the tubes, they dry out and are nice and warm if you run it before you put them on. Keeps em from smelling like the football team equipment room too LOL!
 
Depends on what I'm doing and the temp. If I'm rabbit hunting I usually wear plain rubber boots, the step in type, not buckle, and extra sox or heavy sox. If I'm ice fishing I have some Lacrosse ice boots. I also have a pair of insulated Rocky's. Wore L.L Beans for several years.

Larry
 
Muck Arctic Sport. On my second pair in 4 years and they're the best boots I've ever had. Comfortable, warm, no seams, no laces, easy on/off, and no leather. They have NEVER leaked, ever. Cowsh#t doesn't deteriorate them and if you get a hole in the rubber, just use a tire patch.
 
Lacrosse Iceman. Frost bite as a kid so feet getcold easy. 20 yrs of working on a shipping dock and that is the only boot that worked. Iceking is similar, but thinsulate instead of wool. Wool pull out liner works better for me. Rubber part of boot is insulated on both too.
 
Hoffman Pac Boots Made In Kellogg ID www.hoffmanboots.com I am a Power Lineman by trade in my opinion they are the best Winter Pac Boot Made, I have two Pair one is the Outback Style (for hunting) the other a lace up Cold Weather Pac, Many to chose from. I live in West Central Wisconsin they have served me will. Head to Colorado Elk Hunting...would not leave home without them... take a look...
 
Never did care much for sorrels. They always seemed to leake sooner than later and a poor fit for my feet.

I have a pair of all leather hunting boots from cabelas 15 years ago. Lots of thinsulate insulaton, Gortex lined, they fit well and light enough to wear all day walking around. The traction is getting worn but the leather is still in great shape. My real winter work is usually limited to cutting firewood and feeding hay to the cows

Mud season I usually just wear the heavy rubber pullons and try to stay out of the mud as much as possible.
 
Baffin Titan
Looks sorta like a rubber boot.
Waterproof right to the top.
-100 rating.
Get two pair of liners and change them nightly to dry, do not wait till they feel wet or you will compact the liner material and it will be useless.
We get that minus 40 and minus 50 stuff and all you need to wear is a light pair of socks.
These are for being outside, do not wear them riding around in the truck or out in a heated shop or you will sweat them up fast.
 
(quoted from post at 09:33:58 11/04/14) One thing that helps is getting something that fits correctly, with adequate room.

I had been wearing 12 wide for years and lately I've had to change to 13 wide, to have enough room, not sure if its me or the way shoes are running in sizes.

One the biggest problems I've had was moisture/sweating, and it became evident my toes don't have enough room to break contact to each other and that makes em sweat.

The other thing is when its cold outside, it really helps when you keep busy with vigorous activity, keep the blood circulating. If I am not moving around and working, my feet tend to get cold and sweat, having some more room certainly helps.

As far as the type of shoe, its nice when the sales person knows the lines they sell, knows shoes and understands what you need in a shoe. I recently spent some money on 3 new pairs, each with an intended purpose, one set I took back and had them order 13W, so much better, glad I waited.

One last thing, is that moisture laden shoes are difficult to dry out without placing on a warm radiator or somewhere like a boiler room or similar. I find the moisture carry over accumulates, they don't dry out over night. Solution was one of those $60 boot dryers, works perfectly, pull the insole or insert out, place shoes on the tubes, they dry out and are nice and warm if you run it before you put them on. Keeps em from smelling like the football team equipment room too LOL!
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My doc told me that the foot is one thing that gets bigger and longer when you get old.....
 
Must be the compressive forces from above LOL ! I wonder if it accelerates with more weight?

Somehow we get shorter, same theory I believe.

So now that the foot is larger both ways, does that mean I'll be a low ground pressure (LGP) model sometime soon ? LOL!
 
Bruce, I belive you are blessed with great circulation in your feet. I have been smoking for 60 years , and have very poor circulation in my lower unit. My feet get cold easily. My fault! I have heard, that diabetis also slows circulation, to the feet. So you must be diabetis free, and not smoke!
 
Hands down, Wolverines, with Goretex lining. I did well last winter, my feet did not get cold at all.
 
+1 Muck Artics for around the barn. Started wearing them about 8 years and finally have warm feet in my old age,
 
I swear by Rockies. They are comfortable and the waterproof ones are really waterproof for years. I wear them daily and wouldn't be without them.
 
Every felt liner boot in which the liner is in contact with your sock will get wet. Not if, when.
Unless you use them for 2 hours/day and dry them they will compact and get wet which conducts heat out of your feet in a big way. Having worn Mickey Mouse boots in outdoor all day conditions, and many other felt lined boots for the time it took to get cold, I will never wear them again.
Mickeys are felt insulated, they are inner lined preventing any wetting of the felt. If you pour water into the top of the boot, it will warm up and you will still be warm. There is a message here. Jim
 
Whites pacs are good but so heavy going to get schnees next time as they are about half the weight .
 
(quoted from post at 13:33:42 11/04/14) Mickey Mouse Boots from Military surplus. White if you require ultimate, black if just extreme cold. Rugged and warm, no contest for real warmth as they are lined with rubber to assure the felt insulation never gets wet. Look for a Mickey mouse boot section view. Jim
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Ditto. Best cold weather boots ever made. Make Sorels look like flip flops.
 
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