fletcher1234565 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Im on the lookout for some thermal footwear. What type fo you think and why. I fancy the highlace boots as i think they will be easier to walk in, but will they be as warm and waterproof as wellies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Le Chemeau vierzonord extreme. Double lined with neoprene, very warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groach1234 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 To me it would depend on if i felt i would need the greater ankle support, if so high boots if not lined wellies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 For me it all depends what the terrain is going to be like. Most of my permission is just grass fields with lots of sheep and with the usual British weather its always wet so I never go out without my thermal socks and my hunter wellies. If my permission was nice dry land with short grass I suppose boots would be fine but Im that used to wearing wellies now ide probably still wear them as they are very comfy to walk in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonia Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 i just got some of them jack pyke boots for hunting etc. very nice, warm, confortable and waterproofed. £60 ill test them out tomorrow over the fields with the shotgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john12 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Just a pair of high lace hunter boots about 3 seasons ago and they are the best thing i have ever brought.Been out today and even in the snow they kept my feet warm and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...&hasJS=true Got these boots for xmas last year and they are still in excellent condition. They are a bit on the heavy side at 1st but I am used to them by now. I much prefer boots then wellies, especially on cold days because the wellies don't provide the same heat as boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Where I live the area is prone to flooding, I need, possess and use both wellies and high boots. Both have their place. ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy518 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 I have tried many types of boots with the exception of wellies, currently i'm using Meindl dovre extremes and i find them very warm and comfortable....worst pair of boots i had were TF Gear jobs...They looked the part, were realtree camo, high leg and they were all marked up as being waterproof....first time out in the wet and i got wet feet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3xspringer Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Red Setter boots by red wing shoes, 882 Elk Tracker 12inch high, warm and dry, but not cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Sarakun Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 US. Military Mickey boots. Designed to keep yer tootsies warm down to -20deg courtesy of thick felt liners that have a sole and double as slippers, waterproof and about £30 new. Cor, you boys love to spend your money, save it to buy cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'd stick with what you feel comfortable in, I've got leather lined hunters and walk about 3 miles a day most of the year in them no problems, extra pair of socks if its cold but not had cold feet in them yet, got a set of the neoprenes but i find I tend to sweat in them and a tiny bit of moisture means when you stand still they do get cold. had some tall lace up le chameaus and actually walked the sole out of them in 6 months they really didn't like being left wet as mine rarely dry out all winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 About the only thing I can see wellies having an advantage with are ease/speed of use. I have 2 pairs of 'wellies', one true wellies and the other are american rubber boots with neoprene sides. I also have 2-3 pairs of leather lace ups. If I'm only going out to the field for an hour or so I'll grab the wellies as they are quick and easy. For anything more serious I'll grab the leathers every time. I've got a pair of Rocky boots that are going on 10+ years now and still 100% waterproof. My cabela uplanders were the most comfortable out of the box pair of ANY shoes I've ever had. They are featherweight and 100% waterproof. The leathers give a lot more ankle support and are far warmer than a plain wellie. I don't see what's not to like. Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I've got a couple of pairs of Lacrosse Brawny lace-ups. Lacrosse do insulated wellingtons. Wellingtons without something to tighten them around your calf, will probably be too noisy for stalking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I bought a set of Le chamue Moflon full height walking boots and they are fantastic, if you get a set of macgaiters as well they will easily keep the water out when you splash into calf height water as long as you are out quick............. Web sites below...... http://www.le-chameau-clothing.co.uk/wa/1/...CFWlr4wod513HJA http://www.macgaiters.co.uk/products.asp?cat=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby22 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ive actually just decided to ditch the wellies (except for wildfowling). Ive got a pair of neoprenes but unless its -5 etc my feet always sweat up an get cold. on the lookout for some good boots, been looking at Le Chameau Mouflon GTX's but am still undecided which to get! Robby22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Ive actually just decided to ditch the wellies (except for wildfowling). Ive got a pair of neoprenes but unless its -5 etc my feet always sweat up an get cold. on the lookout for some good boots, been looking at Le Chameau Mouflon GTX's but am still undecided which to get! Robby22 I got the ones that are 4th down on the link i posted, they seem very stiff at first but once you start walking they are the comfiest things ever....but not good for driving due to the support they provide...ther Macgaiters are a must as well as they are a neoprene type material and seal everything up nicely... Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Or you could go half way and get a pair of Grub Ptarmigan's.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby22 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Well Ive seen a pair of the le chemeau's at uttings for £150, but dont know whether its worth hanging on until gamefair time?? Your right about them Macgaiters-they do look top notch!! Robby22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 fister, Have you thought about having your Bean's retread? I am looking to do that with my Cabela's boots. The tread just isn't to my liking and they are slippery on wet hills. When they wear down enough I'm going to have them redone as the soles are sewn on anyway. Anyone know of a place here in the UK that resoles boots? Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christy Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Depends on how fit the totty is but lace up usually. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Well I would like a pair of wellies, with hiking boot tread and ankle support and which are neoprene lined to keep my toes warm. Any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm surprised you say that fister as i've been trudging around the hills of scotland in a foot and a half of snow and my chameau boots are like new, they have also been through all the bogy type stuff and soaked and dried and still no visible damage but i always wear the macgaiters with them which gives alot more protection... Regards, Gixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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