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    The last few years, I've been wearing Muck boots. They're ok,but I would like something with more support. I can't remember who suggested Sorrells, but I was wanting more suggestions. Here is my wants...

    1. Warm. If my feet get cold, my life sucks. My feet get cold easily.
    2. Good ankle support.
    3. They have to be water proof.

    Any suggestions?
     

    King31

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    The last few years, I've been wearing Muck boots. They're ok,but I would like something with more support. I can't remember who suggested Sorrells, but I was wanting more suggestions. Here is my wants...

    1. Warm. If my feet get cold, my life sucks. My feet get cold easily.
    2. Good ankle support.
    3. They have to be water proof.

    Any suggestions?

    I like Danner. I wear pronghorns about 250 days a year. Warm feet are just a much good socks as they are boots. Mine are always cold if I'm sitting, no matter the boot.
     

    mom45

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    I have several pairs of Sorels in different styles. My husband wears Sorels when hunting and I think he adds a heat pack to each boot inside the liners for added protection.
     

    two70

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    Any quality leather boots are going to offer more support and typically be warmer than a comparably insulated rubber boot but even with Gore Tex are not going to be as waterproof. If you are not doing a lot of wading in several inches of water, leather boots will probably work, provided you maintain them.

    If you want to stick with rubber boots the Cabela's Comfort Trac boots have the best support of any rubber boot I've tried and I've tried a lot. They are available in different insulation levels up to 1600 grams. Some LaCrosse boots models also have pretty good support and go up to about 1200 grams of insulation. In my experience the LaCrosse boots last longer but are not quite as comfortable.
     

    drm-hp

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    I really like my Irish Setters.
    I have even been using them when I am walking around a lot. They are not for mountain climbing, although the occasional side hill or cliff face will not hurt you.
    This is the second set in 6 years, I wore them out.
     

    Hookeye

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    Irish setters lasted me 10 yrs.$200 retail. Got em on sale for half price.
    Damn near cried when they gave up the ghost.
    Ripped tendon in foot, arch dropped. Up a half size on new boots
     

    bradrob

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    +1 on the Danner. Bought a new pair this summer and have been breaking them in for this winter, Very comfortable from day 1 and good ankle support.
     

    sugarcreekbrass

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    I love Muck boots for hunting around here. I have bad ankles and Mucks offer me entry of support. For lace up, I really like Danner. I got the Higher Ground model when we went elk hunting in CO. Had no problems with them. I now have a pair of uninsulated Pronghorns that I wear around working and in the woods. They are comfy with plenty of support. Like someone else said, lace up boots with Gore Tex will keep you dry as long as you aren't hiking through too much water.
     

    roscott

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    Danner’s are good, but I find they really take a lot to conform to my feet.

    Merrell’s are incredibly comfortable, but they apparently cannot figure out how to waterproof a pair of boots.

    Cabela’s brand boots suck. They are waterproof just long enough to walk out of the store, and they break down after just a hundred miles or so.

    Mendl boots are my favorite that I’ve found. Very waterproof, comfortable, and toasty. Even the “uninsulated” ones are too hot for me in warm weather.
     

    Thor

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    Wolverine Plainsman. I liked the first set so much I bought 3 more so I could have a rough work set and 2 in storage. Good arch support, good ankle support and all day comfortable. Water resistant within reason...I wouldn't go wading in them.
     

    jspy5

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    After reading thru some of the posts I would llike to ask the OP what kind of hunting he is referring to? Personally I'm a deer hunter sitting in a stand for hours on end, in all kinds of weather. That being said I have yet to find ANY boot that will keep my feet warm without the aid of some of those foot warmers. The boots I have had in the past have gone up to 2000 grams of thinsulate and they are only so-so, not to mention that they aren't the greatest for doing a lot walking for extended periods of time or distance.
     

    sugarcreekbrass

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    I have the Muck Woody Max's and my feet stay warm sitting on stand for a few hours as long as the temps are 20s or above. Below that I can't sit as long. Im not for sure what the advertised ratings are , but Muck also has the Arctic version which is rated for colder temps than the Woody Max's. I also have the Arctic Shield boot covers when it is that cold. I walk to the stand and slip them over my boots.
     

    phatgemi

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    After reading thru some of the posts I would llike to ask the OP what kind of hunting he is referring to? Personally I'm a deer hunter sitting in a stand for hours on end, in all kinds of weather. That being said I have yet to find ANY boot that will keep my feet warm without the aid of some of those foot warmers. The boots I have had in the past have gone up to 2000 grams of thinsulate and they are only so-so, not to mention that they aren't the greatest for doing a lot walking for extended periods of time or distance.

    Agree with this post. If stand hunting, a million grams of thinsulate wont do the job after a while. I did get a pair of the thermacell rechargable foot warmers. A pain to keep charged and ya got the small remote to keep track of but they DO work. Well worth the effort so far.
     

    ws6duramax

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    In my experience , your feet are no different than the rest of your body . Layers, layers and more layers . I'm a huge puss when it comes to sitting in the cold . I get cold when its 40 degrees out .

    My regime to keep my feet warm is as follows .
    1. quality wicking socks (keeps moisture away)
    2. insulated socks (optional)
    3. 800-1000 gram boots
    4. insulated boot covers

    Boot covers are popular with people that ice fish a lot . They make some with camo patterns . I slip them on once I get to where I'm going . No more cold feet !
     

    BoilerMakerME

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    I'd throw a vote for Danners, but avoid the High Ground style like the plague. The fabric lace eye's fail. They fit like tennis shoes and are some of the lightest boots I've ever worn and actually are water proof, great ankle support for 8" on uneven terrain. Was religious on Merrel, but agree with lack of water proofing, now their styles are getting weirder.
     

    Meena

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    I don’t have a recommendation but I do know that the older I get the colder my feet get. I have used the cheap Red Head boots for years but now after a day of hunting my feet hurt so I need to invest in a good, probably more expensive, pair.
     
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