JT Bagwell Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 I will start by saying although Columbia has given me tons of free gear over the years, I am not sponsored by them and this particular product I purchased at my local Gander Mountain store. When I was a little kid I begged my late grandpa to take me ice fishing. He reluctantly agreed but because I didn't have the proper footwear and waterproof gloves, I ended up getting frost bite. I still deal with the after effects of that to this day. I am now using a boot from Columbia called the Bugaboot. They are absolutely awesome. Today while out ice fishing there was a 2-3" layer of water and slush on top of the ice. They kept my feet completely dry and warm the entire time. I think the normal price is somewhere around $120 but I got mine on clearance at Gander Mountain for about $60 and they are well worth it. I just wanted to share this in case there is anyone like me on the forum that has always struggled with keeping your feet warm while fishing. http://www.columbia.com/Men%E2%80%99s-Bugaboot%E2%84%A2-Plus-II-Omni-Heat%C2%AE/BM3876,default,pd.html 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 13, 2014 Super User Posted January 13, 2014 I wear two different models of the Bugaboot. A High top Black and a mid-height Camo pattern ~ both Great products. They work for me down to zero or 20 below, then I have to go to something else. A-Jay Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted January 13, 2014 Super User Posted January 13, 2014 I wear two different models of the Bugaboot. A High top Black and a mid-height Camo pattern ~ both Great products. They work for me down to zero or 20 below, then I have to go to something else. A-Jay When it gets below zero I go to something else as well. My slippers. Inside the house. 7 Quote
papajoe222 Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I've always had dificulty keeping my feet warm, not because of low quality footwear but because my feet sweat big time. Thinsulate, wicking socks, Underarmor, you name it they all resulted in cold/wet feet in short order. Two years ago on an early spring walley trip to Michigan as we were getting dressed to go out in 34degree weather with winds from 20-25, I noticed a friend spraying his feet with deodorant prior to putting his socks on. Kidding him about worrying that his feet would stink when he took off his boots he informed me that the anti persperant kept his feet dry (he has the same problem with excessive sweating) and therefore much warmer. Who woulda thunk? I've been using this trick to keep my feet warm ever since including a stretch of sub zero weather we had last week. Now I don't need to change socks every couple of hours and I am finally done searching for a good pair of boots/socks to keep my feet warm, but thanks for the heads up. I'm sure there are plenty of guys with 'normal' feet that appreciate the info. 2 Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted January 13, 2014 Super User Posted January 13, 2014 I have had great performance out of the SealSkin socks. Fishing in 26 degree weather with the wind blowing with no issues with my feet getting cold. Quote
grizzly1654 Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I've always had dificulty keeping my feet warm, not because of low quality footwear but because my feet sweat big time. Thinsulate, wicking socks, Underarmor, you name it they all resulted in cold/wet feet in short order. Two years ago on an early spring walley trip to Michigan as we were getting dressed to go out in 34degree weather with winds from 20-25, I noticed a friend spraying his feet with deodorant prior to putting his socks on. Kidding him about worrying that his feet would stink when he took off his boots he informed me that the anti persperant kept his feet dry (he has the same problem with excessive sweating) and therefore much warmer. Who woulda thunk? I've been using this trick to keep my feet warm ever since including a stretch of sub zero weather we had last week. Now I don't need to change socks every couple of hours and I am finally done searching for a good pair of boots/socks to keep my feet warm, but thanks for the heads up. I'm sure there are plenty of guys with 'normal' feet that appreciate the info. I have the same problem. I will have to give this a try. I can already see the funny looks in the locker room at work though lol. Quote
BenB54 Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I will start by saying although Columbia has given me tons of free gear over the years, I am not sponsored by them and this particular product I purchased at my local Gander Mountain store. When I was a little kid I begged my late grandpa to take me ice fishing. He reluctantly agreed but because I didn't have the proper footwear and waterproof gloves, I ended up getting frost bite. I still deal with the after effects of that to this day. I am now using a boot from Columbia called the Bugaboot. They are absolutely awesome. Today while out ice fishing there was a 2-3" layer of water and slush on top of the ice. They kept my feet completely dry and warm the entire time. I think the normal price is somewhere around $120 but I got mine on clearance at Gander Mountain for about $60 and they are well worth it. I just wanted to share this in case there is anyone like me on the forum that has always struggled with keeping your feet warm while fishing. http://www.columbia.com/Men%E2%80%99s-Bugaboot%E2%84%A2-Plus-II-Omni-Heat%C2%AE/BM3876,default,pd.html How well do these fit? Are they pretty true to size or do they run large or small? Quote
jhoffman Posted January 13, 2014 Posted January 13, 2014 I wear the muck arctic pro that I wear hunting, its rated to -60. If thats not enough ill add icebreaker boot blankets or hotmocs. When you have any movement at all in that boot, it will be warm, no doubt about it. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted January 13, 2014 Super User Posted January 13, 2014 When it's sub-zero I'm never out, period. However, I've done a lot of cold weather fishing and hunting in my day and I still use the same pair of felt lined Sorel pack boots bought back in the '60's. I've keep the uppers (leather) protected with "Snow Proof" leather conditioner and have replaced the felt inner soles only twice in over 40 years. Use them every winter for snowblowing 3 properties too. Has served me well. Not even sure if they still make the original Sorels or not anymore though!? Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 13, 2014 Super User Posted January 13, 2014 How well do these fit? Are they pretty true to size or do they run large or small? True to size - A-Jay Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 14, 2014 Super User Posted January 14, 2014 The 200 gram Thinsulate Bugaboot is OK for cool weather or active in cold weather. Prefer warm boots with 7 times the insulation----Rocky Bearclaw I also like the Sorel pack boots if I don't need to walk much. Those two are cold weather boots 1 Quote
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