Cold weather boots

[SSC]

I need some suggestions for cool to cold weather boots. I have read the other threads regarding boots, but they don't seem to talk to much about cold weather boots. Do you cold weather riders use insulated boots or just heavy socks with regular boots?

Let me say I am from So. Cal and this isn't a common problem. Trying to even find insulated boots to try on is a challenge. For me when it gets below 62 my feet start to feel the cold. I know, I'm a sissy, but I would like some thoughts on what to wear in cold weather. I usually go with heavy wool socks, but have thought I should get some insulated riding boots.

All my hunting boots seem too big and bulky. Thanks for any info.

Regards, SSC

[geoffreyt]

I can see your So. Cal. problem. Thats a tough one. I would say that a pair of leather boots, and wool socks should do the job. I ride down to 40 or 45 degrees with simply over the ankle leather boots and wool socks. If you want boots, get some. THere are so many to choose from its enough to spin your head. West Coast Boots in Seattle will make you a pair with your choice of linning. Nice stuff.

[DCRANER]

I am in Jersey, gets real cold here. But, I just have a good pair of black Red Wing insulated lace up work boots.

Comfortable, warm, water proof, and will probably last 10 years and then you just have them resoled. They have versions for different levels of cold, so they probably have something to meet your Calif. needs.

[rgraham]

These boots rock. They are lined and insulated. My feet never get cold when I wear these, and it gets a bit colder up here than in SoCal. They don't really need much break in either.

http://www.chippewaboots.com/boots/d...e=118&id=27862

[dynageno]

I been wearing Bates boots from Sears about 70 to 90 dollars. They work pretty well and are light weight!

[davukmer]

I'm of the theory that one doen't need insulated boots.
The secret is Wool socks worn with a light sock liner, such as Capilene from Patagonia.

Wool will insulate even when wet.
The sock liners remove the itchy-sratchy wool from against yer skin. The sock liners, made of Caplilene, will wick moisture AWAY from your skin.

Feet= dry and warm...and NOT itchy.
Wool socks= wet from sweat...still doin' their job.

There are several proprietary blends that will wick moisture....Capilene is cited only as an example.

[Texan]

Despite what some people think it gets cold in the Panhandle of Texas (28 outside right now). What we usually do is put on a pair of light-weight nylon (dress socks) and then wool socks over them. Then a good pair of insulated boots. Kinda like what davukmer was describing.

I have to admit that I have a pair of Gerbring heated socks that work great. Have a buddy that wears a product from PolarWrap called ToastyFeet that he swears work great. ??? I've never tried 'em.

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[nixdad]

If you don't mind lace-up boots, I used my insulated Danner boots to ride up in Washington State when I lived there. I rode year round and my feet stayed dry and warm. When I wore my slip-on boots I just wore a pair of ski socks and that made a lot of difference.

[geoffreyt]

Originally Posted by rgraham

These boots rock. They are lined and insulated. My feet never get cold when I wear these, and it gets a bit colder up here than in SoCal. They don't really need much break in either.

http://www.chippewaboots.com/boots/d...e=118&id=27862

Yea Buddy! I like them boots. Ive had my eye on them. Im a Redwing man and I also have some Danner boots but that Chippewa boot rocks and Ill bet its a pretty good quality. It looks like it has a double layer where the shifter hits.

[Hey Joe]

I wish I could find some gloves warm enough that I needed to worry about warmer boots but right now my fingers give out long before my feet would.

[SSC]

Thanks for all the info. I went and tried on some red wings. I have wide feet and their wide is not wide enough. I was told at the local stealer that the fxrg boots don't come in a wide size. I have some of the chippewa's coming to the local bootbarn. They ordered some for me to try. If they are wide enough we may have a winner.

Otherwise, I will stay with the heavy wool socks and the non insulated boots I wear. They seemed to be warm enough with the heavy socks on rides to No. Cal and Reno down to the 40's. They have also been crash tested .

Cabela's has a nice leather inexpensive hunting boot, that can be ordered with insulation. Just another option.

Once again, Thanks--SSC