chismgoodrich
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I’m wearing thick socks and good boots and when it gets below 40 I freeze my feet. How can I fix this
Isn’t that supposed to be anti-perspirant and not hair spray? You know, to keep your feet from sweating?Try the hair spray on your feet trick.
That would work too.Isn’t that supposed to be anti-perspirant and not hair spray? You know, to keep your feet from sweating?
Here’s my advice because I’ve fought with this for years.
1. Spray your feet with unscented antiperspirant to help keep your feet from sweating on the walk in.
2. Try a silk sock liner. They help wick away sweat to keep your feet warmer. Wear a good sock over them. I did this for many years in the military and it carried over to hunting. Don’t use gortex liners! That’s the equivalent of wearing filled water buckets on your feet and only make your feet colder.
3. Wear a good sock with a high wool content and a low poly/cotton content. I prefer Mukluk brand boot socks. These are the warmest I’ve found. You can pick up two pair for about $13 at Dunham’s Sporting Goods.
4. Wear a boot with less insulation, 400-800gram. A heavier pack boot doesn’t always keep you warmer. Stay away from rubber when it gets really cold. Swap out your insoles for bison wool from Buffalo Wool Co. you’ll thank me later. (This is my go to method once the temps drop)
5. If it’s really cold, bring an extra pair of boots/socks with boot blankets. In rifle season I carry my 1,000 gram boots, and extra pair of socks with boot blankets already on in my pack and swap boots as soon as I get in the blind. The other option if you don’t want to tote extra boots is Sorel pack boots with the removable liner that can be swapped for wool liners and toe warmers in the boots. Size up on the boots.
There’s always electric socks and Thermarest heated insoles which are ungodly uncomfortable but keep your feet toasty as long as you don’t have to walk or stand in them.
Isn’t that supposed to be anti-perspirant and not hair spray? You know, to keep your feet from sweating?
This could not be more spot on. I bolded the ones I do and my feet are never cold, even when my boots are iced over. Mind you, I hunt in steel toe Chippewas! I suffered with this for the better part of a decade before I finally asked an old timer the trick.Here’s my advice because I’ve fought with this for years.
1. Spray your feet with unscented antiperspirant to help keep your feet from sweating on the walk in.
2. Try a silk sock liner. They help wick away sweat to keep your feet warmer. Wear a good sock over them. I did this for many years in the military and it carried over to hunting. Don’t use gortex liners! That’s the equivalent of wearing filled water buckets on your feet and only make your feet colder.
3. Wear a good sock with a high wool content and a low poly/cotton content. I prefer Mukluk brand boot socks. These are the warmest I’ve found. You can pick up two pair for about $13 at Dunham’s Sporting Goods.
4. Wear a boot with less insulation, 400-800gram. A heavier pack boot doesn’t always keep you warmer. Stay away from rubber when it gets really cold. Swap out your insoles for bison wool from Buffalo Wool Co. you’ll thank me later. (This is my go to method once the temps drop)
5. If it’s really cold, bring an extra pair of boots/socks with boot blankets. In rifle season I carry my 1,000 gram boots, and extra pair of socks with boot blankets already on in my pack and swap boots as soon as I get in the blind. The other option if you don’t want to tote extra boots is Sorel pack boots with the removable liner that can be swapped for wool liners and toe warmers in the boots. Size up on the boots.
There’s always electric socks and Thermarest heated insoles which are ungodly uncomfortable but keep your feet toasty as long as you don’t have to walk or stand in them.
Which ones are you using? I’ve heard mixed reviews.Rubber boots are like little refrigerators for your feet.
Only tip I can give you… buy some heated socks. It’s life changing…lol
Which ones are you using? I’ve heard mixed reviews.
Also, anyone use a cut wool sock with a hand warmer in it and just throw it over the toe of your boot? I saw this on a YouTube video and was going to give it a try.
^^this^^Many factors go into cold feet IMO. My dad and one of my buddies struggle with it. For me I wear 400 gram boots below 45 with good socks and below 35 I add the Artic Shield boot covers. I don’t get cold feet with that setup. Boot covers go on as soon as I’m up in the tree to keep the warmth I’ve created in
Thanks. I’ll check these out.I use these. I felt it was important to find ones you could turn on remotely and didn’t wan to carry anything extra. These turn on and are operated via an app on my phone….Bluetooth
Battery Heated Socks for Men/Women-Rechargeable Electric Heating Socks with APP Remote Control,Foot Warmer for Raynaud's and Winter Outdoor Sports Skiing/Hunting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LH368KQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C4YXDARWTY27SNA8KKPR