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I HATE rubber boots....x2

I sell alpaca socks, alpaca fiber is a semi-hollow fiber and is a better insulator than wool, I am not knocking wool that is what I bought before I discovered alpaca. Every time I went to buy wool socks the had less wool, now if they are 10% wool they call them wool socks! that really pissed me off! when I found alpaca I decided to sell it, alpaca is so good that I offer a two week guarntee that if it isn't the warmest sock you have ever owned (bar an electrical sock) send it back and I will refund your money! In 7 or 8 years I only had 2 people who were not helped by my socks and both had severe medical conditions which they told me up front, I mailed them the socks and never accepted any payment. If you go to buy alpaca or wool socks look at the lable for the % of wool fiber! this is what keeps you warm, my socks are 75% alpaca, 23% nylon and 2% Lycra, the nylon prevents them from shrinking and helps with the wear, there is no point in buying any sock with less wool fiber. I think the big problem with insulated boots is that your feet are sweating by the time you walk 100 yards, when you are wet you lose heat 200 times faster! I wear a non-insulated rubber boot with 1 pair of alpaca socks, sometimes 2 pair of socks, any colder and I wear a pac boot. The alpaca/wool sock pulls the moisture away from your foot keeping you warm. If you have any questions feel free to contact me Jeff Cowher,Alpaca Outdoors, 724-683-7054
 
alpaca jeff said:
I sell alpaca socks, alpaca fiber is a semi-hollow fiber and is a better insulator than wool, I am not knocking wool that is what I bought before I discovered alpaca. Every time I went to buy wool socks the had less wool, now if they are 10% wool they call them wool socks! that really pissed me off! when I found alpaca I decided to sell it, alpaca is so good that I offer a two week guarntee that if it isn't the warmest sock you have ever owned (bar an electrical sock) send it back and I will refund your money! In 7 or 8 years I only had 2 people who were not helped by my socks and both had severe medical conditions which they told me up front, I mailed them the socks and never accepted any payment. If you go to buy alpaca or wool socks look at the lable for the % of wool fiber! this is what keeps you warm, my socks are 75% alpaca, 23% nylon and 2% Lycra, the nylon prevents them from shrinking and helps with the wear, there is no point in buying any sock with less wool fiber. I think the big problem with insulated boots is that your feet are sweating by the time you walk 100 yards, when you are wet you lose heat 200 times faster! I wear a non-insulated rubber boot with 1 pair of alpaca socks, sometimes 2 pair of socks, any colder and I wear a pac boot. The alpaca/wool sock pulls the moisture away from your foot keeping you warm. If you have any questions feel free to contact me Jeff Cowher,Alpaca Outdoors, 724-683-7054
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I was just googleing this exact subject because my first hunt was last weekend and it was only 37 out and my feet were freezing in muck boots. Wearing a liner sock and a wool sock and my feet were still freezing. I always forget pre season to solve my cold feet issue.. do you have a website?


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I just used my spurs in my rubber boots. What a difference! Like walking on air! I didn’t think I could find comfort with the spurs but I did with my rubber boots.


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fawnzy said:
I just used my spurs in my rubber boots. What a difference! Like walking on air! I didn’t think I could find comfort with the spurs but I did with my rubber boots.


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Same here. Perfect combination!


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Hunted last night in my hard sole hikers. What a joy, no cold feet and no foot fatigue on ring of steps. I'll stand pat with my opinion.
 
j0sh said:
I was just googleing this exact subject because my first hunt was last weekend and it was only 37 out and my feet were freezing in muck boots. Wearing a liner sock and a wool sock and my feet were still freezing. I always forget pre season to solve my cold feet issue.. do you have a website?


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Jeff Cowher-alpaca outdoors@verizon.net, 724-683-7054
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Hikers and Wiggy's lamilite socks for me.Snake boots in season but the goretex keeps water out,sweat in but snake season is warm anyhow.
 
I have wide (EEE) feet and very high insteps. I can't get my feet into most rubber boots. When I can get my foot into one, it feels like my foot is in a vise.
 
CZMark said:
I have wide (EEE) feet and very high insteps. I can't get my feet into most rubber boots. When I can get my foot into one, it feels like my foot is in a vise.
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This is definitely an inherent problem with rubber boots. Not sure that can be fixed.


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Had a weird thought this morning about how rubber boots make your feet sweat and then your socks wet and then your feet get cold from the moisture, etc, etc... Was wondering if packets of silica gel (the dessicant you find packaged with everything these days) would absorb the moisture in your boot so your feet don't get wet. In my mind they would be the size and shape of the toe warmer packs but, of course, packed with silica gel.

According to the google, you can buy bulk silica gel pretty cheap in some brands of kitty litter. Maybe package it up in something like a coffee filter or packet made from tyvek and stick it to your sock or the inside of your boot. When saturated you can dry silica out in the oven and re-use it.

Is it weird that I am so interested in this?... I need some time in a tree to get my mind right.
 
drew13 said:
Had a weird thought this morning about how rubber boots make your feet sweat and then your socks wet and then your feet get cold from the moisture, etc, etc... Was wondering if packets of silica gel (the dessicant you find packaged with everything these days) would absorb the moisture in your boot so your feet don't get wet. In my mind they would be the size and shape of the toe warmer packs but, of course, packed with silica gel.

According to the google, you can buy bulk silica gel pretty cheap in some brands of kitty litter. Maybe package it up in something like a coffee filter or packet made from tyvek and stick it to your sock or the inside of your boot. When saturated you can dry silica out in the oven and re-use it.

Is it weird that I am so interested in this?... I need some time in a tree to get my mind right.
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Bama socketts
http://www.conkeysoutdoors.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=1211

I got them when I ordered my frogger boots. Unbelievable how much sweat they wick away from feet. I am sold on them.
 
Swampfox said:
Merino Wool socks as the base and Cotten socks on top. Essentially does the same thing. And that way you don’t have to wear anything that has the name Bama in it.
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I’ve been doing exactly the opposite! I’ve been putting the cotton sock on first, then the wool. Been wondering why that didn’t seem to be any better.


Edit: Oh and I would definitely rather not wear anything with the name Bama.


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Nothing with Bama, I take it that it is something football / sports related?

But in all seriousness, I was surprised at how well they worked. I’ll have to try the merino wool, then cotton. It makes sense to me.
 
Finally solved my sweaty feet in rubber boots dilemma. I love my muck boots but they make my feet sweat like crazy and really sap all the warmth from my feet when it gets cold. I have been wearing medi peds diabetic conpression socks as a liner sock. These are super thin and are polester, nylon, and lycra.. they helpnwith circulation and double as a moisture wicker. I keep my boots on the drier all night before a hunt. But the biggest help has been baking soda and spray deoderant.. i spray the entire foot and between the toes to stop the sweat in the first place. Then the baking soda goes directly into the boot, about a tablespoon. Shake the hell outta the boot to spread the baking soda and dump the excess. This keeps my feet completely dry and my feet stay warm with my muck field runners and just the compression sock. Obviously I'll add a wool sock when it gets really cold since its onky been a low of about 30 in the mornings so far here in southern illinois. Ive been plagued for years with cold cold feet when i hunt, even qhen it's barely close to freezing temps let alone close to 0.


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Bwhana said:
I will share a tip I got from a snowmobiler many moons ago about keeping your feet warm... sweat is your enemy, so use Sure brand or any other unscented antiperspirant spray on your feet after you shower and only use merino wool socks. No sweat, no scent, no cold! I NEVER get cold feet, regardless of the boots I wear and have hunted below zero temps with just uninsulated hiking boots. My add on is always go 1 size bigger boot cor cold weather to allow air space.

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Do you wear a heavy or normal size merino sock?


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