What will you have on your feet opening morning?

There's a saying you can tell a lot about a guy by the shoes on his feet. And without question, nothing can make a hunt more miserable that wearing shoes that aren't up to the task.

While LaCrosse is the brand I like best, I'll actually be wearing a pair of Red Heads on morning morning that I got over the summer using my Cabelas points. I've just never been one to spend more than $100 for a pair of hunting boots. So maybe my choice of hunting boot makes me a guy who looks for the middle ground when it comes to spending money.

Krazy Goat socks and My Muck boots!

Warm/Dry/comfortable

Glad you asked this. Reminds me to apply some mink oil to my Irish Setters

Depends on temp but will either be my Chippewa's or Redhead insulated hunting boots.

Probably my Bogs.

Callouses....from working.

House slippers.

Crocs

I've become a real fan of these over the past couple years. Great traction, 400 grams thinsulate and slip on. Perfect for cold (not bitter cold) temps. Easy to kick off in the blind if the feet start to get a little toasty or if they get a little chilled and need a quick hover over the heater buddy. Have some 800 gram Rockies for colder stuff.

Wolverine Coyote boots

gator wader everglades

muck boots and wool socks

Justin work boots

Tennis shoes.

rockies 800 gm thinsulate. cold feet make for a miserable hunt

Chippewas

RedHead Bayou Snake Boots....Side Zip

Surprisingly comfortable and warm

McRae work boots with Hand warmers inside of them!

Just my Ariats. I'll be in an insulated, heated box stand (elevated).

Quarter mile walk to and from my stand (the one I'll hunt on the opener), so nothing special needed.

probably New Balance leather tennis shoes ... unless it's really cold, uh, like 20 or below, then I put on insulated Danners.

Me too!

My house shoes...

I’ll be barefoot or worst case, in sperry topsiders

that's how them boys do it in Louisiana on Southern Boyz Outdoors

It's gonna be sloppy wet here. Probably be wearing my brand new Laccross insulated rubber boots. I used to buy Guide gear because they were cheaper, but it seemed like they lost their waterproof pretty quickly. Wet feet sucks when it is cold.

Looks like it will be to cold for snakes so will probably wear some Gore Tex Under Armor hunting boots. Not really a big fan of Under Armor because of their outrageous prices, but I got these over 50% off and they are probably the most comfortable hunting boots I have ever owned.

Either some old retired to ranch duty ariat pull ons or red head lace ups. Probably the read heads because they are more comfortable and water proof.

Cabela's Men's Zoned Comfort Trac 1,200 Gram Rubber Boots with the thickest Cabela's wool socks they had. I have zero heat in my feet and hands. I've always been miserable with cold feet and hands, and I'm hoping these boots and socks will get me to be less miserable into the 30s.

I was the same way until I started cheating and began using a heater when hunting in a ground blind. Otherwise, I use a pair of ThermaCell Heated Insoles to keep my feet and toes warm and an insulated muff to keep my hands warm. They both work so well that I can wear lighter socks and gloves and not lose dexterity.

Steel toed boots....

What if the snakes have GoreTex?

I meant to cold to worry about snakes being out. My Chippewas are water proof and plenty comfortable, but the Under Armors fit my feet and ankles like a glove that's why I prefer them when snakes are not a threat. The Chipps are much quieter when walking than the UA's though. The aggressive tread on the UA's pretty much relocate every rock they come in contact with.

Wont know until I get to the lease and see how much rain we got. Either rubber boots or my Academy Snake boots.

Socks & boots

Temps up here will be in the teens in the morning so I will be wearing my Zamberlan insulated boots. Otherwise I would be wearing my uninsulated White's.

Ariat pull ups

Wish I could find boots that would keep my feet warm. I can't name all the different brands I have tried.

Probably Crocs. I’ll be on a Cub Scout outing.

I'll be in Saskatoon for opener, supposed to be in the single digits. I'll have on wool socks and 1200 gram Lacrosse boots.

Red Wings if it's not cold. Rocky lace ups with 400G thinsulate if it's chilly.

Take my mucks, keens, and lucchese barn boots then figure it out from there. Barn boots win on comfort for sure

Socks and boots. With a buddy heater very close by....

New Balance. Also close to my little buddy heater.
Just like the Indians did.

These WILL...!

https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Weat...SJ8EJTT7&refRID=GGSZM153V2SVSJ8EJTT7

I do fine with Redhead socks and any mud boot. Make sure they aren't tight.

x2 muck boots and wool socks especially with all the rain we've had. If I decide to hike around in the back pasture I may put on my insulated Meindls.

We use Mickey Mouse boots in cold weather training while in the USMC back in the mid ‘80s. They were the warmest boots I’ve ever had, but I remember they had poor traction while walking on icy ground in addition to being heavy and bulbous. These Cabela’s slip on rubber boots I’ll be wearing this weekend for the first time are also heavy and bulbous, but they have a better sole. Even so, I may try to nab a pair of the MMBs if I’m not happy with these Cabela’s.

I was very surprised to find my feet and toes stayed warmer in an insulated rubber boot than a standard-height leather boot, including those with rubber bottoms and an insulated insert. Not sure if it's the true reason why but I suspect it's because a boot that fits higher and tighter around the calf area doesn't allow as much heat to exit the foot and ankle area, nor allow it to be radiated as easily from the lower calf. But it must be one that fits tighter around the calf and not those cheap, rubber boots that don't.

The only down side is they can be hard to get off when wearing a heavier sock.

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Agreed, not good on all surfaces. Warm as can be though. In fact, you don't want to wear these unless its REALLY cold out..or unless you plan to do a lot of sitting. Walking or other exercise will probably cause your feet to sweat in them.

I don't recommend trying to drive in them either. It is very hard to 'feel' the accelerator and brake pedal. You lose the tactile sensation (feedback) because they are so large and insulated. BUT....for absolutely keeping your feet warm, they will do that. Before putting Big Buddy propane heaters in all the box blinds (years ago), I kept a pair of these boots in my Daughters deer stand, so she could just slip them on when we got there.

I have a pair also, but haven't worn them in years.

I'll be wearing my favorite hiking boots along with my electric heated socks on. Shocking how effective those are. Takes one D cell battery and get's too warm for comfort in 30-degree weather. Found that keeping my feet warm along with a heavy jacket is the key to keeping me comfortable during long sessions in the blind.

Everyday Wolverine steel toe propped against 2 Buddy Heaters if needed. My head is as important as my feet.