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i have the gore tex bibs and parka for the cold, but what are you guys wearing for cold weather footware ?

Why, Gore-Tex boots of course!

Redheads for me... one pair my regular size, for 'warmer' days when I can get away with one pair of socks, and another pair a size larger for when I need to wear my Underarmour socks under a pair of Redhead wool socks.

Gore-Tex keeps 'em dry, and layers keep 'em warm. Wool is king for really cold days.

Roger

ya i have a pair of rocky gore tex boots that i use to wear on the tarmack at lax... but their regular 6" work boots and their kinda of bulky.... just wondered about something more comfortable... what you wearing tunaman ? i like a semi high top for some ankle support while on the boat, and good site or links for some good footware.. thank you also

I live down in SD so the weather's not to terribly cold. I wear Xtratuff brown boots. The same footwear I have worn for basically my whole life working on sportboats. They are %100 waterproof, have plenty of room to add layers and with the right insoles will keep you comfy all day. I'm a big guy and have enjoyed their comfort for over 20 years. The price point is going to be a lot lower than gortex.

Cabela's sells a gortex hiking shoe, I think it's called. It's like a tennis shoe, light weight, with good arch support and a hiking sole.
They're $79+-, on sale right now.
More $ if you buy the leather tops. I don't.
The part number is 82-3799. Just go to Cabela's and enter those numbers in the search box.
I wear a 9 1/2 American, but these are made in China, so the 10 1/2 fits me perfect.
I wear a pair of Merino wool socks and these shoes, and my feet stay warm and dry no matter what the weather.

Ok, What do you wear that does not tear up the boat carpet. I have my Rocky's and other boots but I think the carpet will show some serious wear real quick. Anyone know of some cold weather footwear without the offroad traction.

My Cabela's shoes don't tear up my boat carpet.
And they don't slip in the wet.

SealSkins and tennis shoes........

Gator do they really work as well as everyone says? I'm a puss and hate it when I get cold toes and just about willing to do anything but sacrifice TM feel.

Gator wrote:SealSkins and tennis shoes........

Ditto. Insulated for the cold, cold days, uninsulated for the wet days when the temps do not get below 50.

I used to do Seal skins and tennis shoes.
Keeping my feet dry to begin with, with Gortex, makes a world of difference.
I had my tennis shoes get wet and frozen at Pyramid one year.

Really how cold does it get in CA??? i bounce back and forth between CA, and Milwaukee WI for work, and it makes me chukle to hear some people say its cold when temps are in the mid 30s to 40's. Im in WI right now (gotta come home for the holidays) and its about 2 degrees, but up until last week (temps were in the high 20's) i saw plenty boaters still out. a good hoodie and a pair of wool socks with your sneakers is all the "cold weather" gear needed up here in the midwest, i guess since im originally from the midwest the 30 degree "cold fronts" dont bother me as much.

When it's in the 20s or 30s, the sun is not up and the wind is blowing, it does'nt matter where you're from, it's cold. I'm also looking for a nice pair of boots that are warm, waterproof and will not tear up my carpet. I always fish in my Vans, but last month I fished a tournament where it had snowed that morning and by the time it was time to launch, it had turned into slush. Bottom line, the first step I took out of my truck my feet were wet, I was able to hang, but it mad me realize I need to get a pair of boots.

meach wrote:Really how cold does it get in CA??? i bounce back and forth between CA, and Milwaukee WI for work, and it makes me chukle to hear some people say its cold when temps are in the mid 30s to 40's. Im in WI right now (gotta come home for the holidays) and its about 2 degrees, but up until last week (temps were in the high 20's) i saw plenty boaters still out. a good hoodie and a pair of wool socks with your sneakers is all the "cold weather" gear needed up here in the midwest, i guess since im originally from the midwest the 30 degree "cold fronts" dont bother me as much.

I spent 20 years or so in Indiana so I know what your saying I fished all year around NEVER Wintersized my boat and the only time I ever put boots on was in Real Rain
I fish the silverwood in snow rain wind whatever and a pair or 2 of socks and my sneakers and I'm fishing

This year I will say I think my blood has got THIN again cause I'm feeling the cold ALOT More

Phil, what are you worried about anyways your feet cann't get COLD when your wacthing tv and eating ding dongs in your chair

any body wear gore-tex trail running shoes? ive been looking at a pair from saloman. i hate the bulk of boots and these trail running shoes are very light and more the size of a sneaker.

lobinaloca wrote:When it's in the 20s or 30s, the sun is not up and the wind is blowing, it does'nt matter where you're from, it's cold. I'm also looking for a nice pair of boots that are warm, waterproof and will not tear up my carpet. I always fish in my Vans, but last month I fished a tournament where it had snowed that morning and by the time it was time to launch, it had turned into slush. Bottom line, the first step I took out of my truck my feet were wet, I was able to hang, but it mad me realize I need to get a pair of boots.

Bro you better get me a day that you can make dvl next week, Aaron's on the boat on tuesday its his only day off next week.

Oh and I may need to get on the back of your boat 1 day at the wood sence my boat will be taged for dvl for all of next week

Oh Sh*t not you too Boots man the h*ll up and fish all winter in those Vans

I wear some Merrel soft hikers with Goretex. Got 'em on a sale. They are basically midrise tennis shoes.

Oh Phil
I have not forgot about you, if your feeling up to it since dvl is a drive for you I'll get you out also

I know you can roll anytime more or less like me thats why I'm asking them what day they can make it

Gator wrote:SealSkins and tennis shoes........

This is EXACTLY what I use as well..

eating ding dongs and watching tv. is great when its 29 degrees and windy i need to hit you up for a ride on the skeeter, and fish a real lake, not your favorite place castaic it might not be as cold as the " wood " but castaic gets cold too.... you know im a ***** about the cold...lol

macinckirk wrote:

lobinaloca wrote:When it's in the 20s or 30s, the sun is not up and the wind is blowing, it does'nt matter where you're from, it's cold. I'm also looking for a nice pair of boots that are warm, waterproof and will not tear up my carpet. I always fish in my Vans, but last month I fished a tournament where it had snowed that morning and by the time it was time to launch, it had turned into slush. Bottom line, the first step I took out of my truck my feet were wet, I was able to hang, but it mad me realize I need to get a pair of boots.

Bro you better get me a day that you can make dvl next week, Aaron's on the boat on tuesday its his only day off next week.

Oh and I may need to get on the back of your boat 1 day at the wood sence my boat will be taged for dvl for all of next week

Oh Sh*t not you too Boots man the h*ll up and fish all winter in those Vans

I think I'm good Wednesday, if you're planning on going that day. I'll send you a pm tonight.
I don't think you're gonna want to be at the Wood, with DVL open to pass holders only, but you're welcome to come on-board .

Weds will work or whatever day you can make it just let me know

I may need just a few hr fix on the wood 1 day havn't been on the lake all week

kane-o wrote: i like a semi high top for some ankle support while on the boat, and good site or links for some good footware.. thank you also

Call me Phil, I'll hook you up. (you know my #)

lobinaloca wrote:When it's in the 20s or 30s, the sun is not up and the wind is blowing, it does'nt matter where you're from, it's cold. I'm also looking for a nice pair of boots that are warm, waterproof and will not tear up my carpet. I always fish in my Vans, but last month I fished a tournament where it had snowed that morning and by the time it was time to launch, it had turned into slush. Bottom line, the first step I took out of my truck my feet were wet, I was able to hang, but it mad me realize I need to get a pair of boots.

Call me Isaac, I'll hook you up too. (check your PM)

I wear wool socks with my gore tex hiking boots, when it gets real cold I wear regular socks and my 1400gm thinsulate cabelas hunting boots.

sgvangler wrote:

kane-o wrote: i like a semi high top for some ankle support while on the boat, and good site or links for some good footware.. thank you also

Call me Phil, I'll hook you up. (you know my #)

lobinaloca wrote:When it's in the 20s or 30s, the sun is not up and the wind is blowing, it does'nt matter where you're from, it's cold. I'm also looking for a nice pair of boots that are warm, waterproof and will not tear up my carpet. I always fish in my Vans, but last month I fished a tournament where it had snowed that morning and by the time it was time to launch, it had turned into slush. Bottom line, the first step I took out of my truck my feet were wet, I was able to hang, but it mad me realize I need to get a pair of boots.

Call me Isaac, I'll hook you up too. (check your PM)

Theres the hook up guys Aaron hooks me up with all my reeboks and his price's cann't be beat Plus if there is a problem you KNOW it will be FIXED without a problem