Keep feet warm

[wookie1965]

I am after some insulated boots (Snow) or similar. I have walking boots I use heat holders(2.3tog) socks but my feet still get cold so I am after something to keep them warm just for observing any recommendations please. 

[Budding Star Gazer]

Northface chilkat boots, water proof to submersible, fleece lined and good for about -40.. Only downside is the price but you cant beat them. 

[wookie1965]

27 minutes ago, Budding Star Gazer said:

Northface chilkat boots, water proof to submersible, fleece lined and good for about -40.. Only downside is the price but you cant beat them. 

That's the thing I am not flush with money I would like to pay the lowest I can to be honest. 

[callisto]

32 minutes ago, wookie1965 said:

I am after some insulated boots (Snow) or similar. I have walking boots I use heat holders(2.3tog) socks but my feet still get cold so I am after something to keep them warm just for observing any recommendations please. 

I have just received these cheap and cheerful snow boots after a recommendation from a fellow SGL member...thought I'd give them a go for the price and honestly, they are fantastic, they really are 

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-warm-waterproof-snow-hiking-boots-sh100-x-warm/_/R-p-108105?mc=8344304

 

Mark

[banjaxed]

I have had a pair of heated insoles for years and provided you don’t go on a long hike they last very well. Mine work with a little battery pack that attaches round your ankles or boots, wouldn’t be without them.

[wookie1965]

32 minutes ago, Budding Star Gazer said:

Northface chilkat boots, water proof to submersible, fleece lined and good for about -40.. Only downside is the price but you cant beat them. 

Hi Mark, 

Thank you they look brilliant and just what I need and cheap. 

Paul 

[wookie1965]

1 minute ago, banjaxed said:

I have had a pair of heated insoles for years and provided you don’t go on a long hike they last very well. Mine work with a little battery pack that attaches round your ankles or boots, wouldn’t be without them.

That sounds interesting have you a link please. 

[johninderby]

A proper pair of Mukluks. The Inuit know how to keep their feet warm. 

https://www.manitobah.com/collections/mukluks

[wookie1965]

1 minute ago, johninderby said:

A proper pair of Mukluks. The Inuit know how to keep their feet warm. 

https://www.manitobah.com/collections/mukluks

Just a bit out of my price range but thank you appreciate you taking the time to post. 

[johninderby]

When living in Canada used to have a pair of Mukluks. Of course it can get propely cold there. Feet never felt cold no matter how cold it got or how long I stayed outside. Bit overkill for the UK though. 🙂

[Carbon Brush]

I was going to suggest derri boots with a link. But they don't seem to exist any more.
I have used them for 30+ years (not the same pair😲).  Motor bike, general snow/deep puddle travel, as well as standing around in the dark squinting through a tube.
My latest pair will probably see me through this winter. Really good £20 or so boots.

[Astro Noodles]

Valenki boots. They can keep the feet of Cossacks warm !

I bought a pair for my mum a couple of years ago but they are too big. I'm hoping she will give them to me. 👍

Russian Felt Boots Valenki Gray (Men size) | RusClothing.com

[Merlin]

Many years ago, solar observer, Bill Baxter, used to tie pieces of foam underneath his shoes or slippers when observing in cold weather.

camping mat should do the job. It’s the ground itself that makes the feet cold.

[Jiggy 67]

Heated socks are the way forward. I use them and they keep your feet really warm, no matter your footwear 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Heating-Rechargeable-Settings-Thermosock/dp/B09DFB5WWJ/ref=asc_df_B09DFB5WWJ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=534926251915&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1028449378885728465&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046501&hvtargid=pla-1458456626115&psc=1

[PeterStudz]

1 hour ago, callisto said:

I have just received these cheap and cheerful snow boots after a recommendation from a fellow SGL member...thought I'd give them a go for the price and honestly, they are fantastic, they really are 

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/men-s-warm-waterproof-snow-hiking-boots-sh100-x-warm/_/R-p-108105?mc=8344304

 

Mark

Yes, I have those too. They work well for me.

[callisto]

1 minute ago, PeterStudz said:

Yes, I have those too. They work well for me.

Yeah, it was your link what made me buy them 😃  👍

[wookie1965]

22 minutes ago, Jiggy 67 said:

Heated socks are the way forward. I use them and they keep your feet really warm, no matter your footwear 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Heating-Rechargeable-Settings-Thermosock/dp/B09DFB5WWJ/ref=asc_df_B09DFB5WWJ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=534926251915&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1028449378885728465&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046501&hvtargid=pla-1458456626115&psc=1

Same price as a good pair of boots wow

[ollypenrice]

The critical bit is the sole. Most of the heat gets out though those. Don't worry about fancy-looking furry uppers, etc. You need a thick, insulated sole. The cheapest trick is to buy a piece of closed cell camping mat and stand on that rather than the cold ground. And buy the boots a size too big. Restricted circulation is a disaster.

Olly

[callisto]

1 minute ago, ollypenrice said:

And buy the boots a size too big. Restricted circulation is a disaster.

Deffo, I got the next size up...perfect 

[Dave scutt]

Hi Paul .

I wear these when I'm fishing 🎣 ment to keep warm down to -50 but I've only uesd them as low as -20 and they keep you warm but not as cheap as Mark's.

Dave

[Jiggy 67]

12 minutes ago, wookie1965 said:

Same price as a good pair of boots wow

Maybe, but what price do you put on warm feet when cold feet make your observation sessions a misery. I have used a number of different boots over the years, none of them work as well as these socks. Boots are meant for walking (sorry) and for keeping in the heat generated by that walking, not really for standing still for hours on end on a cold surface. The cold will eventually penetrate regardless of the boots 

[wookie1965]

7 minutes ago, Jiggy 67 said:

Maybe, but what price do you put on warm feet when cold feet make your observation sessions a misery. I have used a number of different boots over the years, none of them work as well as these socks. Boots are meant for walking (sorry) and for keeping in the heat generated by that walking, not really for standing still for hours on end on a cold surface. The cold will eventually penetrate regardless of the boots 

You are right of course my Gelert walking boots are great why I'm walking but standing still the cold penetrates the boots really quickly. I come in take them off and as they warm up I'm in so much pain. 

Saying that even in the house my fingers and toes are always cold could be a circulation problem. 

[johninderby]

14 minutes ago, Jiggy 67 said:

The cold will eventually penetrate regardless of the boots 

Not with proper cold weather boots such as the aforementioned Mukluks.

[jetstream]

1 hour ago, johninderby said:

A proper pair of Mukluks. The Inuit know how to keep their feet warm. 

https://www.manitobah.com/collections/mukluks

Last Christmas we bought a pair for the eldest grand daughter, not only are they warm but are really high quality and look great.

[banjaxed]

1 hour ago, wookie1965 said:

That sounds interesting have you a link please. 

I think the type I have are no longer available but Amazon have them at reasonable prices.