- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Ankle boots/Winter boat footwear
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:49 am
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:49 am
I am going to try to brave cooler weather this year. I really don't have anything for the feets for in boat use in cold. Looks like everyone(Huk/Pelagic/Xtratuf/Grundens/Muck etc) is making an ankle boot these days. What are you guys wearing? Looking for:
1. Comfort(I am on one foot a lot due to trolling motor)
2. Warm
3. Boat friendly-no need for lug sole
4. Wide toe box
Do you guys hate any of these?
1. Comfort(I am on one foot a lot due to trolling motor)
2. Warm
3. Boat friendly-no need for lug sole
4. Wide toe box
Do you guys hate any of these?
11
Posted on 1/25/24 at 9:59 am to AlxTgr
Mucks ankle boots are perfect for cold wet weather in boat. Good grip, big shoe, very soft cushion sole.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 10:33 am to AlxTgr
I have a pair of Grundens and Xtra-Tuf. I have wide feet. I like the Grundens a lot better. They make a lined version of their boot now but I just wear hiking type socks with them in the cold and it works well.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 10:34 am
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:30 am to Saskwatch
Xtratuf wheelhouse boots are awesome.
Saw some Simms ankle boots that look nice though. May have to give those a try.
Saw some Simms ankle boots that look nice though. May have to give those a try.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:47 am to CP3
I have had xtra tuff and the Divebomb boots. Divebomb are warmer but pretty similar in comfort.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 11:57 am to AlxTgr
I had some old Clark's insulated side zip water proof boots I've worn for years. Zippers broke. They stopped making them years ago.
I have big feet, but not wide. I tried Grunden deck boss and the 7" Simms boot this weekend. Both were very tight in a 13, and not comfortable in the sole. Take that for whatever it's worth.
I have big feet, but not wide. I tried Grunden deck boss and the 7" Simms boot this weekend. Both were very tight in a 13, and not comfortable in the sole. Take that for whatever it's worth.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 11:58 am
Posted on 1/25/24 at 12:06 pm to AlxTgr
I wear xtratuff boots in the winter. I wear the ankle boots on the boat, but I keep a pair of full sized Grundens in the truck that I put on when putting the boat on the trailer.
Depending on which ramp I use, the tongue can be slick as hell in the winter, so I want taller boots to hook up the chains and not get wet. I even keep a pair of hip chap style waders in my truck in case I have to get knee deep in the water at the ramp.
I fish in cold arse temps. Really cold. I've thrown my cast net in freezing temps to catch gizzard shad to catfish with and the deck of the boat is covered with ice.
This time of year you can find ice fishing suits on sale and they are fantastic out on a boat when it's in the teens.
Depending on which ramp I use, the tongue can be slick as hell in the winter, so I want taller boots to hook up the chains and not get wet. I even keep a pair of hip chap style waders in my truck in case I have to get knee deep in the water at the ramp.
I fish in cold arse temps. Really cold. I've thrown my cast net in freezing temps to catch gizzard shad to catfish with and the deck of the boat is covered with ice.
This time of year you can find ice fishing suits on sale and they are fantastic out on a boat when it's in the teens.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 1/25/24 at 12:28 pm to AlxTgr
DryShod, have worn xtuf, huk and these are way more comfortable.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 12:30 pm to AlxTgr
Got a pair of the XtraTuff Sport version recently and holy crap they are comfortable. Like a cloud compared to the originals.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 12:52 pm to xenon16
Like I said in a previous post, ankle boots are great on the boat. I don't have a preference because they're all comfortable enough. But in my opinion, you also need to carry a pair of full length for loading/launching. The Grundens are good for that and they will also fold down and have a strap for tucking the top part down in, so they can be made to fit like an ankle boot. That probably doesn't make sense but I don't know how to better explain it.
I fish every week of the year and have prepared myself for being on my boat in any weather condition.
I fish every week of the year and have prepared myself for being on my boat in any weather condition.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 1/25/24 at 1:44 pm to AlxTgr
I have at one time or another had every boot and more (Shimano Evair) you listed with the exception of Huk. I now have a pair of Grundens deviation and also the deck boss. These are IMO far more comfortable than any I've ever owned. Probably the only boots I've ever been able to wear for a full day of fishing without changing shoes due to my feet hurting.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 4:10 pm to Sea Hoss
quote:How were those? They look like they are actually shaped like a foot.
Shimano Evair
Posted on 1/25/24 at 4:12 pm to CP3
quote:
Xtratuf wheelhouse boots
I like these
Posted on 1/25/24 at 4:15 pm to bayouvette
Mucks for me as well, they provide arch support the others like extra tuff don’t
Posted on 1/25/24 at 4:21 pm to speckledawg
quote:
Got a pair of the XtraTuff Sport
Worth every penny… mucks are overpriced garbage
Posted on 1/25/24 at 5:28 pm to AlxTgr
Get less than a year out of XtraTuf before they split here. 2nd pair that's done this. I'm done with em.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 1/26/24 at 8:21 am to AlxTgr
They were the most uncomfortable I've ever owned. I even tried the sandal style for summer but couldn't even get through a day with them.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 8:33 am to Sea Hoss
Thanks. Another one scratched.
Posted on 1/26/24 at 12:46 pm to AlxTgr
Grundens for the win. I wear mine just about everyday (fishing, around the house, to the office on rainy days, etc.) Ive had mine for 2 years already and they get used quite frequently. No problems whatsoever.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News