Which Boot?

[Bob F]

Decided to buy some warm wellies for the winter, but undecided which type of boot to buy.

 

The choice is between the new Sundridge Hotfoot Thermal Boot @

[TomBettle]

Bob

 

I have had both and currently use the neoprene ones.

I have to say I am a bit dissapointed in them. They offer very little support around the anckles and although the grip looks a bit like one on a deck shoe, it is nothing like it and offers far less grip than the hot foot ones.

 

If my hot foot ones had given up the ghost after a "friend" decided it would be funny to slip some mackerel into one and I didn't realise until about 3 months later then I would still be using those.

 

Tom

[shytalk]

neoprenes a bit easier on yer teeth to

[Coddy]

Hi Bob

 

I too have both types and use nothing but the neoprenes.

 

When it gets a bit cold I just use thermal socks for a bit more warmth but they are normally warm on the feet anyway.

Easy to get on/off

Seem to grip in my boat, no slimy fish allowed on the floor

If they do get wet, they dry quicker

Cheaper than Hot Foots

 

Coddy

[Bob F]

Thanks Tom. Coddy.

 

Looks like a toss of a coin, then.

 

Goodness knows what's on the menu on a Charter boat nowadays, Peter.

[shytalk]

i was refering to when the foot the boots on gets inserted in ones north and south

[Newboy]

If you have Tachio in Poole, they did a good pair. Less than

[Swainiac]

Bob, I use the neoprene boots, very compfy, good grip, and quite warm. For increased warmth on those long, cold, "Open Comp" type days when the cod ust aren't biting, I have a set of Ron Thompson neoprene socks, with fleece liners, which keep your feet warm as toast.

 

On the negative, I did have a set of those hotfoot boots, which I duly slung out, as they were like a certain race from Iraq........sheites!!!

 

Rich

[great white]

Dan has a pair of the thermal boots

 

He used to find his cold feet sometimes spoilt his winters fishing, especially if waiting for long periods for the rare cod

 

after he had the boots the problem was solved, he loves them

 

Charllie

[Bob F]

Wish I hadn't asked now...opinions are evenly divided.

 

But I'm leaning towards the Neoprene Boots with a pair of Neoprenes socks. They'll be more flexible in different situations...especially handy if the end of one happens to disappear up the southern channel, as Pete puts it. Soft and gentle me thinks.

 

How the thread wanders....

 

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, chaps.

 

BF

[Swainiac]

Better the southern channel, than the back passage methinks!!

 

Rich

[TomBettle]

Wish I hadn't asked now...opinions are evenly divided.

 

with a pair of Neoprenes socks.

BF

Bob

 

If you ahve neoprene socks your feet will sweat like an absolute wotsit resulting in smelly wet feet as the socks are 100% not breathable.

In extreme circumstances, the flip side to that is extremely cold feet once they have sweated.

 

Tom

[Bob F]

Hi Tom

 

I think that is what the fleece liners (as recommended by Rich, above) are supposed to prevent???

 

Rich, are the fleece liners a separate purchase or do they come as part of the Neoprene socks?

 

BF

[Swainiac]

Bob, mine came from Ron Thompson, neoprene socks with liners, well worth it, my feet stay nice and dry!!!

 

Rich

[Bob F]

Thanks Rich.

 

BF

[Swainiac]

.......................and the best thing is......when you whistle them, they trot off to the washing machine after a weeks worth of fishing!

[Manic Moore]

 

 

Just for a new dimention Bob, my neo waders have felt soles and they are excelent for grip.

 

I also find that when I have kept my waders on, my feet have been warm enough. I think a key point is to ensure you have enough room to wear 2 or 3 pairs of thin socks and not have the boots too tight so as to slow down the circulation of blood.

 

(or what ever travels through your veins )

 

 

Gordon

[Bob F]

...Gin usually, nowadays.

 

And would you believe it, my preference is Gordons!!!

Edited November 5, 2006 by Bob F

[Adam F]

Neoprene sweats alot - warm at first but once the sweat cools, they become very cold.

 

As someone who has perminatly cold feet from Nov onwards the only boots I use are Skeetex.

 

About the same price as the hot foots - they look clumpy but are easy to walk in and they have been used by Rannaulph Feinnes to the poles...

 

Top boots.

[DommyBoy]

Agree with Adam,

 

The Skeetex are an awsome boot, when i used to work in Loni's AC these boots sold like bloody hot cakes and no-one ever had a bad word to say about them. My mate Steve swears by them and on the few occasions he's lent them to me they are a god send.

 

 

Dom

[Bob F]

Well, for good or for bad, I've gone with the Neoprene Boot and fleece lined socks to deter the sweating.

 

I tried out the Skeetex boats and at 6' 4" I didn't like the added height they gave and the clumpy walking.

 

I'll stay with what comes natural...smelly feet!

 

Thanks for your comments, every one.

 

BF