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09-11-2011, 10:47 PM
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Hey folks; thought I would ask here and it's probably been asked before.
What are you opinions on the warmest and most waterproof boots out there?
You spend lots of time in winters worst so lets here it. Standing still and moving around
Thanks in advance
vcmm
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09-11-2011, 11:50 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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The best trappin/huntin/work boot I have found is the dunlop, rubber/neapream boot. Lots of traction, warm even to -45 and water proof. I have a pair for work and one just for trappin, love them. They are usualy in a green color but this year mine will be a hiddioys bright orange and that is all they had in my size lol
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09-12-2011, 12:00 AM
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where do you buy them??
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09-12-2011, 12:04 AM
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I buy them at Steal Toes in Fort St John, but I know my brother buys them from a few outfits in Grand Prairrie, dont know the names off hand sorry. Any safty/ work were store should carry them, especialy if they are geard to the oil patch.
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09-12-2011, 12:12 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Thanks
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09-12-2011, 02:13 AM
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You can get them at Marks work wear stores.
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09-14-2011, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blyth, Ontario
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Not for walking
Try Boots made in Canada by BAFFIN. Approx $100.00 and available at various outlets. Great boots for Ice Fishing, snowmobiling etc but not great for long distance walking. They are rated for -140 F. Check them out at
www.baffin.com
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09-26-2011, 07:49 AM
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I know I can not wear the dunlop boots they cut my ankles up terrible. I wear muck boots when I trap around the water. They are good in the cold and comfortable to wear. Most sporting good stores sell them. Treat them nice as the neoprene can tear when getting gouged by sticks. They usually cost around $120
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09-26-2011, 10:02 AM
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09-26-2011, 10:18 AM
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Is there anyone in Alberta that sells the Nokias or Nokians as they are current called. They are made of natural rubber.
Looking on the internet Nokias seem to be popular in eastern Canada.
I own a pair and it is time to replace them.
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09-27-2011, 06:56 PM
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[QUOTE=tommyguitar;1093814]What do you guys think of this one?
There are a lot of boots out there Tommy but I have used these for years and in all seasons and all winter. Used to be able to pick them up at UFA Farm stores when they were on sale and have paid as little as $40 for them..I got real good mileage from them as well and they held up good in the beaver bamboo sticks.. 
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09-28-2011, 03:35 PM
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I used to have a pair of Nokia's, they were the kevlar chainsaw boots - the most comfortable rubber boots I ever owned. It seems like they are harder to find now, most chainsaw boots are Viking now. I have since changed to Dunlops with the bamma socks.
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10-20-2011, 02:14 AM
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bunny boots...the best, hands down, no competition
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11-17-2011, 03:40 AM
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X2 on the Bunny Boots.
You can walk in them all day, they don't slop around. Just don't tie them too tight and if wearing them all day, change your socks to dry ones at lunch.
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11-18-2011, 09:06 PM
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get some BAFFIN boots. they are made here in canada and have a -100C rating. very comfortable and waterproof and pretty cheap. just bought another new pair yesterday actually. get a size bigger then what you are for them to work properly
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11-18-2011, 10:11 PM
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Bought a pair of these the other day. http://www.herbertsboots.com/product...C2%B0-C).html#
Hasn't been real cold yet but I was out in -15 for a few hours today without thinking about my feet.
Kinda pricey though. I paid $170 at the local safety shop.
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11-18-2011, 11:57 PM
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Looking at these boots for trapping, but in trapping I will be also snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Do I need boots with ankle support rather than than these gumboot-type?
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11-19-2011, 12:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by graham1
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The review written about these boots states that they are very slippery on snow and ice and recommend a diff boot made by the same people...
I just bought a pair of Baffin Ice Bears and have had them out. I like the tread, rated for -50C, are however kinda pricey at 180$, on sale.. They did throw in a pr. of Bamas when I squealed a bit.
At the present rate, that'll take about 2 doz beaver to cover the purchase price...lol,
PS... Most sled boots do not have any amount of ankle support..
PPS... And as for snowshoes, most of the time, I just had mocassins and slipon stretchy ankle rubbers with a felt insole....not much support there either. so it's pretty much up to the individual and trial and errror.
Last edited by sourdough doug; 11-19-2011 at 12:52 AM.
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11-19-2011, 12:50 AM
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Interesting!! but what about walking and snow shoeing?
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