Freshtrax Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Discuss. Work gave me a 100. Dollar cap. No need for steel toe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 If you can find them here the White Bunny Boots from Bata are the warmest boots I have ever worn. They are a little heavy but I don't think you'll find a warmer boot. These are the Arctic boots the US military use. Keeps my tootsies toasty @ -30 while sitting in my hut ice fishing. I got mine for about $50 US while I was in the states. Lots to be found on Amazon.com and ebay though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Baffin -100's are far and away the warmest and 100% boot i've ever owned. I can wall around in -35 and deep slush all day and still be bone dry and toasty warm! Heavy as hell though! I wouldnt go snowshoeing with them but great snowmobile boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adempsey Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 I like my Baffin Titans a lot. You can get them on sale for $100 I am sure. I am really liking those White Bunny Boots though, very cool. Might have to check those out myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 What's really nice about them is if they get wet inside you just wipe them out with a rag. There is no felt to get soaked or dry out between uses as it's sandwiched between the outer and inner layers of rubber. My buddy who came to visit from BC in 2010 wore his bare foot in -20 temps and was comfortable. I wear a poly liner and a wool sock and have been toasty at -45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Are yours the "Mickey Mouse" Dave... or the full -70 deals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Are yours the "Mickey Mouse" Dave... or the full -70 deals? I have both. The black ones are Mickeys and the white are the bunnys. Blacks are -20F and whites are the -70 boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Finding that they actually come in both colours as Mickey Mouse now.. and why I asked... so be careful shopping ebay based on $ value. Edited December 12, 2014 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevy727 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Another vote for Baffin Titans here. Best boots I've ever owned for sledding or ice fishing. Wouldn't want to go for a long hike in them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yeah, hard to beat the titans in that price range. They are warm. Love mine. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmer Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Baffin Titans all the way. Never get wet feet in them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch312 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Asking "what are the best boots in the $100 range" is as broad of a question as asking "what lure works best in the $10 range". There are far too many variables to consider. Will you be doing a lot of walking or sitting in one place? Weight is a huge factor while walking so boots for this will be lighter and provide less insulation as you'll be moving more while boots designed for sitting in one spot tend to be heavier as the lower activity level requires greater insulation. Will you be using them in just the snow or might you encounter mud as well? The rubber boot style are better for mud and water as they're easier to clean and will always be 100% waterproof where as the typical winter pack boot style is best suited for mainly snow use and can develop leaks at the seams over time. Are you typically rough on your footwear or do you tend to take it easy? There are many different types of materials out there with some providing increased flexibility and lower durability while others are less flexible but will last forever. Your boots are likely the most important part of the puzzle when staying warm AND comfortable. Do yourself a favor and buy quality boots that best suit your individual needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myot Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Try Nats they are by far the lightest boot around. I use them for both hunting and icefishing and never have a problem with cold feet Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender52 Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Baffin's 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Another vote for the Baffin Titians. This will be my forth season with them and there is no wear or cracking. Best winter boot I have owned. No worries of getting wet feet. I wear a pair of light wool socks and thats it. Dosent matter if Im out side fishing or in the hub.My feet are toasty warm. One piece of advise. Dont wear them while driving to your fishing spot. Your feet will sweat. I seen them at Cabelas for $109. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yep, never wear your boots until you arrive at your destination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 My company has the same safety shoe program. If I go over $100, I can pay the difference. They only accept receipts from certain stores though. I like my Baffin Titans. I have 3 pairs. My wife has a pair too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 The Baffin boots are the best by far !!!! I have had a pair for years and they are toasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeds Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 I bought a pair of Baffin Titans after reading a similar thread to this last year. Mine leaked by the end of the first season. I was bummed, probably should've tried returning them. Out of the box they were great though, very warm but also LARGE. Go a size bigger than you would normally wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) Looks time the titans it is. Thanks guys your the best. I'm replacing some 5 year old ckx tiaga ultralights. They were awesome boots but wore out quickly for the price. Edited December 13, 2014 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymatt Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Columbia Bugaboot Plus II Omni-Heat Winter Boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) The Kamiks I just bought sure are toasty but those white Bata US military are the best I have ever borrowed when my feet nearly froze in my $150.00 Sorrels ice fishing. Can't find them around Hamilton. Bata shoes had a Hamilton factory in the 80's I think, now I can't find any, any leads folks? I would love a pair. Edited December 13, 2014 by Old Ironmaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Check with Amazon.com and US military surplus stores. Maybe you can get a set in Barfalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Check with Amazon.com and US military surplus stores. Maybe you can get a set in Barfalo. Thanks, going down to western NY Sunday to see family, will check beforehand. Those are great boots, might have to buy more than a few pair, I know I can flog them here for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) I wear my firefighting boots most the time lol a pair of good socks and move around abit if needed i carry those heater pack things in my lowrance case but I dont recall using them for my feet. they work well on my hands though:) im pretty active on the ice though so I dont get cold often. I wear a monkey suit or my helly hanson gear and im usually in a sweatshirt right away, even in -30 Edited December 13, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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