huzzsaba Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 What do you guys recommend for socks that will keep feet warm for a day of ice fishing? I have tried 2-3 pairs of socks along with my good quality columbia boots, but feet are still cold. Any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 26, 2019 Report Share Posted December 26, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, huzzsaba said: Any advice would be appreciated. Flip hut and a buddy heater. It,s what works for me. LOL I would of said Red Head socks, but their new line is crap. I stood in 6" of river water yesterday with my new NATS. Never felt the cold at all . This from a guy that gets cold feet easy.. Edited December 26, 2019 by misfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 I am a fan of "Polar Paws Heat" socks. Work great in my Baffin's or any other boot for that matter. Soft too. Just find any brand really at the CTC chain of stores that have "heat" in the socks type and you should be good. PS, a layer between your boots and the ice really helps keep your feet that much warmer even if it's $1-store foam pads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 (edited) I'm not sure what model you have Huzz, but I'm wondering if the boots might be the issue more than the socks? Edited December 27, 2019 by chris.brock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, GBW said: $1-store foam pads. Yup. I just bought a new foam mat there this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzsaba Posted December 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 43 minutes ago, GBW said: I am a fan of "Polar Paws Heat" socks. Work great in my Baffin's or any other boot for that matter. Soft too. Just find any brand really at the CTC chain of stores that have "heat" in the socks type and you should be good. PS, a layer between your boots and the ice really helps keep your feet that much warmer even if it's $1-store foam pads. Going to keep the foam pads next time. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzsaba Posted December 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 45 minutes ago, chris.brock said: I'm not sure what model you have Huzz, but I'm wondering if the boots might be the issue more than the socks? Chris, not sure of model but they do have some heat retain technology or so they claim. Will try some better socks and see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzzsaba Posted December 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 1 hour ago, misfish said: Flip hut and a buddy heater. It,s what works for me. LOL I would of said Red Head socks, but their new line is crap. I stood in 6" of river water yesterday with my new NATS. Never felt the cold at all . This from a guy that gets cold feet easy.. Thanks for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty55 Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 The best socks you can get are Alpaca wool but they sure are pricey. I've always been somewhat susceptible to cold feet but what I do now is add a good thermal insole and put a foot warmer pack between two pairs of socks, but make sure to put it on top of the foot not the bottom where they get compressed and get no air so they don't stay hot. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 42 minutes ago, huzzsaba said: Going to keep the foam pads next time. Thanks These type of 'pads' is what I mean if you were wondering. https://www.google.com/search?q=kids+foam+pad+floor&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA857CA857&oq=kids+foam+pad+floor&aqs=chrome..69i57.11399j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 2 hours ago, huzzsaba said: What do you guys recommend for socks that will keep feet warm for a day of ice fishing? I have tried 2-3 pairs of socks along with my good quality columbia boots, but feet are still cold. Any advice would be appreciated. By "2-3 pairs of socks" I hope you don't mean at the same time Too many socks can displace the air layer which insulates your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Make sure you're pulling the liners out of your boots to dry each night. And especially the pad below the liner that absorbs all your sweat through the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Footer Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 My Canadian made Sorrels with good quality wool socks keep my feet warm. Drying the boot liners and socks each night is very important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch seguin Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Dahlgren socks are a mix of merino and alpaca. They are a recommended sock for folks who have 'cold feet' issues resulting from blood circulation issues. I wear a poly liner and Dahlgren socks and stay warm considerably longer than the previous tries of finding a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sauce Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 Find some thick sicks. Boots one size larger than "proper" fit. Layers of socks will most likely restrict circulation. The $50 kamik insulated rubber boots and socks with "thermal" or "heat hold" in the name are what I wear. Like others mention - dry the liners after use. Also, don't let your feet get sweaty on your drive to the lake. Running shoes in the car. Damp feet in rubber boots will stay damp and therefore cold all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 I have been using a 2 sock system that was bought for me a few years ago as a Christmas gift. Cant remember the name brands. But the pack comes with a base layer sock that wicks the moisture away. Then a thick wool outside layer. So you are wearing 2 pairs of socks, but they work together like one to keep you warm and dry. They work amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 27, 2019 Report Share Posted December 27, 2019 After trying different methods and socks, I keep coming back to this product, just toe warmers on the milder days, full length ones for brass monkey days. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/grabber-foot-warmer-insole-0750117p.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 Footer Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 Anybody have tried or experience with electric socks that are sold through Amazon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 23 hours ago, Fisherman said: After trying different methods and socks, I keep coming back to this product, just toe warmers on the milder days, full length ones for brass monkey days. https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/grabber-foot-warmer-insole-0750117p.html Cabelas had the toe warmers on for .97 cents. I bought the last 5 packs. The full size foot ones are $3.98 a pack of 2. 1 hour ago, 16 Footer said: Anybody have tried or experience with electric socks that are sold through Amazon? I have read so many reviews on different types of these. Have yet to see 1 ,that was a solid 5 star report through out the ratings. Lots of garbage out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 No personal experience with the electric socks, but like you said, hit and mostly miss and a crazy price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted December 28, 2019 Report Share Posted December 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, misfish said: Cabelas had the toe warmers on for .97 cents. I bought the last 5 packs. The full size foot ones are $3.98 a pack of 2. That's one of my regular Xmas gifts, good for another year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 I second the comment about the boots. I wore sorrels with double socks and wool and everything and my feet always ended up getting cold by the end of the day. I switched to some Baffin Eiger boots which are rated as some of the warmest boots on the market and sure enough my feet aren’t cold anymore. And my feet are almost always cold even when inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy28 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 I am a big fan of Merino Wool socks - ideally in heavy weight. Best pair I have are Cabelas brand but I dont think they carry the heavy weight anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 I wear a thin polypropylene liner sock with merino wool over sock. For boots I have US military boots. Feet are never cold even @ -40 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 14 hours ago, DRIFTER_016 said: I wear a thin polypropylene liner sock with merino wool over sock. For boots I have US military boots. Feet are never cold even @ -40 That's the ticket right there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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