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#1616735 - 12/01/08 10:47 AM
Cold Feet Help!!!!
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 01/18/07
Posts: 146
Loc: Otsego, MN
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The better half has enjoyed ice fishing with me the last two years but cold feet always limits our trips. She has the best of boots, and we have tried any other remedy under the sun so I am here begging for more solutions.
Any help would be appreciated.
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#1616753 - 12/01/08 10:59 AM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: irishwalleye]
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FishingMN Family
Registered: 11/07/08
Posts: 23
Loc: Moorhead
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Has anyone out there tried those battery powered, heated socks? I sonetimes will use those one time use hand warmers while deer hunting. I know they also make them to put in boots. Work well and stay warm for several hours.
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#1617038 - 12/01/08 01:13 PM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: Northlander]
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IceLeaders Family
Registered: 09/15/06
Posts: 179
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Try mukluks buy them a size tow big and wide. When done wearing them pull the liners out to dry. feet will never be cold again.(hopefully)
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#1617067 - 12/01/08 01:24 PM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: yukon]
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 01/22/03
Posts: 417
Loc: duluth, mn usa
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Try mukluks buy them a size tow big and wide. When done wearing them pull the liners out to dry. feet will never be cold again.(hopefully) Actually, they stretch out quite a bit. (I used to work there)
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#1617214 - 12/01/08 02:39 PM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: bwtrout]
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Hello I'm New
Registered: 06/04/07
Posts: 4
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I used to have the same problem. Here are a few tips. 1. Make sure the boots are dry. They may FEEL dry, but often times there is still moisture inside. 2. Use a thin moisture wicking sock then a thick wool sock, this combination will keep moisture away from her feet. 3. I had problems with my feet sweating too much. This was caused from boots that were too warm. 4. I also found that spraying antiperspant on my feet helped reduce moisture buildup. 5. As mention before, don't use boots that restrict circulation. 6. Keep your feet and toes moving, this promotes better blood circulation. I don't care how warm your boots may be, if it's truly cold outside your feet will get cold if you keep them still. 7. As a last resort I use the toe warmers
good luck fishing, Thomps
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#1617233 - 12/01/08 02:47 PM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: thomps]
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 01/18/08
Posts: 839
Loc: Eagan
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Use liner socks and avoid those battery deals. They make your feet sweat which is a major issues. The socks dont last long and can cause burns. Like other have said make sure the boots are dry and fit a bit loose. Wear heavy wool and moisture wicking polypropylene liners socks to wick moisture away.
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#1617313 - 12/01/08 03:23 PM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: reelemin]
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 02/10/08
Posts: 1154
Loc: Grand Rapids MN
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Take a mat of some type with so she can put her feet on it and keep them off the ice. You didn't say if you were out in the open, in a portable, or ice shack.
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#1631418 - 12/09/08 06:00 AM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: LisaTealz]
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HotSpotOutdoors Family
Registered: 12/03/07
Posts: 94
Loc: Bemidji,Mn
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There is a new wool sock out now, my son swears by them, it's called 'smart wool', he wears the thin wicking socks against the feet and the smart wool on the outside. There pretty spendy but well worth the money. Gander had them for half price on black Friday's sale.
Soaking your feet in black tea is suppose to be good, it has something called tannins(spelling?) in it for feet that have an odor problem, also if you soak your feet in Epsom salts and let them air dry they will stay dry longer too. Then spray with a spray antiperspirant. Double insurance for the wet toes.
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#1631443 - 12/09/08 06:49 AM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: I_icefish_in_my_sleep]
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Sr FishingMN Family
Registered: 12/15/07
Posts: 346
Loc: Utica, NY
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I can relate! I have a problem with cold toes and none of the above helps. First off, have her Dr. test for circulation, nerve issues and a disorder called Raynaud's(sp?). If it's one of those, it's a simple fix for the most part. No idea what my reason is, had all the tests. Did accupuncture and it helped but the ins. decided to stop paying before I was totally cured. It did work though. My toes get cold. Even when it's about 50 or so. Cold to the touch too. WEIRD! Time to talk to my Dr again, maybe even see a specialist. Little propane heater, big help!
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#1631454 - 12/09/08 07:06 AM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: Fullmoon]
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HotSpotOutdoors Family
Registered: 12/03/07
Posts: 94
Loc: Bemidji,Mn
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Full moon, you may want to check your thyroid out. All kinds of cold fingers and toes with your thyroid out of whack.
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#1633106 - 12/09/08 09:41 PM
Re: Cold Feet Help!!!!
[Re: reelemin]
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HotSpotOutdoors Specialist
Registered: 03/21/02
Posts: 6213
Loc: Chisholm, MN USA
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One of my tricks is to make sure my socks are always fresh and dry. So if I'm driving more thatn a few miles to fish I almost always change socks after driving to the lake, and before I head onto the ice. The heat of the vechile will make your feet sweet ( you may not feel it, but they do ). Good tip! The warm socks and boots go on as I start out on the lake. I even wear the lightweight boots out if I am driving out and put the heavy boots on and socks on right before I start setting up on the ice. Sweaty, moist feet and socks = cold feet.
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