What boots from cabelas are people using to keep warm?

I retired my old Mickey Boots after many years of use, they served me well...but heavy....especially in a size 13.

I had time to consider my new replacement boots and the one boot that came back to me time after time as the best ice fishing boot was the Cabela's Tran's Alaskan III boot.

Reviews are all very positive, feedback from fellow guides who have had them in use for a while all love them...so that is what I went for and they are great.

Lightweight considering the size, extra thick soles was a huge selling point for me as keeping that distance off the ice is key when still fishing. Gor-Tex so they dry quickly, multi layered insulation, and they also can support chemical heat packs (AKA foot warmers). Rated to -130.

They run about $170 and worth every penny as I see it, and more.

Along with any good boots I also highly recommend a good boot dryer system. The best I have seen and used is the PEET Advantage system. Dry multiple pairs of boots, gloves, helmets, or combination's of each. A smart system that also has ion neutralizer technology to keep your boots fresh and not stink up the nest. A great present for that sportsman/woman who has everything.

Socks, Smart Wool brand makes excellent socks. I like the Smart Wool Hunting System socks for cold weather use as it has a thin durable base layer sock that keeps moisture away from your skin and allows the primary insulation sock to wick it away and dry.

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The mickey boots are about the best boots you can buy. They are cheap and on "Auction-style" sites and I never get cold in them

ED is right, them boots cant get any better!

I have the Cabelas Saskatchewan Pac boots. I think they were the same $170 range and their are very warm and comfortable. They are a soft gaiter-type top so they are easy to walk and squat down in. Liners are removeable for easy drying and instead of laces there is a set of drawstrings. Much easier to do and you can tighten your boots with gloves on.

What about there hunting boots with 1000+ thinslite? Looking to use them for both stand hunting and ice fishing.

I got the Cabelas 8 point hunting boots and they are 1000 gram and very warm and comfortable. I think they will work just fine and have a thick enough sole to keep my feet plenty warm with a good pair of smart wool socks.

Try the Arctic Bruin's. I got them last year, very warm and comfortable. Not that big and bulky either.

i'm with powerstroke on this one...them saskatchwan pac boots are awesome forsure.

you can also put toe warmers in that removable liner...like you'd ever need them though lol

LaCrosse Ice Kings.

Nuff said.

Mickey boots all the way. It's funny, the warmest and nicest boots out there and they are by far the cheapest!

definatly nice boots for the money them mickey's...but i got 2 pair and these pac boots are warmer and nicer...they cost 3x's more though.

ok this may be a bit off topic but i am looking for a good pair of boots also and am having a hard time justifying spending 150+ dollars on boots with the misses (lol)... any ideas?

not all the boots mentioned in this thread are that spendy

I second the Artic Bruins, picked up a pair for the deer season. They have 1400 grams and not too bulky. Have a pair of Mickeys that are great but too much to walk around with.