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I've got some 400 weight thinsulate boots for Texas hunting. Will they be adequate for hunting Colorado at temperatures getting down to (I'm guessing) minus 10 degrees? Hiking up and down -- how much does that cancel the cold?

It was about that temp when I was hunting here a few weeks ago and as long as my boots remained waterproof and socks kept dry, it wasn't an issue. Personally, I think that the socks are the most important part of the equation, assuming the boots are waterproof.

Carry extra socks and change them mid-day.

Or buy Military Bunny Boots and never be concerned with cold feet again

*No*

So, any one have a recommendation? I don't want cold feet, but I also don't want sweaty feet. Maybe it isn't possible to have both?

You need two pairs of good leather boots. Fit them for two pairs of wool socks. Need to be waterproofed. Need gaiters for the snow. Dry the first day's pair while you hunt in the second pair and keep rotating. Which brand is up to you. Find a brand that fits and is comfortable, then get a second pair.

Texans really need a lot of coaching.

They ain’t for mountain hiking.

I moved from south Texas to Colorado and used the same thermal wear, coats, & boots as I wore in Texas,
I just wore them a lot more often.
Currently I alternate boots between 400 & 600 gram insulation.
The 400 gm boots are at least 10 yr old cordura & leather Cabela's brand.
The 600 gm boots are 3 yr old, all leather Rocky brand.
Both are gore tex and get sno seal treatment, occasionally the dri proof spray treatment.
They get a chance to dry out overnight.
I wear cabelas brand wool blend or wig-wam brand boot socks.
Been using this technique for below zero or 60s, snow or dry conditions.

What do you guys think of these cheapies as a second pair of boots?

N1-B Snow/Extreme Cold Weather Mukluks

Remember, these are for one-time use.

A: 400 gram is not enough.
B: you need boot that will keep you upright and give ankle support.
Get some battery powered insoles.

Those don't come with the liner. You have to buy it separately and the liners look like they are sold out.

Thanks Paul.

Great light, comfortable mountain hiking boots especially sidehilling with a heavy pack lol

I just wore uninsulated crispis with gaiters and two pairs of darn tough wool socks hunting a week in single digits temps in the mountains and my feet were fine. Of course stand hunting is a different issue.

Everyone is different but there are no boots/sock combos that will stop my feet from freezing in 20 degree or colder temps.

The reason is, my feet sweat, a lot....the real trick to having warm feet is to keep them dry.

An opinion I do not share. Likely overkill as far as warmth goes however.

No ankle support, no arch support, no water resistance. Intended for very cold/dry use, shell material is just cotton. OK as a camp boot while drying your hunting boots.

Likely.

Try a spray antiperspirant on them.

In those temps if I am mostly walking I wear uninsulated boots with merino wool socks.

Wear your 400 gram boots while walking, get something like Articshield insulated boot covers for sitting still. Or a piece of wool or fleece blanket to wrap around feet. Or one of the aluminized space blankets/survival blankets to wrap around boots and legs. Make sure you can dry out boots overnight or take two pairs. Lots of extra dry socks.

I wear 200 or 400 gram insulated goretex/fabric/leather boots from 40s down to teens. If on the move most of the time I'm good with uninsulated boots with good socks down into the 20s if I can keep feet dry. Have tried 1200 gram insulated at minus 10 to 20 and they were way to warm for walking.

I don't know your level of activity, how good blood circulation is in your legs and feet, or your tolerance to "cold". I'm okay if my feet feel cold now and then, as long as they don't start getting numb.