bob_G Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 Either the water temps are colder than they were 50 years ago, or I'm getting older. But my feet get really cold shellfishing in the winter. Ive seen those heated insoles online. Regulate the heat levels using a small remote. 12 hours of heat per charge. Anyone use them? The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAW Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 I had pair about 8 yrs ago that cost $125 , they barely worked in waders, in hunting boots they were fine.I returned them and just use polyprolene liner socks and merino wool socks and a heat pack on top of foot. GOod for 2-3 hours wading a river. Then change out heat packs. 50 years ago you could out in the snow barefoot! snag777 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mybosox3 Posted November 15 Report Share Posted November 15 57 mins ago, bob_G said: Either the water temps are colder than they were 50 years ago, or I'm getting older. But my feet get really cold shellfishing in the winter. Ive seen those heated insoles online. Regulate the heat levels using a small remote. 12 hours of heat per charge. Anyone use them? went for Oysters the other day by MMA damn feet were freezing... i use my regular stocking feet waders and dive boots but the toes got numb fast. bob_G, ReeferRob and RAW 2 1 Missing Wilmington Vermont but loving the Ditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted November 15 Author Report Share Posted November 15 47 mins ago, mybosox3 said: went for Oysters the other day by MMA damn feet were freezing... i use my regular stocking feet waders and dive boots but the toes got numb fast. Yup know the feeling. The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchbag Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 11 hours ago, RAW said: I had pair about 8 yrs ago that cost $125 , they barely worked in waders, in hunting boots they were fine.I returned them and just use polyprolene liner socks and merino wool socks and a heat pack on top of foot. GOod for 2-3 hours wading a river. Then change out heat packs. 50 years ago you could out in the snow barefoot! Liner socks and Marino will socks work , make sure your boots and socks are snug but not overly tight ., This is what I wear snowmobiling down to -35 , and then there's the 120mph windchill . snag777 and RAW 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeferRob Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 If your boots are compressing the insulation you're going to get cold fast. You need to keep a layer in between your feet and the boots. Water wicks the heat away a lot faster than does air. I use a thin wicking sock, then merino wool socks, then a pair of WW2 bulky wool socks as an insulator air gap in my boots. RAW and snag777 1 1 "The sea, the great unifier, is man's only hope. Now, as never before, the old phrase has a literal meaning: We are all in the same boat." Jacques Cousteau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 I have the thermocell heated insoles. Standing in batteries is not comfortable. I would rather be cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregwa Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 hot hand body warmers,not the feet wamers.lightly taped to the top of my feet. RAW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slacktide Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 Anyone try antiperspirant to keep your feet from sweating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_G Posted November 16 Author Report Share Posted November 16 The ones I'm looking at are wireless, lithium rechargeable inserts. If I read it properly there's no wires in the waders at all. You regulate the level of heat via a small remote similar to the car remote on your keychain. My buddy has a vest he wears archery hunting. The Sultan of Sluggo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff270 Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 As others have said, make sure you have plenty of room in your boots. It took me awhile to figure out that less is more! I would rather skip a layer of socks than have them tiight on my feet. I will buy boots at least a half size larger than my regular size. I wear a thin dress sock under a good insulated sock. FWIW Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camhabib Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 They work, but I struggle to image how you would use the batteries while in waders as they’re typically designed to clip to the boot or the like. They’re also a bit pricey and can be finicky. I would advocate for some of the disposable ones instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff270 Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 Curious, what happens if these get wet? I know that Li batteries typically do not like to get wet. My past experience with waders staying dry is iffy at best. Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camhabib Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 2 hours ago, Jeff270 said: Curious, what happens if these get wet? I know that Li batteries typically do not like to get wet. My past experience with waders staying dry is iffy at best. All the ones I've ever seen are splash resistant at best, hence why these may be a challenge to use with waders. You'd almost have to get an ankle holster for them or the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.R. Bridge Fisher Posted November 16 Report Share Posted November 16 Alpaca socks ReeferRob 1 troll #122 <*)))< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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