I have used breathables for years now. They work great for every season except winter. And here's why. My breathables are stocking feet. I have to wear wading boots. I can't fit my feet with the appropriate number of socks into my wading shoes. It looks like the Michelin man's feet. If I wear less layers, they freeze. If I add more layers, they freeze.
I started thinking about my Sorrel winter boots and that nice thick wool liner inside the boot. I tried on all kinds of really oversized wading shoes with 3 socks on to match up with 2 socks and a neoprene stocking foot) but none of them are sized up for winter-required foot insulation. I finally found a leftover pair of Simms Extreme Boot foot waders, the neoprene ones that were discontinued for 2002. I went out and stood in the river for awhile and my feet weren't cold. I don't know what I am going to do when these wear out. The Simms gortex boot foot waders were too much money for just winter use. Andy S. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kent Lufkin Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 4:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cold feet (was Re: Breathable Waders vs. Neoprene) Breathables or neoprenes, my feet are always cold after an hour or so in the water, especially this time of year. My standard footwear is a pair of polypro inner socks with a pair of rag wool outer socks. If it's really cold, I'll wear a third pair of wool or neoprene socks (although getting my feet with 3 pair socks on them into the neoprene feet of my breathables is a real challenge.) I've even tried the chemical foot warmers that REI and ski shops sell but without success. Anybody got any suggestions (besides fishing from shore or a boat)? Kent
