Warm boots for cold flying days

[Andrzej Kobus]

Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.

Andrzej

[Jonathan St. Cloud]

You could always go to REI and get a set of down booties, but if you bailout they are not the best for walking. Leather Dubrry boots (kind of looks like Uggs) are warm light and not too bulky. Those boots are actually sailing boots, but I have put my feet in wet (wet socks, wet boots) in winter offshore and at the end of my watch my feet, socks and boots were dry.

The glider pilot shop, sells heated insoles .

Stay warm and dry,
Jon


On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 5:46:12 PM UTC-8, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>
> Andrzej

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On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>
> Andrzej

Gerbings heated insoles:

http://www.revzilla.com/gerbings-heated-gear-guide

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On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 9:16:30 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
> >
> > Andrzej
>
> Gerbings heated insoles:
>
> http://www.revzilla.com/gerbings-heated-gear-guide

Instead of buying an expensive controller module, just buy the on/off switch. That is the system I use and it works very well. On/off switch:
http://www.heatedclothing4u.com/all-accessories

[Andrzej Kobus]

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 9:16:30 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
> >
> > Andrzej
>
> Gerbings heated insoles:
>
> http://www.revzilla.com/gerbings-heated-gear-guide

I already have heated insoles.

[John Carlyle]

I've got a pair of Kamik Greenbay-4 boots that I like:
http://www.kamik.com/b2c_us_en/men/men-shoes/men-winterboots-w16/greenbay4-41987.html

-John

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>
> Andrzej

[Tango Whisky]

I have bought SkyBoots
http://www.streckenflug.at/shop/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=1661

You step in with your normal boots. They look very bulky, but they will snug well into the cockpit, you'll actaually never feel them being on. Incredibly warm.

[Papa3[_2_]]

Northface Thermoball Bootie. Has enough of a sole that you can walk short distances but not too bulky to fit in the rudder pedal bays of my -29. Replace the insole with a higher quality one such as Toasty Feet.

P3

[Dan Marotta]

Gerbing makes good stuff and backs it up! I have a jacket, gloves,
pants, and socks and have ridden my bike at 5 degrees below zero. Still,
at that temperature, my hands and feet get cold, though not my torso and
legs. I bought my gloves at a Harley dealer and liked them so much, I
bought the rest of the outfit direct from Gerbing. When my gloves
failed, Harley said they're warrantied for 90 days. I called Gerbing and
they said they'll back them up forever and promptly sent me a new pair
of gloves ($150).

The On/Off switch is all you need. I keep my automatic controller at
full power most of the time.

On 11/28/2016 7:16 PM, wrote:
> On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
>> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>>
>> Andrzej
> Gerbings heated insoles:
>
> http://www.revzilla.com/gerbings-heated-gear-guide

--
Dan, 5J

[ND]

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>
> Andrzej

i bought cold weather camping slippers from LL bean, but they aren't very good in cold (winter weather) they are good at altitude in the fall. the problem with those is that the insole is sewn in, and you can't replace it with a heated one. i'm gonna look into the boots erik was talking about.

[Andrzej Kobus]

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:33:22 AM UTC-5, Papa3 wrote:
> Northface Thermoball Bootie. Has enough of a sole that you can walk short distances but not too bulky to fit in the rudder pedal bays of my -29. Replace the insole with a higher quality one such as Toasty Feet.
>
> P3

This one looks interesting. I infer from your post that I could remove the insole and put my electric one in, correct?

Andrzej

[Andrzej Kobus]

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 5:58:55 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:33:22 AM UTC-5, Papa3 wrote:
> > Northface Thermoball Bootie. Has enough of a sole that you can walk short distances but not too bulky to fit in the rudder pedal bays of my -29. Replace the insole with a higher quality one such as Toasty Feet.
> >
> > P3
>
> This one looks interesting. I infer from your post that I could remove the insole and put my electric one in, correct?
>
> Andrzej

Eric, one more thing. Do these boots allow for moisture to escape your foot.

[Andrzej Kobus]

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 2:56:10 AM UTC-5, Tango Whisky wrote:
> I have bought SkyBoots
> http://www.streckenflug.at/shop/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=1661
>
> You step in with your normal boots. They look very bulky, but they will snug well into the cockpit, you'll actaually never feel them being on. Incredibly warm.

My only question is do these boots "breath". Nylon might cause sweaty feet.

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I wore my thick, insulated cycling booties over my sneakers. they are thick neoprene. Worked great.

JP

[Papa3[_2_]]

Yes you can put either an electric or a thicker non-electic insole in. The ones that come with them are pretty flimsy. They definitely seem to breath; among other things they allow for chemical hand warmers to be inserted into a pocket, and those only work if there is some oxygen available. In my experience, it's the bottoms of my feet that get the coldest, so a thicker insole or an electric insole is the key.

p3

[[email protected]]

Do not use chemical heat packs if going to high altitudes.
You will have cold feet when you need the heat and it will get VERY uncomfortably HOT when you are coming down to land.

Electric socks should be thoroughly tested before using. Some get too warm and you can't reach the switch to turn them off.

I found Sorels to be perfect.

[firsys]

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>
> Andrzej

for Dan Marotta;below zero? which zero is that
JMF

[Dan Marotta]

Fahrenheit. I don't speak metric since retiring. I was referring to
Upstate New York where they use so much salt that the roads were wet at
-5 deg F. Remarkably my Harley has absolutely no rust, unlike the
Subaru which I also drove. I was genuinely concerned that it would
break in half due to rust.



On 11/30/2016 9:26 AM, firsys wrote:
> On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
>> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>>
>> Andrzej
> for Dan Marotta;below zero? which zero is that
> JMF

--
Dan, 5J

[Papa3[_2_]]

My college roomate was from Vermont (similarly liberal users of road salt). We're driving in his early 1980s Subie when someone pulls out in front of us. He hits the brakes and I instinctively plant both feet firmly on the floor. As we stop, I look down and realize I've just pushed right through the floorboards, and I'm staring at pavement.

Of course, being in college, we just found a piece of plywood, cut to fit, and went on with our lives...

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On Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 1:14:23 PM UTC-6, Papa3 wrote:
> My college roomate was from Vermont (similarly liberal users of road salt). We're driving in his early 1980s Subie when someone pulls out in front of us. He hits the brakes and I instinctively plant both feet firmly on the floor. As we stop, I look down and realize I've just pushed right through the floorboards, and I'm staring at pavement.
>
> Of course, being in college, we just found a piece of plywood, cut to fit, and went on with our lives...

Eric, it sounds like the warm boots would have come in handy that this thread is about ; )

[[email protected]]

Skyboots - very warm and if you land out you have got your ordinary boots/shoes inside them to walk around in.

[Andrzej Kobus]

On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>
> Andrzej

Thank you to all who responded. I ordered the Northface Thermoball II Bootie Eric suggested. I will report back when I test them. They looked least bulky and they had excellent reviews plus I can put my heated insoles in them.

Andrzej

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On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 7:23:30 AM UTC-6, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
> >
> > Andrzej
>
> Thank you to all who responded. I ordered the Northface Thermoball II Bootie Eric suggested. I will report back when I test them. They looked least bulky and they had excellent reviews plus I can put my heated insoles in them.
>
> Andrzej

Andrzej, I just got the boots from Zappos, they have them on sale now for $56.00. They are warm but kind of flimsy, I will find out how they hold up. I also plan the low-quality insoles they come with and will fly them with my Gerbig heated insoles.
Herb

[ND]

On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 8:23:30 AM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
> >
> > Andrzej
>
> Thank you to all who responded. I ordered the Northface Thermoball II Bootie Eric suggested. I will report back when I test them. They looked least bulky and they had excellent reviews plus I can put my heated insoles in them.
>
> Andrzej

I ordered a pair too, i'm going to put my thermacell insoles in there. hope they are an improvement over the LL Bean cold weather camping booties. those didnt give enough space for the insole.

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Le lundi 28 novembre 2016 20:46:12 UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus a écritÂ*:
> Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
>
> Andrzej

Hunting store have all you need because the market is huge.
Overshoes boots socks insoles electric or not...

[ND]

On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:33:22 AM UTC-5, Papa3 wrote:
> Northface Thermoball Bootie. Has enough of a sole that you can walk short distances but not too bulky to fit in the rudder pedal bays of my -29. Replace the insole with a higher quality one such as Toasty Feet.
>
> P3

thanks for the tip P3! i ordered a pair of these NF boots. i took out the insoles, put my battery powered ones in, and tried them on. they fit nicely, seem pretty darn warm, and aren't bulky. now i just need some NW winds. ohhhhhh baaaabby

[Dan Marotta]

Is this what you're looking for? This morning's sounding for Moriarty
<https://www.dropbox.com/s/js4wr3ovdnzoljv/Screenshot%202016-12-07%2007.59.09.png?dl=0>.

I looked out the windows earlier and thought, "Maybe I'll take a hop
today". Now it's overcast and snowing and the mountains are rapidly
disappearing...



On 12/7/2016 6:36 AM, ND wrote:
> On Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10:33:22 AM UTC-5, Papa3 wrote:
>> Northface Thermoball Bootie. Has enough of a sole that you can walk short distances but not too bulky to fit in the rudder pedal bays of my -29. Replace the insole with a higher quality one such as Toasty Feet.
>>
>> P3
> thanks for the tip P3! i ordered a pair of these NF boots. i took out the insoles, put my battery powered ones in, and tried them on. they fit nicely, seem pretty darn warm, and aren't bulky. now i just need some NW winds. ohhhhhh baaaabby

--
Dan, 5J

[Andrzej Kobus]

On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 8:23:30 AM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
> >
> > Andrzej
>
> Thank you to all who responded. I ordered the Northface Thermoball II Bootie Eric suggested. I will report back when I test them. They looked least bulky and they had excellent reviews plus I can put my heated insoles in them.
>
> Andrzej

Well, the boots came and I tried them in my glider. The verdict is they are way to wide for ASH-31 Mi pedals. I finally decided to order boots recommended by Evan.
http://www.mukluks.com/Short-Quetico-Chestnut-Mukluks-23995/productinfo/Q1NUT/#.WFHfI_krKUk

They are less than 4 1/4" in the widest spot for size 11. Yes, they are expensive but they are really warm.

[Tango Eight]

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 7:20:18 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 8:23:30 AM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > > Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
> > >
> > > Andrzej
> >
> > Thank you to all who responded. I ordered the Northface Thermoball II Bootie Eric suggested. I will report back when I test them. They looked least bulky and they had excellent reviews plus I can put my heated insoles in them.
> >
> > Andrzej
>
> Well, the boots came and I tried them in my glider. The verdict is they are way to wide for ASH-31 Mi pedals. I finally decided to order boots recommended by Evan.
> http://www.mukluks.com/Short-Quetico-Chestnut-Mukluks-23995/productinfo/Q1NUT/#.WFHfI_krKUk
>
> They are less than 4 1/4" in the widest spot for size 11. Yes, they are expensive but they are really warm.

And you are set for dog sledding season too!

Evan

[Andrzej Kobus]

On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 8:05:10 PM UTC-5, Tango Eight wrote:
> On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 7:20:18 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 8:23:30 AM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > > On Monday, November 28, 2016 at 8:46:12 PM UTC-5, Andrzej Kobus wrote:
> > > > Please post your suggestions. I need something warm but not too bulky.
> > > >
> > > > Andrzej
> > >
> > > Thank you to all who responded. I ordered the Northface Thermoball II Bootie Eric suggested. I will report back when I test them. They looked least bulky and they had excellent reviews plus I can put my heated insoles in them.
> > >
> > > Andrzej
> >
> > Well, the boots came and I tried them in my glider. The verdict is they are way to wide for ASH-31 Mi pedals. I finally decided to order boots recommended by Evan.
> > http://www.mukluks.com/Short-Quetico-Chestnut-Mukluks-23995/productinfo/Q1NUT/#.WFHfI_krKUk
> >
> > They are less than 4 1/4" in the widest spot for size 11. Yes, they are expensive but they are really warm.
>
> And you are set for dog sledding season too!
>
> Evan

Glad to know there is some kind of racing future for me, even if it is in dog sledding :)

I might even get airborne if we go really fast.