Should You Wear Double Pair of Socks for Deer Hunting

Mo NH guy

Posted 11/3/2018 09:20 (#7081328) Subject: What do you do?

Had a little time this morning to sit in my deer stand to do some bow hunting. Been on the stand since 6:45, it's now about 9:30, and I can't feel my toes and it's not even cold out. 35 when I left the house and now 41 according to my phone. I have 2 pairs of socks on in rubber muck boots. I have tried other kinds of boots also, along with different socks. So what do you guys do to still feel your toes ,TIA Supa Dexta

Posted 11/3/2018 09:26 (#7081339 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

NS Canada

dunlop puroforts. kipps

Posted 11/3/2018 09:40 (#7081372 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Madison Co. Virginia

Consider not wearing double socks.

Unless the outer pair is definitely oversize, the constriction will chill the feet. Made even worse if the boots are remotely tight.

Crete

Posted 11/3/2018 09:54 (#7081392 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Badger State

Wool socks cornncows

Posted 11/3/2018 10:15 (#7081435 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Ne Nebraska

One pair socks is all with arctic muck boots. I can stand on the ice all day fishing and not get cold. Socks too tight and no air space in boots makes it worse than an extra layer and no air space. rocky grounder

Posted 11/3/2018 10:32 (#7081465 - in reply to #7081372) Subject: RE: What do you do?

blairsville,pa

This, also i wear my plain jane dickies work socks all year.... once u get situated in your stand throw in a pair of hand warmers beanplanter

Posted 11/3/2018 10:32 (#7081467 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Missouri

It doesn't matter how many socks you have on. Mucks don't breath, they trapped moisture on the way in and you're screwed. If you're wearing cotton, that's making it even worse.

Start with a polyester liner, then a light or medium Merino that extends well above your boot. Wear a boot that breathes well and walk slow so you don't get overheated and sweat. Loosen the laces in the stand and put a pair of exteriors on after you get cooled down. Should be good well into the 20s.

Bluedog

Posted 11/3/2018 10:41 (#7081478 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Nebraska

Tight boots/socks and sitting down is a sure way to get cold feet. You can't get blood to them. Can you easily wiggle your toes?

Do you wear all this in the pickup on the drive and while walking in? You might be getting sweaty feet in the warm vehicle and while walking and the sweat is making things worse.

http://www.northamericanwhitetail.com/editorial/keep-warm-late-seas...

Mo NH guy

Posted 11/3/2018 10:42 (#7081485 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Supa, I looked up the dunlop, boots and was wondering which ones you are recommending or have experience with, and if you don't mind me asking what you payed for yours, seeing prices all over the board, and do their sizes match what size shoe you wear, I know some boots do and some don't ,thanks whitney455

Posted 11/3/2018 10:43 (#7081488 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

North central Missouri

It doesn't always keep your feet the dryest but I had an old timer tell me to put bread sacks over my feet. I tried it and it definitely works. Put them on over your socks and it keeps the warmth trapped in there. Mo NH guy

Posted 11/3/2018 10:50 (#7081500 - in reply to #7081485) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Yes I have plenty of room in my boots to wiggle my toes and all that, hunting my farm, basically back 40, 20 minute walk taking it slow and easy to not warm up, and slip in a little quieter, I have tried the polyester "dress " socks then another pair before and still cold toes. Supa Dexta

Posted 11/3/2018 10:54 (#7081509 - in reply to #7081485) Subject: RE: What do you do?

NS Canada

The thermo ones And yes size is similar to shoe size. They run about 200 around here, which I hate paying, but have to think of it over lasting a few years.

I know a lot of guys wear them on the oil rigs up here all winter standing on cold steel. And also guys fishing off shore.

bleedgreen720

Posted 11/3/2018 11:40 (#7081580 - in reply to #7081372) Subject: RE: What do you do?

AB.

kipps - 11/4/2018 08:40

Consider not wearing double socks.

Unless the outer pair is definitely oversize, the constriction will chill the feet. Made even worse if the boots are remotely tight.

I remember doubling up socks made by foot fit kind a snug......coldest my feet have ever been. Get some toe warmers best couple bucks you'll spend

also consider BAMA socks they work wonders...at the end of the day they will be soaked and your feet will be dry.

Edited by bleedgreen720 11/3/2018 11:42

chevydiesel07

Posted 11/3/2018 12:48 (#7081691 - in reply to #7081488) Subject: RE: What do you do?

East Central Indiana

Dunlops are my go to. They have lasted a whole tile season going on two. Plus they are comfortable. berggrenfarms

Posted 11/3/2018 12:55 (#7081698 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Nebraska, The land of corn and cattle

My problem is my feet sweat and then they get cold, especially with Muck boots. Ive started using performance type sock, lately Ive been using the Duluth trading 7 year socks. Sometimes when its bitter cold Ill wear a pair of wool socks on top of the Duluth ones.

The other thing Ill do if I'm doing something active then sitting like a guy does when hunting is to put antiperspirant on my feet before I put on socks, I usually just use my normal deodorant dry stick. It makes a difference.

wayneNWAR

Posted 11/3/2018 12:59 (#7081708 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

north west arkansas

Just eat beef. Much better and cheaper anyway. povertypoint

Posted 11/3/2018 13:26 (#7081745 - in reply to #7081708) Subject: RE: What do you do?

SE SD

wayneNWAR - 11/3/2018 11:59

Just eat beef. Much better and cheaper anyway.

Ditto....... :)

Easier to stick with an arrow ....but tougher to drag back to the truck. :)
Maybe the farmer could give you a hand :)

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Mo NH guy

Posted 11/3/2018 13:28 (#7081748 - in reply to #7081708) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Not a problem since the wife and I have a cow calf operation, but variety is the spice of life, and we love a bacon wrapped back strap,lol. Besides it's my duty to control the population, I know you've all seen what they do to the row crops, you should see what they can do to my hay fields, you'd thought I grazed my cows on it. Thanks for the advice and will order myself a pair of the dunlop boots and the Bamma socks Mo NH guy

Posted 11/3/2018 13:29 (#7081749 - in reply to #7081745) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Looks a little bullish to me!! Westo

Posted 11/3/2018 16:10 (#7081952 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

SD

mickey mouse boots with air valve cottonhauler

Posted 11/3/2018 17:22 (#7082053 - in reply to #7081952) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Zabcikville, TX

Go home and warm up?? dairyman78

Posted 11/3/2018 19:49 (#7082298 - in reply to #7081328) Subject: RE: What do you do?

S.C. Wisconsin

I have not had trouble with being cold since I built this. Actually when I hunted out of open stands a good pair of hunting boots with Thinsulate seem to work quite well with wool socks. Make sure they are big enough to they they don't have a real tight fit.

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Illini Fan

Posted 11/3/2018 21:04 (#7082464 - in reply to #7081952) Subject: RE: What do you do?

Greene County, Illinois

X2 on the Mickey boots.  Get them at military surplus.

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