Snow Boots

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:45 am

I don't have any footwear that is actually waterproof. I might have played in the crazy woodbowl if i did. Anyone got the inside on something that can hold up against rain and snow? Comfortable would be a bonus. I know there are quite a few golfers playing out in the snow. What is everyone using?

DiscDiva · Post by **DiscDiva** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:59 am

All i do is wear some boots and put plastic sacks in them, it sounds silly but it works really well.

Mace Man · Post by **Mace Man** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:41 am

Go some to a place that sells work boots. You don't need the steel toes but they should have plenty other one with out. I went to Vanderbilt's

_dm4 · Post by **_dm4** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:22 am

I wear my hunting boots. Rocky Corn Stalkers!

stauf · Post by **stauf** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:25 am

mike, i have been wearing merrell boots for years and years and i have never had cold or wet feet since. they are a little pricey but well worth the money, plus they are super durable and will last years. merrell makes all kinds of performance footwear. i usually buy mine on the internet. i swear by them!

Friz-Rocker · Post by **Friz-Rocker** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:05 am

_dm4 wrote:I wear my hunting boots.

Now Don,you don`t need to be goin`out and huntin`stuff.Theres plenty of food at the supermarket.

_dm4 · Post by **_dm4** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:42 am

That's true Friz, maybe that's why I only went huntin a couple days around Christmas time. Sure do miss the deer jerky and Pheasant Fajitas! But, some things in life are more important!

McCabe · Post by **McCabe** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:45 pm

I just go to Texas.

Eaglehigh99 · Post by **Eaglehigh99** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:49 pm

My answer is Grotex lined hiking boots. They keep your feet dry in most situations, give you good traction on any playing surface but ice, and are very durable.

Another option is to get "seal skins" (a waterproof sock).

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 2:16 pm

Eaglehigh99 wrote:My answer is Grotex lined hiking boots.

Was that Grotesque or Gortex? J/K. I will search into these suggestions. Thanks for the help!

doc · Post by **doc** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:38 pm

As stated above, if you have a Vanderbilts down there, that's where I'd go...as that's where I go here in Lawrence. Great selection with occasional sales that would be hard to beat anywhere, I imagine. Merrells, Ecco, Hi-Tec, Reebok, all kinds of work/hunting/boots, etc... Try Vanderbilts.com. Goretex is pretty nice, though for me, they can get kinda warm with the wrong socks when it's warm outside.
I'm currently sold on Ecco Virpirs - not too much traction, and they give a great feel when the terrrain gets rough(er).

_dm4 · Post by **_dm4** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:40 pm

You could just go to Wal-Mart and then water proof them yourself... They will last several years, if you only play one or two ice bowls a season!

McCabe · Post by **McCabe** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:29 pm

McCabe wrote:I just go to Texas.

This doesn't always work either...cuz it's snowing in Dallas right now!!

Schoen-hopper · Post by **Schoen-hopper** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:30 pm

I've tried the Scotch Gaurd sprays. They don't really work.

You saying I should paint my boots with some kind of schlacker?

_dm4 · Post by **_dm4** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 6:08 pm

There are a few products that do work and you can get them at sporting goods stores or shoe stores. Mink oil works pretty well. At least I think that's what it's called. It's like a paste and you rub it on to the leather. It might be the cheapest one. I grew up in Colorado and actually got some boots in HS (before that, just wore tennis shoes).

They were hiking boots (clutter boots), and were not water proof. Mink oil did the trick! There are some newer materials that might work better.

Scotch gaurd is for cloth or fabric, mainly (I think).