cold feet...

[the weasel]

So, just wondering what everyone does to keep their feet/toes warm in the cold. This could be everyday life or setting in a blind/treestand in winter months for hours on end. I have a feeling the Mid West or Eastern side guys/gals probably have it figured out. Just wondering.... I'm outside all day for work and my feet FREEZE all day.

[Elkduds]

Old ski instructor trick, from old ski instructor: sprinkle dry red cayenne pepper in your socks, then insert feet Also, change to dry, warm socks throughout the day. If your feet sweat or get wet during cold days, merino wool socks next to your skin are a good bet. Felt insoles insulate better than synthetic insoles.

[Brendan]

If you're sitting in one place and not walking much - research Alaskan "Bunny Boots". Basically they are military surplus arctic warfare boots - good to -60 or -20 depending on the model. Get them big, throw a handwarmer or foot warmer in - and you're good to go. They are solid rubber - no ventilation. These are tree stand or sitting boots - not for hiking or being active! But, if you're standing around a lot in cold weather for work - they might just be the ticket... (Oh, they're cheap too!)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_boots

[Backyard]

Make sure you're not cramping your feet by wearing too much sock, if you can't freely move your toes in your shoes or boots, you're cutting of circulation.
I like Smartwool. Or if I'm wearing a type of pak boot with more room(I buy 'em a tad bigger for this reason) I will add a wicking type liner such as coolmax then a Smartwool sock over that.

[CurlyTail]

Make sure your boots are not tight. You should have ample wiggle room after socks or you will be cold. I also love the stick on, air activated toe warmers - I stick them on TOP of my socks, at the toes.

https://www.amazon.com/Grabber-Heat-Heatmax-Hands-HotHands/dp/B00RE074G2/ref=pd_sbs_468_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=RW3GDFH22TKJ5M6TD9WA

[saddlesore]

Toasty Toes chemical toe warmers. Put a set on in the AM and change out after about 6 hours. Costco carries them for about $13/30 pair

[RAMMONT]

Make sure your boots are not tight...

That's been the most important lesson that I've learned over my 60 years of being on this earth. Tight boots make you feet cold and tight gloves make your hands cold, you've got to have dead-air space. The hard part is balancing the air space against a boot that's so loose that it wears blisters on your feet or it becomes too unstable for rough mountain country.

[the weasel]

Thanks guys for all the advice. I was in town this last wknd. and searched high and low for battery socks but couldn't find any. Ended up back at Sportsmans Whse. and picked up a couple pairs of Merino Wool blend sock with the toe warmer pouch on them. Then found a pair of water proof boot with 400 grams Thinsulate and got them 75% off normal price so couldn't pass on them. Then stopped at Costco and picked up a 40 count box of hand warmers for $14. Feet have been toasty since! Even in the 16 degrees and 14" of snow we have got in the last 3 days.