Recommendations for warm yard boots

[Lady Jane]

I am desperately struggling with the cold this year having lost some weight (I'm a very healthy weight for my height now, BMI 20). I can keep my body warm but my feet are dreadful. I have Ariat Insulated Yard boots which have always worked for me before but I'm think of getting some Grub boots. If my feet are warm when I get on to ride I can survive the ride so don't need to be able to ride in them but I do need a decent supportive footbed. I can't wear any more socks as I have an enlarged joint (sort of bunion like) where I was trodden on years ago and if my boots are tight that causes pain. Any suggestions?

If I need to wade round in mud I have Ariat Braemer Country boots, not that warm but if I catch and poo pick I only need to wear them for 30 mins so that's fine.

Ideas for warm gloves that have enough feel for buckles etc would be useful too. I have warm gloves but they are too thick to do anything remotely fiddly or ride

 

[spotty_pony]

No suggestions but following as I am looking for the same!

 

[AdorableAlice]

For hands I find surgical gloves under lightweight woollen gloves work well.

Given up on warm and waterproof boots, is there such a thing ?

 

[Kunoichi73]

Have you thought about a really good pair of winter walking boots? They're usually waterproof and warm, particularly if you add decent socks. I've a pair of Salomon walking boots that are lovely.

You couldn't ride in them though.

 

[Griffin]

I find an old-fashioned pair of muckers with warm socks are the warmest.

 

[webble]

They are very heavy but I have skellerup quattros and they keep my feet toastie

 

[Lady Jane]

For hands I find surgical gloves under lightweight woollen gloves work well.

Given up on warm and waterproof boots, is there such a thing ?

What do you mean by surgical gloves?

 

[Lady Jane]

They are very heavy but I have skellerup quattros and they keep my feet toastie

Which model do you have? They look a bit clunky but I'm desperate!

 

[Lady Jane]

Have you thought about a really good pair of winter walking boots? They're usually waterproof and warm, particularly if you add decent socks. I've a pair of Salomon walking boots that are lovely.

You couldn't ride in them though.

I've been browsing Salomon and its brought back memories of my ski-ing days. I haven't looked at skis for 25 years.....I wish my knees were still up to it. And actually ther is an interesting pair of boots:
QUEST WINTER THINSULATE™ CLIMASALOMON™ WATERPROOF

 

[Kunoichi73]

I've been browsing Salomon and its brought back memories of my ski-ing days. I haven't looked at skis for 25 years.....I wish my knees were still up to it. And actually ther is an interesting pair of boots:
QUEST WINTER THINSULATE™ CLIMASALOMON™ WATERPROOF

They look nice! I went half a size up with my Salomon boots, as a previous pair I had were quite tight.

Most of the outdoor brands do winter boots of some sort, Merrell, Sorel, Scarpa, even Decathlon etc. The trick is to get warm and waterproof, not just warm and snow proof!

I can't wear Merrell any more because the shaped footbed has the arch support in the wrong place for me.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I buy country boots mainly Dublin in a size bigger then buy the gel insoles I find they keep your feet warmer, I also find 2 or 3 thin pairs of socks are better than one thick.

I also make sure my legs are warm so I wear the thick fleecy leggings under all my riding wear and my jeans, I also have leg warmers for really cold days I'm a bit of a skinny as well so I just layer up on everything ?

 

[dogatemysalad]

Have you thought about a really good pair of winter walking boots? They're usually waterproof and warm, particularly if you add decent socks. I've a pair of Salomon walking boots that are lovely.

You couldn't ride in them though.

Salomon boots are great. I first bought some walking shoes for my husband who had plantar fascitis and they were so comfortable, that I bought some too. Now we have the walking boots because they're so light but sturdy.
Echo the advice for wearing disposable gloves under normal gloves on extra cold days.

 

[TheHairyOne]

I am walking around on sheepskin insoles in country boots atm and my feet have never been warmer. I got some really good ones that are sold in the size of the shoe you are putting them in.

Insulation against the ground and staying dry are the 2 most imoortant factors.

Problem i am finding is as my feet are now warm I am feeling the cold elsewhere so need to upgrade the rest of my wardrobe!

 

[View]

Grubs Frostline. Warm, waterproof, supportive. Warm feet - and I haven’t had to put insoles in them. Now going into winter 6 with them.

 

[sbloom]

Salomon snow boots, check the amount of insulation, 400g Thinsulate equivalent is the daddy, I still get the odd cold feet moment when standing around for a long time but nothing else comes close for me. And get as wide as you can to help that bunion - I always look a sole shots and the ones showing tow shape from the top, I've had Vasques (too narrow in the end), Lands End (pretty wide) and now have Salomons (with some kind of gel insulation).

For the bunion (and many foot issues) I would encourage you to look at foot strengthening and, over time, barefoot shoes, but you won't find decent insulation in them, I currently wear battery operated heated socks in mine for work.

 

[Lady Jane]

@sbloom Battery heated socks? Do share

 

[sbloom]

@sbloom Battery heated socks? Do share

Amazon, loads to choose from, the ones I have don't seem to be made any longer.

 

[webble]

Which model do you have? They look a bit clunky but I'm desperate!

They are clumpy and quite heavy, I think if it as a work out for my legs! I have the quattro it minus 5 this morning and my feet were fine

 

[Fransurrey]

For feet I now use Scarpa Terra GTX walking boots. The grip isn't all that for walking, which makes them better for riding than many walking boots. I've certainly not had any problems, although I do have safety stirrups. Inside wellies (Aigle Iso Parcours) I have sheepskin insoles. Toastie warm without the bulk around the top of the foot. I still get cold feet (Raynauds), but nothing like they would be without.

For gloves, at this time of year I move to Uvex Unilite Thermal Plus. They're really hard wearing as a bonus. I have two pairs, for chicken use and horse use and both have been horrifically abused over the last year!! I've done yard chores and ridden in them.

 

[Fransurrey]

Echo the advice for wearing disposable gloves under normal gloves on extra cold days.

Surely it's better to have the disposable gloves on the outside of woollen gloves, to trap the air and prevent sweating? That's what I did before I discovered the Uvex and as a bonus it makes the gloves waterproof, too!

 

[Bluewaves]

I don't have a healthy BMI these days but I have found Toggi Canyon country boots with a regular pair of long socks to have always kept my feet warm. It's the lovely thick sole that works for me. I think the lowest temp in the yard a few years ago when wearing them was -8 and my feet were fine. I'm prone to chilblains so i always have to keep my feet warm or else i'm tortured with itchy toes.

I don't know if the Canyons would have stood up to that awful arctic winter we have in 2010/2011 though. I kept my feet in cheap Pavers snowboots then as i didn't have a horse to worry about.

 

[chaps89]

I post this every year but I honestly couldn’t get through winter without my equitector boots.
I have never found an alternative that works. No good for lots of mud unless they’ve bought out new/different models lately but an absolute life saver for me.
https://www.equitector.com/product_detail.cfm?cat=2&product=167

 

[dogatemysalad]

Surely it's better to have the disposable gloves on the outside of woollen gloves, to trap the air and prevent sweating? That's what I did before I discovered the Uvex and as a bonus it makes the gloves waterproof, too!

I can see your reasoning there, but it was handy for me to wear the disposables next to my skin in order to do fiddly jobs, like buckles, straps, icy gate latches and picking out muddy feet etc. Pulled the bulky gloves off so my hands and gloves stayed dry and warm.

 

[Flame_]

Muck boots are really warm. I stopped wearing them when I moved from Macc to here because they were just too warm even in winter.

 

[Kat]

Sheepskin or foil thermal insoles in normal leather boots with a good sole. Merino Wool socks, and add a silk sock liner if really really cold.

Also don't underestimate the difference it makes if you keep your legs warm. A pair of fleece lined full chaps or over trousers make a massive difference.

 

[Lady Jane]

Sheepskin or foil thermal insoles in normal leather boots with a good sole. Merino Wool socks, and add a silk sock liner if really really cold.

Also don't underestimate the difference it makes if you keep your legs warm. A pair of fleece lined full chaps or over trousers make a massive difference.

I am wearing long johns, thermal jods & over trousers already. The problem is with my swollen joint I can't fit too much in my boots but a silk sock liner is a good idea - as are merino socks

 

[Kaylum]

I put primark fleece leggings under riding tights or even normal wool tights under them like jockeys do.

 

[Surbie]

Grubs Frostline. Warm, waterproof, supportive. Warm feet - and I haven’t had to put insoles in them. Now going into winter 6 with them.

I have these too, but now I have a damaged achilles they are too heavy and rigid. I have the woofwear boots and they are nice and warm plus about a third of the weight. I've stuck insoles and gel heel raisers in them for my crap feet and so far they are ok.

 

[Kat]

I am wearing long johns, thermal jods & over trousers already. The problem is with my swollen joint I can't fit too much in my boots but a silk sock liner is a good idea - as are merino socks

If you can't fit a proper thermal insole in your boot try taking the insole out and putting a layer of tin foil underneath then putting the insole back in.

 

[AdorableAlice]

What do you mean by surgical gloves?

latex gloves 100 pairs in a box from chemist or farm supplies, non-powdered for me as the powdered ones make my hands itch.