I have a pair of the black ones and I too fell through some thin ice while hunting deer in Maine in a deep snow and low temps. Anyway, my boot was full of water but once I dumped the water out, my foot wasn't cold. As a matter of fact, it was still warm and aside from the wet sock, it was fine. That was over 30 years ago and the boots are still going strong.
Open the valve when your flying only. There is a wool felt layer inside the sealed footbed. If you get over top inversion, empty the boot dry it out and put on a dry pair of socks and you are good to go. Black boots were my issue in the army 1972 4th division. They are rated to -20 the white bunny boots are rated to -50 but both keep your feet warm way below their ratings. My 2nd duty station was the 172nd Arctic Inf. Brigade at Ft Richardson AK. 1974-75. We had both pairs there plus leather combat boots. I live in South East Wisconsin and bought a pair if the Mickey mouse black version for late season Bow hunting about 20 years ago.$ 59.00 heavy but Warm.
I got my pair about 15 years ago. They cost about £10 from the underground indoor market in Scarborough, England. They were in perfect condition. What a bargain! Lovely and warm, and a perfect fit. I don't need to wear thick socks with them. They're still in good condition, but I will definitely buy more when I need to. Ten out of ten!
I love my black MM boots. Had pair of white ones for over 30 years until the tops wore out and the rubber cracked. There has been no other boot that has kept my feet warm and dry. Once while ice fishing in my white boots, I stepped in a large sugared hole. My boot filled with water. In the 50 yards to the ramp where I was parked, my foot had warmed inside the boot full of water. When I pulled it off and dumped the water out my soaking wet sock was steaming in the cold air. I'll never be without my MM boots.
One of the best reviews on a product that I've seen in a long long time one thing I laughed at is though you said 30 bucks I mean shit this video was 5 years ago but you find a pair of these for 30 bucks you hit the jackpot anywhere I see online the ones I know for that are real are between 100 200 but great video thank you
The army has two uniforms for two different extreme climatic/operational conditions: 1: Cold/Wet (Black) for at or just above freezing mud look up "Trench Foot." 2, Cold/Dry (White) for at, or below freezing snow. I purchased two pair thinking wear and tear, but twenty years later they still look new. I live in the great lakes area and am not an outdoors man, but these boots and Poncho Liners are the two best equipment for the job I was ever issued. PS, only wear one pair of socks.
I was in the military and those boots were designed to leave the valves open when you're on the ground and when you reach altitude you close the valves before you parachute out of the plane the pressure difference will increase to stiffen the ankles
Every body say that on the ground valve must be closed othervise the wather will enter and ruin insulate becouse insulate must be dry not wet, and when you go on airplane than you open valve so the air in your boots can breathe....
I’m a sanitation worker and looking for a good winter boot that is warm and protects from snow, rain and ice. Would these be good for a sanitation worker?
do yall think these are unhandy to use at around 20-30°F? also what if you get inside a house where its like 70-75°F? will my feet melt and i have to take them off imediately?
vega3611 there are steel toes, however they are not common. Those ones are marked with a white toe, as for the normal ones, I’m not sure if they are composite but they are very stiff so they should keep your toes safe
InsyberNaught Not meant to be inflated. The valve is only there to release pressure at high altitude. Don't blow any air in them. You'll cause the insulation to rot.
Twhiz56 I walked around my home town today in them, decent amount of snow. Haven't had the chance to take them hiking yet but the experience I had with them would prove they would be excellent for a winter hike.
I have a pair of the black ones and I too fell through some thin ice while hunting deer in Maine in a deep snow and low temps. Anyway, my boot was full of water but once I dumped the water out, my foot wasn't cold. As a matter of fact, it was still warm and aside from the wet sock, it was fine. That was over 30 years ago and the boots are still going strong.
Open the valve when your flying only. There is a wool felt layer inside the sealed footbed.
If you get over top inversion, empty the boot dry it out and put on a dry pair of socks and you are good to go.
Black boots were my issue in the army 1972 4th division.
They are rated to -20 the white bunny boots are rated to -50 but both keep your feet warm way below their ratings.
My 2nd duty station was the 172nd Arctic Inf. Brigade at Ft Richardson AK. 1974-75.
We had both pairs there plus leather combat boots.
I live in South East Wisconsin and bought a pair if the Mickey mouse black version for late season Bow hunting about 20 years ago.$ 59.00 heavy but Warm.
I got my pair about 15 years ago. They cost about £10 from the underground indoor market in Scarborough, England. They were in perfect condition. What a bargain! Lovely and warm, and a perfect fit. I don't need to wear thick socks with them. They're still in good condition, but I will definitely buy more when I need to. Ten out of ten!
I love my black MM boots. Had pair of white ones for over 30 years until the tops wore out and the rubber cracked. There has been no other boot that has kept my feet warm and dry. Once while ice fishing in my white boots, I stepped in a large sugared hole. My boot filled with water. In the 50 yards to the ramp where I was parked, my foot had warmed inside the boot full of water. When I pulled it off and dumped the water out my soaking wet sock was steaming in the cold air. I'll never be without my MM boots.
I have been looking at the Bunny boot but I hate white. Seems like that one would be so much warmer though. I am wondering if I could dye them black?
@@wishingb5859 You don't have to dye them. They come in black as well as white. FYI, felt insoles make them even even better and warmer.
@@craigb9489 Yeah but the white ones are the 60 below version. I did look it up and you cannot dye them or it ruins them. No polish either.
@@wishingb5859 It doesn't get that cold here in Michigan. Good luck on your search.
@@craigb9489 Thanks! I found a few with 2400 g thinsulate and a few others with the aerogel technology. One will work.
One of the best reviews on a product that I've seen in a long long time one thing I laughed at is though you said 30 bucks I mean shit this video was 5 years ago but you find a pair of these for 30 bucks you hit the jackpot anywhere I see online the ones I know for that are real are between 100 200 but great video thank you
i live in the U.P. of Michigan.. my Mickey boots are life...
these boots are the secret anything boasting "thinsulate" doesn't want you to know.
Do they use the same material, or are you just saying these are better?
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The army has two uniforms for two different extreme climatic/operational conditions: 1: Cold/Wet (Black) for at or just above freezing mud look up "Trench Foot." 2, Cold/Dry (White) for at, or below freezing snow. I purchased two pair thinking wear and tear, but twenty years later they still look new. I live in the great lakes area and am not an outdoors man, but these boots and Poncho Liners are the two best equipment for the job I was ever issued. PS, only wear one pair of socks.
Black for -25 white for -60....
These look far better then the new issued nonsense I got during my basic training.
they are
As they've gotten more popular the price has gone up. I can't find a pair of 10w for under $150 USD.
The valve makes the inner part of the boot not burst, not the actual foot well of the boot.
Damn I should of bought some of these back when i was in Alaska! They were like $40 for New looking ones! Idiot me!
You can find em on ebay
You're not supposed to tuck your pants in these boots. The manual that comes with them states this.
I was in the military and those boots were designed to leave the valves open when you're on the ground and when you reach altitude you close the valves before you parachute out of the plane the pressure difference will increase to stiffen the ankles
Every body say that on the ground valve must be closed othervise the wather will enter and ruin insulate becouse insulate must be dry not wet, and when you go on airplane than you open valve so the air in your boots can breathe....
That’s weird considering the instructions printed on the boot itself say to do the exact opposite
That makes no sense. If air pressure is lower at altitude and you close the valve and jump, the boots should shrink on the way down. Think about it.
Where can one buy these? And how would these compare to "bunny boots" ?
Informative video! Thank you! How heavy are the boots?
I’m a sanitation worker and looking for a good winter boot that is warm and protects from snow, rain and ice. Would these be good for a sanitation worker?
Yes they would be great, however they are heavy, but so what. Your feet will never cold.
I think the black boots 20 below rated and the white boots are 60 degrees below rated
do yall think these are unhandy to use at around 20-30°F? also what if you get inside a house where its like 70-75°F? will my feet melt and i have to take them off imediately?
they white ones have more insulation and rated for -30°. search bunny boots or Mickey mouse boots for these with are rated to -10°
Hi, how do you know if its legit or a knock off?
i found a size 10 but i wear a 12 u think theyll fit
Probably a little late but I wear 12’s and I just bough a size 10, they fit great with a even a little extra room
@@johnsmith3336 Really, they are that big? Wow!
Are they made with a steel toe or composite?
vega3611 there are steel toes, however they are not common. Those ones are marked with a white toe, as for the normal ones, I’m not sure if they are composite but they are very stiff so they should keep your toes safe
11.5* i found out they run a half size smaller but just seen one for 2 sizes
@dipninanout I am an 11.5 but they only go up to 10. Do you know what size I would get ?
Made for the Korean War I believe.
got mine brand new they are getting harder to find they where made in the 1950's
I have a pair of these boots and don't know how to inflate the sides. Help?
InsyberNaught Not meant to be inflated. The valve is only there to release pressure at high altitude. Don't blow any air in them. You'll cause the insulation to rot.
Ok but what size do I get Bc they only go up to 10 and I’m an 11.5
They might fit. People say they go down a size.
I sized mine down 2 sizes and they fit great. Normally a 9 and bought these in a 7. You should be good with a 10
They were made for the Korean War.
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Are these good for winter hiking?
Twhiz56 I walked around my home town today in them, decent amount of snow. Haven't had the chance to take them hiking yet but the experience I had with them would prove they would be excellent for a winter hike.
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Damn hard video to watch if you have a foot fetish like me!!!
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To dizzy to watch!