Except that isn’t true, they are better, way better and the best bit is…… actually I’ll save that for the end. What you will find with boots is the more rubber they are, the less breathable they will be. That’s why our feet sweat so much in wellies. And this is definitely the case for some of the boots on this guide, including the Fortis Elements, Navitas Lite and the Vass Boots. Particularly for the winter months, you’ll need a pair of fishing boots that keep your feet warm. There’s nothing worse than a day on the lake with your toes freezing. Typically, the warmer your boots, the heavier they tend to be. These are highly comfortable, completely waterproof insulated boots which offers unrivalled warmth and protection in the colder months. With a 5 layer removable liner, these have been tested to keep your feet warm down to -60’F (-51’C). (Bit nippy eh?)

Ask on any of the carp fishing Facebook groups and the true hardcore winter carpers love their Skee-Tex Field Boots. These are undoubtedly one of the warmest pairs of boots you’ll find, so great if you suffer from very cold feet whilst out on the bank.We’ve had a look at the boots themselves in depth, so let’s discuss what you should look for in your carp fishing footwear. Warmth

Super-lightweight!: Anti-fatigue; long lasting comfort for work or leisure. Average weight is less than 350g each. Compare this to the usual 1,250g wellie boot!The bottom half of the boot is completely waterproof, so you’ll have no worries traipsing through mud and puddles on your session. At the base you have an extremely hard-wearing, yet comfortable sole, so you can expect to get more than a few years worth of wear if you invest in a pair of the Vass Fleece Lined Boots. So, what Navitas have done is to use materials and insulation that virtually cuts out heat loss in cold weather. Result = warmer feet in the winter.

As you can see from the photos, you have a fair bit of height in the Skee-Tex boots, so you’ve got plenty of ankle support and warmth to keep you as comfortable as possible. They are a little more cumbersome to get on vs’ the Vass boots, so don’t expect to be dashing out of your sleeping bag and putting these on before bending into a fish. (keep your crocs for that 😉)Fortis have been making waves in the carp fishing clothing game for a couple of years now. Therefore it was no surprise to see them venture into the world of carp fishing footwear in 2021. Nothing ruins a fishing trip quite like being wet and cold, especially when it’s your feet! Of course, you might have your bivvy to shelter under but we all know you will dart out in the rain if those alarms go off and there’s a chance you might land a catch! Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee the weather, especially in the UK, but we can help you stay fresh and dry on your trip, whether you’re away for a week or just the afternoon with our selection of fishing shoes and boots! HEAT PRESERVATION – How do you keep your feet warm in the winter? Well firstly your feet have to be warm before you put them in the boots. Same applies for sleeping bags, they use the body’s warmth to keep you warm! They do not generate heat. You put cold feet in cold boots, you are going to be miserable all day.