getting all new gear for next year and looking at boots and what to know should i get insulated or non? i will be bow hunting alot but also rifle and late season? what companys do you recommend?
Derrick 
I guess first of all if it were me I need both insulated and non insulated types. I start in the heat of September and hunt until there is 2′ of ice on the lakes. So, I need both to get me through the season. Secondly, are you looking for a rubber type boot or similar or are you looking more of a waterproof leather walking boot??? For me the choice of a waterproof leather walking boot is a NO BRAINER. Danner Pronghorns with out a question for me. Lightweight, Comfy, Durable and the list could go on and on. The Rubber ones well that is a different story. . I have worn insulated and non insulated rubber boots. I have worn a few different brands and they are all are ok. I have been looking into other versions of these “bow hunting” boots and I’m not convinced on any yet. So I will not pass judgment until then. I hope this helps! 
For the early season I wear a non insulated rubber boots, try to keep scent down as much as possible, as the season wares on, I’ll switch to an insulated pair of rubber boots or a pair of rockys with 600 gram insulation. Late season I’m wearing a pair of rocky’s with 1200 + insulation.
I’m in the need of a new pair of late season boots I’ve tried on the Cabelas Infernos, probably will pull the trigger on those once they go on sale.
Jami
I have both rubber boots and “regular” boots. The rubbers are Rocky 1000 gram that i wear until it gets too cold for the rubber. I have found that it is a bad idea to wear rubber boots when there is snow on the ground 
There is no heat that is kept in. I then switch to my brothers 1200 gram rocky boots without him knowing 
and they work great!! Early season with the rubbers i get by with just a pair of socks you wear with your shoes. My feet don’t sweat much and i have bad circulation anyway so its not a problem for me.
I wear LaCrosse Alpha Burly with 1000 grams of Thinsulate. I wear them from the start of bow hunting through the ice fishing season with good comfort. My feet don’t overheat as long as I take my time walking to my stand in the early season and they stay warm even while ice fishing. I just wear a light pair of socks in the early season and wear the heavier insulated socks for later in the year and for ice fishing. I recommend them for keeping your scent down and waterproof comfort. They have good traction on ice but I throw on a pair of cleats when it’s slippery. A very good all around boot and I’ve had them for 3 seasons now and who knows how much longer they will last. They’re still in really good shape. For a little over 100 bucks they can’t be beat! Just make sure they are about a half size bigger than you normally wear for heavier socks. Too tight doesn’t work in cold weather!
I was in the same boat as you this year and bought two pairs. It just isnt possible to have one pair for early and late season.
Danner Pronghorn non-insulated
Cabelas 2000gr Inferno Pacboot
So far I am really pleased with both.
If you look around there are some smokin’ good deals on boots right now!!
Mark/Lip:
I’ve got the exact same setup as Mark. Pronghorn’s early season, Inferno’s late.
As a bonus, The Pronghorn’s are a phenomenal turkey boot, and the Inferno’s are a great ice fishing and predator hunting boot!
Joel
For the Pronghorns I have a pair of 1000 gram and un-insulated pair. These 2 boots suffice in any outdoor activity I do. Just mix sock warmth/weights with these 2 boots and you have all you need. I have been in 90 degree early season ND hunts and pre season scouting and have been in 22 below straight temp hunts with them and every where in between. From deer hunting, early season scouting, hanging stands, pheasant hunting, shed hunting, ice fishing, snow-mobiling, open water fishing, bear hunting, coyote hunting, to turkey hunting my Danner Pronghorns are really all I would need.
I use the Lacrosse Alpha II 5.0 for early to mid season. The 5mm neoprene is insulating and breathable. It just isn’t warm enough of a boot for November and onto the end of the year.
I plan on picking up some 2000 grm rubber boots to cover the rut and late season in comfort.
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