Lacrosse Alfa Ice King Boots

  • Rivergills
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 305
    November 11, 2012 at 4:39 pm #1279515

    Just wondering if anybody has used these for ice fishing and if they are slipery on ice? Had a pair of the alfa iceman and were very slipery on ice. Have been wearing the Old Ice Kings and they are very good on the ice, looking for something lighter.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    November 11, 2012 at 4:48 pm #1111341

    Ice is slippery. I can’t say one boot is better than another to any significant degree but I did wear the Alphas last winter and was very, very pleased.

    Prior I had been getting a couple months, max, out of Cabelas, Rockys, and Irish Setter boots before they started to leak like a sieve. The Alphas made it through all last winter and look like new at the start of this season.

    IF traction on ice is a primary concern I’d recommend a pair of ice cleats. I hear good things about the Katoolas but most any ice cleat is better than none at all if you’re dealing with glare ice.

    Tom Sawvell
    Inactive
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    November 11, 2012 at 4:59 pm #1111344

    Quote:

    Ice is slippery…..IF traction on ice is a primary concern I’d recommend a pair of ice cleats…. most any ice cleat is better than none at all if you’re dealing with glare ice.

    I think the most dangerous element in ice fishing is not falling thru the ice but falling on the ice. The older one is, the more profound the need to keep from falling. I always suggest getting the best of whatever one can afford but as James suggests, any cleat is better than none.

    beck
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 90
    November 11, 2012 at 5:05 pm #1111346

    James will you be using the Alphas this year or are you trying something new?

    mrwalleye
    MN
    Posts: 974
    November 11, 2012 at 5:12 pm #1111347

    I have the Muck Arctic Pro and love them they are great on the ice and very warm.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    November 11, 2012 at 5:16 pm #1111349

    Quote:

    James will you be using the Alphas this year or are you trying something new?

    Nope, for the first time in years the boots I wore in a previous season are in great shape to start another. I love how warm they proved to be last year and they managed to keep water OUT which was an area that other brands had failed at miserably for me. So, there’s no reason to change.

    beck
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 90
    November 11, 2012 at 5:36 pm #1111352

    Thank you. This is what I was hoping to hear back from you. I’m planning to pick a up a pair this season.

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    November 11, 2012 at 6:42 pm #1111365

    My ice kings are going on season 3 or 4 – still no problems and they are very warm. Gore Tex and ice fishing boots do not mix.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    November 11, 2012 at 7:22 pm #1111367

    I am on year 8+ with mine. Granted I don’t run and gun ice fish as much as James, but they kept my feet warm all weekend in the tree stand

    broman
    Posts: 235
    November 12, 2012 at 12:50 pm #1111517

    I have the LAIK’s as well. Bulky, but they are nice and warm. I wear SmartWool socks with them and my feet stay dry.

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    Brian Klawitter
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    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
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    November 12, 2012 at 12:56 pm #1111518

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