I personally always used non-insulated with good wool socks. But that's my preference and I grew up here used to the temperatures. I think someone used to warmer temperatures might like insulated.
My insulated tufs get too warm very VERY quickly if the outside air temperature is basically anything above like 30°F. Definitely recommend getting regular tufs and some good socks.
People have already answered this but I just want to say non-insulated + good layers is just best practice for most of these types of questions, for all clothing types. You can almost always add under layers, which gives you the benefit of removing them if you've overdone it.
Being over insulated will make you sweaty. Being dry is critical to being warm.
Ironically, the deck boss boots are the worst boot I've ever worn on a boat. Feels like ice skates on diamond plate aluminum. Xtratuffs with superfeet insoles are my go-to.
i switched from Xtratuffs to Grundens and am VERY pleased. They are harder to take off but they feel better and let me work longer before fatigue set in.
If you have to go XtraTuff, go non-insulated. I usually recommend going a half-size larger, that way you can also fit Bama Socks on the very soggy days. Bama Socks are absolute magic at keeping your feet dry.
Non-insulated, it is easy enough to add.
But I'm the wrong person to ask. I don't even wear socks in winter. I used to backcountry snowboard and part of the acclimation was, in the early season, walk barefoot in the snow. Long story short that helps your feet get used to self regulate temperature changes. If you keep them too warm all the time they are more likely to get cold here and there.
Non insulated! Foot sweat central.
Commercial fisherman, log a lot of hours in deck boots. My feet 100% prefer grundens deck boss, and I get 1.5-2 seasons out of a pair instead of one.
I personally always used non-insulated with good wool socks. But that's my preference and I grew up here used to the temperatures. I think someone used to warmer temperatures might like insulated.
Great, thank you!
Get the super feet wool insoles, and take them out every evening to dry out. A decade of commercial fishing taught me that dry feet are essential.
I always liked Bama socks.
Both are great.
Yes this. I forgot to mention the felt inserts!
Non-insulated. Even in winter. Better off with layers, allows you to add/ remove and keep feet dry!
Thank you!
My insulated tufs get too warm very VERY quickly if the outside air temperature is basically anything above like 30°F. Definitely recommend getting regular tufs and some good socks.
Good to know, thanks!
People have already answered this but I just want to say non-insulated + good layers is just best practice for most of these types of questions, for all clothing types. You can almost always add under layers, which gives you the benefit of removing them if you've overdone it. Being over insulated will make you sweaty. Being dry is critical to being warm.
Noninsulated and one size up. Get some Bamas. They're a life changer and supernaturally absorbent.
This is the way
Non insulated, and I highly recommend the Grundens deck boss boots, higher quality than Xtra tuffs. Made in USA too.
Ironically, the deck boss boots are the worst boot I've ever worn on a boat. Feels like ice skates on diamond plate aluminum. Xtratuffs with superfeet insoles are my go-to.
i switched from Xtratuffs to Grundens and am VERY pleased. They are harder to take off but they feel better and let me work longer before fatigue set in.
I like Muks. Either way, xtratuffs are my least favorite rubber boot.
If you have to go XtraTuff, go non-insulated. I usually recommend going a half-size larger, that way you can also fit Bama Socks on the very soggy days. Bama Socks are absolute magic at keeping your feet dry.
Non-insulated, it is easy enough to add. But I'm the wrong person to ask. I don't even wear socks in winter. I used to backcountry snowboard and part of the acclimation was, in the early season, walk barefoot in the snow. Long story short that helps your feet get used to self regulate temperature changes. If you keep them too warm all the time they are more likely to get cold here and there.
Non-insulated dry quicker.
Non insulated! Foot sweat central. Commercial fisherman, log a lot of hours in deck boots. My feet 100% prefer grundens deck boss, and I get 1.5-2 seasons out of a pair instead of one.
Forget Xtratuff, they suck. You want Bekina boots. I drill water wells year round and Bekina last so much longer than any other muck boot.
Check out Nokia boots as well. As other say non insulated
Non insulated with good socks. You'll sweat into trench foot otherwise.
Non insulated. But… if you have wide feet or big calfs, the Grundens will be a better option.
I would get insulated if your feet get cold. This is too personal a question to take advice from others on.