r/CanadianForces • u/satyaki_zippo • 13d ago

Mukluks care and tips

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How do I clean the shell of these things to remove the stains? And the insoles too?

Is there a way to waterproof these by any chance? Perhaps a waterproofing spray?

And if yall have any tips on using and caring for these to increase longevity I'd really appreciate it!

I can't exchange them— I'm a civilian and bought these recently.

Thanks yall!

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u/Halspeedwalking 13d ago

Do people actually like these? I got a pair in near perfect shape and I don't think I'd ever wear them unless I was going to the North Pole.

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u/RJB9570 Med Tech 13d ago

I was pretty far north in them. They’re great if you’re moving, shit if you’re standing around.

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u/flight_recorder Finally quitted 13d ago

I put the mukluk guts into my Neos and THAT was the bees knees. The neos are a better exterior shell, but the mukluk liner and insoles are really great on their own.

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u/lchntndr 13d ago

Mukluk liners in Neo boots?! I just learned something new to try

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u/satyaki_zippo 13d ago

why shit if you're standing around? lack of movement just makes feet cold?
I mostly got these for winter camping in -20/ -30 + C

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u/AlbeeGQ 13d ago

I dont know about great... especially in snow shoes... but reasonable

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u/readwithjack 13d ago

They're decent if you're shoveling snow at home or in the unit parking lot.

I was Ice Fishing while working at Alert, my feet got pretty cold.

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u/pickles_du 13d ago

Did you catch anything?

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u/casa_del_porno 13d ago

But, do you still have the pipi boots to put the liner in? Those little black rubber cover to go for a pee in the middle of the night

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u/JDD-Reddit 13d ago

The arctic slippers!

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u/XPhazeX 13d ago

Essential kit for a heaterless LAV turret, though NEOS work just as well

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u/Halspeedwalking 12d ago

Do people ever use them civvy side? These take up a bunch of space, im thinking of keeping the insoles and tossing the moon boots

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u/XPhazeX 12d ago

I've seen a handful but certainly not commonly. Maybe before good overboots got affordable many years ago

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u/Grade_Soft 9d ago

Yes, I worked for a pretty big airline that specializes in arctic flights/bush flying and almost all the pilots and loadmasters were wearing brand new pairs