Bunny Boots for small women's feet? (Barrow, Soldotna: buying, construction, live in)

[Tracysherm]

I figured the Alaska forum was the best place to ask this, since you are probably experts.

I want to get a pair of the black military surplus waterproof "Mickey Mouse" bunny boots, which I hear are super-warm. (Yes I know the white ones are warmer, but I'm not in Alaska and I don't think I'll be in cold weather below -20F any time soon).

My problem is I am a woman with small feet, size 6 in women's shoes.

The sites I found say women should go down at least 2 sizes when ordering, so that gets me to a 4 in men's. But them the same sites say they run large and buyers should probably go down one size.
They don't make a size 3. I worry that the people runing the online stores will just tell me whatever their smallest size is will fit me, and then I'll be stuck.

Any women with size-6 feet who found bunny boots to fit? Would the 4R fit me or would they be way too huge? Do they even make a 4N? I noticed some of the sizes come in a Wide and a Narrow.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much.

[Rance]

I wore the white ones for years, and a pair of blacks for a couple. The sizes ran right on for me at 9 men's. But I couldn't wear heavy socks in them. I'm normally size 9 1/2 and with bigger socks they were a tad tight.
There is a outdoor clothing store in Soldotna called Sweeney's Clothing. They cater in outdoor gear. You could call them at 907-262-5916 and see what they say. I know they have them.

They have no website.

[Henry05]

Hi, nice post with nice solutions i like that..i hope that you feel comfort with that.If your feet height is not so much then you can feel comfort in that ?

[tami in the arctic]

I am a small Alaskan woman who spends hours outside playing even when it is -20 or even colder.

I wear a size 2 1/2 in girls shoes. I was able to find bunny boots in a size 3 at the army surplas store in fairbanks. They are a little big but the extra space helps to keep the heat in. I only wear 1 pair of socks with them but think I will maybe try to double them from now on after i kicked my boot off while kicking on the dog sled

[Tracysherm]

In case anyone else is asking my original question, I wear women's size 6, and I ended up buying the "Mickey Mouse" boots in a 4R. They fit fine, with one pair of socks.

Though I'm not used to my feet being so big, so I trip over things!

I bought mine online from Billings Army-Navy in Montana.

[dradiin]

I purchased 2 pair of White Bunnies (moved to Barrow) and i found them just too large for everyday use. I work in subzero conditions and needed a serious cold weather shoe. A neighbor of mine told me to look into Bogs. I got a pair of boots (-40) that i wear in heavy snow outside, and a nice -20 below pair of shoes that i wear at work. Let me say i wish i had found Bogs when i was doing construction, they are so comfortable i don't have any fatigue in my feet like i have had with so many other shoes.

Just a suggestion for an alternate to the Bunny Boots, while those shoes are great for certain specific purposes, they are kind of a pain for long term wear. (at least in my opinion)

Bogs are not cheap, but they are very well made and extremely comfortable.

[blueflames50]

Originally Posted by dradiin

A neighbor of mine told me to look into Bogs. I got a pair of boots (-40) that i wear in heavy snow outside, and a nice -20 below pair of shoes that i wear at work. Let me say i wish i had found Bogs when i was doing construction, they are so comfortable i don't have any fatigue in my feet like i have had with so many other shoes.
Bogs are not cheap, but they are very well made and extremely comfortable.

If you don't mind where did you find these Bogs to buy?? online or store?? thanks
Edit: I found them online...Amazon and a few other places now next question...are they true to size?? run narrow...can you give any info on that....tough buying online without knowing this!

[teachertype]

Originally Posted by blueflames50

If you don't mind where did you find these Bogs to buy?? online or store??

Cabela's, Zappos, REI have them.

[dradiin]

Originally Posted by blueflames50

If you don't mind where did you find these Bogs to buy?? online or store?? thanks
Edit: I found them online...Amazon and a few other places now next question...are they true to size?? run narrow...can you give any info on that....tough buying online without knowing this!

Sorry for not having more details. I found they fit to size, i actually bought a size larger on my boots and wished i hadn't, so on my shoes i got the correct size and they fit perfectly.

As for buying them, i got my boots online from Amazon, but i looked at the bogs website for what i wanted exactly, then did an Amazon search for them. for the shoes i actually found the exact pair i wanted at the local AC grocery store, i needed something quick and they were only $15.00 more then Amazon so i just grabbed them.

Of course, i live in Barrow and the AC might carry a different selection then other stores.

Hope this helps.

[blueflames50]

thanks everyone...hubby has trouble keeping his feet warm! have tried many types of boots so....will try these next!