The Best Ice Fishing Boots should keep your feet warm and dry whilst also providing plenty of grip out on the ice.

Most boots dedicated ice fishing boots will have the same universal characteristics:

Waterproof

Good insulation

Good grip

There are however a few different designs available. For example some will come with laces and others will be slip on only. Ideally the slip on ones will have some form of buckle or fastening system to help keep them in place especially if you are in deep snow.

Can you wear regular hiking boots out on the ice ?

Sure if you want cold feet!

Warmth and insulation is everything. If you have to walk any kind of distance from your car or truck to your fishing spot then any ordinary boot will feel fine once your feet get some blood into them and start to warm up.

However, once you stop and your feet begin to naturally cool then and only then will you realize that boots without good insulation were a bad choice.

That's why a pair of properly designed ice fishing boots are crucial for those long days out in the cold.