Best way to keep the feet warm?

Ok, I know I am not alone, but when my feets get cold, i get frozen.  I swear I was born half lizard.
What is the best way to keep them tootsies toasty?
I plan on buying some 5-7mm dive boots but what else?

sorry for the rookie questions,
Tom

When you buy your booties don't buy them too tight.  Make sure you have wiggle room for your toes, this should allow for better circulation.

I have been wearing Kokatat dry pants, Mysterioso socks, and 3mm booties and it is ree-diculously toasty.

It all depends on what you plan on doing. My kind of fishing determines my footwear.
If it is going to be cold cold cold I never wear neoprene booties.
Breathable waders with the neoprene foot. Make sure the foot has plenty of wiggle room like Brian said. Two pairs of socks, one thin and then a heavier one over that. These too should not be tight.
Every now and then lift your ass off the seat to get some circulation going again.
If you can pull over to the shore, get out and walk a little.
Good circulation is key. That and a thermous of your favorite hot beverage never hurts.

A couple of people have mentioned it, but it's amazing how much warmth can be gained by making sure your footwear is not tight,

i too suffer from cold foot....i got a pair of the 7mil dive boots and wear them over the breathable waders...i've sat for over 6hrs. in the cold-sunless Sucka'Slough and had no mo' frozen toes.
and getting out and walking(don't run) to circulate some blood will help.
~~before I wised up, I was wearing a thin pair of Hodgeman Neo-shoes and they did NOT work well, my feet frooze even on the local EastBay lakes. i mean frozen! once i started to run uphill, but feet were so numb i couldn't feel them. The next day my feet tissue was sore(like aching) might have damaged the tissue when i ran, while they were frozen?
WARMfeet=HAPPYboy!

from a man who's feet are always cold, best advice i've ever gotten-- wear a warm hat and loose footwear.  Tons of hot air flies out the top of your head (and your mouth if you're like me), meaning that your poor body has to work harder, first place it draws blood away from is the toes and fingers...if you patch that hole, you'll warm your toes.

on the toe side-- loose footwear, a wicking inner sock (to keep toes dry- loads of heat lost to evaporating moisture) and a thicker insulating outer sock

I'm very happy with my combination.......
Which is:   Good neoprene wetsuit booties WITH the best thick wool REI hiking socks.

Neoprene booties alone will leave you with cold feet.

Judd

Good advice all!
I won't be wearing waders, I am going with wetsuits, I have different thicknesses for different cold levels.  I like the idea of waders, but I was blessed (or cursed) with a bladder the size of a peanut and gotta have a relief zipper. 

So, with that said, would something like the "seal skinz socks" be better as the feet will get set during launch etc?

I wear a wicking layer under my neoprene socks (and then a neoprene bootie) all winter for sturgeon-- no cold feet last year!

Tom,

I just want to add that depending on where you plan on launching there can sometimes be quite a hike down to and up from the water.  I wear the socks you mentioned with wetboots from NRI that are perfect for short hikes.  Water gets in typically when I launch, but my feet do stay pretty warm. 

Good advice all!
I won't be wearing waders, I am going with wetsuits, I have different thicknesses for different cold levels.  I like the idea of waders, but I was blessed (or cursed) with a bladder the size of a peanut and gotta have a relief zipper. 

That's where I like waders better. It is MUCH easier to slip a little john inside and take care of business because of the loose clothing underneath.
Unless your relief zipper is custom made most do not zip far enough down.

Unless your relief zipper is custom made most do not zip far enough down.

Totally custom on the zipper    My wife is awesome at sewing odd materials and she did a killer job on putting in the zipper so that it would work great while sitting.  I still need to run some UV seal around the threads but it looks great and fits well.  Maybe i should take a seat in the backyard after a few beers and try it out. 

most do not zip far enough down.

Never had that problem 

most do not zip far enough down.

Never had that problem 

Is it because of the cold water???
I have never seen one off the rack that zips down to the knee....Just sayin.