Rubber Boot suggestions

[Guest clutepc]

After spending most of last turkey season with wet boots I'm thinking about picking up a pair of insulated rubber boots.

I went to Bass Pro and tried on a few pair but I was curious if anyone had any they would suggest or ones they would stay away from.

I was looking at these but I'm not sure about the Neoprene boots and if they hold up.

RedHead 16'' Span Tough Rubber Bottom Neoprene Waterproof Non-Insulated Boots

Edited February 16, 2010 by clutepc

[Rightwinger]

Get some. Not just for turkey season either. Rubber boots are now the way to help eliminate scent issues for deer season as they don't hold human scent the way leather and nylon do. Got my first pair three years ago, also Red Heads, and other than one of the pull on tabs coming off, they are still going strong.

Get a small amount of thinsulate, you can wear them in warmer weather with no issue and still go into pretty cold weather with em.

[CrazyRay]

Muck brand, and never look back.

I picked up some this fall for deer season, and was amazed to finally find a pair of rubber boots that were comfortable to wear, walk and move around in. Not the cheapest option, but well made and well worth the money I spent.

[Guest Ditchdigger]

I bought a pair of LaCrosse Alpha, 1000 Gram Thinsulate, for deer hunting. When its extra cold stick on some Toste Toes, no problem with the cold. Slip on and off easy for putting on insulated pants when I get to my stand. They offer less thinsulate also. Can't stand wet boots either. Thank God for GorTex. Looking forward to seeing some feathers fly, too.

[ShaunM]

I have a pair of Bass Pro brand and they work as they should. Make sure you try them on and walk around in them. Also a good tip and this works I use it all the time. Take a grocery bag put it over your socks then put your boot on. It will help insulate and keep moisture from building up on your sock/foot.

[gregintenn]

Mucks are the way to go.

[Guest thorn]

Mucks are the way to go.

+1 on the Mucks. Check Tractor Supply.

[memphismason]

I also have a pair of 16" Redhead "Bone-Dry" boots. They have been good boots for the last 5 years. The only issue I have is they were a gift to me and so the person who bought them only got the 400 gram thinsulate, which is great in Spring, Summer, and Fall but when winter comes along I go back to a lace up waterproof leather type Redhead boot.

Edited February 16, 2010 by memphismason

[Lumber_Jack]

I have the LaCrosse Alpha lite 3.5 non insulated and couldnt be happier. For turkey season I dont like insulation (too warm) but for deer season I wish I had some. I wouldnt hesitate getting the Lacrosse but either way Rubber is the only waterproof

[mousegunner]

Just don't get any that say "made in China" on the sole, or inside!

Just joking!

[BrasilNuts]

As others have said go to Tractor Supply or CO-OP and get either Mucks or Bogs. I have owned both and have spent thousands of hours wearing both, to be honest they're the most comfortable shoes/boots I own.

Cheaper than the ones you are looking at too.

[Guest clutepc]

Are the Muck Boots made with Neoprene tops, I see a few boots that are made with it.

They seem to have a similar foam design.

Does the Neoprene hold up as good as the all Rubber boots?

The ones I tried with it were light and fit good but I know I be tough on them so I'm not sure if those types of boots will hold up..

[VERO1]

I bought my wife a pair from Tractor Supply. They were yellow and had lady bugs on them. She likes them but I don't think you would be happy with them for hunting season.

[Warbird]

I have a pair of the Dura Trax Cabela boots. Mine are the 800 gram, but they do come with less. The Dura Trax have a sneaker style footbed built into them and they are quite comfortable.

In fact I have on several occasions hiked quite a way in them including hiking in one day 10 miles of arctic tundra in them w/o being any the worse for wear. They aren't as light as I like and don't recommend that, but they will take it w/o being too hard on your feet. They are good for winter or sitting a lot as well.

The worst thing in the world to me is wet feet. Your feet need to breathe in whatever you wear. Never make it so they can't breathe or you will be asking for real problems.

Water will get into most things if it stays there long enough except for good rubber, but I have had good luck with several types of boots in very wet conditions. My 200 gram cordura Irish Setter 15" boots do great in fall or spring including in Michigan in October in seriously wet lowland country hunting grouse.

I rarely hunt sitting so most of my boots only have moderate insulation, but are quite waterproof. Those include 10" Meindls and 10" Kenetrek Mountain boots, both 400 grams. Pretty waterproof with Gore type linings, but eventually gore will leak. Mine never have but I know gore will leak.

My uninsulated boots include 12" high Russell Moccasins Sheep Hunters. They are triple vamp boots (3 layers of thick leather surrounding your foot) and my feet have Never been wet in them. None of the layers of stitches line up with another, making them very waterproof. They also have a leather lining, but no special waterproof bootie. Not to mention each boot is hand made to each of your feet making them wonderfully fitted. I highly recommend them. I also have their safari boots.

My other uninsulated waterproof boots are the Schnees Sheep Hunting boots. Great boots and extremely waterproof and comfy.

Buy the best boot you can afford always. Nothing ruins a hunt faster than bad boots and blisters. As you can tell I'm kind of a boot nut.

Edited February 17, 2010 by Warbird

[Guest walkingdeadman]

I am about to invest in some Mucks, and man they are expensive. But I hear they are well worth it.

[Guest Jcochran88]

I am about to invest in some Mucks, and man they are expensive. But I hear they are well worth it.

Check your local co op that is where I got mine for under $60.

[Guest sammopar]

MUCK all the way

[Guest high-octane]

+1 on the mucks! I just bought my girlfriend a pair. We both love them.

[Sidewinder]

Do the Mucks have anything across the top of the instep to tighten them up... laces, metal clasps etc.?

[Guest Jcochran88]

Do the Mucks have anything across the top of the instep to tighten them up... laces, metal clasps etc.?

no they have a elastic band around the top of the boot. Sounds crappy but really works and lasts.