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Post by beermaker on Aug 14, 2013 18:44:20 GMT -5
I have decided to invest in some rubber boots. I have found comfort in 600g Rocky boots and then, when cold, slipping on a pair of boot blankets. I would like to eliminate the boot blankets and reduce scent.
I bought a pair of Muck Woody Max's. While they feel great, they are too big even with heavy socks. I tried the next size down and that was obviously too tight. I have the fortune of living near a BPS and Cabelas. Good for me, bad for the wallet! Anyway, I have tried on every quality boot available and they all fit different, and I mean each and every brand/model. The best fit that I have found is the Under Armour UAW 800's. Can anyone comment on these? My brother swears by the Irish Setter Rutmsters, but I did not like the flex of the rubber uppers. I really like the neoprene that Muck and Under Armour offer.
I hunt in S. IN during all seasons. I am primarily buying these for modern gun and muzzleloader seasons. We have temperatures ranging from 15 to 65 in those two seasons. I would use the rubber boots at 50 or below. I plan to buy a pair of non-insulated before bow season.
Thanks in advance for any useful information.
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Post by DUCKMASTER1 on Aug 14, 2013 19:05:34 GMT -5
I use a pair of non insulated for early season, then 1200gr. for late season lacrosse boots.They do help eliminate the sent, plus you can go in deeper water if you have to, and throw them in the back to keep the sent out. I used rubber boots for the last 15 years.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 20:36:38 GMT -5
Rubber boots come in ankle fit or what ever they call the other ones. I like the ankle fit because they won't slip around on your feet so much. If they do your socks end up down at the bottom of your feet. But after a long day and sweaty feet they draw a vacuum and are hard to get off.
Be sure to look at the Lacrosse burleys.
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Post by DEERTRACKS on Aug 15, 2013 6:55:32 GMT -5
Checkout Sportsman's Guide & their line of Guide Gear rubber boots! I have both insulated & non-insulated ankle-fit depending on the temps.They have held-up well.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 15, 2013 7:25:40 GMT -5
I like LaCrosse Alpha Burleys. I think my cold weather ones are 800 grams and they are two sizes too big. Room to wiggle my toes even with a polypropylene sock liners and good wool socks.
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Post by woody1071 on Aug 15, 2013 7:54:34 GMT -5
I will 2nd the Alpha Burleys. Comfortable and light. I wear the non insulated ones until it gets real cold then I switch to my mickey boots.
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Post by HuntMeister on Aug 15, 2013 7:56:35 GMT -5
I too am new to the rubber boot program. I just received in the mail a pair of Lacrosse 4X Burly 800 gram. I have not had a chance to wear them out in the field but they do feel pretty comfortable in the house. I hope they will not be too hot during the early season archery hunts. I was afraid that the un-insulated would be too cold.
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Post by woody1071 on Aug 15, 2013 8:03:43 GMT -5
I went with uninsulated mostly because I purchased them during turkey season. I did buy them about a 1/2 size big so I could add thick socks if needed. That gets me through till cold weather requires that I go to the heavy mickey boots.
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Post by gumbootbill on Aug 15, 2013 9:47:57 GMT -5
Don't forget Gumboots
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Aug 15, 2013 16:53:21 GMT -5
I have two pair of muck boots that I love. One noninsulated pair and one with heavy insulation.
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