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Post by BOBinIN on May 21, 2012 7:01:13 GMT -5
It seems that all of my adult life I've owned leather boots and tolerated the "smell" and wet feet. As A kid I remember a pair of rubber boots and my recollection of them was that my socks came off my feet and wadded-up at my toes! I'm finally giving up on leather and am now looking for recommendations on a quality "scent-free" rubber boot for archery season. I'm not interested in lots of insulation, my primary concern is lack of scent and durability. So...what have you tried and would buy again, to contain your scent? Thanks for any advise, BOB
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Post by Woody Williams on May 21, 2012 7:34:32 GMT -5
LaCrosse Alpha Burleys
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Post by BOBinIN on May 22, 2012 15:06:39 GMT -5
Woody,
Went to the Gander Mountain at Evansville this morning and looked over everything that they had in a rubber boot. I ended up taking your advise and got the Lacrosse Alpha Burley's. At the checkout counter I told the gal that "you" had sent me! It worked...they had them on sale for just under $130.00, but I got mine for only $129.95! Sweet deal, thanks. ;D
I hope I am satisified with them , I think so.
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Post by daworz on Dec 5, 2012 17:39:22 GMT -5
Woody I have alot of problems with Cold Feet, I have tried all the tips and tricks, I am in need of a New Pair of Rubber Boots and I will Give them a Go.
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Post by kevin1 on Dec 7, 2012 20:59:50 GMT -5
Sportsman's Guide carries a rubber boot called a "Baffin Boot", it has a removeable liner that's supposedly rated to -40 degrees, and sells for less than $50. They've carried them as far back as I can remember, so somebody's buying them.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2012 5:42:56 GMT -5
I've seen camouflage rubber hunting boots advertised in various outlets, but don't know who makes them. I believe they are scent free. I have a pair of Rocky's camouflage hunting boots that are nylon and water proof which have zero scent.
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Post by bartiks on May 23, 2015 21:58:28 GMT -5
LaCrosse Alpha Burleys is definately the way to go. I have hunted with my father for the last 20 years or so and for the past 19 I've always had leather boots with lots and I mean lots of insulation and my feet always got cold.
Until this year, I've bought me a pair of Alpha Burleys and I keep kicking myself everytime that I go out with them on like why didn't I try this, oh I don't know 20 years ago. The only thing I noticed on these was that I went with the old line of thinking more insulation on your feet means warmer feet, not these. My feet started sweating and then my feet got cold so I went the other route.
Less is definately more, I only wore normal boot socks and they worked wonders. I suggested them to 2 of my buddies and exactly the same results for them as well. From now until they put me six feet down I will always use Alpha Burleys, a must have if you consider yourself ANY type of hunter.
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2015 22:09:28 GMT -5
I've gone the exact opposite path. I hunted in rubber boots most of my hunting life until a couple of years ago. My rubber boots got dried out and cracked, so I invested in a good pair of Rocky leather boots and I love them. I may sacrifice some scent control but the comfort and light weight counters that for me.
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Post by bartiks on May 24, 2015 1:52:26 GMT -5
I've gone the exact opposite path. I hunted in rubber boots most of my hunting life until a couple of years ago. My rubber boots got dried out and cracked, so I invested in a good pair of Rocky leather boots and I love them. I may sacrifice some scent control but the comfort and light weight counters that for me. You do have a point, leather boots are a lot lighter and one other thing I've noticed between the two. In leather boots you get a better "feel" of the ground. However I will take my time getting into my spot so I do not have to sacrifice my warmth. |
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Post by esshup on May 24, 2015 7:43:30 GMT -5
Leather for me with Gore-Tex. My feet stay drier that way. I can't find rubber boots that fit my calves.
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Post by MuzzleLoader on May 24, 2015 8:47:22 GMT -5
Can't stand rubber boots for hunting at all. They never fit right, feet sweat and heavy. Offer little to no support on ankles in case you roll one. Always wearing wolverines boots.
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Post by nfalls116 on May 25, 2015 7:43:05 GMT -5
Lacrosse alpha mudlites
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Post by Woody Williams on May 25, 2015 8:08:11 GMT -5
LaCrosse Alpha Burley Sports
I buy them a little big and that gives me lots of room to put them on and take them off. Plus more air "insulation" for colder weather .
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on May 26, 2015 17:32:06 GMT -5
I've gone the exact opposite path. I hunted in rubber boots most of my hunting life until a couple of years ago. My rubber boots got dried out and cracked, so I invested in a good pair of Rocky leather boots and I love them. I may sacrifice some scent control but the comfort and light weight counters that for me. Switching back to leather boots??? What is the world coming to: Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! Rivers and seas boiling! Dr. Egon Spengler: Forty years of darkness! Earthquakes, volcanoes... Winston Zeddemore: The dead rising from the grave! Dr. Peter Venkman: Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria! It's all down hill from here. |
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Post by crappiepro on Sept 20, 2015 16:22:22 GMT -5
I've gone the exact opposite path. I hunted in rubber boots most of my hunting life until a couple of years ago. My rubber boots got dried out and cracked, so I invested in a good pair of Rocky leather boots and I love them. I may sacrifice some scent control but the comfort and light weight counters that for me. The beat rubber boot I ever owned was Northerner's, they were green, lasted 7yrs, finally cracked at the fold. the next season I bought a pair of the Itasca rubber boots, Swamp Walker I think. 2nd year Ive owned them and they leaked the first year of turkey season. Yes, lace-up leather boots from here on out for me too!! |
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Post by HuntMeister on Sept 20, 2015 17:20:13 GMT -5
Leather for me as well unless I am going to be out in some sloppy stuff.
Miendl Perfekt hikers have been my go to for a few years now.
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Post by antiwheeze on Sept 20, 2015 20:49:24 GMT -5
My wife bought me a pair of camo Muck boots several years ago. After a year of sitting around the house most of the scent from rubber and neoprene was gone and they are turning out to be great hunting boots. Also have a pair of leather and nylon Rockys that are still waterproof.
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Post by nfalls116 on Sept 21, 2015 3:48:48 GMT -5
I've gone the exact opposite path. I hunted in rubber boots most of my hunting life until a couple of years ago. My rubber boots got dried out and cracked, so I invested in a good pair of Rocky leather boots and I love them. I may sacrifice some scent control but the comfort and light weight counters that for me. The beat rubber boot I ever owned was Northerner's, they were green, lasted 7yrs, finally cracked at the fold. the next season I bought a pair of the Itasca rubber boots, Swamp Walker I think. 2nd year Ive owned them and they leaked the first year of turkey season. Yes, lace-up leather boots from here on out for me too!! those swamp walkers I've never heard good about.. And they arent cheap. I paid less for my lacrosse alpha mudlites and ive had them for 5 seasons coon, squirrel and deer and fishing and anything else I'm doing outside usually. I did buy a pair of bogs because they were on clearence but they are hot! We will see how they are this winter a good coon season or two will show ya what your boots are made of |
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Sept 23, 2015 23:20:42 GMT -5
I've had Mucks before and still have a pair for late season when temps drop below 30 degrees. But I did switch to LaCrosse last year and love them. They have the comfort of a sneaker but water protection and scent free characteristics of rubber boots.
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