Looking for suggestions on rubber boots for run and gun style hunting. The rubber boots I have fit loosely and I use them for tree stand hunting. Looking for something that's comfortable for the long walks in hill country type settings. Thanks.
I honestly just started wearing hiking shoes and I love it so much more. May get your feet wet, but a quick trip in the dryer or on the vent at home and you're good to go. Much more comfortable for what you're talking about.
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I've tried several types of rubber boots for Turkey hunting. This all depends on your hunting style and what terrain you hunt. I hunt rocky, hilly, steep terrain where rubber boots just do not provide enough support while on the move. Hopefully others can offer advice here, but so far the rubber boots I tried just didn't work on rough, hilly, rocky terrain....They are probably fine hunting swampy, level, muddier type terrain where the support is less important.....
Lacrosse alpha 4x snake boots work really well for me. They do fit tighter around your foot. If you have wide feet they may not work for you. Lots of people have trouble pulling them off. I let a buddy try them and he had that problem fortunately I don't. They also cone in a non snake proof version. I wear them on flat ground and mountain ground.
I wear the Lacrosse aerohead sport snake boots and am happy with them. I got tired of walking around with wet feet from leather and cordura boots that were supposed to be waterproof.
Lacrosse Grange are tight around the ankle and rubber. Usually find them under 85 bucks as well.
Another option I would love to try are the LITE brand boots. Haven't worn them but have gotten great reviews, I held a pair and they were shockingly light. Also company's owner brooks is a really nice guy.
They'll be the next rubber boots I buy.
Lacrosse grange work well for me in the mountains I run, I also use the lacrosse rubber snake boots, and I have a couple pairs of the lite boots. They're really nice but something about the way they're made, when you put your foot in it with most socks, it creates a vacuum and makes it hard to get your foot in. Also when your foot sweats and you try to get it out, it's nearly impossible. I've had to sit down and have my wife pull them off and the size fits perfectly in the foot. Something to think about with them. For that reason I typically wear my lacrosses
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Lacrosse grange
For hill country? Forget the rubber and get a waterproof 6" boot and a pair of gaiters.
I bought a pair of Hanwag Tatra II boots last fall. They are fantastic. I have Freelaxy and Kennetrek gaiters.
I don't wear rubber unless I'm going to be in standing water for the better part of the day. Wet grass and creek crossing I'm going with leather boots and gaiters.
Doing the vapertrek snake boots with waterproof socks this year since the waterproofing lasted about 3 weekends last year. I learned something this spring while reading up on waterproof linings. Most linings other than gortex use a spray on coating for waterproofing. This spray on membrane can be damaged by heat. Gotta feeling my boot dryers have been hurting my non gortex waterproof boots.
I have had the Lite boots for about a month. Boy the are nice and comfy.
Lacrosse Grange
I too have been looking at the LITE boots. The Lacrosse Grange are 4.5 lbs a pair while the LITE are 13 oz each so less than 2 lbs per pair. Plus have insulation and a little less money. I dont think you can go wrong with either
Hard to beat the Granges, but you mentioned wearing them in hill country. Why? I wear my granges in swampy environments, but anything with some topography the hiking boots come out. Lacrosse Granges are great in swampy wet flatland environments.
Irish setter rut masters is what I like. I tried lacrosse but the Irish setters are a lot tighter on my ankles.
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I have worn Lacrosse for years and still have my pair. But I will be wearing the Lite boot this year.
I had Grange and had to put my feet in walmart bags to get them off easy. They were great boots.
After looking some more, I went ahead and ordered the LITE boots they just seem like a great boot.
Ill be tromping in the mountains of N Ga so they may not for that type of terrain well see.
Another vote for LITE boots they are unbelievable! Glad I purchased them they are the lightest boots I have ever put on my feet.
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Another vote for LITE boots they are unbelievable! Glad I purchased them they are the lightest boots I have ever put on my feet.
To the LITE boot folks, are they an ankle fit boot or are the ankles more of a loose fit? Have you worn them enough to "break-in a footbed" as they claim will happen? Tread depth? They sure look interesting....
Mine fit well around the ankle, it's like wearing a boot made like a croc with 16 inches. I have worn them To run traps, walk around my property and am very satisfied that I will have no problem walking as long as I want while turkey hunting. Tread depth seems on par with other boots I have. If I want rubber boots these are definitely what I am buying until something makes me choose otherwise . I was about to buy lacrosse grange (I am sure a good boot also)when a fellow mentioned these to me. The material is tough and so light that I didn't think anything was in the box when I got them. Great customer service, will answer any questions you have.
Lacrosse Grange for me.
I bought a pair of these to try some this year. They fit a little tighter at the ankle and foot than my Alpha Burly boots. Plus not as hot. The Burlys I have are 1200 thinsulate. Way too much for heavy walking. The Aerohead boots I caught on sale at Roger's. Didn't break the bank. Mostly though I were my lace up snake boots. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230314/f6bb07d2a139ff0b33f9f7a5a9c25e0c.jpg)
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The last pair of Granges I had lasted about a year before they developed cracks around the ankles. They just don't seem to hold up like they used to or I've become harder on them. I have a pair of the Rocky Boas and they're pretty good.
Just ordered a pair of the LITE boots, looking forward to them based on the reviews. Saw them at the NWTF show but didn't stop by their booth. Hope they're as good on my feet as the reviews!
Good Luck this year and stay safe!!!
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The undisputed champion of rubber boots is the Lacrosse Grange.
Their slim profile comes in contact with fewer leaves branches when placing your feet down, soft rubber bottom allows you to really feel sticks/branches/debris under your foot before applying full pressure, and the ankle grip is second to none for high mileage days or ventures into the swamp.
Grange ... I keep a pair in my truck year around . Hunting / working all around rubber boots .
But I do agree . They aren't made as good as used to be .
Hilly terrain and rubber boots do not mix well in my weak ankles opinion. Kennetrek gaitors and my Made In USA Red Wing 2408 steel toe lightweight all leather workboots do just fine. Take them in a few weeks before season starts and have them dunked in the dealers silcone tank. With the gaiters they are amazingly waterproof.
Hope you have better luck at finding a comfortable pair than I did. I have small diameter ankles with large calf muscles so I've never found a pair comfortable enough to run and gun in. Ultimately I've come to love my Crispi's and Turtleskin snake gaiters.
Tingly boots with the lite yoder waders are where it's at. Even with the lite wader they're anti gravity. They weigh less than some sneakers I have. Comically light. They're made from something kinda like crocs.
Being so light they make all day hikes a breeze. The chap/wader part folds down & tucks tight to in the boot. Wanna cross a creek, just pull em up to your waste. Will get you into a lot of places a huge majority avoid.
The crazy part is how cool they stay in the heat, but so warm in the winter. Has something to do with micro air bubbles trapped in the rubber. My feet stay warmer in the winter than compared to my 1000gr lacrosse boots that turn me into an instant frankenstein.
Not sure what you mean by hill country but in eastern Kentucky/ southwest Virginia where I hunt those hills will eat rubber boots and your feet alive. If your hiking any amount of distance in serious terrain I'd go with some sturdy hiking boots and leg gaiters
Rubber and run'n'gun don't go together in my book.
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Quote from: wyetterp on March 14, 2023, 02:09:51 AM
. The chap/wader part folds down & tucks tight to in the boot. Wanna cross a creek, just pull em up to your waste. Will get you into a lot of places a huge majority avoid.
Love to see a pic of the waders tucked in the boot and also deployed. If you could post a pic, that'd be awesome
I have tried every option available I think, and have settled on Grange boot with turtle skins gaiters. I no longer look down and my feet never get wet. They will last me 2 years for about $90. I even wore them to North Dakota on a duck hunt and Colorado on an elk hunt. The outfitters at both places said they had never seen anybody show up wearing Grange boots before, lol. I would probably wear them to church if I could. My son just bought the Lite boots but I think they are like wearing stove pipes. Just my $.02
Cant beat a Lacrosse Grange in my opinion, I've tried at least a dozen different rubber boots and always go back to the grange.
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Quote from: aclawrence on March 14, 2023, 12:25:06 PM
Rubber and run'n'gun don't go together in my book.
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Will be used primarily in locations where I have to cross streams/creeks due to specific access points. I normally just run Solomon 6" hiking boots with chaps, but no way to tip toe across without getting soaked.
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Will be used primarily in locations where I have to cross streams/creeks due to specific access points. I normally just run Solomon 6" hiking boots with chaps, but no way to tip toe across without getting soaked.
Solomon makes a good boot. I've got a few places where I have to cross knee deep creeks and I've packed my cheapo hip waders in and put them on/took them off and stashed them on the other side and kept hunting. Not an option everywhere but I've done it. That said a couple feet of water is a great way to separate yourself from a crowd
How about a pair of wiggy's thigh high waders for the crossings?
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I think the term "Run and Gun" has changed with my age. I still hunt the same as I did when I was 20 but slower and no smarter. I go till I am tired, then turn around. Maybe a trot/fast walk and gun for me???
A short day of no killing is easy 6 miles, a long day can be dumb. I have never owned or entertained a pair of rubber boots I would wear to turkey hunt the way I enjoy to hunt.
Two contractor bags can serve as waders if your gently, easy to stow and don't way much. Been wearing 6" Crispi hikers and just ordered a pair of Meidl lite hikers, 6".
If your walking through grass for a couple hundreds yards to your blind the rubber boots may work just fine. If your hunting 400-500 acres the rubbers may be good too in flat ground. Otherwise I would look towards a hiker or hunting boot.
Maybe your young and tuff, which is good but age will change your mind shortly.
Put a pair of commercial grade garbage bags in your vest . This way you can cross a unexpected creek etc .
This way you can wear hikers every hunt .
I wear Lacrosse Grange boots quite a bit. Very comfortable for me with the ankle fit. Wear them for most of my turkey hunting and almost all my upland hunting. 6 to 8 miles a day in them is not out of the ordinary and have done a lot more. That said I wear a pair of Danner Pronghorns in the mountains except if it is really wet or snow, then I wear the Grange.
Been wearing the Grange boots for about 30 years. The rubber ain't what it use to be but I rub Ballistol oil on them twice a year and can get 4 or 5 years out of them instead of 2 to 3 years.
Another thing I do to make them more comfortable is use the Lacrosse felt insoles. They come in 2 different thicknesses and I can get a perfect fit with them. Plus they add a bit of extra padding against the ground.
I've worn LaCosse Grange for years. They used to be made in the USA but now they're made in China I believe. Quality has gone down. Get about one year out of a boot now. Last year I wore Crispi Lapponia with leg gator and really liked that setup.
Looking hard at the LITE rubber boots. Held a pair and they are unbelievably light.
There are 43 replies on this and I'm not going to read them all I'm just small little cell phone, but one thing I wanted to bring up just in case it hasn't been brought up is when it comes to rubber boots if you have a problem with a high instep you may very well have to look at a pair of boots with a zipper on the side or they'll be very difficult to get on or off. That's one of the major reasons I don't wear rubber boots because I can't find any that are comfortable that have that side zipper and because I can't get my feet out of them or in them for that matter without a lot of difficulty. Just food thought.
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I wore Mucks for year then Dry Shod, then plantar fasciitis and I'm not wearing anything except Crispi or an equivalent boot.
Le Chameau verzonord. you can get them leather, neoprene or jersey lined. I feel like they are more comfortable and longer lasting than lacrosse.
I got my LITE boots in today. When i fist put them on I didnt like the little dots on the foot bed but after a few mins they just felt good.
Sort of like wearing Crocs.
I walked around in the for a while in the house and had to take them off because they were a little warm but so far I like a lot.
Not sure ill be walking the mountains in these (ill have to give that a real test) but as far as decently priced rubber.
No regrets at all here.
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. The chap/wader part folds down & tucks tight to in the boot. Wanna cross a creek, just pull em up to your waste. Will get you into a lot of places a huge majority avoid.
Love to see a pic of the waders tucked in the boot and also deployed. If you could post a pic, that'd be awesome
Gotcha! The first two pics are the tingley & light weight yoders. The 3rd is the steplite x bekina with snake chaps.
The Steplite are also crazy light but a little more weight than the tingley. Just a minute amount. I added a memory foam insole (amazon special) to the steplites & those boots are amazing even for hiking a lot & hills. Great ankle support & moves like hiking boots. Nothing like all the other rubber boots. Beside all day comfort the boots have tread like a tank. You won't slip around with those goats.
I have figured out after using both for several seasons, my next ones will be the steplite with light weight chaps. The snake proof chaps are just too thick to fold down as easily & as tight to the boot. I honestly don't think a snake could get through the light chap & rubber if snakes are a concern.
I order from conkeys, because they give a way better custom fit then 2 other companies. If you order they say don't add much to the sizes but I learned to add 3-4 inches up on the thigh & waist height. Helps when you have to layer thick under during the winter. My understanding is conkeys use the amish for the tailor part.
They are almost bomb proof on the build & seems holding up to abuse over time.
Here's the weight of the tingly & light chap compared to my bloody lowa zephyrs (which are also very comfortable & durable)
I knew they were light but didn't honestly know they are lighter than the lowas.
I'm really liking the lite boots. It is pretty much a Knee high croc
Lacrosse
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. The chap/wader part folds down & tucks tight to in the boot. Wanna cross a creek, just pull em up to your waste. Will get you into a lot of places a huge majority avoid.
Love to see a pic of the waders tucked in the boot and also deployed. If you could post a pic, that'd be awesome
Gotcha! The first two pics are the tingley & light weight yoders. The 3rd is the steplite x bekina with snake chaps.
The Steplite are also crazy light but a little more weight than the tingley. Just a minute amount. I added a memory foam insole (amazon special) to the steplites & those boots are amazing even for hiking a lot & hills. Great ankle support & moves like hiking boots. Nothing like all the other rubber boots. Beside all day comfort the boots have tread like a tank. You won't slip around with those goats.
I have figured out after using both for several seasons, my next ones will be the steplite with light weight chaps. The snake proof chaps are just too thick to fold down as easily & as tight to the boot. I honestly don't think a snake could get through the light chap & rubber if snakes are a concern.
I order from conkeys, because they give a way better custom fit then 2 other companies. If you order they say don't add much to the sizes but I learned to add 3-4 inches up on the thigh & waist height. Helps when you have to layer thick under during the winter. My understanding is conkeys use the amish for the tailor part.
They are almost bomb proof on the build & seems holding up to abuse over time.
That's a cool set
May give them a try, thanks for posting
I put 5 miles on my LaCrosse Alpha Agilities today. They are light and handle the steep hills and ridges on my property. In my third year with them. At least 150 miles on them...holding up well.
Wore lacrosse for many years then some mucks. The lites do look interesting.
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Lacrosse grange, no question about it
Put me into the can't do rubber boot camp. I've had durability issues with LaCrosse Burlys and Arrowheads in the past couple years. I run Crispi Nevada GTX uninsulated hikers now.
Quote from: GuideGun on March 18, 2023, 09:17:23 AM
Put me into the can't do rubber boot camp. I've had durability issues with LaCrosse Burlys and Arrowheads in the past couple years. I run Crispi Nevada GTX uninsulated hikers now.
Do you wear them with gaiters?
Question about the Lite boots. They do not seem to be breathable. Are the going to be too hot? Saw a review video where their pants were soaked from the knee down. Sure they keep the water out, but also in?? Would like to try them but curious.
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Question about the Lite boots. They do not seem to be breathable. Are the going to be too hot? Saw a review video where their pants were soaked from the knee down. Sure they keep the water out, but also in?? Would like to try them but curious.
From my experience with the lite boots, they absolutely burn your feet up. They're hot
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I forgot who posted about the Tingley boots with Yoder chaps but I bought a pair of just the boots to try. They are very similar to lite boots, the Tingley boots in my size are 14" vs the 16" lite boots. The Tingley boots go on and off a lot easier and are also more comfortable on my feet. Also the Tingley are 11.8oz per boot and the lite boot is 14oz per boot. And the Tingley boots are about 40$ a pair vs 90$. They are both made in Mexico from the same material. I'm gonna put the miles on them this season and see.
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on March 20, 2023, 06:08:15 PM
I forgot who posted about the Tingley boots with Yoder chaps but I bought a pair of just the boots to try. They are very similar to lite boots, the Tingley boots in my size are 14" vs the 16" lite boots. The Tingley boots go on and off a lot easier and are also more comfortable on my feet. Also the Tingley are 11.8oz per boot and the lite boot is 14oz per boot. And the Tingley boots are about 40$ a pair vs 90$. They are both made in Mexico from the same material. I'm gonna put the miles on them this season and see.
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They'll spoil you for sure. Crazy light, right?
Which chap/wader did you go with?
Also, who made yours? I know conkeys offer more custom
sizing vs some of the other companies that make em.
Having that ability to easily cross creeks & marsh makes for
a huge hunting advantage for sure.
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on March 20, 2023, 06:08:15 PM
I forgot who posted about the Tingley boots with Yoder chaps but I bought a pair of just the boots to try. They are very similar to lite boots, the Tingley boots in my size are 14" vs the 16" lite boots. The Tingley boots go on and off a lot easier and are also more comfortable on my feet. Also the Tingley are 11.8oz per boot and the lite boot is 14oz per boot. And the Tingley boots are about 40$ a pair vs 90$. They are both made in Mexico from the same material. I'm gonna put the miles on them this season and see.
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They'll spoil you for sure. Crazy light, right?
Which chap/wader did you go with?
Also, who made yours? I know conkeys offer more custom
sizing vs some of the other companies that make em.
Having that ability to easily cross creeks & marsh makes for
a huge hunting advantage for sure.
I didn't order the boot/wader combo. I just got the boots by themselves. If I still coon hunted 7 days a week like I used to I'd have definitely gotten the waders on them though. It blew my mind how much lighter and comfortable they are compared to lite boots!.
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I did wetland/forestry/environmental work for around 15 years and have essentially wore most household brands out there (Muck, Lacrosse, Irish Settler, Bogs, Danner, Red Wings, Georgia, and last year I bought LITE. The LITE boots are the best boots I have worn bar none. I wore them in the MS summer working on a new lease and I just rolled them down. Doing that they were alot cooler than my Lacrosse Grange. I deer hunted in them down into the lower 20's and were just fine and much warmer than my Mucks and Lacrosse I typically hunted in. I did wear toe warmers when it was below 30 so that obviously helped. I bought my pair before they created the wide calf series and I will say they are very snug but I think that may help with holding in heat on cold days. They are also 1/2 the price other rubber boots. I highly recommend them. If you are on the fence just try a pair and I bet you wont regret it.
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I forgot who posted about the Tingley boots with Yoder chaps but I bought a pair of just the boots to try. They are very similar to lite boots, the Tingley boots in my size are 14" vs the 16" lite boots. The Tingley boots go on and off a lot easier and are also more comfortable on my feet. Also the Tingley are 11.8oz per boot and the lite boot is 14oz per boot. And the Tingley boots are about 40$ a pair vs 90$. They are both made in Mexico from the same material. I'm gonna put the miles on them this season and see.
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They'll spoil you for sure. Crazy light, right?
Which chap/wader did you go with?
Also, who made yours? I know conkeys offer more custom
sizing vs some of the other companies that make em.
Having that ability to easily cross creeks & marsh makes for
a huge hunting advantage for sure.
I didn't order the boot/wader combo. I just got the boots by themselves. If I still coon hunted 7 days a week like I used to I'd have definitely gotten the waders on them though. It blew my mind how much lighter and comfortable they are compared to lite boots!.
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10-4. Thanks for responding!
Following up on the LITE boots.
I got the size 11 regular calve size. For me the calves were to tight. just enough that any pant tucked in was very uncomfortable.
After some very rugged mountain walking I started developing hot spots on my heel. So this is not going to work.
The good is they gripped very well in the leaves on the mountain terrain. No problem there at all.
The foot bed was super comfortable and if they had not been loose I think I would not have had heel issues.
The other good is I contacted LITE and they have a pair of size 10 wide calves on the way. Super good customer service.
My takeaway so far is yes , very lite. very comfortable in the foot bed . grip is as good as it gets. and CS is spot on.
Ill know more when I try the new size when they come in but im thinking these are not gonna be the best for steep rugged mt stuff.
They should be great for some of the less hilly stuff ill be hunting.
Quote from: Duckdogdad on March 16, 2023, 11:42:02 PM
I put 5 miles on my LaCrosse Alpha Agilities today. They are light and handle the steep hills and ridges on my property. In my third year with them. At least 150 miles on them...holding up well.
I like my lacrosse agility too
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I put 5 miles on my LaCrosse Alpha Agilities today. They are light and handle the steep hills and ridges on my property. In my third year with them. At least 150 miles on them...holding up well.
I like my lacrosse agility too
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I bought the agility. I feel it was a big downgrade from my arrowheads. Sole is to thin and support is not there. But I have foot problems. I use orthotics in mine but do not go far in them.
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on March 20, 2023, 06:08:15 PM
I forgot who posted about the Tingley boots with Yoder chaps but I bought a pair of just the boots to try. They are very similar to lite boots, the Tingley boots in my size are 14" vs the 16" lite boots. The Tingley boots go on and off a lot easier and are also more comfortable on my feet. Also the Tingley are 11.8oz per boot and the lite boot is 14oz per boot. And the Tingley boots are about 40$ a pair vs 90$. They are both made in Mexico from the same material. I'm gonna put the miles on them this season and see.
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They'll spoil you for sure. Crazy light, right?
Which chap/wader did you go with?
Also, who made yours? I know conkeys offer more custom
sizing vs some of the other companies that make em.
Having that ability to easily cross creeks & marsh makes for
a huge hunting advantage for sure.
I didn't order the boot/wader combo. I just got the boots by themselves. If I still coon hunted 7 days a week like I used to I'd have definitely gotten the waders on them though. It blew my mind how much lighter and comfortable they are compared to lite boots!.
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10-4. Thanks for responding!
I have both, the tingley boot themselves and the ones with the chaps from Yoder. Get the lightest chap they have. This will be the 4th season with mine and they have held up incredibly well
Just returned a pair Lacrosse grange. Had threads coming out from under the heel and the camo was already rubbing off to white in the box. At least the camo version wasn't slick with release agent like the last pair I had. Those didn't last a year.
Muck and Bog makes the best rubber boots.
I just received a new pair of Lite boots last week, I have only wore them for the youth hunt this past weekend. They definitely are LITE!!! They are pretty comfortable feels like going barefoot!! Maybe a little bit warmer for some. I also got a new pair of Chippewa lace up snake boots from a fellow on here that listed them on the classified page. Only wore them around the house. I will post later towards the end of the season.
Have a good one and May God bless, Bo
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Quote from: Gooserbat on March 15, 2023, 09:02:19 AM
I wore Mucks for year then Dry Shod, then plantar fasciitis and I'm not wearing anything except Crispi or an equivalent boot.
I feel your pain
The Le Chameau Chasseurs with the leather lining are the most comfortable rubber boot I've ever worn hunting. They come in a good range of calf sizes for a custom fit. The retail price of $499 is ridiculously steep but they can be found for less $150 if you have the time and patience to wait for a deal.
This is almost a Ford vs Chevy debate. I fall under the hiking boots and gaiters camp, but my 12 year old finds himself among the rubber boot group. No matter how many times I've had him try hiking boots, he refuses to wear them. Hell he wears his rubber boots in the middle of summer for sneakers half the time...LOL. He's followed me all over through difficult terrain and boots selection never been an issue. I got a good buddy who is about as hard core as they come and he's also a rubber fan....so I've come to realize this is just a preference thing.
i like the lacrosse agility, starting my third season after wearing out several pairs of alpha burly pro sports, i think they were called
added an insole and they fit snug and are as light as tennis shoes. too much mud, creeks and tall wet grass for me to wear hiking type boots
BOGS has a rubber snake boot that has held up for me for years and many miles. Luckily, I can't personally vouch for the snake proofing. Haven't test that feature out yet.
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LaCrosse Aerohead Sport for me
Is there no way to cinch the top of the lite boot down around your leg? It doesnt look like there is in the photo. I would have enough seed and dander collected in them to re-do my lawn of not.
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Quote from: Teamblue on March 29, 2023, 07:43:46 AM
Is there no way to cinch the top of the lite boot down around your leg? It doesnt look like there is in the photo. I would have enough seed and dander collected in them to re-do my lawn of not.
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No, no cinch on the lite boots
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Just got my replacement set of LITE boot in. I had first ordered size 11 regular calf . the calve was very uncomfortable and the size was too big.
this new set is a size 10 large calve. as soon as I put them on I knew this is perfect. Size matters lol. they feel great and tghe wide calve is not too owde at all. Really, I think the regular calves are too tight for any hunting pant to go inside.
I normally wear a 10.5 so they say go up a 1/2 size with the regular and down a 1/2 with the wide calve.
This is why ordering boots online is so hard . Good thing is LITE boot Customer service is amazing and fixed me up very fast.
Quote from: BillKilgore on March 15, 2023, 01:20:37 PM
Le Chameau verzonord. you can get them leather, neoprene or jersey lined. I feel like they are more comfortable and longer lasting than lacrosse.
le chameau makes best rubber boot
Quote from: GTH on March 28, 2023, 06:21:03 AM
The Le Chameau Chasseurs with the leather lining are the most comfortable rubber boot I've ever worn hunting. They come in a good range of calf sizes for a custom fit. The retail price of $499 is ridiculously steep but they can be found for less $150 if you have the time and patience to wait for a deal.
great boots
Le Chameau I tried had no insole and pulled my socks off when I walked. No shank, neither. And no room in there to add an insole. Looked real nice, though.