Been looking at getting a pair of non rubber boots, I've worn lacrosse grange and muck woody max boots for 17 years probably, I recently started hunting the Daniel Boone National forest, I'm not used to hunting snakey areas. I personally didn't see one but have been told the area I'm in is pretty thick with rattlers. So I'm looking to branch off from the rubber boots and get some leather. I've been looking at the Twisted X moccasin toe snake boots. The only water I cross is about ankle to shin deep and it's a small creek. I'm just looking for something that won't be as hot as the rubber and more comfortable for the miles in the mountains. Any suggestions? Or experience with the twisted x snake boots
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I bought a pair of Danner's Vital in mossy oak this season for myself and wife. Have to say, they were comfortable from day 1. I've had Rocky snake boots in the past and seemed like they were hard to break in and ran small for me. Twisted X make good cowboy boots and had several of them but I've never tried their snake boots. Probably a good product as well.
Chippewa Snakeboots best I have had so far
They are pricey but I love my Russell's lighter and cooler than rubber snake boots
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Russell will out last 5 pairs of others
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Get the Russell's, buy once and cry once you will not regret it.
I've been eye balling the Russell's. I've heard some say they've had theirs 25 years. If they last that long then it'd also be the cheaper option than buying new every 3 or 4 years
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My Russell's are nearly 30 years old. I keep them clean, apply Obenauf's regularly ,and have had Russell's resole them . They are still in good condition and I wear them regularly. These are all leather boots.
They definitely seem like the way to go, I've been looking at them hard, I'm torn between the turkey hunter they make and the hart turkey hunter that is snake proof. I'm not a fan of the zipper on the harts but I like how they are snake proof.
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A suggestion, give Russell a call and discuss your requirements. They have always been good to deal with and offer good options to consider.
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A suggestion, give Russell a call and discuss your requirements. They have always been good to deal with and offer good options to consider.
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on May 05, 2021, 05:16:12 PM
They definitely seem like the way to go, I've been looking at them hard, I'm torn between the turkey hunter they make and the hart turkey hunter that is snake proof. I'm not a fan of the zipper on the harts but I like how they are snake proof.
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Zipper makes them easy on/easy off. I have Harts with water proof zips. My feet don't get wet but I don't stand in creeks. I have short laces from bottom up to 6th eye or so and speed laces from bottom down to ankle. I untie bottom and unzip and can take them off and on (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210505/814233921cc0146999d18ea3f95f667d.jpg)
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on May 05, 2021, 05:16:12 PM
They definitely seem like the way to go, I've been looking at them hard, I'm torn between the turkey hunter they make and the hart turkey hunter that is snake proof. I'm not a fan of the zipper on the harts but I like how they are snake proof.
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Zipper makes them easy on/easy off. I have Harts with water proof zips. My feet don't get wet but I don't stand in creeks. I have short laces from bottom up to 6th eye or so and speed laces from bottom down to ankle. I untie bottom and unzip and can take them off and on (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210505/814233921cc0146999d18ea3f95f667d.jpg)
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Most I would be doing is walking across a creek that's about shin deep, that's the most water I see
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They definitely seem like the way to go, I've been looking at them hard, I'm torn between the turkey hunter they make and the hart turkey hunter that is snake proof. I'm not a fan of the zipper on the harts but I like how they are snake proof.
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Zipper makes them easy on/easy off. I have Harts with water proof zips. My feet don't get wet but I don't stand in creeks. I have short laces from bottom up to 6th eye or so and speed laces from bottom down to ankle. I untie bottom and unzip and can take them off and on (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210505/814233921cc0146999d18ea3f95f667d.jpg)
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Most I would be doing is walking across a creek that's about shin deep, that's the most water I see
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Zipper starts at ankle so if you stand in it too long your feet might get wet? I wax mine up real good with the obanafs. I jump over small creeks. But I've been rained on and walked thru wet fields up to ankle or so and haven't gotten wet. But I'm in MS so if they got wet I wouldn't worry about it since it's usually warm
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Quote from: ScottTaulbee on May 05, 2021, 05:16:12 PM
They definitely seem like the way to go, I've been looking at them hard, I'm torn between the turkey hunter they make and the hart turkey hunter that is snake proof. I'm not a fan of the zipper on the harts but I like how they are snake proof.
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Zipper makes them easy on/easy off. I have Harts with water proof zips. My feet don't get wet but I don't stand in creeks. I have short laces from bottom up to 6th eye or so and speed laces from bottom down to ankle. I untie bottom and unzip and can take them off and on (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210505/814233921cc0146999d18ea3f95f667d.jpg)
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Most I would be doing is walking across a creek that's about shin deep, that's the most water I see
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Zipper starts at ankle so if you stand in it too long your feet might get wet? I wax mine up real good with the obanafs. I jump over small creeks. But I've been rained on and walked thru wet fields up to ankle or so and haven't gotten wet. But I'm in MS so if they got wet I wouldn't worry about it since it's usually warm
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I'm in KY, it might be 90 at 8:30am or it might be 32 and snowing. Both in the same week lol
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Make sure if you order Russell boots you know what your getting. They have several options to build the boot you want and need. Otherwise you'll be like me and just order the boot on the website. $600 mistake for me. No insole, no cushion under your foot and slick bottoms. Just research before you order. They're not for everyone.
Quote from: J Lacey on May 05, 2021, 08:52:03 PM
Make sure if you order Russell boots you know what your getting. They have several options to build the boot you want and need. Otherwise you'll be like me and just order the boot on the website. $600 mistake for me. No insole, no cushion under your foot and slick bottoms. Just research before you order. They're not for everyone.
I definitely plan on calling up there and tell them exactly what I'm looking for. I have a hard time giving 170$ for a pair of boots, I definitely want to get this one right
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Quote from: J Lacey on May 05, 2021, 08:52:03 PM
Make sure if you order Russell boots you know what your getting. They have several options to build the boot you want and need. Otherwise you'll be like me and just order the boot on the website. $600 mistake for me. No insole, no cushion under your foot and slick bottoms. Just research before you order. They're not for everyone.
I definitely plan on calling up there and tell them exactly what I'm looking for. I have a hard time giving 170$ for a pair of boots, I definitely want to get this one right
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Yea. Don't order stock from website. They would be like moccasins with no cushion stuck in a boot. Some people might like that but I need a lot of cushion. I wear Hoka tennis shoes. Call them and discuss options. There are many. Get measurements for custom. I got air bob soles and poron inserts between vamps and under foot after talking to them. They are very comfortable this way. My feet would hurt with rubber boots after walking a couple miles.
Full lace would be more waterproof. I got zips for easy on/off. If you are in muddy environment get air claw soles. They also have a "turkey wedge" that adds more cushion if you need it. If you are comfortable walking in flip flops all day you may prefer the flat leather with no poron. I have high arches so I went extra cushion. I can walk in these all day and my feet don't hurt.
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Quote from: J Lacey on May 05, 2021, 08:52:03 PM
Make sure if you order Russell boots you know what your getting. They have several options to build the boot you want and need. Otherwise you'll be like me and just order the boot on the website. $600 mistake for me. No insole, no cushion under your foot and slick bottoms. Just research before you order. They're not for everyone.
You might call them. You can definitely get soles redone with air claw or some other sole with turkey "wedge" for cushion. They may can put the poron in them after the fact. Makes a big difference
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