Looking for a pair of light weight turkey boots (not rubber). Looking for something that is actually waterproof where u can walk through weeds without getting your feet soaked by dew.
And my 6 year old granddaughter wants a pet unicorn.
Unicorns and waterproof boots don't exist.
You can treat boots with silicone spray or other products, but sooner than later, your feet will get wet.
Afraid that's right. The only waterproof boot is a rubber boot. Outside of that, regularly treating with silicone is about the best you can do.
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Rubber boots that don't leak are the only ones truly waterproof.
Aside from rubber boots, I'd rather have a totally leather boot treated with a natural wax product like Obenauf's than combined fabric, leather, and splithide, treated with silicon.
Completely agree with everybody else, there is no boot that stays waterproof. I've had countless brands over the years, and they all fail. Theres just no way to prevent that gortex or other liner from eventually being penetrated and failing. I good highend leather boot, with a full rubber rand and minimal stitching, that is routinely cleaned and properly treated can make them last longer though. Lastly, I have found that gaiters go along ways at keeping my feet dryer walking through wet grass, snow, etc. Alot of moisture can wick down your pants and socks.
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If you don't want to wear rubber boots then you'd be best off to treat whatever material you're wanting to wear with silicone or other water repelling spray then wear some gaiters, then prepare to still have wet feet.
I guess I'll have to stay with rubber then.
Quote from: darron on February 25, 2019, 09:11:36 PM
I guess I'll have to stay with rubber then.
Yes.
However I got a pair of Rocky Snake boots 2010 in GA. Used everyday turkey hunting and bowhunting. They were waterproof up until 2017. I used and abused them. Walking in wet fields, creeks, mud. Seven years they started to leak bad. Like walking in wet grass.... So I clean them good and spray with water repellant like Scotch guard, then I heat and treat with SNOSEAL. That works well.
Danner Pronghorns all leather (not worn as much). However they are waterproof for me.
Of course the old Lacross are the bomb dot comb.
Good luck.
Unfortunately so...I bought an uninsulated pair of Lacrosse Grange boots because I got tired of dealing with buying snake boots and still getting wet feet. I have a pair of Rockys that I bought last year and they are already starting to come apart.
I have had and do have leather boots that do not leak so long as you do not go higher than the top of them. Same would be true of going in water over the top of rubber boots. Never used silicon on any of them, just some Mink Oil or with the last pair Sno-Seal.
My last boots I dunked in a bucket of clear deck stain/oil to help water proof.
I've hunted for the last six years in a pair of Danner Pronghorns and they kept my feet dry for the first four years. I kept them clean and started using Sno Seal on them during year four and that really helped but, they still leak where the sole meets the upper so I guess its time for a new pair.
I can't keep the soles on boots for more than 3 seasons let alone keep them waterproof. Guess I need to start buying $400 dollar boots instead of $200 dollar boots.
Gotta spend the money. First off I switched to Merrell ventilators for all year hunting as long as it's not raining or snow on the ground cause they're so lightweight and my feet don't sweat and my feet thank me on those long walks. A well built leather boot want be light.
A true waterproof boot doesn't even need gortex by design. Leather boots with Norwegian welt construction. I have a 22ish year old pair of boots with thousands of miles and I can still stand in a creek up to the top of the gusset and want leak. Need another resole but still good to go. They were called in the wild made by Corcoran. I have another set that's almost brand new. Super comfortable but they're insulated. Have a pair of Zamberlan sella nw gtx rr for warm wet days.
This year is my 2nd with a pair of outfitter series from C******. They're full leather, and so far they kept the water out from frost and heavy dew & fog laden grass. I bought cheaper boots, but I was replacing them every 2-3 years.
Kenetrek makes an awesome boot. They are pricey, but will last you long time. I gave up on most of the junk leather hunting boots made nowadays. The leather kenetrek uses come from Italy. I've had a pair for over 4 years now and where them alot in a course of a year. As already stated, mink oil is a good water repellent. I treat them often and they do fine. As long as this company remains in business, I'll never buy boots from anyone else
If you could come up with one that works as advertised for the life of the boot , you would become a very wealthy man.
I have a pair of Zamberlans that have been great. They are full grain leather. I take care of them and they are holding up well. I think I could stand in the creek all day but when you start walking through tall wet grass you eventually will have some water problems. Other than the constant waking through y'all grass my feet never get wet. Gaiters also help.
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Quote from: aclawrence on February 26, 2019, 10:59:24 PM
Gaiters also help.
:agreed:
Get a pair of Sitka gaiters, that will help a lot, especially in the tall wet grass.
If you're asking because like myself your feet sweat and are uncomfortable in rubber, I use muck boots in water I need to walk through. They fold down when not needed so there's less area your skin doesnt breathe through. When needed they can be pulled up. They're light and comfortable. They could be used in higher wet grass as well.
If you talking mud, short wet grass, puddles, I use bean style boots. I wear them almost 100% of the time anyway but I wear them loose, the rubber itself is low and doesn't make you sweat like crazy.
Idk if this is why you don't want rubber but if so that's my recommendations. I personally hate rubber boots
https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/irish-setter-mens-8-vaprtrek-waterproof-hunting-boots?a=2091706
I have been wearing a pair or Irish Setter Vaprtrek boots for three hunting seasons for deer,turkey and pig. I have waded creeks and walked in the swamps and my feet have been totally dry.
They are light as a running shoe and very comfortable.
My hunting partner bought a pair last year and his have stayed dry also.
A high quality all leather 8" boot treated with Obenauf's, that or a good pair of LaCrosse rubber boots. I've got a couple pair of non-gortex leather boots (lace up and slip on) that I treat with Obenauf's and they're as water proof as my LaCrosse rubber boots, just reapply the Obenauf's a couple times a year.
peak98
I gave up and have been trying different quick dry socks out.
Personally I stopped using rubber boots and WP leather boots years ago. Now I use a military style boot with drain holes in them and just get my feet wet. No matter if it's 30 or 80 degrees I can walk thru creeks or sloughs no matter the depth. But good rubber roots or leather goretex boots work as long as you apply something like mink oil on them a couple times a year.
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Uninsulated Lacrosse Alpha Burley Snake. On my second pair. First pair wore for 4 years and the second had seepage. They sent me a new pair in a week. I put them through hell year round and walk around all kind of nasties in Florida swamps.
American made Danner boots are waterproof, but pricey. Their imported boots are not so good. They have a kit with leather, conditioner, waterproofing, and color polish that make them last. I have a pair of their insulated boots that I have been wearing 19 years deer hunting that are still waterproof. The uninsulated pair that I wear turkey hunting are about 7 years old now and still work fine.
Keen