Well... I have a slight dilemma. I have Lacrosse Grange knee high boots, and I like that they are pretty quiet for walking in the woods. A lighter boot. Good fit too.
Here's the issue... as everyone knows! They make my feet sweat like mad! Anything in the boots sweats! My pants come out of there soaked like they got wet, socks and all. But I'm torn because I like that they slip right on, I like that I can tuck my pants into my boot (ticks,mud,bugs, etc...) and it's nice to not be held up by water or mud.
So what rubber boots are you guys using? Or is this always going to happen with rubber boots? I've read about the alpha burlies... just not sure if they're actually better.
I don't want wear my pants over my boots, I want to be able to go through some shallow water or mud, it's also nice to be able to just slip my boot on.
Am I asking for a magical boot here?
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Neoprene on the top may be marginally better but I doubt it will help in turkey season temps. I wear hiking boots and gators often, have been for years, I hate rubber boots!
I like a good light hiker and gaiters
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Lacross makes an unisulated rubber snake boot that is a good boot.
Lacrosse makes a nice rubber snake boot, I still have a pair. I prefer my Danner Sharptail snake boots, more comfortable and lighter. They're extremely water resistant as well. I wouldn't stand in the water for several minutes with them, but crossing small creeks and swampy areas your feet stay dry.
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I like my mucks pretty well. When it gets real hot I just roll the top down on itself. For me it's less about the boots and more about the socks to keep from sweating. The Nike dri fits work real good.
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll take a look at these!
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lacrosse Alpha burley lites are nice and comfy but they won't hold up if you hike a good bit
I think I'm gonna go with the LaCrosse AlphaBurly pros.
I was checking them out at the store and it seems like the non insulated ones might be the best of both worlds for me. Yes it's still a rubber boot, but I feel that my grange ones make my feet sweat more because it can't breathe at all.
The layers inside the AlphaBurlys supposedly help with moisture.
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Get some Russell mocassins and be done with it
Best boots I ever owned wish I had known of them years ago
I like Wolverine boots.Not too spendy, and very comfy.
All rubber 16-1&" "knee high" boots will make your feet sweat. If this is your haggle, I suggest going leather.
Rocky Boots makes several nice waterproof boots and a knee high, lace up, snake boot that you can slip in with pants tucked.
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Apparently there's a sale on them now with a pair of free pants for $119 @ rocky.com
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I use cheap $30 rubber chore boots. They don't fit as snug at the ankle and I usually buy them a size larger so air circulates a little.
I wear the Lacrosse Alpha Snake Boots and have grown quite fond of them. My feet sweat heavily regardless of footwear, so I try to wear a sock that wicks moisture. Rubber isn't very breathable, so there lies the problem. Just make sure that you don't wear cotton socks. It's a little bothersome in warmer weather, but it's better than having wet feet.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check out these other boots but I think I may just stick with my Lacrosse Grange and just try those moisture wicking socks.
What I like about my grange boots is they leave a small foot print. Which makes it easier for maneuvering through the woods.
Maybe once these get a crack or wear out I will upgrade.
I'll definitely look into these boots though.
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In florida, Grange is king.
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My feet sweat less in my Grange boots than they do in the boots with the neoprene. Not to mention whatever rubber compound they're using on these newer boots tear easily. It's almost more like it's plastic/rubber, and thin. I bought a pair of $160 Aeroheads about 6 months ago, and already have a 1 inch tear in them from a stick. My Grange's are almost 20 years old, and I keep going back to them. My next pair will be a new pair of Grange's.
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Awesome, looks like I already got what I need then.
That was a concern of mine with the neoprene
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Quote from: Prohunter3509 on April 02, 2020, 04:25:17 PM
Get some Russell mocassins and be done with it
Best boots I ever owned wish I had known of them years ago
X2. Not cheap but best boot made
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Quote from: TravisB on April 05, 2020, 06:30:11 PM
My feet sweat less in my Grange boots than they do in the boots with the neoprene. Not to mention whatever rubber compound they're using on these newer boots tear easily. It's almost more like it's plastic/rubber, and thin. I bought a pair of $160 Aeroheads about 6 months ago, and already have a 1 inch tear in them from a stick. My Grange's are almost 20 years old, and I keep going back to them. My next pair will be a new pair of Grange's.
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They have a great Customer service. Please reach out, they'll want pics, but will replace them for grange and pay you the difference
A+ company
Agreed, new ones are soft and not for rugged hunters.
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