If You Have Leaking Boots...

[Swather]

Overboots/overshoes may be useful.

Overboots are rubber pull-on or zip-on coverage for boots that may not be waterproof, to keep boots clean, or protect them from chemicals inside industrial facilities.  The military used to issue them to cover leather boots for winter and rainy conditions.  People in the south rarely own or use overboots or galoshes for daily shoes.

I was doing some thinking about having additional protection from frost, dew, mud, and standing water while wearing hiking boots, snakeboots or hunting boots other than tall rubbers.  I like more structure in boots than rubber boots have.  Further, most people I know complain about their expensive snakeboots leaking after only one or a few seasons of use. 

I am shopping around and intend to try some overboots this year as lightweight way to keep dry.  I am somewhat concerned about having the second sole under my feet for extensive walking and concerned about the durability of using them hunting.  I believe that I am going to start with the low-rise units to cover the boot below the pants or gaiters.  They are not that expensive

Anyone using them already?  What is the difference between using one made or rubber vs. PVC?

How important is it to get one made in a specific size versus ordering one made in S, M, L, XL, etc.?

http://workingperson.com/footwear-1/rubber-overshoes.html




 

[Swather]

The alternate title to this thread could be: "If you have leaky boots [snake boots]..."

[redmag]

Tractor Supply sells those boots.  In my day they were called artics.  Forgot, might try Southern States Coops.

[Swather]

Yep, it looks like Tractor Supply has a few.  I may have to go by a store and see if they have them in stock in southern states to look and try them out.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/search/overshoes

[Greg Massey]

Why not just spray them with flex seal in a can...lol

[tomstopper]

Why not just spray them with flex seal in a can...lol

[albrubacker]

I have used the Tingley boots before. They hold up well and stay flexible when cold.

[captpete]

I wear the Tingleys at work when we pour concrete. They do hold up pretty good for that, but I have never walked more than a couple city blocks at one time in them either. Just a little trick that makes them easier to put on and take off is to spinkle some baby powder inside of them. We actually use Anti-Monkey Butt powder simply because we can buy it at the local Farm & Fleet store. http://www.antimonkeybutt.com/products/original-anti-monkey-butt-powder/?back=products

[Number17]

I wear them for work occasionally.
They are heavy, clumsy, noisy, and difficult to walk in for any length of time. 

Not a chance in the world I would wear them in the woods.

You would be much happier with some type of waterproofing compound that you rub on your boots.
My feet get wet because they sweat, are you sure that's not your problem?
Aerosol antiperspirant can really cut down on foot sweating and odor. I use Sure brand unscented.

[dejake]

just get new boots

[davisd9]

just get new boots

This is the plan I intend to follow.


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