Russell moccasins

[turkeykiller22]

I am looking hard at these boots. I like a taller boot due to walking through the dew in tall grass. I don't hunt very many areas that are swampy or wet but every now and then I do hunt those. Can you stand in water in ditches and not get wet?

I also prefer wearing a snake boot because they are more breathable than rubber. How well do these boots breathe?

[wchadw]

I called Russell  prior to ordering the boots. For the conditions I typically encounter a Sierr@  Vibram sole, poron intersoles and no zippers were suggested. I would definitely give Russell a call and discuss your order with them.

Yea. Think this would probably be best


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I called and they were very helpful. I explained what I was using now and my issues and they modified my order with additional poron insert, a different sole and waterproof zips (this was a new option they were field testing) so hopefully this will be what I need


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[wchadw]

Just text me. I can't post pics here

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Thank you jlacey for sharing your experience. Very helpful


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[wchadw]

I called Russell  prior to ordering the boots. For the conditions I typically encounter a Sierr@  Vibram sole, poron intersoles and no zippers were suggested. I would definitely give Russell a call and discuss your order with them.

Thanks bobk. Calling was a great suggestion


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[Ranger]

I am looking hard at these boots. I like a taller boot due to walking through the dew in tall grass. I don't hunt very many areas that are swampy or wet but every now and then I do hunt those. Can you stand in water in ditches and not get wet?

I also prefer wearing a snake boot because they are more breathable than rubber. How well do these boots breathe?

Breathe fine, but as far as wading they're not for that. They won't take in water to where your toes move it around, more like slowly seeps in through the layers and has a moist feel....not like a boot full of water at all.  If a lot of wading, go for a rubber but I still do a lot of water in the Russell's. And he should have skipped on the zippers

[rifleman]

Not truly Russell related.  I have worn many kinds of boots available today but never as expensive as these or moccasin like.  I have flat feet and just dealt with it but finally went to a poditrist who suggested Copper fit balance insoles.  They really have helped in my Danner snake boots and other shoes.  I have tried arch supports before but they felt like lumps in my boots.

[Happy]

How many years do you guys typically get out of a pair of Russell Turkey boots? I just got about 7 years out of my danners and unfortunately they may have 1 year left tops. Looking at the danner vitals but if I could get 15 or so years out of the Russels I may consider it. I dont mind paying a little extra for quality but I dont like paying extra for a name.

[neal]

I'm in my 6th year of my Russell turtle skin turkey hunters they're as good as the day I got them. I treat them often put them on a dryer at night I put tons of miles on them every spring I start in March and hunt till the end of May every year. And then wear them 20+ days fall hunting. They break in a little tough but once they are I can wear them all day for days on end put 10-15 miles on a day and never have had an issue with sore feet. They've never leaked on me and I cross creeks often and never avoid water.


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[bobk]

I have two pairs of Russell uplander boots that were purchased around 1980. I still have them after putting a ton of miles on them. Both pairs have been resoled by the factory.

My snakeboots are about 12 - 15 years old and are like new.

Just keep them clean, dry them at night and treated the leather and they will  last.

[Sasha and Abby]

I have a pair of the cordura snake that I bought 12 years ago...  I wear them 100+ days a year and LOVE them.  I did put a gel insert in mine.  I also am on my second pair of Russell Zephers...  another awesome boot.

[J. Adams]

I had a pair I sold after a couple years, I tried to wear them 9000 times, I gave up on about all boots, I have owned all brands of laceups and pullons in snake and non snakeproof, I have found I am going to wear and be comfortable with aftermarket soles in lacrosse grange, my old tennis shoes when it's dry, or morrell light hikers.

[nitro]

14 years on my current pair of Russell Turkey Hunter Lites.  Proper care - including 2-3 treatments per year with Obenauf's LP. ( depending on how often they are wet).  Best boot money can buy. 

I also own Zephyrs and South 40 bird shooters that have been phenomenal.  Custom made to your feet. In Wisconsin. By master bootmakers.  Not from a size X mold in some factory in China or Vietnam.

[haystaddle]

Just finished 18th season with mine. Just treat them a few times of the year and they are good to go. I also have a pair of their South 40 bird shooters I got in 1989. Finally had to re sole them a few years back. You can't find a better boot. Well worth the initial investment.

[wchadw]

I called Russell  prior to ordering the boots. For the conditions I typically encounter a Sierr@  Vibram sole, poron intersoles and no zippers were suggested. I would definitely give Russell a call and discuss your order with them.

Yea. Think this would probably be best


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I called and they were very helpful. I explained what I was using now and my issues and they modified my order with additional poron insert, a different sole and waterproof zips (this was a new option they were field testing) so hopefully this will be what I need


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Update on this. I got these a little over a week ago. They are well made and comfortable to wear. They are lighter than I expected and while still warm to wear, nothing close the the rubber snake boots I was wearing.


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[Prohunter3509]

Got mine thursday
Man I think I am gonna like
Hope yours turns out like u want