crazylegz70 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I was just wondering what the best hunting boot for the money would be in every one's opinion. Alot of my hunting buddies have the knee high rubber boots, but I cannot imagine them being very warm when im sitting in a blind...any suggestion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhbowhunter Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I have a pair of uninsulated LaCrosse Burly boots as well as a pair of LaCrosse AlphaBurly 1000 grams insulated. The insulated boots are extremely warm BUT rubber boots do not breath and if your feet sweat your toes will get cold. That should not be a major problem if you are in a stand or blind. If you were stalking not only is foot sweat a concern but so is weight. LaCrosse boots are HEAVY (at least mine are I wear a size 14) and will drain your energy and make your legs feel like lead by the end of the day. Another boot to consider is Cabelas Snowy Range 1200 series. Very warm and breath better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I like my Rocky's.... but the LaCrosse are excellent boots... dont think you could go wrong with either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 ...Alot of my hunting buddies have the knee high rubber boots, but I cannot imagine them being very warm when im sitting in a blind...any suggestion? Imagine it!!! The "Knee High Rubber Boots" out there on the market are not your grandpa's rubber boots;) I've got a pair of 2000gram thinsulate ones that I can bury my feet in the snow and they still stay warm! A good boot in the $70 price range IMHO is the "SwampWalker by Itasca" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Been happy with every pair of cabelas boots we have gotten. The wife and my oldest daughter each have a pair of cabelas rubber boots with thinsulate linings. Got a pair of cabelas pinnacle snake boots for myself. Don't think you could go wrong with the cabelas boots. Lacrosse are good boots too, personally I would not suggest Rocky boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsharp01 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I have a pair of 600 gram Irish Setters for warm weather and when not on stand. For stand/ blind hunting I have 1000 gram Rocky Sport Utility Max. Go to Cabelas.com and read reviews of the boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 David Blanton has a post on his blog in which he shows us his favorite tip for keeping his feet warm. He takes off his boots then takes a pair of boot blankets and throws in 2 charcoal hand warmers in each one. Then he slips his feet inside. It works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I kinda wondered if that worked...I think i watched a video with him and the boots. Never tried it tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Here is the video link to David Blanton's tip. Just scroll down to "Chilled? Stay warm" http://www.realtree.com/blanton/2007_10_01_archive.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Been happy with every pair of cabelas boots we have gotten. The wife and my oldest daughter each have a pair of cabelas rubber boots with thinsulate linings. Got a pair of cabelas pinnacle snake boots for myself. Don't think you could go wrong with the cabelas boots. Lacrosse are good boots too, personally I would not suggest Rocky boots. I too have had bad luck with Rocky. Lacrosse (Aplha Burley)and Cabelas work well for me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 Bar-none the best out there are the Danner Pronghorns. I have a pair of the insulated and non-insulated ones. Both pairs are pushing 4 years, and still in unbelievable shape. If you want to buy a cheaper pair (Rocky) that will wear out in a couple of years and start squeeking, go ahead. If you want your boots to outlast your camo, go with Danner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MIC65Frit Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I've had a pair of "Hodgmans" (pac boots) back in the day fell through some Ice and well...my feet were still dry, as for the rest of me up to my thighs...that was a different story. I have a pair of Lacrosse w/ 800gms of Thinsulate and they keep my toes both warm and dry...if the temp drops below 15* then and I'll at my blind I'll though in a couple of "toasty toes" and that seems to do the trick...I love these boots and have had great luck with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Lake Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Don't waste your hard-earned money on LaCrosse..I recently bought a new pair of their Alpha II 3.5 18" boots in Realtree AP HD..LaCrosse advertises how well these boots "breathe"..ha! What a joke that is...even in mild conditions your socks get soaked from sweat..plus I was out turkey hunting early this Fall and snagged them on a piece of barbed-wire I did not see laying in my path..you guessed it!!..The barbed-wire tore a huge hole in the boot about 4" up from the soles..There goes the water-proofing!!! Hopefully a tire patch will fix them..Sure LaCrosse boots look really nice but they will not hold up..I have not even worn them 30 days yet....I would invest in some good 'ol leather/Gore-Tex boots if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToddCountyKiller Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Muck boot company Muck boot company... The best ou there. Try the woody max!!!:d:d:d:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I have four pairs of Lacrosse Alpha Burly Sports, two of which are unisulted, one in 1,000 gram, and one in 1,500 gram. I love them and will hunt out of nothing else. You can't do a whole bunch of walking in them since they don't breathe like leather, but I'm not saying just walk a couple of hundred yards or less; don't go on an all day hike in them or a long tacking job because they do get hot and make your feet sweat. This can be taken care of by purchasing a boot dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 This year i bought a pair of scentblocker neehigh insulated boots and a pair of scentshield socks and im really loving them. I have had rockeys b4 these boots, the scentblocker are stupied comfy, eazy to get on and off. NO SHOE LACES!!!!!!!!!!!! my rockeys the shoe laces kept falling apart. The SB are crazy light and so far i been hunting up to -10 with no problems with having cold feet. Tomorow im spost to be hunting im -20 so im gonna slap some hot pads in the mix But SB we're well worth the cash, You can buy some on ebay if you watch for around 90 bucks for brand new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camocop Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 i use the Cabela's brand rubber snake boots. best $80.00 i ever spent. this year i took a bite from a cotton mouth about a mile deep in a swamp. those boots may have saved my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckshot_09 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Definitely take a look at Irish Setter boots, i own the bucktracker and bucktracker knee highs, awesome boots, i wouldn't put anything else on in our cold Canadian weather. they are both 800g insulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 For best overall value...stick with Danner boots...mine are going strong after 6 years...actually more comfortable than tennis shoes (though they are a bit heavy)... My boots came with an orthotic device as well and it is terrific...makes all of the difference. One note though...my boots have an air-bob sole that I can NOT recommend...they DO retain mud and stuff (unlike advertised) and are not as stable in some terrain as the plain vibram lug-sole pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I gotta add that the Lacrosse Alpha Burly just made the top of my list! I went out hunting tonight and the fields were the muddiest I've seen them this year. I was thinking I was going to lose a boot in the mud, but they never came close to coming off in shin deep mud. The mud comes off much easier than my snake boots and best off all WATERPROOF! My lace up Cabela's snake boots claim to be waterproof, but they are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailtrax Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Danner, Danner, Danner! Gonna cost you a little more than some, but well worth the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shorty785 Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 i would look at rocky and irish setter it dont get much better than eith of those imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoytguy Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Take a look at the Muck boot company...I have two pair. Arctic Sport and the Woody Elite's. They are comfortable with good arch supports and the Primos guys use them. Check em out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I love my Rocky's. For places where I know there are deep streams or heavy mud conditions I switch to rubber LaCrosse burly boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I like the Alpha Burley's but they don't last for me. I've had this pair for 2 year last Nov. Most of the camo is worn off and they are starting to come apart. I will be trying a different brand this spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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