Squirrelhunter91 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 The title says it all. Last year before my trip to Texas I picked up a brand new pair of Scentblocker Dream Season Boots on clearance for $99. I thought I got one heck of a deal. Little did I know they wouldn't last. They got me into and through deer season, with a little moisture getting in. Then turkey season came around and they were shot. Every puddle, every creek I crossed, any type of water I stepped in, would get in the boots. I don't know what happened to them. They were supposed to be waterproof? So then yesterday after cleaning around the house and putting away my turkey stuff, I found my boots. So I decided to call up Scentblocker and explain my problem and see what they would do about it. I was given a blatant NO. We can't do anything. You have to go back to the retailer you bought them at and they have to warranty it. I bought these boots at Dick's Sporting Goods, a solid 1/2 hour ride from my house. So after having a few choice words with this woman, I dug up the receipt and called Dick's to explain my problem and see if I could exchange them. I spoke to a woman in Footwear and she said to come in and the exchange would be ok. So I get up there, get the boots, head over to the exchange register and I was told NO. You can't exchange this because the transaction is over 90 days old. I tell her to get her manager. Her manager comes down and says the same exact thing. So I tell the manager that I wanted to speak to her boss. Her boss comes down and after I have a few select words with all 3 of them, he says I could do the exchange. I ended up having to pay a $20 + $10 (tax) difference in the price of the boots. So I finally got the 2009 Scentblocker Dream Season Boots. I was extremely angry after going through all of that with Scentblocker and Dick's. I told Dick's about how the manufacturer wasn't backing it's product and how I was extremely dissatisfied with the level of customer service I was receiving from both them and a brand they carried. But honestly, I'm never going to buy a Scentblocker product again. They have horrible customer service and I'm disgusted with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Joe I don't blame you one bit. I had a buddy pay full price for a pair. 2nd day he had them he went hunting. Stepped in a puddle and they were leaking.............He took them back and got another pair. Week later...........same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Not to mention they are ugly as sin..... Sorry to hear about your experience Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 That is too bad Joe the original pair was defective and that you had to pay a difference Joe, I almost bought a pair of scent blocker boots at one time. Hope the new pair works out better for you. I feel the same way about rocky boots, will never buy anything with their name on it ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Personally due to the obvious ractivation problems with Scentblocker boots or any of those type of boots I've never felt the need to buy any. I understand the boot dryer method of reactivation too. Chances are the boots are made by someone else like Rocky for Scentblocker. Anyway if scent is an issue, rubber boots work fine for me. I'm with William on Rocky boots too. The soles just disintegrated on my last pair. Never had a pair of Rocky boots that held up as long as any of my LaCrosse boots either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 That really sucks Joe! Personally I don't buy anything "waterproof", unless they're Gore Tex, I find "waterproof" stuff just doesn't cut it, it has to be Gore Tex. I've had really good luck with Rocky boots, I have two pairs of them and both are still in great condition. I wear them in the heat of the summer to -30 in the winter ice fishing, never had a problem with either pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Anyway if scent is an issue, rubber boots work fine for me. Same here. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12-point Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 yeah it sucks i dont blame you most things anymore they say your money back just means you wish you could have it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Muck Boots work I have a few pair of Muck boots Woodly Elite they are great Now they have a zipper model so I wil lget that boot too they keep you dry warm and feel like your wearing a pair of Tennis Shoes TINK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Personally I don't buy anything "waterproof", unless they're Gore Tex, I find "waterproof" stuff just doesn't cut it, it has to be Gore Tex. I've had really good luck with Rocky boots, I have two pairs of them and both are still in great condition. I have to agree.. I've got a pair of Rocky's that are probably older than Joe.. They'll see their 19th hunting season this year and still going strong. They're a little worn on the soles now, but still warm and waterproof..I should send them in and see if I can get a new pair out of them:yes::yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 The boots are horrible and I've heard that from many. Personally I think they make the best hunting suits though. Very comfortable and lots of pockets and it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Joe just go buy a pair of Lacrosse Alpha Burley's and you'll never have another pair of boots again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Joe just go buy a pair of Lacrosse Alpha Burley's and you'll never have another pair of boots again I'll 2nd that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'll cast a voter for Muck Woody Max boots. Very nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 As encouraged.. Stay away from Rocky boots! I love my rubber Alpha Burley's, but they are no good when the weather gets cold. In addition I had a 1.5 year old deer smell the boot marks where I walked in while wearing them last season. Nothing is scent proof. Best deer hunting/turkey hunting boots I've ever owned pictured below. Going on my 3rd season and still waterproof. Cabela's snake boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted June 24, 2009 Report Share Posted June 24, 2009 Wal Mart Rubber Boots for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12-point Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 i wear the rubber boots they never fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad6639 Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 I bought a pair of Alpha Burleys in the fall of 2005. Ive worn them through 4 bowseasons, 4 rifle seasons, 2 or 3 turkey seasons and 4 pairs of ice fishing seasons. They are getting tired but I know Ive worn them on at least 150 trips out over those 14 seasons worth of use, and probly more like 200 or more. I will be buying another pair for this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Alpha Burley all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 That sux Joe. I've had very good luck with my LaCrosse. Had to toss a pair of Bogs last year after the second season when the sole peeled off. I'm going to pick up some Mucks this year. Boots sure dont last forever but I sure as heck want more than one season out of them. I dont care to buy scent blocking clothing, and I sure dont think that would work good in boots. When I was younger i had a pair of Sorel boots. I dont know if they even make them anymore, but they hardly even leaked a drop after 14 years, and finally I threw them away to make room for junk in the closet, and they had gotten pretty ragged. Man I considered playing taps and burying them in the back yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 I have Rocky's 8" high for all dry conditions & snow hunting and I love them. For muck & mud & high water I have Lacrosse Burly Rubber high boots and they are good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews4life Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 never heard one positive thing about scent blockers boots yet. Muck Boots and Lacrosse work great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted July 6, 2009 Report Share Posted July 6, 2009 I'll keep my answer short. Danner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 That really sucks Joe! Personally I don't buy anything "waterproof", unless they're Gore Tex, I find "waterproof" stuff just doesn't cut it, it has to be Gore Tex. I've had really good luck with Rocky boots, I have two pairs of them and both are still in great condition. I wear them in the heat of the summer to -30 in the winter ice fishing, never had a problem with either pair! I have been wearing Rocky boots at work for the last 20 years. They are good for awhile, but the soles seem to wear out prematurely. I have to replace them every two years, but they take alot of abuse at work...as I wear em' year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Joe just go buy a pair of Lacrosse Alpha Burley's and you'll never have another pair of boots again Yup, Yup.... I bought a pair a few years back. Ill never switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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