Casey Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 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. I am not a big fan of Dick's either Joe. They claim to know a lot about the outdoors but they do not. The closest one to me is an hour, but those ppl are just a bunch of city folks that don't know squat. They were showing the new Monster Bucks videos on their TV in the outdoor section. I scanned that whole, section to see if I could locate them. Finally they told me that they didn't have any DVDs out and they didn't think they had the Monster Bucks in stock. I asked why are they showing it, asked them to check and they had a few back in their storage. In my opinion their outdoor hunting section is pretty darn lame, they don't have much there at all. Will be going to Gander Mountain for now on, even though the drive is about 2 hrs long. Their prices are so low its amazing. You can find great deals at Gander Mountain. Way to put your foot down Joe and get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'll 2nd that!!! I'll third that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yup, Yup.... I bought a pair a few years back. Ill never switch. Hahhahahha........... Funny thing is I just bought my 2nd pair of them yesterday. My first pair lasted me 3 years and I'm hard on boots. These had a small leak by the heal which I patched last season with wader patch. I could prob make it thru another season or 2 with them but I bought another pair for just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 My Cabela's Dura Trax are holding up great! This will be my 5th season with them, still look new! I never had any problems with my Rockies. 1200 gram Thinsulate all leather construction. Heck, I just re-soled them last year. No leaks either! I am guessing I had these boots over ten years now. Maybe I should have bought two pair!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I have had one pair of Lacrosse rubber boots for 3 years now. I NEVER have had a problem with them. I use them for archery only or hunting in snow conditions. I recommend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Im really suprised, i never really read much on the scentblocker boots, i bought a pair of scent blocker dream season last year and i wore them all the way tell december 15th here in canada (some -27's) and i love them, there the most comfy boot i ever wore and extreamly light. Mine are the insulated models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I have pair of Rocky's that I love, they are warm and haven't leaked in the four years I have been wearing them. I just read an article in the new field and stream where they had a police dog trail a guy wearing different types of boots including rubber boots and the dog could not trail the guy of either boot trail if it was hours old but found all of them when he searched withing 15 minutes. The moral or that story was get in your stand early and buy whatever boots are most comfortable on your foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 My Rocky's never leaked. The Lacrosse are great too. Seems to be the ones most like here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 My Rocky's never leaked. The Lacrosse are great too. Seems to be the ones most like here! Took my Rocky's to South Dakota for the pheasant opener. It was great and the walking was rough. My Rocky's did their job. Got my feet wet, but never got cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 with all of the praise i think my next boots will be lacrosse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwing Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 You won't be sorry for buying LaCrosse, Rocky boots are junk! It's pretty bad when the boot cracks in cold weather, they are not for me! I have a pair of LaCrosse 1200 rubber boots that have seen many many falls and winters here in Michigan, at least 10! The buckle straps are still fine and still waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail22 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 I agree the Boots aren't worth a poop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowTech292 Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 LaCrosse Burly's all the way, all I have ever had for hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I would be tiked off to. I have a pair of Bone-dry boots that are 2000insulate and have the removable insulate and they are great. Also for warmer whether I just use my $10 rubber boots and never have a issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis31 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 i love the lacrosse boots but my girlfriend bought herself some Rockies about 3 months before bow season and she loved them a week and a half into bow season the sole pealed off one got back to the truck and the other sole was loose they cost too much to only last 3 months now all we wear is lacrosse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriotoutlaw Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 The looks of them "space boot" lookin things should've been enough to dissuade you from buyin them. Sometimes we get caught up in 'trends", though.Unless yer in extremely cold temps. LaCrosse Burly's are hard to beat. I"ve worn them for over 20 yrs. and usually get 2-3 yrs. of hard (huntin only) use out of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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