Rubber Boot ?
07-08-2007, 03:17 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 4,487
Rubber Boot ?
I know you are supposed to wear rubber boots to hunt deer. But I must admit I have not found a pair that I like to wear. My feet sweat in them and if I have to walk any distance at allmy socks are down around my ankles. [:'(]I have been wearing leather and cloth boots for years and have had good success. Rarely get busted because Iam very cautious with scent control. Anybody else out there not like or don't userubber boots?
07-08-2007, 03:20 PM
#3
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: The OH-IO
Posts: 7,103
RE: Rubber Boot ?
I only wear the rubber boots on close hunts around home. When I huntmy big woods areas I always wear my Rockies.... I also never have any trouble with deer busting my trail.
I can only remember one time in the past few years that I was busted from mywalk intrail and I was in rubber boots at the time.
I can only remember one time in the past few years that I was busted from mywalk intrail and I was in rubber boots at the time.
07-08-2007, 03:21 PM
#4
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Roanoke, Va
Posts: 3,562
RE: Rubber Boot ?
I have an OLD pair of Irish Setters that my dad gave me a few years back (hand-me-downs). They are not completely rubber, just from the ankle down. I love them but I'm getting a new pair because I've worn the tread off the bottom so I fall down alot. The only thing I liked about them was the soft sole. I could walk through the woods ninja style.
Not too sure what my next boot purchase will be.
Not too sure what my next boot purchase will be.
07-09-2007, 04:29 AM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: west central wi USA
Posts: 2,256
RE: Rubber Boot ?
LaCrosse boots are ankle-fit so my socks don't come down. I find them very comfortable to walk in. Your feet are going to sweat in rubber boots. I find the tucking my pants into the tops helps keep them dryer. AsI walk. the flexing ofthe boot helps to pump dry air in and damp air out of the boot. Also I find that putting a felt insole into the bottomreally adds to the warmth and comfort of any boot.
07-09-2007, 04:50 AM
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2007
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 957
RE: Rubber Boot ?
I have the Cabelas version of the Alpha's.... awesome boot. Only complaint i have other than as stated,,, your feet are going to sweat in ANY rubber style boot.,,, is that I should have ordered wide.
07-09-2007, 06:16 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: May 2005
Location: One mile east of West Podunk Tx
Posts: 5,973
RE: Rubber Boot ?
I recently returned my LaCrosse Alpha Burly Sports. They were very comfortable but couldn't stand up to all the Mesquite thorns on my lease. I replaced them with Red Head Bayou zip up snake boots. Not as comfortable, (although not bad), and much, much, tougher. No more rubber for me.
07-09-2007, 06:49 AM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Northwoods of WI
Posts: 990
RE: Rubber Boot ?
Jmbuck I am in the same boat. I can not find a rubber boot that I like. I have really big calves and can't find a pair that fit right. I wear my rockies all the time. In fact I just got a new pair yesterday. I spray them down good before I hunt. I have never been busted due to my non-rubbers boots that I am aware of.