Rubber boots or leather for scent control?
01-27-2009, 06:37 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SE Ohio
Posts: 2,531
RE: Rubber boots or leather for scent control?
I have a WIDE forefoot with a HIGH arch, and I don't think I could find a rubber boot that will give me the support I need. Most of my boots are actually a leather/cordura combination, and one pair is all cordura outers. I rarely have much issue with scent being a problem, but when the boots come out of the field, they go back in the box, and I also wear anti-microbial socks or X-scent socks, which helps keep the foot odor under control.
01-27-2009, 06:47 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Central PA
Posts: 2,299
RE: Rubber boots or leather for scent control?
I've honestly not seen a bit of difference, other than comfort. I have a pair of Alpha's and have worn them for one full season. I did not like them a bit, but I wanted to see if there was any advantage.
This year I wore my Irish Setter leather boots. Now, I did scrub them several times and then stored them in a box full of fresh earth for a couple months after I bought them.
I saw no difference in spooking deer. I had a small buck come in under my stand one morning and sniff around, then walked behind me down the same direction I walked in that morning. He sniffed my tracks a couple times, then continued about his business, never spooking. That tells me that rubber boots are not neccessary. Take care of your leathers and keep them smelling like dirt and you'll be fine.
This year I wore my Irish Setter leather boots. Now, I did scrub them several times and then stored them in a box full of fresh earth for a couple months after I bought them.
I saw no difference in spooking deer. I had a small buck come in under my stand one morning and sniff around, then walked behind me down the same direction I walked in that morning. He sniffed my tracks a couple times, then continued about his business, never spooking. That tells me that rubber boots are not neccessary. Take care of your leathers and keep them smelling like dirt and you'll be fine.
01-27-2009, 07:09 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 380
RE: Rubber boots or leather for scent control?
I always wore rubber until this hunting season. My feet always froze in rubber. Even in myLaCrosse 1600. Iswitched to Cabelas Inferno 2000. More comfortable and warmer. Funny, I got my buck the 1st day wearing them.
01-27-2009, 10:22 AM
#16
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location:
Posts: 7,367
RE: Rubber boots or leather for scent control?
ORIGINAL: buttonbuckmaster
I still have a pair of Mickey Mouse boots. They rarely see action anymore, those things are HEAVY!
I still have a pair of Mickey Mouse boots. They rarely see action anymore, those things are HEAVY!
I don't wear mine anymore either
Dan
01-27-2009, 04:52 PM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Castile N.Y.
Posts: 2,090
RE: Rubber boots or leather for scent control?
Ive got a pair of Danner leathers with scent-lok, just bought them a few weeks ago. Didnt buy them for the scent-lok, only because they were on a good sale. Anyone have any expirence with the scent-lok working or not???