knee hi rubber boots
02-27-2005, 09:36 AM
#1
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: drummond mt.
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knee hi rubber boots
where i hunt in Idaho it is extremely wet I was wondering about everones opinion on these boots waterproof? comfort? warmth? what brands are recomended Lacrosse? Browning? Hodgeman? etc. sometimes i do allot of walking how are they on long hikes? thanx in advance
03-15-2005, 08:50 PM
#3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: New York
Posts: 46
RE: knee hi rubber boots
Lacrosse knee high boots are extremly comfortable and good for lots of walking. As far as waterproof goes, i dont think you will have a problem but some boots are a better quality than others and be less likely to tare. They ushily last me 3 years and I wear them alot.
03-16-2005, 08:00 AM
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Location: Wisconsin
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RE: knee hi rubber boots
I had trouble getting Burleys on and off!
So for years I have wore Red Head Boots from Bass Pro.
They are covered with cloth camo and to me shine is what it is all about.....So I got them suckers plain wore out and will be looking for a new pair tonight.
They do have thinsulate and even on vary hot days I had no problem. I also used them to judge dogs and that was all day walkin'
JW
So for years I have wore Red Head Boots from Bass Pro.
They are covered with cloth camo and to me shine is what it is all about.....So I got them suckers plain wore out and will be looking for a new pair tonight.
They do have thinsulate and even on vary hot days I had no problem. I also used them to judge dogs and that was all day walkin'
JW
03-16-2005, 08:16 AM
#6
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 94
RE: knee hi rubber boots
LaCrosse AlphaBurly Sport Uninsulated Rubber Boots
I think the best rubber boot out there for the money. It was referred to me last year here on the huntingnet for a moose hunt I had upcoming in Newfoundland. I wore these boots for the entire week, walking endless miles with out any problems. Very light weight. I since used them countless hours hunting whitetails and turkeys with out any problems at all. They also have insulated models, but I found this model perfect if you're moving around a lot.
I think the best rubber boot out there for the money. It was referred to me last year here on the huntingnet for a moose hunt I had upcoming in Newfoundland. I wore these boots for the entire week, walking endless miles with out any problems. Very light weight. I since used them countless hours hunting whitetails and turkeys with out any problems at all. They also have insulated models, but I found this model perfect if you're moving around a lot.
03-16-2005, 11:43 AM
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 5,716
RE: knee hi rubber boots
I also hunt in a boggy area and like to cover a lot of ground. For me, rubber boots were never an option due to their discomfort and bulk. One day, however, I was at a Gander Mountain and they had these LaCrosse Alpha Series boots. They are more like a Neoprene than a cheap rubber - and they were super light. So I thought I'd try one on, just to quell my curiosity.
Well, to say the least, they feel like bedroom slippers on your feet. They are more comfy than my Rocky Boots - and lighter. As for warmth, I bought the uninsulated pair, b/c I needed them for early archery and turkey - so your toes get a little chilly if it's frosty out. Buy yourself a pair of these and say goodbye to wet, muddy pantlegs forever. Never fear another mudpuddle or stream crossing either.
I was never a rubber boot guy before, but these things are fantastic.
Well, to say the least, they feel like bedroom slippers on your feet. They are more comfy than my Rocky Boots - and lighter. As for warmth, I bought the uninsulated pair, b/c I needed them for early archery and turkey - so your toes get a little chilly if it's frosty out. Buy yourself a pair of these and say goodbye to wet, muddy pantlegs forever. Never fear another mudpuddle or stream crossing either.
I was never a rubber boot guy before, but these things are fantastic.
03-17-2005, 03:08 PM
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RE: knee hi rubber boots
I use Cabela's Stalkers (?), a lightweight sneaker type boot, then wear/carry Tingley's, a pull-over type rubber boot, which I wear in the early dew times and rain. If it dries out, I pull my Tingleys off and stow them in my backpack, and I have light, dry boots for the day. The Tingleys are cheap, and have meant I've not had to replace my good boots as often, as they afford an extra layer of wear protection. I also have a pair of pull over lightweight hip waders I carry if I'm in an area with lots of wide streams.