My wife and I need some Gore Tex snake boots for an up comming Florida hunt. Anybody have a favorite? Comfort is a must. Thanks, TT
I've tried Rocky's and Bass Pro's knock offs of the Rocky's, and they are lightweight, comfortable and waterproof.....for somewhere between 6 months to 2 years. Then they start leaking. The Bass Pro's are a lot cheaper, but equal in performance. That's why I stuck with the Bass Pro version, until they stopped making the kind I liked. This time around I tried some Danner's. Haven't worn them in the woods yet though.
I've worn Danner Pronghorn's for the past couple of years. They are comfortable.
I like my side zip Rockies. 5th season, no longer water proof, a little lot stinky, but still comfy.
Quote from: CASHflow on February 20, 2014, 12:02:02 PM
I like my side zip Rockies. 5th season, no longer water proof, a little lot stinky, but still comfy.
A little shot of aerosol Lysol after each trip will help with the funk.
Kiwi sells a specialized spray product in a proprietary spray container, but I'd wager money it's basically Lysol in a star trek container.
Quote from: Turkey Trot on February 20, 2014, 12:49:09 PM
Quote from: CASHflow on February 20, 2014, 12:02:02 PM
I like my side zip Rockies. 5th season, no longer water proof, a little lot stinky, but still comfy.
A little shot of aerosol Lysol after each trip will help with the funk.
Kiwi sells a specialized spray product in a proprietary spray container, but I'd wager money it's basically Lysol in a star trek container.
A gallon should do the trick. Lol
Quote from: Tom Threetoes on February 20, 2014, 10:45:43 AM
My wife and I need some Gore Tex snake boots for an up comming Florida hunt. Anybody have a favorite? Comfort is a must. Thanks, TT
You won't have them for this season as each pair is custom built and takes approximately 4 months to get but in the future I would highly recommend looking at a pair of H.B. Russel boots.
A good pair of leather boots and a pair of snake leggings. I wear turtle skin but there are cheaper out there if they are only for a few days.
Got tired of cold wet feet with snake boots, bought me a good pair of waterproof leather boots and leggings and I've had dry feet for about 5 yrs now.
Four years ago I bought the Rocky side-zip boots. They were SUPER comfortable and lightweight, but like others said, the waterproofing didn't last. I bout a pair of Danner Prongs last year and they're a tad bit heavier, but very comfortable and the waterproofing has worked fine.
If you don't need them on the regular and just for one trip, I'd just get a good pair of leather hunting boots and chaps or leggings.
Quote from: CASHflow on February 20, 2014, 02:02:12 PM
If you don't need them on the regular and just for one trip, I'd just get a good pair of leather hunting boots and chaps or leggings.
Agreed.
I have Danners but they are not the same company they use to be...buy the Cabelas brand and if they leak...send them back! No hassle...
Try anything but rockys! I've had terrible luck with them!
Lacrosse Alpha Mudlite Snakeproof ... They're HOT but are comfortable and waterproof, which is a must for where I hunt.
Danner Pronghorns.......
Chippewas- and they are covered for life. Literally the only pair you ever need to buy...but not goretex. Then again, I have no need for goretex.
I have to say I live how people come to Florida to hunt and everyone needs snake boots. I grew up in these swamps. I've had snake boots. Now I just wear a pair of keen water shoes. Although I would highly recommend lacrosse snake water proof boots.
I own Chippewa lace-ups & Irish Setter zip-ups; not sure they make either model anymore, but both are very comfortable, with the edge probably going to the Irish Setters; the bottoms on the Irish Setters are "running shoe"-ish & I probably wear them 95% of the time. I agree with the earlier comment about the Chippewa's being "for life"; I've had mine 15 years, and they're still going strong (altho they're not waterproof any longer).