I know this topics comes up every once in a while... and I have read a lot of info. But products constantly change and I wanted to see what snake boots everyone likes today?
I have had 3 pairs of Rocky snake boots in the last 2 years... they all ripped, leaked or had seam issues within wearing them 7 times. They are worthless junk. I'm sick that I can't find a decent pair that will last and most importantly.. not leak (I'm in Florida - always walking around water)
At this point, I don't care how expensive the boots are.. I just want a pair that will last. Any thoughts?
I'm wearing some Chippewa boots.
While they are not waterproof, a liberal application of Sno-Seal has made the leather reasonably water repellant. The Chips are pretty robust, and hold up to the rock, thorns and cactus here in Texas pretty well.
If you need waterproof, look at the Muck offering, but they will likely rip and tear as well
Now that I think about it, Chippewa offers a waterproof boot. It is one of the few in their lineup that is not made in USA (apparently the process to make them waterproof is not approved by our EPA). Chippewa is a Justin Boots brand, so any western store can get them for you.
I'm getting too old to still be this dumb - DM
I got a pair of Muck Woody Armours this year. Rattlesnakes in some of the area's I hunt, but it's been cool, so I don't think they're out much, yet. Seem pretty tough, but I'd rather not have a real test . . .
I continue to hear good things about the Lacrosse Alpha Mud Lite snake boots. I've yet to own a pair of lace up snake boots that don't leak and have gotten to where I wear my Lacrosse Alpha Burly Sport rubber boots for the majority of my hunting anyway, unless I'm in hill country. As soon as this pair wears out I may try the Mud Lites.
I am on my 4th year in a pair of $80.00 (caught them on sale) Red Head snake boots (Bass Pro Shop) and have no complaints. I hunt MS and spend a lot of time in water and have no leak problems yet. The only time my feet get wet is when I walk a long ways in thick, lush food plots, pipeline, or utility right-of-ways, but my Rockys were just as bad if not worse. I don't think anything except rubber boots will keep your feet dry in that scenario. I have been through 2 pairs of Rocky snake boots and for the money I believe I'll stick with the Red Head.
thanks for the feedback. The redhead boots seem to get bad reviews... but then again they can't be worse than Rocky boots. I may try a pair of them because they have some with the side zip that I like...
After 15 days of hunt in Florida and Georgia, I can't complaint about the Red head RTC snake boots. I used plenty of sno-seal on them, and aqua seal on some stitches. The won't leak, but after a long walk in water, the tongue, where the laces are thight on the upper feet will become lightly damp. But not a single drop inside the boots.
Took a little time to break, but overall, I can't complaint about this boot.
Quote from: jblackburn on April 23, 2014, 12:57:47 PM
I got a pair of Muck Woody Armour this year. Rattlesnakes in some of the area's I hunt, but it's been cool, so I don't think they're out much, yet. Seem pretty tough, but I'd rather not have a real test . . .
I have to agree with this one. I bought them a few years back and love them. They're all rubber, so they can handle the intense mud/water where I hunt. They're easy to get on and off (due to the seems), which seems to allow for a better fit on my wide feet.
My only complaint would be that the seams on the back of the ankle came loose during this past deer season, but that was really due to me leaving them in the back of my truck wet during a freeze, and I use them about as hard as person could use any hunting boot. I looked into the seam issue online, and Muck Boots recommended Aquaseal. That got them right back to original condition. The seams are really what make them so darn comfortable (and the ease of getting them on and off), so I can't complain about that.
A common criticism I've seen on this particular model is that they're a bit
hot for turkey season. I wear them all year long for deer and turkey season (in lower Alabama). I have noticed the warmth factor on particularly hot days, but it hasn't really bothered me. Apparently, Muck has taken these comments to heart and I believe discontinued this model for the new
Muck Boots Woody Armor Cool. If I ever wear these out (doesn't seem likely) or need something cooler, I'll definitely grab a pair of those.
- Gaines
Quote from: VGJ5 on April 23, 2014, 05:10:56 PM
Quote from: jblackburn on April 23, 2014, 12:57:47 PM
I got a pair of Muck Woody Armour this year. Rattlesnakes in some of the area's I hunt, but it's been cool, so I don't think they're out much, yet. Seem pretty tough, but I'd rather not have a real test . . .
I have to agree with this one. I bought them a few years back and love them. They're all rubber, so they can handle the intense mud/water where I hunt. They're easy to get on and off (due to the seems), which seems to allow for a better fit on my wide feet.
My only complaint would be that the seams on the back of the ankle came loose during this past deer season, but that was really due to me leaving them in the back of my truck wet during a freeze, and I use them about as hard as person could use any hunting boot. I looked into the seam issue online, and Muck Boots recommended Aquaseal. That got them right back to original condition. The seams are really what make them so darn comfortable (and the ease of getting them on and off), so I can't complain about that.
A common criticism I've seen on this particular model is that they're a bit hot for turkey season. I wear them all year long for deer and turkey season (in lower Alabama). I have noticed the warmth factor on particularly hot days, but it hasn't really bothered me. Apparently, Muck has taken these comments to heart and I believe discontinued this model for the new Muck Boots Woody Armor Cool. If I ever wear these out (doesn't seem likely) or need something cooler, I'll definitely grab a pair of those.
- Gaines
They are warm, that's for sure! I wear UnderArmor Cool Gear Socks with them and it helps a lot.
I went to a shoe store last Thursday that handles seconds and used shoes they had probably20 pairs of Rocky snake boots there and I couldn't help but look and the all looked new or just barely used and all of them were between30 and 50 dollars so I got a pair of the Rocky pro lite for 35 dollars wore them all weekend. So far very comfortable and waterproof but hey for that price I couldn't pass them up
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LaCrosse Alpha Venom
Man if I hunted where you guys do I'd be bitten in an hour. Not many poisonous critters here in PA. Thank goodness
Still wearing my faithful Rocky boots that are 6 years old. They haven't been waterproof for the past 2 years, but are too comfortable not to wear. If I need waterproof, I wear my Muck Woody Armor
In my experience, they all leak...I mainly wear em cause the make a dandy striker holder so I don't have to keep up with em. If you want waterproof I say go with regular ole Muck boots...but they won't stop a cottonmouth.
Irish setter came out with a new pair this year that look pretty impressive.
My first two pairs of waterproof snake boots were Rocky's. I concur with you, they are pieces of garbage. Both leaked soon after getting them. Then I switched to the Bass Pro brand of waterproof snake boots. They were very good! They held up well, were lightweight, very comfortable, and did not start leaking for 2 to 3 years, for every pair of them I bought. At $80 a piece, you could not pass them up. I was willing to pay $80 a piece every 2 to 3 years to have waterproof snake boots. Unfortunately they stopped making the style that I like.
I recently decided to spend my Cabelas bucks on a pair of Danners. I had heard good things about them. However, they leaked the very first time that I wore them. I sent those pieces of garbage back to Cabelas for a refund. Now I am in search of a new pair of snake boots that are waterproof.
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Russell moccasin company in Berlin, WI the best and last boots you'll ever buy. I went though the same thing new pair every year or two these things are top notch built exactly for your feet. They are not cheep but you won't buy another pair. Get them triple vamped and treat the leather they wont leak.
Neal
Quote from: jblackburn on April 23, 2014, 12:57:47 PM
I got a pair of Muck Woody Armours this year. Rattlesnakes in some of the area's I hunt, but it's been cool, so I don't think they're out much, yet. Seem pretty tough, but I'd rather not have a real test . . .
I almost bought the muck woody armors a few times but I've never been able to find anything from Muck that actually claims them tonne snake boots. They always marketed them as puncture resistant burn only refer to sticks/briars/etc. They never specifically claimed them to be snake proof.
I like my Danner snake boots. I have had them for several seasons, only wear them during turkey season, and they have held up great and are still water proof even though I have never retreated them with anything. We hunt some very rough steep country in Kentucky, and they are great and I would recommend them!
Ridge Rooster
One more vote for the Bass Pro shop's zip up version. Here in florida i wear mine almost year round when in the woods hunting or scounting.
I'm with Neal. I have a pair of Russell Moccasin triple vamped snake boots. I use Obenhaufs protectant on them. Had them ten years this year. They have never leaked. The last snake boot I will have to buy and custom made for my feet.
Rick
I got a pair of the Irish Setter Vapetrek a few weeks ago. So far they have been waterproof and very comfortable. I just came back from a week trip in Arkansas and Oklahoma walked several miles each day in them. I have been impressed so far.
Danner or russell moccasin
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Russell Turkey Hunter Lites and Obenauf's a couple times a year.......
Best boots money can buy. Custom made in the USA to your feet (not some generic size XX mold in China)..
Buy once, cry once..
Russell Moccasins are great boots.....I have 8 or 10 pair of different Russells.
I have a pair of 10" Russell snake boots for short snakes.....had the taller version and didn't care for it.
Get in tall wet grass and I can personally guarantee your feet will get wet....Obenauf's or not.
Someone needs to come out with a snake proof face mask for the X'spurt belly crawlers out there...
Danners SUCK. Ive had 3 pair, still got 2, and EVERY one of them leaked within 2 months. Rocky is worse than danner. I HATE HATE HATE wet feet but Ive yet to find a truly waterproof leather/cordura boot since the old original rockys that were made in ohio. If its wet or Im hunting or walking across fields in the morning, Im wearing my lacrosse alphas. Nothing else Ive found will keep my feet dry.