Alright so I am trying to decide between these two boots. Both seem very comparable between weight, comfort and durability. Really the only thing different is 7mm to 9mm. I am looking for a pair of comfortable rubber boots that I could wear into the late season and not get cold feet. Does any one have any experience with either of these boots. Thanks in advance http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Instincttrade-Accelerator-9mm-Rubber-Boots/1723351.uts http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrossereg-7mm-AeroHead-18-Rubber-Boots/1585150.uts
Do you plan on walking much? I have the 3.5mm Aerohead and my feet sweat like crazy in them. What temps do you plan on using them in?
I like my Aeroheads... have no idea which mm size they are but I was comfy down to around 20 last year..
Some places it's a walk back to the stand some not so far. Temps would be down to single digits and below by the time u factor in the windshield. Last year I was wearing 2000 gram insulated boots and still feet would get pretty cold.
I just bought the LaCrosse 7mm and sent them back as they were somewhat heavy for me. This boot was my first try at wearing a full length boot of this design and was surprised at how much they weighted.
Comparing them with all the other boots that are around the same warmth they are all about the same if not the LaCrosse are lighter. Thats one down side to getting warmer boots
That surprises me. The Aeroheads I have are the lightest "rubber" boots I have ever owned, much lighter than my Muck Woody Max. Though, mine are 3.5mm, I can't imagine the 7mm being that much heavier.
Correct me if I am wrong at 5lbs per a pair that would put each boot at 2.5lbs thats what I am guessing when it says per a pair. If I am not mistaken the boots I wore elk hunting in colorado wher 2.5lbs also and that was pretty light to me.
Now I am just trying to decide if the 7mm will be to much. From what I have heard the 3.5mm will be plenty enough.
IMO, you need two different pair of boots. One for hunting when it's cool and one for one it's cold. Personally, I wouldn't wear a runner boot when hunting in single digit temps. My feet sweat too much just walking 400 yards in them.
Yeah last year on my long walk stands I would carry all my clothes and boots in until I got closer then switch into them. I noticed they are suppose to have a moister wicking to help keep your feet dry. I am guessing this doesnt work as good as it claims?
I don't care what's in them - they're a rubber boot and rubber doesn't breathe. Unless moisture is escaping out the top of the boot there's nowhere for it to go. For a long time guys have been trying to push rubber boots down all of our throats saying they're the only option for bowhunting because they're scent free. For years I suffered with cold, wet feet because I was too scared to use anything else. It was rubber or nothing! I gave up that quest a few years ago and never looked back. I'll wear my rubbers a few times each year during the early season or if I know I'll have to cross water that's more than ankle deep but other than that a regular pair of hunting boots does me just fine. I have an uninsulated pair for warm temps and both a 600 gram and 800 gram pair for colder temps. With all that said if you're in the market for rubber boots the Aeroheads are the best I've ever owned. They're very comfortable, light and from what I can tell durable. I use mine a lot when shed hunting and doing spring/summer work and they're still in like new condition.
A lot of my access points are walking down creeks so I am kinda stuck with rubber boots Alright thanks for all the input guys I will probably go with the Aerohead boots. Now Im just going to have to go and decide what MM to go with.
