Any recomendations for a good pair of boots? 2 years ago I bought a pair of "bone dry" Redhead boots from Bass Pro. Lasted about a season and they developed cracks on the sides of them where they bend when I walk. Actually started leaking on me. So as brilliant as I am, I bought the same pair for last year thinking maybe it was just a fluke or something I did. Same thing happened. Towards the end of the year 2 cracks in the same spots! They were nice, comfortable and warm at first, but I don't feel like dropping money every year for boots. I live in NY (obviously) so they need to be on the warm side. These old ones were 1200 grams. I'd like at least that. I've always been a little weird about ordering online not being able to try them out. But, I suppose it may be worth a try. Unless there is a better boot that Bass pro sells (there's one about 5 minutes from me)
LaCrosse Alpha Burly Sport. 800g of Thinsulate and neoprene outer. Feet are nice and toasty while in the stand. I wore them trout fishing in March standing in 10 inches of 35* water with no problems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Hiking boots or cold weather boots? I tried out Danner Pronghorns last year and their already cracking on me. Last pair of them I'll ever buy.
I've been running Mucks for a few years now. The Woody Elites. Never had a problem. Only complaint is that they aren't as sleek as something like the Alpha Burly, but I've worn them on days when we drive for bear and not had a problem. I've had two pair in the last 7 years and the first pair I wore for everything. (Cutting wood, plowing, etc.) That pair lasted 4 years I think. I'm on my second pair and I don't wear them for anything but hunting. Sure the color wears off the tip, but they are still holding up.
I've been a fan of the Mucks also but the problem with them is they snag and tear. The briars will do a number on them.
NY - beware of the Alphaburly's. They're awesome boots, but if you do a lot of walking - they'll be totally wrecked after about 200 miles. Probably less if you weigh more. Maybe a little more if your terrain is flatter, with lots of trailwalking. The cleats round off (so you'll find yourself skiing down muddy banks), they crack at the ankle hinge point, they'll be riddled with holes, and the "tennis shoe" feel will be replaced with the feeling of walking on a solid rubber plank. I burn up a pair a year. I might try the mucks next. Not sure.
I’m trying the Mucks this year I used them while trout fishing in March and it was friggen cold but my feet stayed worm. Wet-land series.
I don't put the miles on them that Quick does, but the Alpha Burly's have been great to me for the past two seasons. Granted, I only use them to hunt and check cams with.
Matt is right. If you limit the mileage, you'll love them. You know how hard you are on boots, so just keep it in consideration. I wear mine year-round. Shed hunting, turkey hunting, summer trailcamming, bowhunting. That mileage adds up, and really starts to wear on them.
I'll use them strictly for bowhunting. I'll be wearing different boots for checking cams, scouting, shed hunting etc... 800 grams enough for central NY late season?
Baffin Trappers best boot ever! Just had to get a new pair after having them for nine years because i nicked them with my ice auger blade!
800 is definitely enough with the 3.55 neoprene outer shell. Like I said I wore them while trout fishing and only had thin socks on underneath. They're a little pricy but I had to treat myself because nothing is worse for me than cold hands/feet. My uncle swears by Muck and I've heard plenty of great things about them as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I love my Wolerine's with 1000 gram Thinsulate ultra and Gortex. It's all about Gortex to me I love the stuff. The price is pretty good for what you get $129
