Leather vs Rubber Boots

Okay here goes. My feet get so cold in the winter wearing rubber boots. I have the Lacrosse Alpha Burly. Think they are 1000 grams of thinsulate. Are leather boots warmer. The rubber boots are comfy for a while but do get cold. I have used deodorant on my feet with extra socks thinking I might be sweating in them. It helped some but my feet just get cold. What do you guys say about Leather Boots. Warmer?

 

Personally I've never been a fan of rubber boots and cold feet is just one of the reasons.

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I wear mucks and put hand warmers in them by the toes. They keep pretty toasty.

 

im a muck guy too,they just hard to beat.

 

I personally thing insulated rubber boots are warmer but that's just me. Couple things about hunting boots. It's very important that you have plenty of room in them. If your circulation gets cut off or even cut down, your feet will def. get cold. I always buy my boots at least a size and a half too big. That way I can adjust the type of socks I wear to fit the temp. It's very important to keep plenty of room in there to keep your circulation going.

Blessings.......Pastorjim

 

I have cold feet period, part of the downfall of being tall and sitting at a desk all day. I'm kind of limited in what kind of boots I can buy with a size 15 shoe requirement, but I picked up a pair of 1200 gram thinsulate Danner Pronghorns and I haven't had a cold foot since. I've worn them in 20-below-zero and haven't had cold feet.

On a side note, if you're looking to improve circulation, exercising your lower half more can help. Squats, lunges and calf raises are all huge.

 

I usually buy a 1/2 size larger for improved circulation...I use both rubber and leather depending on conditions, and not neccessarily relating to cold - more as to how much walking is involved and how wet it is. With the scent elimination sprays the rubber for scent reduction isn't as relevant to me anymore. For rubber boots I do wear thicker and lighter moisture wicking socks and that makes a big difference for keeping dry and warm...with the leather that are more breathable I put on the good dense wools when needed. Most of my deer hunting is done in sub freezing and down to 10 deg and late bow as low as 0 deg so that should tell you something. I like the Lacrosse Burlys and the Ice Kings for colder. For leather I prefer Danner, Red Wing, and this year tried out a pair of Cabella's that have worked well for early season.

 

cheap pair of uninsulted rubber boots for warm weather. 40 degrees plus.

insulated Mucks for cool weather. 20 - 40 degrees.

light weight pack boots for cold weather. 20 above - 20 below. Will use foot/hand warmers at 5 below or colder for extra comfort or longer sits.

I do have a pair of insulated leather boots but use them more for shed hunting then hunting.

Tim

 

I use muck woody max too - great boot but needs help under 20 degrees IMO. I used the boot covers + handwarmer this year and it worked great. Last year I just put them in the toes of my Mucks and they worked OK.

 

The warmest boot I have is 400 grams. I started using hot mocs this year. My feet have stayed toasty warm.

 

I use (2) pairs of boots. I have a pair of danners that I use for spring turkey and fall archery then when the weather changes I have a pair of thinsalate boots for those cold days. I have never really cared for rubber boots.

 

I have several pairs of boots and recently added a pair of Alpha Burley's in 800gram to my arsenal. This is my first pair of rubber boots and I bought them because of the scent reducing abilities. However, after a full season in them, I'm not sure they're any better than my leather boots I've worn before. They're sure not as comfortable or as warm I can say that.

I"m not sure if the scent reducing properties are all their cracked up to be with all rubber personally. I have never had a deer react negatively to all leather. I do spray them down heavily with scent killer before leaving the truck and never had an issue. I don't know what to think at this point.

 

I just spray down my leathers and I'm good to go. I've never had any scent issues but then again, I'm a scent nazi. I hang my clothes out to dry on a pine tree before I go to the woods.

 

I do the same with my leather boots and agree with you. Haven't been able to notice any difference between rubber and leather as far as deer reactions go. I also agree that the rubber boots are not as comfortable and I only use them when hunting near my house. Any real hiking happens in the leather boots.

 

I also spray the inside of my leather boots with scent killer before wearing them every time.

 

I think the scent issue is rubber is way too blown up. I have used both rubber, leather and everything in between and dont see a diffidence. Now I just use the boot that best fits the conditions and terrain.

 

The thing about boots and scent is that you must make sure your boots are in top shape. Take care of them. Once you get a leak..... puncture, open seam or tear, there goes your scent right out for the deer to pick up on.


I also use 4 sets of boots.

uninsulated rubber boots

Wolverine king caribous (gortex 800g thin) favorites by far.

Rocky Blizzard Stalkers

LaCrosse Icemans

 

Muck boots with ONE pair of WOOl socks that i change into when i get to my stand.

 

cabela inferno + 2 socks....late season cold feet syndrome was solved...stayed 5hrs in teen temps without any issue...