A 1000gr Thinsulated pair of cameo colored Red Wing Irish Setters for the snow and Solomon ankle height hiking boot for the fall. I only wear them in the woods and both have been doused plenty with cover scents before I head in the woods
I'm using the very same boots. I think the main thing with footwear is to wear them for hunting only. You can't expect to fill your gas tank up and then wear them hunting and not get busted.
This thread fascinates me. I remember not too long ago there was a heated discussion about rubber vs leather and there were some very staunch supporters of rubber boots for scent control. It seems people are now seeing that the benefits of scent control isn't all its cracked up to be. I bought into the rubber boot scent thing and have worn Lacrosse Alpha Burly 800's for the last couple of seasons. Honestly, I believe this year will be my last in them and will go back to my Irish Setter leather boot. Clammy, not fun to walk much in, not nearly as warm are all "qualities" of rubber boots. I've yet to have many adverse reactions to deer smelling my footsteps in leather boots and have yet to see any real advantages here with the rubber boots. Keep a look out on places like Sportsmans guide, etc. They have awesome deals on boots and you can find some real good pairs. My Irish Setters were purchased from a boot outlet store not far from me. They're normally a $180 boot and I got them for $90 five years ago. They only see the woods so they're in perfect shape yet. Love them.
I've only ever worn rubber boots, think ones got not are lacrosse alpha sst or something. They've held up good over the last 4 or t years and been pretty warm, they're insulated and I don't ever wear real thick socks so don't sweat much. Would like to get a good pair of leather boots but in half the stands I have gotta cross a creek. May look into it more after through thus though.
If you're walking short distances to your stand for cold weather sits you might want to give these a try. Baffin Impact Mens Winter Boots. They can be found on sale on line for $140ish at times. I have had trouble with cold feet in past and this is my first year wearing them. Sat in a stand in 7 degree weather for 3 hours no problem. Also good for ice fishing and snowmobiling. Two of my buddies had them and insisted I get a pair. Very pleased. I do wish the buckles were strings for tightening up but still happy with them. IMPACT MEN
This has been a great thread. I've worn the lacrosse alpha's for the past few years. This will be the last. I like my Danner pronghorns and they hold up a lot better. I tripped on a strand of barbed wire the other day and ripped my rubber boots so the water proof benefit went out the window. Leather is much more durable and fit better.
