Rubber Boots - Which to Get

I have wore muck boots for a few years now. This year i bought a pair of xtra tuff rubber boots. Its the ones they wear on deadliest catch and Alaska the last frontier. They are very comfortable and we will find out how warm they are.

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Lacrosse boots for me. I have 4 pairs uninsulated up to 1600 gram. I've found the arrowhead 3.5 are a good all around boot for me.

 

Same as Ranbo, Rut Master 2.0 . Great boot. Comfortable for the first two months of the season until......the Rut. But seriously, a great boot.

 

I have two pairs of plain rubber boots from Tractor supply. I have a pair that fit right with thin pair of socks and then I have a pair that are a size larger that I can where thicker socks (also there is room for warmers). But I do not do a ton of walking in them, usually no more that 400-800 yards to the stand.. This year with all the rain we have had in NJ I might need to use hip waders to hunt.

 

LaCross Alpha Burly Pro with sidezip. On my second pair in 15 years. Easy on/off and warm in the stand. They don’t slop on my feet when I’m walking. Haven’t found a better pair of rubber boots.

 

Muck for me.

 

Irish setter rut master 2.0 for me also. They have great ankle support and are comfortable to walk in. I have no issues staying warm on stand during the later NC winter

 

I've got Alpha Burly's and Aerohead Sports right now. I prefer the Alpha Burly's, they just have more support and weigh about the same.

 

I'm on my second pair of Cabelas comfort trax in ten years. I believe they are 1200 grams of insulation and pretty comfortable. They are very durable and keep my feet very warm.

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I have had a pair of cabelas comfort tracks that have served me well for 10 years or so.

 

I got a pair of itasca swampwalkers I believe they are called for 50 bucks. 1200 gram insulate in the actual foot portion only. So far so good. (Except for the fact I stepped on an old trail marking tack on state land and puncture the sole cause water logging in the outsole) besides the annoying squishy noise of trapped water they still have kept my feet dry lol


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Muck boots are by far the best in my opinion

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Here are some of The best insulated rubber hunting boots list. Everybody can check this list.

 

Muckmasters is a special Muck boot that seems to be exclusive to Rural King. For $89 they cant be beat. If you watch them you can pick them up for $79 on sale sometimes. Other than that, like pastorjim, i had cabelas comfort tracs that lasted me forever and were comfortable as all get out. They were a solid rubber back then i think they are a neoprene rubber blend now.

 

Not sure there is such a thing as a all season rubber boot especially in Wisconsin. That just isn't realistic IMO. For early season and turkey hunting I would recommend the lightest rubber boot you can find. I prefer the Lacrosse Aeroheads. I buy the size that fits me best with a light pair of hiking socks. For mid t0 late season hunts I would recommend the Alpha Burly Pros. I like the 800 gram boots and I go up one size so I can wear a heavy wool or smart wool sock. This is works best for me in KS. Each person is obviously different.

 

I tried out the Bogs 'Rut Hunter' last year and absolutely love them. The only thing I can't speak to is their longevity. They offer an early and late season (only difference is the insulation). With good socks I got the early season down to the 20's with no problems.
https://www.bogsfootwear.com/shop/rubber-hunting-boots

 

Lacrosse alpha burly pro 1600

I have an uninsulated pair for warmer weather. I wear the 1600 when the temp is in the mid to low 50s. I am comfortable until it gets to 28-30 degrees. When it's colder than that and I am on a longer sit, I might throw foot or toe warmers in.

 

I get cash back for steel toe boots from my job..bought Muck boots Arctic Pro about 4-5 yrs ago. Surprisingly light but not as light as without the steel toe. One boot is no longer water proof and has a squeak. They have always been very comfortable for all day hiking and although they are big (I have size 13 but normally wear 12), surprisingly not too bulky to climb with a climber stand. Never tried any other rubber boot tho.

For my sock setup I use Fox River moisture wicking sock under Carhartt cold weather poly/wool. I have bad circulation and these have been a major improvement on my rookie days but I’m curious what others use.

Fox River : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V5CJ1C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Carhartt: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005WV6MS6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

I think lacrosse burly or grange if you’re wanting uninsulated. There is absolutely nothing better than a Baffin trapper or Titan pac boot for cold weather though I have been using Baffin for over 10 years and bought my second replacement pair last year because the insulating liners are so expensive.