I have been using Lacrosse knee high rubber hunting boots for years, but my feet have grown, and I also hunt in Texas where the weather is not usually too cold. These boots tend to build up and trap moisture, which is not comfortable. I was flipping through the Cabela's catalog last night and saw some of their waterproof, scent proof, breathable material hunting boots that are more like a cross between tennis shoes and hiking boots. My question is, are these really scent free, and what do y'all think about them as compared to knee high rubber boots for scent control?
I don't think you need to worry about scent. First of all, nothing is 100% scent free. I bought a pair of knee highs off of sportsmansguide.com for 30 bucks, and I have had 7 deer directly downwind of me at 20 yards this year. Just as long as you spray them each time you wear them, you'll be okay.
Muck boots if your not hunting around any cactus. Mine broke this year (the sole fell off) after six years........quality boots
I would get what is comfortable, dry, dependable, etc. I don't believe you can fool a Whitetail's nose. You have to play the wind so if he smells just a hint of your scent or a whole snoot full, it doesn't matter, he smells you and your busted. So don't worry about Scent Free boots. That being said, I still wash my clothes in scent free detergent and keep all my gear in a plastic tub away from pets, etc. However, I don't believe in Carbon anymore or expandables broadheads for that matter. It's a big conspiracy, just kidding but its not far off..
Or mesquite! Those thorns wore out my Alpha Burlys. I hunt in east Tx mostly and I too choose Muck boots. They are the most comfortable boots I've ever owned. I don't just mean hunting boots either. These things feel great. And you can buy them right here at bowhunting.com
I'll be picking up a pair of those boots from Cabelas. I was in thee the other day and was checking them out, pretty cool boot!
