question on rubber boots!!

[tamu_bspeck]

Well I have been contemplating buying rubber boots for a while now and have done quite a bit of research and had my mind set on the 18" Lacrosse Alpha Burly 800 gr thinsulate. I went to Cabelas today to try some on and they didnt have anything insulated in stock for Lacrosse but the guy told me the Cabelas brand was no different so I tried out two different fitting types; the Comfort fit and the Duratrax. The duratrax was more comfortable in the sole and fit tighter in the foot where as the comfort fit had less sole comfort but more breathing room. I have never owned rubber boots before but have heard that it is good to have the breathing room in the foot because moisture will accumulate in a rubber boot from sweating etc. and you will have to change socks. If i had to go for long walking comfort the duratrax would be better, but they fit very snug in the foot and am worried about the moisture issue. the comfort fit are not uncomfortable by any means though and any advice would be GREATLY appreciated

[Cuz]

I bought a $30 pair from Tractor Supply two years ago. They've held up well and I wear them just about every weekend rather hunting or working. They truley do hide your scent. I've had deer, hogs and yotes walk right down the trails I walked into my blind on and never think twice. I do that with reg boots or shoes and they bust me every time!
Sorry, I've never bought a high dollar pair of rubber boots.

[Hill1970]

I wear the Lacrosse Alpha Burly non insulated and my opinion is that they are the best rubber boot made. The non insulated ones are plenty warm for most Texas weather. The insulated ones would be too hot most of the time.

[Ferg]

I think your feet will sweat in any rubber boot, make sure they are good for walking or you will get bad blisters!

[Txjourneyman]

Muck boot company Woody Elite. I used LaCrosse Alpha Burlys for years until someone talked me into trying Muck boots. These things are more comfortable than my slippers.

[Geezy Rider]

Ditto on the Mucks.

[Brett A]

I have had the Alpha Burly uninsulated and now I own the 800 gram insulated...My choice for a third pair would be the insulated. I like to feel my toes after the hunt! JMO
Both are very comfortable and durable, but on a cold morning, the insulated were much better for the toes.

[jwstrother]

Mucks!!!

[keep]

I have the`alpha burley sport which are the uninsulated. I think the insulated ones will be too cumbersome to walk any long distance in quietly. I believe that why you don't find them stocked at the store, if they were that good they would have them in stock.

[fox1]

Try the mucks, i walked 10-12 miles a day during the shuttle recovery and never got a blister, ive been hooked on them ever since.

[RaginCagin]

This is what I wear. Keeps the feet nice and cool on those warm days in the early season.

[Ricky T]

Anything LaCrosse is good. Don't rightly know anything about Cabela's brands.

I would only get the insulated if you're buying them to walk to your stand and sit. Any other application such as working around the lease uninsulated is the way to go. JMHO>

[Bowhica]

Alpha Burly 800.......oh yes. Very nice!!

I haven't tried the Mucks yet. But I love my Alphas.

[Hockley]

I love my LaCrosse Alpha's Uninsulated. Best rubber boot I've ever owned. They are more comfortable than my tennis shoes. They are fairly warm and fairly cool to wear. If it's cold just wear a really good pair of wool socks and you will be fine as long as you buy them in the right size.

[DoubleGArchery]

muck the only way to go.