Help with snake boots

[cb4128]

So, I need some guidance for snake "proof" comfortable hiking boots. I got some snake gaiters that cover from the top of my shin to the top of my feet. I thought that I could put them over my hiking boots and be able to hike around long distances on my ranch and not worry about snakes. I have several pairs of the traditional Chippewa snake boots but my feet swim around in there and eventually get blistered up if I walk for several hours in them (have narrow feet).

Does anyone know of a pair of hiking boots that would be snake "proof" on the lower 1/3 of the boot? Or would a good solid pair of all leather boots work?

I was considering these potentially:

http://www.amazon.com/Danner-453-GTX-Dark-Tan/dp/B000K76QBA/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1303129183&sr=8-15

Thanks for the help

[175gr7.62]

I just got a pair of the Chippewa Buffalo snake boots. My Rockys gave up the ghost and had to get a new pair. I had always wanted to get a pair of Chips but like you, my feet slid all around in them. Not the case with Buffalo. Fit like gloves and I have only wore them for two 3 day weekends so far. They are kinda pricey (~$380) but you might can find some seconds like I did (one discolored spot on the leather).

[coy-ote]

X2 I have the same pair

[toaster]

Help with snake boots

Man, you're in Fut Wuth. Get down to the Justin outlet on Vickery. They make Chippewa and they are half price there!!

[TxAg]

Any half way thick pair of leather boots will work on the lower foot and use the gaiters above. Take a look at what the rattlesnake round up guys wear in sweetwater...just regular ol cowboy boots

[Texas89]

Watching this

[Boomerang]

They are hot, but wear Thorlo ski socks. Thick ladding protects from blisters. Snakes are out even when it is 30°F. You usually don't see them but they are out. Especially if it is a sunny day and in the 60° -70° range you can have some big rattlesnakes out in December.

[hopedale]

I have some Danner Pronghorns and hands down they are some comfortable boots. When I was in the Army, I owned the Matahorns.

The boot I love to get if I had the money are the Danner Jakel.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Dannerreg-Jackal-GORE-TEXreg-Snake-Boots/1216786.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dsanke%2Bboots%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=sanke+boots&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

However, due to the price I've looked for something a little more easier on the picket book. What I found, and am saving up for, is the LaCross Venom Scent HD.

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=436983

I don't think you're going to find a snake boot in the design you posted, so hope the suggestions help.