Best rubber/neo boots??

[Mudman]

Been thinking of trying out some Mucks or Bogs or Lacrosse out in the woods and or snow.  Have and use cheap old Servo boots but never tried these fancy $ ones.  What ya think of em and which ones are worth buying.  Or should a guy stick with the good old quality leather boots.

[jennabug]

I got this pair (basic women's waterproof boots) last year from Bogs and wear them 1-2 times per day for horse and chicken chores.   They've kept me dry and warm despite being a soft bottom boot.
http://www.bogsfootwear.com/shop/style/71774-001.html

I'm about ready for a new pair, and would buy from Bogs again.  I'll probably buy an upgraded style next time that is more suitable for everyday wear though.

[Fl0und3rz]

I like my lacrosse.  Warm enough when walking around, and, of course, waterproof.  Not so much warm for sitting, but they let your blood circulate, which helps.  No ankle support, which makes side-hilling more of a challenge

I have an earlier version of these.

http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/alphaburly-pro-18-realtree-xtra-green.html

[trophyhunt]

I love my mucks, I can hunt/hike in them all day!  Very comfortable, only con is they make my feet sweat.  You think your feet are wet but it's just sweat. I use them also when I'm snowmobiling

[Curly]

After you get a good pair of rubber boots, you will be wondering what took you so long to switch from leather. I have a pair of Cabela's rubber boots that are very similar to Lacrosse.

[Mudman]

I looked at some fancy Mucks and Lacrosse at Sunbirds.  Not cheap.  Looked good.  But what about insulation amount for snow and or still hunting?  Do some have better ankle support?  Hmm.

[Fl0und3rz]

When sitting, I have used those toe warmers. Otherwise, walking through snow keeps my feet warm enough with a thick sock.  Feet will sweat. Extra socks are light.

[j_h_nimrod]

I'm a unrepentant XtraTuf guy. I have worn them for everything from alpine deer and mountain goats in August to snowshoe goats in Dec. in SE AK. There are very few tread design/rubber compositions that can compete on icy rocks or slick n steep grass alike. I can easily say I have worn these boots more than any other footwear in my life. They don't do great on long rocky stretches with a load because they have a thin foot bed, they are more like a moccasin than a boot in a lot of respects.

They are not for everyone though:
---your feet will get cold if you are prone to that or the weather is cold and you are not moving
---if your feet sweat badly then they will get wet
---they are soft, you are not going to dig your edges in on a side hill
---there is not a lot of ankle support, you have to learn to compensate for that

Almost all the other boots mentioned share the same issues though and most are not built as well. One major drawbacks to the others listed are the traction. The exceptions are some of the LaCrosse Burley models, I never liked a big insulated boot though.

All of them will work to sit in the truck, muck the pigs, or walk to the stand. The XtraTuf just does it better for me.

[Buckewe]

Another vote for Xtra tuff they last longer than most others and you can get them in insulated.

[Mudman]

Well I wear Redwing elkhunters now days and they have been good.  Little warm, 600thinsulate I think?  Used to wear Danner Quarry before they went to crap.  200 gram I think?  My feet sweat so I'm used to that.  Heck I sweat in slippers in winter.  However in deep snow my feet would get cold in the Danners if I stood awhile.  So 200-400 gram but considering rubber does transfer heat/cold more maybe 600g?  Tough boot with good traction, logs and rocks most important.  Good ankle support and not thin soled.  Happy feet equal happy hunter equal more time in woods!  Who makes this kind of boot?  I will look into xtratuf.

[RB]

I'm a unrepentant XtraTuf guy. I have worn them for everything from alpine deer and mountain goats in August to snowshoe goats in Dec. in SE AK. There are very few tread design/rubber compositions that can compete on icy rocks or slick n steep grass alike. I can easily say I have worn these boots more than any other footwear in my life. They don't do great on long rocky stretches with a load because they have a thin foot bed, they are more like a moccasin than a boot in a lot of respects.

They are not for everyone though:
---your feet will get cold if you are prone to that or the weather is cold and you are not moving
---if your feet sweat badly then they will get wet
---they are soft, you are not going to dig your edges in on a side hill
---there is not a lot of ankle support, you have to learn to compensate for that

Almost all the other boots mentioned share the same issues though and most are not built as well. One major drawbacks to the others listed are the traction. The exceptions are some of the LaCrosse Burley models, I never liked a big insulated boot though.

All of them will work to sit in the truck, muck the pigs, or walk to the stand. The XtraTuf just does it better for me.

 
Have hunted/fished SE AK and "Everyone" uses them myself included when up there. Everything in the above post is 100 percent accurate, I have seen my brother and friends do pretty much all mentioned. Yes they make your feet sweat but they last a long time I have a pair that I have been using for about 10 years and have had to replace the insoles a couple times, but the rest of the boot is still strong.   

[follow maggie]

I have the Muck Chore boot and absolutely love them

[Mudman]

http://www.xtratufboots.com/category/xtratuf-mens                 These?  Seem good but concerned about lack of traction climbing snotty hills?

[dscubame]

Another vote for Xtra tuff they last longer than most others and you can get them in insulated.

And another vote.  I put a wool insert in them and they are super comfortable and warm.  I always have these in the truck and really nice around a wet camp as well.

[Mudman]

So are they good for a 7 mile hike through steep mnts?  If so I might be sold.