Have any of you tried them? I only know of one guy who has, and he really likes them. Short of getting some custom made, these seem to be my last resort at a decent hunting boot. Have yet to find one (rubber, pull on, or lace-up) that fits right. Would like to hear more about them before I get a pair--too many boots lying around that hardley ever get worn, and don't want to waste my money (again).
Chad
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I haven't tried Muck boots, but for what it's worth here's what I use:
A pair of Asolo hiking boots if it's 40+ or if it's colder and I will be doing a lot of walking without too much sitting. They are the most comfortable boots I have owned and they required no break-in at all. Any more, if shoes isn't incredibly comfortable when I try them on in the store, then I don't assume that they will get better with age. The break-in is too hard on my feet and takes too long! They are a bit expensive, but I feel very much worth it.
For colder weather, especially sitting on stand, I recently picked up a pair of Irish Setter (Red Wing's sports division) Yukon 1898 on sale. They have 600 grams of Thinsulate and are very warm and comfortable. I've only had them for about a month, but have been able to walk a couple miles in them without any problems.
My problem is trying to find a boot that is big/wide enough. My New Balance sneakers are size 14 EEEE. Might be able to wear a 13 if it's wide enough. I've tried on Rocky's, Itasca, Wolverine, Red Wing, LaCrosse, Timberland, Herman, and no telling how many others. Some I bought, and can't wear them for any amount of time--kills my feet, or I can't get them over my legs, or can't get them off once I get them on, etc. Not too worried about them being extra warm--don't usually get too cold in MS--just want some boots that fit. I tried on a pair of the Muck boots, and they felt great--just looking for input on how they wear and hold up in the long run.
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
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"We can have no '50-50' allegiance in this country. Either a man is an American and nothing else, or he is not an American at all."-- Theodore Roosevelt
A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Ecclesiasties 10:2
The last four letters in American..........I Can
The last four letters in Republican........I Can
The last four letters in Democrats.........Rats
A couple of the guys that I hunt with are wearing Muck Boots. Most of them are wearing them due to the fact that they have large calves, and couldnt wear a pair of rubber boots without rubbing the hair off their legs and getting blisters. They all say they are not boots to wear for super cold weather, but are very comfortable.
I cant imagine what it would cost to have boots custom made, but I'm sure that there are some boots that will work for you at alot less cost.
I'll check with a couple of the guys tonight at work if they are working, and see what else has worked for them.
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One more thing for you to try LBR.
If you have a Tractor Supply Store, or Quality Farm and Fleet store, they have rubber boots with "over-sized" uppers. Also, masonery boots would fit your criteria, but most will be in odd colors. My dad has a pair that I know would be what you are looking for that were bought through a mason supply, but the name is wore off, so I cant tell you the brand.
He has problems getting the boots back off as well as you do, so needs the boots with large uppers.
As far as the Muck boots, Chris has been wearing his on the farm for over a year, cutting hay, and shoveling cow pies, and they are still in great shape. Hope this helps you out.
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