ive never tried rubber boots, i just bought some during the summer to try out this year. But last year i had a small 6 smell my trail where i had walked in with leather boots and turned right around and headed back. That same morning went to local shop picked up scent killer, and never had it happen again with the leather boots. also at that spot there is a small apple tree right next to the road where i walk in, i wll step on the apples that are on the ground to try to cover any scent tha still might be on the boots.