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I just wear lace up Rockies. I dont like rubber boots. They are too big and bulky. I believe A rubber sole is enough. Just dont Fill up with gas with either of them.

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Thanks for the input everyone. Sounds like rubber boots are definately the way to go as far as scent detection is concerned.

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In the past years I have sprayed my new boots with earth scent eliminator everyday until the rubber smell is toned down and not so strong.

RE: help with rubber boots
 

Yep, the scent of the rubber will disappear pretty quickly. I think it was Frank up above who talked about wearing them out while scouting or at other times you're in the woods, and that's a good tip. I also made it a point early on to walk through as much muck and mire as I could while traipsing about. The corn field I cut through on my way to the woods I hunt often has a flooded spot in it, and I make an effort to walk through it every time, even now.

I also leave my boots outside, except when it drops below freezing the night before I'm about to put them on, so they don't absorb any "homey" scents. I also make sure my vehicle is gassed up the night before I leave, so I don't wear them on the concrete at the gas station giving them a chance to absorb any of the station's odors.

As far as results? I've had several, several mature deer cross my inbound trail and never showed any alarm, including the 160+-class 12-pointer in my sig pic below.

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ROCKY ( Buckstalkers ) very nice warm boot

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Just about everywhere I hunt there is a stream(s) that I need to cross, I think it's quieter and safer just to walk through than try to dance from rock to rock.

I bought a pair of Alpha Burly Sports to replace my 8year old Burly boots that had seen better days. The new boots are much lighter it's almost like wearing sneakers :) They go on and come off easily. Until someone invents a waterproof material that "breathes" as fast as I can sweat I'll keep wearing them ;) Just be careful if you mail order them, I found they run small. I usually wear a size 12, my new boots are size 13

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Try a pair of Muck boots. Very comfortable and easy on and off.

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Won't hunt without them. To get the rubber stink minimized I leave mine on my deck 24/7. They do retain mositure but that can be reduced by taking them off for 5 minutes once you are in your stand. It really isn't a sweat issue as much as it is condensation. Let the moisture out and your feet will stay much warmer. A pair of felt foot pads help with warmth too.

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