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where i hunt in Idaho it is extremely wet I was wondering about everones opinion on these boots waterproof? comfort? warmth? what brands are recomended Lacrosse? Browning? Hodgeman? etc. sometimes i do allot of walking how are they on long hikes? thanx in advance

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Schnee makes some good water proof boots that are comfortable...

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Lacrosse knee high boots are extremly comfortable and good for lots of walking. As far as waterproof goes, i dont think you will have a problem but some boots are a better quality than others and be less likely to tare. They ushily last me 3 years and I wear them alot.

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I had trouble getting Burleys on and off!

So for years I have wore Red Head Boots from Bass Pro.

They are covered with cloth camo and to me shine is what it is all about.....So I got them suckers plain wore out and will be looking for a new pair tonight.

They do have thinsulate and even on vary hot days I had no problem. I also used them to judge dogs and that was all day walkin'
JW

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LaCrosse AlphaBurly Sport Uninsulated Rubber Boots
I think the best rubber boot out there for the money. It was referred to me last year here on the huntingnet for a moose hunt I had upcoming in Newfoundland. I wore these boots for the entire week, walking endless miles with out any problems. Very light weight. I since used them countless hours hunting whitetails and turkeys with out any problems at all. They also have insulated models, but I found this model perfect if you're moving around a lot.

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I also hunt in a boggy area and like to cover a lot of ground. For me, rubber boots were never an option due to their discomfort and bulk. One day, however, I was at a Gander Mountain and they had these LaCrosse Alpha Series boots. They are more like a Neoprene than a cheap rubber - and they were super light. So I thought I'd try one on, just to quell my curiosity.

Well, to say the least, they feel like bedroom slippers on your feet. They are more comfy than my Rocky Boots - and lighter. As for warmth, I bought the uninsulated pair, b/c I needed them for early archery and turkey - so your toes get a little chilly if it's frosty out. Buy yourself a pair of these and say goodbye to wet, muddy pantlegs forever. Never fear another mudpuddle or stream crossing either.

I was never a rubber boot guy before, but these things are fantastic.

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I wear Lacrosse. I used to wear Red Ball and hunted quail in them all day.

Lacrosse is a good comfortable boot.

Hal

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I use Cabela's Stalkers (?), a lightweight sneaker type boot, then wear/carry Tingley's, a pull-over type rubber boot, which I wear in the early dew times and rain. If it dries out, I pull my Tingleys off and stow them in my backpack, and I have light, dry boots for the day. The Tingleys are cheap, and have meant I've not had to replace my good boots as often, as they afford an extra layer of wear protection. I also have a pair of pull over lightweight hip waders I carry if I'm in an area with lots of wide streams.

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P.S. Rubber boots like LaCrosse's made my feet sweat/get wet. The Stalker/Tingley combination doesn't.

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Rocky Buckstalker 500's. they are light enough for long treks though the steep hillsides we have around here, they have enough insulation for those cool spring mornings, and they're great for sitting on a bowstand. I've always been a Rocky guy and when i tried these out, it was no surprise on how good they are. Extremely comfy. In fact, the only time i wasnt wearing them during deer season was when i was doing drives and then i put on some uninsulated lace up's because of the better ankle support that rubber doesnt offer. I have to cross wet ground and creeks alot and the knee boots defintely give me an advantage when dealing with those situations.

slayer

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Got some LaCrosse Burleys too. Mine are insulated though. Like ovens for the feet... but I deal with it. I like them.

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i like my lacrosse knee high boots for when its real wet. schnees when it gets real cold like elk hunting

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Amen. I have two pairs, one for turkey and one for archery season. These are as close as you get to sneaker like comfort in a boot. The uninsulated model is like having a waterproof running shoe that keeps you dry up to the knee. Specify the Sport version and you'll be very pleased.

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Another huge LaCrosse rubber knee high boot fan here as well. I also have two pair of LaCrosse boots: The "Grange Model", which is their uninsulated model, and a pair of their Burleys. These are my third pair of LaCrosse boots.;)