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Hello, right now I use Rocky boots and they seem to work OK but I heard from a few people now that Irish Setters are a lot better. How are these two boots compared and how are Irish Setters compared with other high end boots?

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Sorry i dont know anything about the Setters boots.I do like the rocky's.The seem duriable enough for me.

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Have to agree....love my Rocky's

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rockys only OK????? man i got mine off my dad who used them for 2 seasons or more...only turkey hunting..then i got them 3 years ago and wore them everywhere...up the mnts every weekend...hunting everything fishing...hiking...rock climbing and rapelling...i wore them doing about everything in the outdoors...and they were still water proff and never treated with anything once i could crass a creek higher than the boots if i laced them tight enough and only a tiny bit of water go in through the tops...i could stand in water all day below the rim and not get a drop on my feet...they were some great boots till i finally broke em where they are sticked on...the rubber above the stichings broke on one boot and that lets water in pretty good....im gunna try sho goo or sumthin i seen one day at walmart and try to get them back in service...i loved them...i dont think their is a better boot...maybe a better insulated one but mine werent insualted

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I must have been the unlucky one. I bought a pair of Rocky boots and my feet got wet in less then a month. The store I bought them from did take them back. I also called customer service to let them know and they pretty much just said gee sorry. Didn't ask a single question.

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I have had a pair of rockys for 5 years and they still don't leak.They are the best boots I have ever had.

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I've got a 7 year old pair of rocky sidewinders, 4 year old bear claws, and bought a pair of the longbeard snake proof boots for turkey/bow season. They're all as comfortable as tennis shoes and tough as nails. I've never tried any of the other brands but why fix it if it ain't broke.

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Irish setters are good boots but if you want the best get a pair of Danner Trophys. I got a pair they were 260.00 but they will last me for a long time. My dad had had a pair of Danner Canadians that were 230.00 that has lasted him 12 year and still look new. They are spendy but i think they are worth it.

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Boots are kinda like knives and guns- everyone seems to have a favorite. I have had some Rockys that I liked and some that I didn't. I also just got a pair of LaCrosse and they will probably be OK when they get broken in. I have had two pair of Brownings and for me it is the most comfortable boot I have ever had on.

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I have a pair of Rocky Juneau Pac boots for those ultra cold days. They feel sorta like those old "moon boots" on the inside. Remember those things? Work awesome for the cold.

I hunt most often though in a pair of Lacross Rubber boots.

-Mike

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I bought some Salomon X-Advantage 7 boots last fall to walk in, if that is what you wanna do. They are outstanding.

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I don't know about Irish Setters , but I do know a lot about Rockys....I like my Rocky "Long Beard" Snake boots a lot...they are cool,comfortable, water proof and light.....I did not have to break them in.....

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I agree Wirehair. I also got a pair of Rocky boots that leaked in less than a month of usage. I'm staying away of them for now. I have a nice pair of Wolverines that work just dandy, and don't give my feet frostbite.

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I'll let you know soon, just bought a pair of Irish Setter "Big Game Trackers" but haven't worn them in the field yet. I was looking at the Rockys when the saleman told me that Rocky doesn't extend their warranty to Canada, that got me looking around and I was very impressed with the soles/construction/price of the Irish Setters. My biggest fear is that they will be too warm and I won't want to wear them till its below freezing out.

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Irish Setter's are good. But I wouldn't trade my Rocky's for them. However mine are 1000 gram bear claw 2's a tad warm when she isn't freezing.

Soloman are a great mid temp boot, have a pair as well and wear them all year long, but on the opposite end when she is cold they won't cut it.

My feet are never happy anyway, up in the north country!