Tell me about Muck Boots

[xbowguy]

Muck boots are hard to get off. But a good door-step or the edge of the deck cuts the work into half or less. I believe the snug helps keep the heat in though.

 

[Gern186]

Dan, I have 4 pairs of muck boots...2 wetlands and 2 woodlands...i love these boots..best ive ever had.

 

[Jackalope]

I'm with ya on the reviews. But this thread is proving very helpful.

I will now be referring to LaCrosse Alpha Burly's as LAB and Muck's as MWM (woody max) or MW (wetlands)
So, boss lets us out early today so I slide up to Gander Mtn to check on the LAB's....lo and behold, they've got both LAB's and MWM on the wall display.
Look 'em over and decide that the buckle on the LAB's might not be so bad and I'd like to try both out. Turns out they have the MWM's in stock in 14, but not the LAB's. They only have the LAB's in size 9. Size 9, wtf? Size 9?!?!? Anyway, try the MWMs and they were kinda harder to get on than I'd anticipated, and a little tighter. Not awful, but a little too tight. The left one fit better than the right, but every pair of shoes I buy is the same, one fits better than the other. Pisses me off, because it's not always the same side. So anyway, I got 'em on and I'm walking around and thinking "man, these are pretty good. And they're on sale. But they just aren't exactly what I thought they'd be...maybe I should get the 15's". Of course they don't have 15's in stock. Which might be a good thing, because I probably would have jumped on 'em. Now I'm gonna call around and see if I can find someone with a pair of the LABs in stock I can try on.

I liked how stretchy the uppers on the MWMs were. And they are light, at least in comparison to what I'm accustomed to. But they were harder to get on and off than I'd hoped, and I can see how the strap on the back of the LABs might help in that dept.

The search goes on

For got to tell you the LAB run small. In boots I usually wear a 10.5-11. In LABs I wear a 12.

 

[Jackalope]

I can tell you from experience the strap on the LABs is not made to assist in taking them off. It doesn't take much to tear the strap right off the upper part of the boot.

lmao. Why would you yank on the calf strap to get them off?

 

[bowhunter1023]

lmao. Why would you yank on the calf strap to get them off?

I didn't. It got caught stepping off the four wheeler and ripped off with little effort. If you did use them for that purpose, I don't think they'd last a month.

 

[Jackalope]

I didn't. It got caught stepping off the four wheeler and ripped off with little effort. If you did use them for that purpose, I don't think they'd last a month.

Oh. Lol I got ya. I was like its only a strap to loosen or tighten the boot to your calf.

 

[jagermeister]

I was all set on getting a new pair of Muck boots but after talking with my dad today I may reconsider. He's only on season two with his... and very little use compared to most guys here. He said that the neoprene uppers rip/puncture very easily. If he gets into water up above his ankles, they leak through holes caused by briars and thorns.

I hunt way too hard and use knee-boots way too much to be having that kind of crap happen. I tried on Carpn's irish setter rutmasters the other day and they were pretty nice boots. I think I'm just gonna go to Cabelas and try a bunch on.

 

[bowhunter1023]

I had the Irish Setter Rutmasters and they lasted less than a year. They tore at the bottom of the ExoFlex. Their customer service was less than accommodating about it TOO. They were great boots while they lasted, but I'll never own another pair.

 

[jagermeister]

I had the Irish Setter Rutmasters and they lasted less than a year. They tore at the bottom of the ExoFlex. Their customer service was less than accommodating about it TOO. They were great boots while they lasted, but I'll never own another pair.

Thanks for the heads-up on that. I'll definitely be keeping that in mind...

 

[Huckleberry Finn]

This is my 3rd season with my Cabela's comfort trac 800's. Around $100. Nothing fancy, just rubber boots with a lil insulation. I've had no complaints with wear or tear. They keep my feet dry and warm. Not super warm, but "warm enough".

Just thought I'd throw ya another option to look at Dan :smiley_blablabla: Nothing like research a good hunting purchase...

 

[Archertl]

Do rubber boots even make a difference? I would rather hike around in my hiking boots than a pair of rubber boots. My hiking boots are warm and super comfortable. When I say super comfortable I mean like wearing a slipper comfortable. They are the best pair of shoes I've ever worn. Their going on a year old and still look great. Seems like you guys are spending money on a less capable boot that hardly lasts a season. I get the idea the rubber will prevent foot stink from spooking the deer. I smoke my hiking boots inside and out before hunting; seems to work fine for me.
My $0.02

 

[Huckleberry Finn]

Do rubber boots even make a difference? I would rather hike around in my hiking boots than a pair of rubber boots. My hiking boots are warm and super comfortable. When I say super comfortable I mean like wearing a slipper comfortable. They are the best pair of shoes I've ever worn. Their going on a year old and still look great. Seems like you guys are spending money on a less capable boot that hardly lasts a season. I get the idea the rubber will prevent foot stink from spooking the deer. I smoke my hiking boots inside and out before hunting; seems to work fine for me.
My $0.02

After using a pair of heavy weight Rocky's this year as well as just some steel toes, I know what you mean - I hate climbing sticks in my rubber boots. However, in snow or crossing water / mud, I prefer the rubbers.

 

[Archertl]

After using a pair of heavy weight Rocky's this year as well as just some steel toes, I know what you mean - I hate climbing sticks in my rubber boots. However, in snow or crossing water / mud, I prefer the rubbers.

Gaiters bro.

 

[jagermeister]

This is my 3rd season with my Cabela's comfort trac 800's. Around $100. Nothing fancy, just rubber boots with a lil insulation. I've had no complaints with wear or tear. They keep my feet dry and warm. Not super warm, but "warm enough".

Just thought I'd throw ya another option to look at Dan :smiley_blablabla: Nothing like research a good hunting purchase...

My Cabelas Comfort Tracs have lasted 5 or 6 years. Finally this season, while out in NoDak, did I blow a hole in one. The dryrot finally caught up to them. For the money, they've been phenomenal boots... durability-wise. The only reason I'm switching to something else is because I think there are more comfortable options. The comfort tracs are by no means uncomfortable, but I think there's room for improvement.

 

[rgecko23]

My rocky mud sox are better than my hiking boots as far as comfort

 

[Mike]

I just got my Alpha Burley's in and tried them on. I haaaate them! Size 14 is way TOO tight and I hate the way they feel. I can't see how they would keep my feet warm either. They will be going back. I'm going to find a way to repair the rip in my Remingtons. I love those boots and they were way cheaper when I got them three years ago on clearance from Meijer. Just my 2 bits.:smiley_chinrub:

 

[Jackalope]

I just got my Alpha Burley's in and tried them on. I haaaate them! Size 14 is way TOO tight and I hate the way they feel. I can't see how they would keep my feet warm either. They will be going back. I'm going to find a way to repair the rip in my Remingtons. I love those boots and they were way cheaper when I got them three years ago on clearance from Meijer. Just my 2 bits.:smiley_chinrub:

What size do you normally wear? I normally wear a 10.5 and mine are a 12. They feel tight in the ankle but walk around in them for a few hours. They will loosen up and shape to your ankle and feet an not be tight.


What gram thinsulate are they? I can assure you anything above 800 in those AB will keep your feet warm in regular socks. My last pair was 1000 and my new ones the gf got me are 1200.

 

[Mike]

My Rems are a 14 and run perfect. My shoe size is 13. The ABs just say 3.5mm neoprene. My rems are 1200g Thinsulate.

 

[Jackalope]

You a big footed sum beech. Lol So the ABs you got aren't insulated? Yeah. I would say that's not going to work. I didnt know they made an uninsulated AB. They usually say the grams on the front of the boot. My cat work boots are 10.5 and my ABs are 12s. so maybe you need a 14.5.

 

[Jackalope]

Heres the thing though, my cat work boots are a 10.5 and my ABs a 12 but they're the same size.