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Hook, which ones are you using since we're in the same boat on the weather thing? BG

I've been using Muck chore boots and their Arctic model for a few years now. I like them a lot but have 2 legitimate complaints; they don't breathe and take quite a while to dry unless you use a boot dryer and second, the shell is not tough, AT ALL! They snag and puncture pretty easily.

I wore mine yesterday because I had some work to do out in the back field and it was raining off and on. I got one puncture just from brushing up against a tine on the roto tiller. The other puncture was legit. While swing a machete with wet hands, I slipped and sent the tip of the blade into my left shin. It went through the boot and my pants before punching a hole in my leg. When I rolled down my boot there was already a blood stain on my pants about as big as a tennis ball. Turned out to not be all that bad.

I don't think the much fabric offered much protection from the blade, but I'm thankful for the protection it did offer!

All in all, I like Mucks. They have their limitations, but I spend a lot of time in them every fall and winter.

Them 'chetes work on limbs don't they? I tried to cut my leg Sat while working on a deer stand. Lucky I missed as I was only wearing cutoffs.

Cutoffs? That gives me a little shiver to think yow bad that could have turned out.

I got really lucky and I know it! I saw the blood spreading and for a minute there, I was pretty worried. Once I saw the cut though, I have to wonder how so much blood got through that little gash.

That's one hole in my Mucks I won't be complaining about.

It's sounding to me that most folk like them and would work well for close-to-home day hunts, but might not be a good idea for a serious guided/fly in hunt.

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AMENNNN to that.

IMHO, ya gotta have a way to dry them at the end of the day. If you can do that and keep from tearing the shell, I think you'll do pretty well with them.

I really like mine. I've used the Woody Max for several years here in Texas and on caribou hunts in Quebec. They are comfortable enough to wear all day and have always kept my feet warm and dry.

The best price that I have found in Canada is at Peavey Mart. I prefer the rubber boots made in France over the Muck's.

i got a pair of wetlands and i like them, except for the fact that im solid 10.5 so the 10's are to small and the 11's are to big.

I have the same problem. There is a huuuge jump between 10 and 11.

Marm, I'm pretty sure the type I have is the Trailblazer. They are camo and about 17" tall. They aren't the heavily insulated version.

I believe you would like them over in MS. In fact, I was hunting outside of Winona, MS, when my buddy watched me taking mine off and decided then and there to get some. He did later punch a hole in his as related by some others here on this thread, but mine have held up very well. I have also not had the problem with my feet sweating but that may be because I try not to walk a lot while wearing them.

i have had these for 3-4 years, warm, comforatable, waterproof, no issues and SNAKE PROOF!

http://www.muckbootsonline.com/Woody_Armor_Premium_Hunting_Boots_p/sbrmobu.htm

Man that sounds like the ones for me.. Several have stated that theirs have a problem with holes. Thanks. BG

kevlar reinforced ....... good thing

*This product was tested by personnel from Clyde Peeling's Reptileland using widely accepted test methodology. The boot was filled with inflated latex balloons that fit directly into the interior of the boot surfaces. A 5' Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake was allowed to strike various portions of the boot. There were seven solid strikes to the toe and six solid strikes to the side. In no event did the snakebite penetrate and break the balloon when the boot was struck up to the top of the rubber overlay. Additional manual testing produced no noticeable penetration to any areas of the camouflage-patterned portion of the boot. This test is useful for general guideline purposes. Norcross Safety Products L.L.C. cannot assume liability for injury resulting from the use of this product as protection from snakes. The wearer must assume responsibility for any injury incurred while using this product.

Another BIG plus for Muck boots!

I've been wearing a pair for about 8 years.

I hike 3 miles twice every weekend, and always wear my Mucks when it's wet out, and in western Oregon it's wet alot!

Can't do the math, but I've got lots of miles on 'em.

I put Super Feet insoles in mine. They're just as comfortable as running shoes, for me.

Virgil B.

As many have mentioned concerns with holes and tears in the uppers, I am starting to lean towards these.

http://www.muckboots4sale.com/Muckmaster/

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Which ones?

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Marm, I've had great luck with plain ol' Cabelas hunting boots for several years, and the muck over here is mighty close to the muck over there in Mississippi. I sent one pair back for a mis-fit problem, and they replaced them no questions asked except for why I was sending them back. I've never had a leak problem with a Cabelas "waterproof" boot.

Supercub,

Not sure which model mine are. They're solid black with some insulation in them.

I know that my feet have never gotten cold in them, even when hiking in snow.

The store where I bought them only had this one model back then.

I must have 300 to 400 miles on mine, and will buy another pair when these give out.

Virgil B.