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Need a new pair. I've had bad luck with rubber hunting boots that fit OK, but tore my feet up with any meaningful walking through wet, boggy terrain. (Indiana muck.)

These are what hunters use around here. Questions of fit aside, has anybody noticed whether one manufacturer makes an easier-walking boot than another?

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Muck Boots easy to walk in come off easy and make quite a few different temp ratings.

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I've probably had 6-8 pairs of the Lacrosse Burlys with the airgrip sole over the years. They fit me well so I keep buying them.


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I'm happy with my Lacrosse Alpha Burly lites. You've seen them! wink Never had a problem with blisters or soreness. One feature I really like on them is the side zip making them easier to get on/off.

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I'm liking the Irish Setter Rutmaster. I've put about about 200km (120 miles) on them, so far, and they're holding up great. Several 20-30km (12-20 miles) days in them, and my feet were warm, dry, and comfortable. I use merino wool socks, and the Rutmaster has an effective ankle support system, so my feet never complain.

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Lacrosse Alphaburly's for me. If there's a better one for walking, (particularly the uninsulated) I've not found it and I've tried just about every make imaginable.


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I'll have to give that one a try one of these days, Scott wink

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Why, yes I have!

I drove up to Mississinewa on Monday to familiarize myself with some of the access roads and sections preparatory to scouting on foot.

Damn, that's some soggy ground.

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Originally Posted by Jordan Smith
I'll have to give that one a try one of these days, Scott wink


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Originally Posted by SKane
Lacrosse Alphaburly's for me. If there's a better one for walking, (particularly the uninsulated) I've not found it and I've tried just about every make imaginable.
These are my most favorite....
As a matter of fact I wear them (uninsulated ones) even if its freezing out, I simply put on heavier socks and wear my Arctic Shield booties.
Love em.


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I have enjoyed my Mucks but only used them 1/2 of the deer season.


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Originally Posted by SKane
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I'll have to give that one a try one of these days, Scott wink


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You should give the 800g Irish Setter Rutmasters a shot, and see how they compare. Mine have worked out really well for me, so far.

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There aren't too many things the French have that I would recommend but the best Rubber boot in my opinion is without a doubt or a peer La Chameau.


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I've been very happy with my Under Armor's. Never had a complaint with my Lacrosse Alpha Burly's but these were a gift and so far they've been perfect

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+1 on the Muck's and Lacrosse. Have used both alot and the work very well.

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Muck or Bog boots (they're very similar) are great under the right conditions. They fit too loose for heavy climbing or sticky mud. They don't have the ankle support and they'll pull off easily in the goo. Otherwise, they're very comfortable and easy on the feet.


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La Chameau looks interesting. Does their size conversion chart seem accurate to you?

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Originally Posted by Shortmag
+1 on the Muck's and Lacrosse. Have used both alot and the work very well.

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My problem with most Muck and Bog boots, is the unprotected neoprene upper. I tore the upper on a boot while working through some knarly brush, after a twig caught the upper on the boot. I went back and exchanged those boots for a pair of the Irish Setters. I chose those boots simply because the entire boot is rubber-coated neoprene, as opposed to the Muck/Bog-style boots that have rubber on the lower portion, but exposed neoprene on the upper.

The Irish Setters have proven to be immeasurably more tough than the Bogs.

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If it isn't going to be cold, I use Xtratufs, which I've owned since my first fishing trip to Alaska, and have put up to 20 miles on them in a day hunting elk and turkeys in the wet, plus walking in wet snow when it is above zero. I always put insoles in them. Without long underwear(sorry, base layers), the 16 inchers rub my calves, so I use the 12 inchers.
I tried a pair of LaCrosse boots one turkey season while hunting alone, and my feet sweat and swelled enough during the day that I couldn't get the boots off. I finally sliced them down the side with a knife and burned them in the campfire. Tight at the ankle is good for walking, but has its drawbacks.


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