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XTRATUF boots #6483510 05/08/12
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,960 Southern Michigan M m_stevenson OP Campfire Tracker
OP m_stevenson Campfire Tracker M Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,960 Southern Michigan	We are coming back to Alaska this summer, and need a little feedback about boots. Last time I brought my Big Boy Burleys and while they work well, I don't think they are as suited for boat use as the Xtratuf boots. There is a local sporting goods store near me that has USA made blems for a great price. I was thinking about boots for me and my wife. Should I get the insulated ones? Or are the uninsulated with good wool socks the way to go in July? Mark NRA Life Member Anytime anyone kicks cancers azz is a good day! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Oh The Drama!

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Re: XTRATUF boots m_stevenson #6483604 05/08/12
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,255 Just south of the 60th paralle... 406_SBC Campfire Regular
406_SBC Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,255 Just south of the 60th paralle...	Uninsulated...... Originally Posted by Mule Deer Suck bullets simply suck.

Re: XTRATUF boots 406_SBC #6483613 05/08/12
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 570 Alaska U Unalakleet_Yooper Campfire Regular
Unalakleet_Yooper Campfire Regular U Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 570 Alaska	+1 on the uninsulated

Re: XTRATUF boots Unalakleet_Yooper #6483641 05/08/12
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 610 Nikiski, AK SpartanGunner Campfire Regular
SpartanGunner Campfire Regular Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 610 Nikiski, AK	I was at Sweeny's the other day and the guy there explained to me that the boots that they were making in China now were better quality that the boots that they made in the USA. He showed me where the uppers were put together using better techniques and the soles were put together using glues that they couldn't use in the US. Also, the Chinese made boots don't come with the sticky gook on the outside of the boot. If you are going to be dumb - you've got to be tuff.

Re: XTRATUF boots SpartanGunner #6483770 05/08/12
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 558 South of Anchorage labdad Campfire Regular
labdad Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 558 South of Anchorage	I, too, was at Sweeney's to get a new set of LaCrosse ankle fits. Better or not it still pisses me off to see they are built in China. Need to bring back the old Red Ball's and make 'em here in the good 'ol U.S.A. It's not the destination...

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Re: XTRATUF boots labdad #6483897 05/08/12
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia 458 Lott Campfire Ranger
458 Lott Campfire Ranger Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 21,317 Alaska / Saudi Arabia	Non insulated, and get the felt insole.

Re: XTRATUF boots labdad #6483898 05/08/12
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,645 Alaska BW Campfire Tracker
BW Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,645 Alaska	I've always preferred, and bought, the insulated version. Brian

Re: XTRATUF boots m_stevenson #6483953 05/08/12
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,863 Anchorage, AK D DanInAlaska Campfire Regular
DanInAlaska Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,863 Anchorage, AK	I like the uninsulated Xtra-Tuffs, with a pair of merino wool socks. I need to new ones this year, as well. I've had my older pair for 9 or 10 seasons now, and they are finally giving up on me. They are cracking at the ankles. The newer pair of XT's are a huge disappointment, though. I bought them in 2008, and they gave up after only three seasons. While I hope my next pair of XT's are more like my first pair, I doubt I'll ever own another pair of Muck boots, though. The toe cracked on one of the boots at about six months, and they have progressively fallen apart ever since. They have been water tight up to this season, even though they looked like crap, but I got wet feet at the boat ramp last weekend. They're toast. Thoroughly enjoying Alaska since 2001.

Re: XTRATUF boots DanInAlaska #6483964 05/08/12
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,425 C Calvin Campfire Ranger
Calvin Campfire Ranger C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 23,425	I like uninsulated with wool socks.

Re: XTRATUF boots Calvin #6484302 05/08/12
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 70 Lake Clark, AK AKtrapper26 Campfire Greenhorn
AKtrapper26 Campfire Greenhorn Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 70 Lake Clark, AK	another vote for UNinsulated...and definitely another vote for the insoles.... I wear them pretty much daily...in fact, I've even been known to hunt goats in them...though I may or may not recommend that...especially when you have run out of Aquaseal and have to use duct tape to try and plug holes... Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.

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Re: XTRATUF boots Calvin #6484316 05/08/12
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,202 Juneau, AK AKBoater Campfire Tracker
AKBoater Campfire Tracker Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,202 Juneau, AK	My wife likes the insulated but I go for the uninsulated with wool socks. And as someone else said, the wool insoles are great. Deal with it.

Re: XTRATUF boots m_stevenson #6484426 05/08/12
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,418 Fairbanks, Ak. Bear_in_Fairbanks Campfire Regular
Bear_in_Fairbanks Campfire Regular Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 1,418 Fairbanks, Ak.	My moose hunting boots are X-tra Tuffs & I wear 'em everyday for 3 weeks of our season and are uninsulated. I get 'em so there is a snug fit while wearing 2 pair of socks, 1 light and one heavy. In addition, I strongly advise you put a felt pad in the bottom of the boot and then an arch support. Doing this will allow you to wear them all day with a lot less discomfort. When buying them, try them on with the socks you're gonna wear AND a felt inner sole AND an arch support. There should be a snug fit with little movement of your foot. Get 2 sets of felt inner soles and take the used one out at night to dry out. X-tra Tuffs are great for what we do. Good luck. Bear in Fairbanks "Unless you're the lead dog, the scenery never changes." Amazingly, I've lived long enough to see a President who is worse than Carter. And finally, Gun control means using two hands.

Re: XTRATUF boots Bear_in_Fairbanks #6484951 05/08/12
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,167 S.E. Alaska MuskegMan Campfire Outfitter
MuskegMan Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 8,167 S.E. Alaska	Uninsulated XT's. Spenco insole. Mucks if you want insulation.

Re: XTRATUF boots MuskegMan #6484981 05/08/12
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana M MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter
MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana	uninsulated for me other wise my feet are on fire. Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.

Re: XTRATUF boots DanInAlaska #6485605 05/08/12
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,960 Southern Michigan M m_stevenson OP Campfire Tracker
OP m_stevenson Campfire Tracker M Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,960 Southern Michigan	Originally Posted by DanInAlaska I like the uninsulated Xtra-Tuffs, with a pair of merino wool socks. I need to new ones this year, as well. I've had my older pair for 9 or 10 seasons now, and they are finally giving up on me. They are cracking at the ankles. The newer pair of XT's are a huge disappointment, though. I bought them in 2008, and they gave up after only three seasons. While I hope my next pair of XT's are more like my first pair, I doubt I'll ever own another pair of Muck boots, though. The toe cracked on one of the boots at about six months, and they have progressively fallen apart ever since. They have been water tight up to this season, even though they looked like crap, but I got wet feet at the boat ramp last weekend. They're toast. Dan, what size do you wear? I might be able to find some here, maybe these would last you longer. Mark NRA Life Member Anytime anyone kicks cancers azz is a good day! ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ Oh The Drama!

Re: XTRATUF boots m_stevenson #6486203 05/08/12
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,712 North Shore, MA K kamo_gari Campfire Outfitter
kamo_gari Campfire Outfitter K Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,712 North Shore, MA	Another vote for uninsulated.

Re: XTRATUF boots kamo_gari #6486292 05/08/12
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,516 Valhalla SE AK & WA A AcesNeights Campfire Ranger
AcesNeights Campfire Ranger A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,516 Valhalla SE AK & WA	+1 on uninsulated and wool socks and insoles. �Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------- ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: XTRATUF boots kamo_gari #6486297 05/08/12
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,516 Valhalla SE AK & WA A AcesNeights Campfire Ranger
AcesNeights Campfire Ranger A Joined: May 2008 Posts: 25,516 Valhalla SE AK & WA	Originally Posted by kamo_gari Another vote for uninsulated. Noice! Bloody decks make me hotter than insulated Xtratuffs... �Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr. --------------------------------------------------------- ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: XTRATUF boots AcesNeights #6486465 05/08/12
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,092 Kenai Peninsula, AK L las Campfire 'Bwana
las Campfire 'Bwana L Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 32,092 Kenai Peninsula, AK	Someone else makes rubber boots? Uninsulated for me too. Bought my latest pair (Blems) from Sweeneys 7 or 10 years ago for $50. The only true cost of having a dog is its death.

Re: XTRATUF boots las #6486480 05/08/12
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,057 Anchorage Ak 358Norma_fan Campfire Regular
358Norma_fan Campfire Regular Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,057 Anchorage Ak	I guess I'm the odd man out here, but I like the insulated ones. But then again, I have bad circulation in my hands and feet so I need all the help I can get. "243/85TSX It's as if the HAMMER OF THOR were wielded by CHUCK NORRIS himself, and a roundhouse kick thrown in for good measure."

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