Any decent rubber boots out there? Seems like they like to crack after a year or two.

[777funk]

I've had a couple pairs of rubber boots and I shouldn't say a year or two, I probably get more like 2-3 years of moderate use out of each pair I've had but eventually they crack at where the leg meets the boot. I like 'em because they're waterproof but I'd like them more if they'd hold up a little better.

Maybe I just need to get something besides rubber. But before I do I figured I'd ask and see what else is out there as far as rubber boots.

I like waterproof and I don't like having to treat them regularly in order to make that possible. Maybe there is something besides rubber that would work better?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Muck boots

 

[777funk]

That's the word I was looking for. These are what I believe I have:
http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-Guid...Men/product/10212578/?cmCat=CROSSSELL_PRODUCT

They don't seem to hold up well over the years (start cracking). Maybe there's a better muck boot out there. I've had a pair around the house for years. Maybe I just need to try something else.

 

[BigBore44]

Agree with ColtPython. And besides waterproof, they are COMFORTABLE! Well worth the money. But every boot will breakdown from abuse. If I get 2-3 years out of my boots, I consider myself lucky. But I am rough on boots. I clean them and condition them, but a boot can only take so much abuse.

 

[eddielewis]

LaCrosse makes a good rubber boot.

 

[jmr40]

Been wearing something with fabric panels to keep weight down and make them more breathable with gore-tex liners for nearly 30 years. Never had a pair leak. Lots of good choices, but good stuff last longer, and is cheaper in the long run.

Bought a pair of these and wore them for 13 hunting seasons. My friends thought I was crazy for paying $165 for them in 1988 when they could get a pair of Rocky's for $50. In 2001 when I finally tossed them my friends had gone through 4-5 pairs of their $50 boots.

http://www.danner.com/boots/grouse-hunting-boots.html

 

[Kingcreek]

I get several years out of lacrosse rubber boots and I'm pretty hard on them.

 

[Outlaw Man]

I've been pleased with Lacrosse, as well. Never tried Muck.

 

[NelsErik]

For what purpose? Wading? For hunting I wear Schnee's with a rubber bottom, but they won't work for wading.

 

[22-rimfire]

I have several pairs of Lacrosse boots that I wear for hunting, work, and just tramping around if I have to cross streams or swampy areas. I have various sizes to fit different sock amounts. Call me Mr. Overkill. But I like them. Have not tried Muck boots.

 

[juk]

I managed to wear a pair of Mucks out in less than 6 months. I mean, these things were wore thin, didn't have any tread, footbed had come out, sun bleached, and finally, a twig punched a huge hole in em. For all that though, I wouldn't have had any other pair of boots on my feet. I wore them 8-12 hours a day in the awful summer heat of South Florida. I wore them out stepping into, onto, and walking around on airboats all day. The polymer screws protruding from the hull of the boat ate the boots up, and the relentless sun just dried them out. They kept my feet dry when I had to get out and walk. Anyway, I give a shameless plug for Muck Boots. They are pretty awesome and under normal use, should last you several years. They are very comfortable too. I rolled the tops of mine down when I wasn't planning on walking in the water.

 

[Mango88]

Here's another vote for Schnees, I've worn them for a couple of decades and I'm just on my second pair. Also some of them are still made here in the United States.

http://www.schnees.com/category/schnees-chore-boots

 

[amd6547]

Irish Setter, made by Redwing, has a great line of serious, high performance rubber boots.
http://hunt.irishsetterboots.com/rubber

 

[303tom]

Best boots in the world................
https://www.google.com/search?q=nor...ABA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1344&bih=710&dpr=1.25

 

[chas08]

I like Muck Wetlands. They have been a good boot for me.

 

[back40]

depending on terrain and activity, i wear either xtratufs or mucks. the xtratufs are by far the best rubber boot i've had. just bought the mucks last year so the jury is still out on durability, but they seem to be doing fine.

 

[lastofthebreed]

X2+ on the LaCrosse

 

[Double_J]

I have several friends that swear by georgia boots. I had a pair of old rocky? boots that lasted around 8 years of hard wear and tear. I finally got rid of them when the sole separated from the rest of the boot. Never had a leak with them either.

 

[bobinoregon]

Xtratuffs also known as Alaska sneakers, some of the best rubber boots out there

 

[rcmodel]

Lacrosse works for me.
Been wearing the same Alpha Burly insulated ones in the winter for years.

Also got a pair of cheap (under $25) Northern USA made plain rubber knee boots at the farm supply store several years ago.
I wear them all summer when mowing, doing yard work, etc.

They stink from sweaty feet all summer, but are holding up just fine.

rc

 

[mnhntr]

Lacrosse Alpha Burley

 

[KC45]

If you want them to last longer store them out of the sun. I keep mine in the garage when not in use and they last 4-5 years without problem.

 

[ldlfh7]

muck boots - they can be insulated or not, extremely comfortable and last for several years. You do pay for quality though.

 

[X-Rap]

Lacrosse used to make excellent rubber boots that actually streched and fit well at the ankle but when they moved to China I belive the compound recipe was changed and now I can't hardly get a boot to fit and the colder they are the stiffer and harder the rubber gets.
I really couldn't pick a decent brand out today, the last decent pair I've found were the Northerner that was still made in USA. They seem to still be made of more rubber than vinyl.

 

[BrainOnSigs]

Another Muck user. I frequently wade into salt water. As long as I rinse them good when I am done they seem to last. Granted I don't use them daily.