Best Rubber Boots
- Thread starter Slooshark1
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I haven seen good gumboots in a long time now that most are made in China
So for now I just get cheep ones and throw them out after the season
Wen I'm clam digging i will where pair out in less the a month
Firstfishman
Regular
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta
Muck
swinginberrys
Regular
- Location
- Mallorytown
I've had good luck with cabelas duratrax.turned a few friends onto them as well ..that being said I haven't gotten any in a few years so who knows if they have changed....
Got Juice?
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Peoples Republik of Kanukkistan
Dunlops..... same pair worn almost daily on a farm from 35c to -40c... no leaks. They look abused (they have been ) but after 8 years, they are still watertight.
htt ps://www.marks.com/en/categories/footwear/mens-safety/rubber-boots/product/stsp-pu-cold-weather-boot-30426.html#30426%5Bcolor%5D=OLIVE
htt ps://www.marks.com/en/categories/footwear/mens-safety/rubber-boots/product/stsp-pu-cold-weather-boot-30426.html#30426%5Bcolor%5D=OLIVE
I would think dunlops would to stiff for hunting but thers no denying there a good work boot
I hear muck boots are good but don't have any experience with them and I would hate to make a comment on ther durability as a gumboot
I hear muck boots are good but don't have any experience with them and I would hate to make a comment on ther durability as a gumboot
A friend of mine swears by the Muck boots and I've never heard anyone complain of them not working. But I think Bogs are probably as good an d I got a pair of Cabela's own label that have since been superseded by these: http://www.cabelas.ca/product/63733/cabelas-instinct-accelerator-5mm-rubber-boots and they seem to me to as good as Muck and Bogs. I don't think you'd go wrong with any of those.
droid1963
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Attilathecanuk
CGN Regular
- Location
- On the way to Onoway
I have had muck boots for 2 years(the chore boots with steel toe) and use them all the time, hunting and at work. Comfortable and light and good in the winter too.
I like Mucks, comfortable, flexible and warm. I have heard that some have cracked, but my guess is either a bad 'batch' or left out for UV exposure which would do any rubber boot in. It's nice to be able to easily roll down the tops if the boots get to warm.
It sounds dumb, but my favourite water boots are the cheap, ugly Walmart boots that are made out of that same lightweight foam as "crocks". They're $20, waterproof, surprisingly durable, but best of all, light as a feather. I hunt in some super rough terrain, and having lightweight footwear makes a world of difference at the end of the day. First pair lasted 2 seasons before springing a leak, this pair is going into its fourth. So that's less than 8 bucks a season 
Haven't seen any on the shelves for a while though. I should have stocked up lol.
Haven't seen any on the shelves for a while though. I should have stocked up lol.
I'm using Lacrosse boots now after having a pair of Irish Setters crack after two seasons . I think I'm on year three for the Lacrosse and they are still in good shape. I think both were around $200 a pair. I use them almost every day in spring, fall, and winter. I buy the highest boots I can since our bush gets quite wet. I tried on a pair of Mucks, but found them uncomfortable. They have a seam that runs up the back of the boot and it bothered my heel.
. I think I'm on year three for the Lacrosse and they are still in good shape. I think both were around $200 a pair. I use them almost every day in spring, fall, and winter. I buy the highest boots I can since our bush gets quite wet. I tried on a pair of Mucks, but found them uncomfortable. They have a seam that runs up the back of the boot and it bothered my heel.
