Muck Boots?

[ozzie]

I have been trying to decide if these will keep me warm...I love insulated rubber boots but these look to be even better......anybody ever wear a pair specificaly the cold weather ones?

[FishingIdiot]

I have a pair of Arctic Sports - they're good. If they weren't MY feet would let me know.

Now, I've got to figure out what to use for gloves that I can still

fish with. My fingers are the only thing that get really cold.

[Eskimoman]

decent boots but theay are NOT duruable. I ripped 2 pairs within a month and a buddy got a hole in his. THere are much better boots out there.

[ozzie]

then the next ? would be does anyone have a comfortable insulated rubber boot that they would recommend.....I had originaly bought a pair of knee highs from Cabela's that were 800 gram thinsulate and I thought they were awesome but they developed a leak (can't figure out where) and I can't get them to dry out and they stink!!

[newoodhntr]

I have the LaCrosse Alpha Burley in the 1200 thinsulate and would recommend them. Mine are 5 years old know and no leaks. Made right here in Wi.

[sticknstring]

The beauty with Mucks is that they're very light. If you do any amount of walking where you need knee-highs, you'll really appreciate them. I own an older pair of Lacrosse 1200 gram knee-high rubbers as well and although maybe more durable, I find myself wearing the Mucks 9/10. The "clunkers" have become my ice fishing boots. I know a few who praise their Danner's highly. Might be something to check out as well. I know little about them.

[FL SNIPER]

I like my muck boots for how light, warm, and comfortable they are. Not sure if I'd wear them pheasant hunting as I've heard they can get ripped easily....but so far they have been good boots for my needs. If you do any shore fishing or canoing they are great....probably be good for fishing late ice too.

[kstruck]

While I have not tried the boot version from Muck, I have used their "clog/shoe" version for trips to the Boundary Waters. I have to say that they have become my favorite up north shoe as they appear to be very durable as well as being relatively slip resistant on wet rocks. We have sold this brand at our garden center and have had nothing but positive reviews.

[B-man715]

I bought a pair of "chore" muck boots. They were for bowhunting, but I started wearing them at work (pipelayer-underground excavation). Now the sides started to tear. I wouldn't buy them for work.

Though I am happy enough with them to buy a set of Arctic Mucks next year stricly for fishing

[ozzie]

awesome thanks guys I think I will buy a pair and give them a try although $145 is a steep price for rubber boots I will usually have bibs over them while hunting and ice fishing so then I think they should hold up...just got to be careful when using the auger!!

[Sifty]

I have just the regular Muck boots and love them.

I use them for early and late season open water fishing.

Sifty

[B-man715]

awesome thanks guys I think I will buy a pair and give them a try although $145 is a steep price for rubber boots I will usually have bibs over them while hunting and ice fishing so then I think they should hold up...just got to be careful when using the auger!!

You can save at least $35 if you shop the bay.

Just saw some new size 11 for $95 with free shipping.

[ozzie]

thanks for the tip

[youngie22]

love 'em, hip boots are pretty sweet too. haven't been cold yet. feet don't get wet from sweaty feet.

[ducker]

I would suggest Kamik Goliaths. All rubber insulated boots. Duck hunted Devils Lake for three days in early November in a blizzard, fish mainly out of a house on the ice all hardwater season and have never gotten cold feet. Their tall with a draw string around the top. I only wear a single medium sock. Have had them for three years and they look like new.

Have to take the liner out every once in a awhile to dry out being rubber they do cause the feet to sweat during active use

[croixflats]

I got a pair this year in the fall and they are a nice boot.

One thing though, the feet sweat and if your on the ice not active your feet will get cold by the end of the day. I like them because they are light and easy to get on and off. I put a lot of miles on them for work and play and are holding up fine. I have a few punctures from tree branches and such.

[theiceman]

I love muck boots I'm on my second pair in eight years. Bow hunting,ice fishing I wear them year round.

[Rick]

I love my Muck boots and they have proven very durable in all kinds of conditions. I hunt with mine (fish too) and they have covered all kinds of terrain including barbed wire

I don't wear them if it is colder than 20 degrees out fishing if I'm planning on sitting in one spot.

[Bigsmitty]

Im on year five with my Mucks. I use them year round for bow hunting, ice fishing, four wheeling etc. I havent put my icemen on since I bought my Mucks. I hunt and fish alot and not even a minor tear in them.

I think Yaktrax gippers are made for them too. The rubber straps fit in the groves on the mucks perfect.

Buy a pair... you wont be disapointed.

[DoubleLunger]

These are the best boots out there, hands down. Warmest and most comfortable boot on the market.

[ozzie]

well its final I am going out to get a pair this week....Thanks for all the replies!!