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Need snake boot recommendations
#7821749
04/28/20 02:26 AM
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pmnitro
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Time to replace a worn out pair of boots. Do you have a favorite snake boot to recommend? Would like to be $200 or less if possible. Thanks in advance
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7821760
04/28/20 02:38 AM
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Bayharbor
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I have a pair of rubber slip on Muck snake boots that I really like. I’ve had them for four years and they are the most comfortable snake boots I’ve owned.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7821974
04/28/20 12:59 PM
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TKandMike
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I've had Justin's for years and have liked them, held up the one time I got hit.
I always put new insoles in them, I think the ones they come with are crap.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7822011
04/28/20 01:35 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Danner sharptails are most comfortable but over $200
For the price just get the foreverlast snake guards. Think they are 40 at academy.
Started wearing the foreverlast’s Pronghorn hunting because I like my hiking boots for anything over mile or two
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7822022
04/28/20 01:42 PM
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kry226
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I've had Justin's for years and have liked them, held up the one time I got hit.
I always put new insoles in them, I think the ones they come with are crap. The thing I dislike about the Justins are the lack of coverage at the top of the boot at the front and especially the back. And for me personally, I've never had a pair of Justins that fit me really well. I'm currently in a nice pair of Chips. Very sturdy boots but they're certainly not made for walking long distances. Next time I have a couple Benjamins burning a hole in my pocket, I may just invest in a pair of Danners.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7822024
04/28/20 01:44 PM
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KWood_TSU
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Danners.
I ordered chippewas to begin with, and one boot was a .25 size larger than the other. They were also made overseas, unlike danners.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7822033
04/28/20 01:49 PM
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Hudbone
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Justin, a little more than the $200, but I have been wearing them for years. In the warmer months, you will never find me in the pasture without 'em. Just ain't gonna happen. Comfortable enough that I used to wear them everyday. Yes, that was quite a while ago.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7822783
04/28/20 11:36 PM
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Judd
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Muck doesn’t make a snake boot pair anymore, I tried to buy a pair because everywhere I looked for a rubber snake boot several people would mention them. I looked and even tried to find a new older year pair and couldn’t. I ended up with LaCrosse because I wanted an all around waterproof snake boot that I could wear year round. Most of the leather ones are not waterproof. Chippewa will get a lot of recommendations but they are uncomfortable on my feet. I have to have a soft heel. Rockys fit my feet best but they’ve done something within the last 10 years and their boots are junk. Kills me to say it but I tried two different boots recently and neither made it more than two weekends at the lease but they were comfortable It’s a shame too, I wore Rocky’s almost exclusively for over 20 years. Good luck!
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7822945
04/29/20 01:20 AM
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KWood_TSU
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Muck doesn’t make a snake boot pair anymore, I tried to buy a pair because everywhere I looked for a rubber snake boot several people would mention them. I looked and even tried to find a new older year pair and couldn’t. I ended up with LaCrosse because I wanted an all around waterproof snake boot that I could wear year round. Most of the leather ones are not waterproof. Chippewa will get a lot of recommendations but they are uncomfortable on my feet. I have to have a soft heel. Rockys fit my feet best but they’ve done something within the last 10 years and their boots are junk. Kills me to say it but I tried two different boots recently and neither made it more than two weekends at the lease but they were comfortable It’s a shame too, I wore Rocky’s almost exclusively for over 20 years. Good luck! Danner sharptail is a leather that is completely waterproof. It has a goretex liner in it.
Amat Victoria Curam - Victory Loves Preparation
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7823019
04/29/20 02:32 AM
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rolyat.nosaj
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You can get a combo that's insulated, waterproof and snake proof.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7823098
04/29/20 03:49 AM
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JCO
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I’ve had Chippewa and Danners. Danner wins by a mile.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7823129
04/29/20 04:23 AM
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Dennis in Ft Worth
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I bought a pair of Rocky’s last winter and am tickled with them. Great fit for my size 13s, lightweight, easy on/off.
Me and ol' RUGER, 74 years and still shooting.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7824931
04/30/20 09:09 PM
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Halfadozen
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Would like to find a lightweight pair of boots. With bad knees the extra weight of good boots are not good. Any suggestions?
Freedom is a fragile thing ...Those who have known freedom, and then lost it, have never known it again. -- Ronald Reagan
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825008
04/30/20 10:20 PM
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PMK
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wear shorts and tennis shoes but keep your eyes pealed
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825021
04/30/20 10:39 PM
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Jimbo1
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Only one's I found local that would fit with my large calves were the Academy brand. Going on 6years now, lightweight.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825093
04/30/20 11:45 PM
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Joined: Sep 2004
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grizzlyman
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My favorite is the Danner Pronghorn zip up/lace up. I caught mine on sale for $235. Well worth the price and never had a leak but I use Danner's waterproof gel on them.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825128
05/01/20 12:29 AM
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pertnear
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I have Chippewa's. I hate 'em!
Be sure to get some lighter weight boots & with an easy off-on arrangement like zippers.
The North has double last names. The South has double first names.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825165
05/01/20 12:54 AM
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Poppa
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I have red head brand from bps and they are lite weight dam near knee high. not pricy but don't know if they work, never been struck. Justin boots don't fit me right Chitty boots IMO
Last edited by Poppa; 05/01/20 12:56 AM.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
[Re: KWood_TSU]
#7825203
05/01/20 01:28 AM
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Judd
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Muck doesn’t make a snake boot pair anymore, I tried to buy a pair because everywhere I looked for a rubber snake boot several people would mention them. I looked and even tried to find a new older year pair and couldn’t. I ended up with LaCrosse because I wanted an all around waterproof snake boot that I could wear year round. Most of the leather ones are not waterproof. Chippewa will get a lot of recommendations but they are uncomfortable on my feet. I have to have a soft heel. Rockys fit my feet best but they’ve done something within the last 10 years and their boots are junk. Kills me to say it but I tried two different boots recently and neither made it more than two weekends at the lease but they were comfortable It’s a shame too, I wore Rocky’s almost exclusively for over 20 years. Good luck! Danner sharptail is a leather that is completely waterproof. It has a goretex liner in it. I don’t like the Chuker look.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825218
05/01/20 01:41 AM
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bigdavehunting
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I use the academy ones going on 6 yrs at least, well under 200.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825914
05/01/20 06:35 PM
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skinnerback
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Danner sharptails are most comfortable but over $200
For the price just get the foreverlast snake guards. Think they are 40 at academy.
Started wearing the foreverlast’s Pronghorn hunting because I like my hiking boots for anything over mile or two
Have never owned Danners. I love my Chippewa's, I forget now how many years I've had them. They were a mofo to break in, but once broken in they are very comfortable. I used to always wear the Foreverlast from Academy. Cheap and light weight, I never got more than 2-3 yrs out of them though.
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825975
05/01/20 07:16 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Danner sharptails are most comfortable but over $200
For the price just get the foreverlast snake guards. Think they are 40 at academy.
Started wearing the foreverlast’s Pronghorn hunting because I like my hiking boots for anything over mile or two
Have never owned Danners. I love my Chippewa's, I forget now how many years I've had them. They were a mofo to break in, but once broken in they are very comfortable. I used to always wear the Foreverlast from Academy. Cheap and light weight, I never got more than 2-3 yrs out of them though. My only complaint in danner is they don’t make a non water proof sharp tail. Get sweaty. The guards not the boots. Boots are a good deal too but won’t get same mileage as danner a, but 1/2 prices too https://www.sportsmans.com/clothing...fB0RS6RyAa210t_6vtVv5lTDFxMaAiZ6EALw_wcB
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7825980
05/01/20 07:20 PM
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skinnerback
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7826010
05/01/20 07:42 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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Re: Need snake boot recommendations
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#7826030
05/01/20 07:54 PM
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skinnerback
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