I'm looking for a pair of 10" hunting/hiking boots that are waterproof to the top of the boot. So many brands out there, I need some help narrowing it down.
Danner and Irish Setter are two of the better brands out there. I’ve always had good luck with Rocky, but if I had the money, I would go with one of the first two I mentioned.
A lot of hunters are now turning towards rubber boots because no scent comes in or out and they are waterproof. But on any pair of boots should say if they are waterproof or not. or just buy some waterproof spray for shoes.
I can only help you in one way. Stay away from the Rocky Brand.In the past they were a good choice but now it is different matter. My hunting partner and I both bought a pair of lace up Rocky waterproof, snake proof boots last year.His leaked immediately and mine did not last but 2 weeks and they started leaking. We returned them and exchanged them for another pair.Both pair started leaking immediately, just as the first pair did.They also created blisters on both of us. And when we read the insert that was in the box with the boots, it stated they offered protection against most snakes.If they lied about the waterproofing, I am sure they lied about the snake proof aspect of the boot also. Since we took the first pair back, we were too embarrassed to take the second pair back. So my advice- do NOT get Rocky boots!
I’ve had really good luck with Cabela’s 6-point boots. I’m on my second pair. The first pair lasted about 10 years before I walked the soles off of them. I’ve had the new pair for about a year and the sole is much better than the last pair, so I would imagine that I will have this pair of boots a while too.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:00 am
geogia boots makes good insulated boots slip on and lace up
June 9th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Danner and Irish Setter are two of the better brands out there. I’ve always had good luck with Rocky, but if I had the money, I would go with one of the first two I mentioned.
June 9th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
A lot of hunters are now turning towards rubber boots because no scent comes in or out and they are waterproof. But on any pair of boots should say if they are waterproof or not. or just buy some waterproof spray for shoes.
June 11th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Georgia Boots Baby!!!! they are the best out there and for a pretty good price….Good luck
June 14th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I can only help you in one way. Stay away from the Rocky Brand.In the past they were a good choice but now it is different matter. My hunting partner and I both bought a pair of lace up Rocky waterproof, snake proof boots last year.His leaked immediately and mine did not last but 2 weeks and they started leaking. We returned them and exchanged them for another pair.Both pair started leaking immediately, just as the first pair did.They also created blisters on both of us. And when we read the insert that was in the box with the boots, it stated they offered protection against most snakes.If they lied about the waterproofing, I am sure they lied about the snake proof aspect of the boot also. Since we took the first pair back, we were too embarrassed to take the second pair back. So my advice- do NOT get Rocky boots!
June 16th, 2009 at 3:36 am
I’ve had really good luck with Cabela’s 6-point boots. I’m on my second pair. The first pair lasted about 10 years before I walked the soles off of them. I’ve had the new pair for about a year and the sole is much better than the last pair, so I would imagine that I will have this pair of boots a while too.
June 17th, 2009 at 4:36 am
Big Bill seems to make some pretty good boots. Don’t know if they have 10′ though. I know Work Wear Headquarters carries them.