What kind of rubber boots do you wear turkey hunting. I was thinking of getting Lacrosse Grange but wondered if they are worth it. I have a closet full of busted ,cracked , and uncomfortable rubber boots trying to save a buck. Does anyone wear the Grange? Are they comfortable, durable and worth the price? Anyone have any other recommendations? Thanks!
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I have worn them and been happy. I don't think they are as good as the use to be, but what is? Definitely worth getting to hunt in spring and fall.
Boll Weevil
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I do for hunts where I know I'm gonna be in a river swamp/standing water. One thing that'll help with longevity is to store in a cool dry dark place upside down or with a boot insert if you can.
I wore Grange for years and years, but the new Chinese made ones don't last. For comfort try the LaCrosse Agility. They are expensive but so comfortable.
Gobble4me757
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I love my lacrosses…I find myself using em a bunch
since LaCrosse makes hundreds of styles and you weren't more specific, I'll assume you mean these:
That is the ones! Lol, The Grange that I mentioned above is the 18 inch green rubber boots, although wearing those on public would surely keep others out of my spot! Lol
I knew exactly what you were referring to. I was poking fun at gobble4me for his vague post.
Have you seen lite boots? I got a pair for Christmas but can't give a review yet. They are very lite!
Checking those out, very interesting. The reviews are very good .
Rakkin6
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Wife bought me a pair of the Grange Bottomlamd camo boots last year before the season. I have no complaints with them at all.
Longbow2240
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I've got two or three pair of the Lacrosse Burly's. Great pair of boots.
I had been wearing Muck Fieldblazers but they started rubbing my heal so I bought a pair of Lacrosse Aeroheads a month or so back that somebody posted a link to in the Deals forum. They were on sale for $89. Only wore them around the house to see how they felt but first impression is they're lightweight and comfortable.
deerhunter10
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I wear the burlys won't ever own mucks again. Lacrosse is way more comfortable. About to get a pair lite boots to try them. Won't have any kind of reviews on them til I put them through there paces in turkey season.
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Wrangler95
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Same here on the Mucks,had two pair and lasted less than a year.Rubbed my heel and bottoms came unglued.Bought a pair of Rocky's this Christmas but only worn them once but like them!I have a pair of Rocky rubber boots that are well insulated and warm,only drawback is they are heavy!
Gobble4me757
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I hated the mucks a buddy let me borrow…no where near as comfy as lacrosse.
I have a pair of Lincoln outfitters I got from rural king that I've put several miles on and no complaints
megalomaniac
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For comfort, i really like the ultralight lacrosse aeroheads that SCN found on sale a few years back for $49. They already leak tho...
I prefer lightweight hikers instead. Don't care if I soak them in a creek, except for the horrible rotten moldy foot smell they end up developing by the end of the season. I'm almost getting to the point of just buying the Merrell Chemeleons on sale for $75, using them one or 2 seasons, then throwing them away. Filling them up with baking soda helps a little, but they still get pretty rank after a week in the swamps.
I prefer lightweight hikers instead. Don't care if I soak them in a creek, except for the horrible rotten moldy foot smell they end up developing by the end of the season. I'm almost getting to the point of just buying the Merrell Chemeleons on sale for $75, using them one or 2 seasons, then throwing them away. Filling them up with baking soda helps a little, but they still get pretty rank after a week in the swamps.
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Lightweight waterproof hikers for me, i will never own another pair of crappy rubber boots!
Went with the Lite boots recommended by Turkey chaser after doing some research. These things are unbelievable! My wife opened the box because she thought they had left the boots out! Lol, These are the lightest boots I have ever seen in my life. Great reviews and feel like wearing crocks with a 16 inch top. Time will tell I guess but first impression is I can go all day in these things.
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I currently wear Lacrosse Arrowheads. My next boot will be the Chene rubber boot.
Was boot browsing the other day in store after finishing shredding the uppers on my mucks. I have a pair of LaCrosse Granges I will wear on mornings I know i'm crossing water, but I HATE the lack of grip/traction on the bottom of the boot. Can't even climb a hill in those things without slipping. But anyways, came across the Dry Shod brand. Never had heard of them, but really liked the design of the Southland model.
https://dryshodusa.com/product/southland-mens-hunting-boot/
Did some research and they are a newer company. Apparently one of the main designers was one of the original Muck guys. Reviews are sparse, but I've wasted enough money on rubbers over the years, they are worth a shot. They have some muck-type material up top but are armored a lot more than mucks. Great traction/lugs on bottom. Fairly lightweight.
I'll post an update after I put a bunch of miles on them.
https://dryshodusa.com/product/southland-mens-hunting-boot/
Did some research and they are a newer company. Apparently one of the main designers was one of the original Muck guys. Reviews are sparse, but I've wasted enough money on rubbers over the years, they are worth a shot. They have some muck-type material up top but are armored a lot more than mucks. Great traction/lugs on bottom. Fairly lightweight.
I'll post an update after I put a bunch of miles on them.
another option just to put it out there is ditch the rubber boots and go to waterproof hiker and gaiters. I did this about 4 years ago and will NEVER EVER go back to rubber boots. Move allows you to get much lighter weight option thats way more comfortable to walk in and generally speaking doesnt make your feet crazy hot in those warmers days.
Again just another option that has worked very very well for me personally
Again just another option that has worked very very well for me personally
Lacrosse Grange with aftermarket insoles are my go to for marshy swampy areas, or mornings walking in tall grass with a heavy dew. My Grange boots are on a boot dryer as soon as I return to camp or house. I have had good luck this way. I wear different boots for different terrain.
Displaced_Vol
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My favorites have been the lacrosse green ones with the clasps & fold over top. I've got fat calves, they're not good for anything I can't jump over a crack, but the regular granges cut off circulation. I went with warm weather muck boots after I wore the lacrosses out and they're OK, but I don't like them near as much.
I'll go back with lacrosse next time but I am intrigued by the lite boots.
I'll go back with lacrosse next time but I am intrigued by the lite boots.
I really like the Lite boots, I walk every evening and have been wearing them each day since they arrived. They make them in a pair for bigger calves also so it Might be just what you need. I am still amazed by how much they weigh . So far so good!
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