Snake boots

[hbg1]

Gonna have to buy new pair of boots for turkey season. Comfort, waterproof, and affordability are definite keys for me, any suggestions?

 

[Boll Weevil]

Chippewa.

 

[spoon]

Chippewa.

Yep!

 

[hbg1]

Remember the word affordability, aren't they like $250

 

[spoon]

Remember the word affordability, aren't they like $250

What is your life worth

 

[Setterman]

I got a pair of Irish setters last year and really liked them. I've been through all of them from Russell's to crap Rocky's and the setters were decent

 

[PalsPal]

Do you hunt an area where you encounter a lot of snakes in turkey season?

I have only encountered snakes of any kind 2-3 times in my 30+ years of hunting.

 

[Coker]

Danner Pronghorn snake boot. I'm on my 3rd year and they are well worth the money (expensive). No break in time, wore my out of the box the first day. Very comfortable, very rugged, and 100% waterproof.

 

[TheLBLman]

Having worn several different brands, the one I currently like best are the Irish Setters.

I believe some others are also very good, but often not available in my size (need a EE or EEE width).

 

[SKFOOTER]

I've worn the Danner Pronghorns for years and love them. But don't overlook the Irish Setter Vaper Treks.

 

[String Music]

I got a pair of Irish setters last year and really liked them. I've been through all of them from Russell's to crap Rocky's and the setters were decent

I wore these last season as well and like them. Very lightweight and appears to be well made.

 

[Andy S.]

I have only encountered snakes of any kind 2-3 times in my 30+ years of hunting.

Ditto, never owned a pair of snake boots.

 

[Setterman]

Do you hunt an area where you encounter a lot of snakes in turkey season?

I have only encountered snakes of any kind 2-3 times in my 30+ years of hunting.

I usually see at least one cottonmouth down south, but here is where I see quite a few. I usually see 4-6 rattlesnakes or copperheads each season around east tn. If I'm seeing through many there's probably 3x that number I step over or on and never know exist.

I won't go in the woods during turkey season without snake boots. It's too easy to use them and have some peace of mind IMO

 

[Boll Weevil]

Do you hunt an area where you encounter a lot of snakes in turkey season?

Lots of creeks, sloughs, and soggy low-lying areas on my place...cottonmouths everywhere.

 

[SKFOOTER]

I have only encountered snakes of any kind 2-3 times in my 30+ years of hunting.

Ditto, never owned a pair of snake boots.

But its the snakes that you don't see that make snake boots worth wearing!

 

[muddyboots]

I haven't found a pair I like yet

 

[TheLBLman]

I haven't found a pair I like yet

Go try on some Irish Setters and they'll become your "go-to" boot.
I've experimented over the years with many makes & varieties of snake boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc.
The Irish Setter snake boots have the comfort and support of some high-end leather hiking boots.
They are great for general scouting, period, even if you're not concerned about snakes.

Just make sure you get a good fit (and you have a little adjustment by using or not using a liner sock and/or thicker or thinner socks).
Unlike some of the other snake boots, the Irish Setters are available in half sizes as well as D and E widths.

 

[tree_ghost]

Cabelas has there brand snake boots on clearance now with a lifetime warranty...


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[String Music]

Do you hunt an area where you encounter a lot of snakes in turkey season?

I have only encountered snakes of any kind 2-3 times in my 30+ years of hunting.

I usually see at least one cottonmouth down south, but here is where I see quite a few. I usually see 4-6 rattlesnakes or copperheads each season around east tn. If I'm seeing through many there's probably 3x that number I step over or on and never know exist.

I won't go in the woods during turkey season without snake boots. It's too easy to use them and have some peace of mind IMO

X2. I've seen too many copperheads and rattlesnakes in my area to leave home without snake boots. I've worn normal boots before, but find myself looking EVERYWHERE I step. Takes me about an hour to walk 100 yards...not efficient when chasing longbeards :D

 

[Spurhunter]

I have only encountered snakes of any kind 2-3 times in my 30+ years of hunting.

I've encountered a few king snakes and racers that didn't bother me. I did almost step on a copperhead once and walked near a cottonmouth that was coiled up showing off how wide he could open his mouth. I just wear Lacrosse Grange rubber boots. I don't worry about snakes too much.

 

[Andy S.]

I realize the risk involved, however, I grew up coon hunting in the Hatchie River bottoms with cottonmouths swimming all around me and my dogs, and thus basically grew immune to snakes and their threat over time due to none of them showing aggression toward me. To this day, I wear hikers in middle TN and Ozark mountains of Missouri, and Lacrosse Lagrange knee boots in the river bottoms of west TN. YMMV

 

[Spurhunter]

Lacrosse Lagrange knee boots in the river bottoms of west TN. YMMV

We were posting at the same time. I learned to turkey hunt in central Mississippi. I think it's a state law turkey hunters must wear Lacrosse Grange boots. I bet more turkeys in the south have been killed by hunters wearing green boots with a yellow stripe than anything else! :tu:

 

[hbg1]

Cabelas has there brand snake boots on clearance now with a lifetime warranty...


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What do you suspect said "lifetime" warranty means? I just called and it isn't what you think. It means lifetime of that boot, I asked what was the lifetime of that boot and she said they aren't given that info???

 

[PalsPal]

What do you suspect said "lifetime" warranty means? I just called and it isn't what you think. It means lifetime of that boot, I asked what was the lifetime of that boot and she said they aren't given that info???

That's beautiful!

Caller: "Yes, I'd like to return my boots per your lifetime guarantee, as they have started leaking!"

Company rep: "I'm sorry sir, but it sounds as if your boots have died. So, they are no longer under warranty" !

 

[tree_ghost]

Cabelas has there brand snake boots on clearance now with a lifetime warranty...


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What do you suspect said "lifetime" warranty means? I just called and it isn't what you think. It means lifetime of that boot, I asked what was the lifetime of that boot and she said they aren't given that info???

Well I've never had them reject a cabelas product that was worn out...so I reckon it's good for at least one other pair. I have a buddy that has changed a cabelas pair of boots 3 different times once they wore out.


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[TheLBLman]

I don't worry about snakes too much.

Just because you haven't been seeing them, doesn't mean they haven't been there. :mrgreen:

Rattlesnakes & more rattlesnakes . . . . . .
http://video.foxnews.com/v/530949665100 ... show-clips

 

[jotahech]

I have the danner jackals and they are like tennis shoes with insurance. I have been bitten by a cottonmouth. I don't ever want that to happen again. Young and careless at the time, but why chance it now.

 

[ImThere]

I liked my Irish setters but I have had the soles come off 3 pair. They were super comfy but I only wore them like 3 times each. I bought 3 different pairs from a member on here that were new. Loved them but the soles sucked. If they fix that I would buy more in a heart beat!!


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[Andy S.]

I have been bitten by a cottonmouth. I don't ever want that to happen again. Young and careless at the time, but why chance it now.

If you will, describe the events that led up to that.

 

[Mike Belt]

To my knowledge I've never had a snake strike at me while hunting. I don't have to contend with rattlers but I do hunt some around swampy areas with cottonmouths and anywhere I go in the woods I may contend with copperheads. I wear snake boots for the snakes I don't see while walking; generally copperheads. I feel safer wearing them and don't concern myself so much with where I step. All I've worn were the BP snake boots and they are comfortable from the get go. Any boot bought also needs to be waterproof.