Muckboots Revisited

[QRTRHRS]

A search on Muckboots revealed a three year old thread so I thought I would bring the subject up in a new thread. I am on my upteenth pair and am in need of new ones. Before I shell out, I have a few questions to ask our "learned" members.

a: Has anyone found something equal to or better for winter/wet conditions?

b: I usually buy the "Muckmasters". Size 11 is too small, size 12 is sloppy. Anyone know of a type that is more like an 11 1/2?

c: They are pricey. Where do you get yours from?

Thanks and may your feet stay dry and toasty.

 

[livingthelife]

I changed to Irish setter rubber boots. Muck boots had a tendency to rub a blister on my heel after a couple of miles of walking deer hunting. The Irish setters hold tighter around my ankle and don't rub. I've been very happy with them so far.

 

[Nequasset]

I swapped over to Lacrosse Aerohead Sports, I went though two pairs of Muck Woody Max's, although warm, the uppers did not hold up well to brush, and the treads were treacherous on the ice! The Lacrosses are super comfortable, warm, good on the ice, and form fit the foot snugly. Haven't had a blister yet!

 

[kelving884]

I'll never buy muckboots again!

Like everyone else, the uppers don't last worth a dang. I called the factory to ask about repair or credit because my last pair didn't last a year. The factory offered me a $5.00 credit! I got the distinct impression they knew the uppers didn't last and liked it because people had to keep replacing them.

For the money there are a lot off good boots with a lot longer life. LaCrosse is one of my favorite.

 

[rmk700]

I'm a muck boot fan, bought my 1st set about 4 years ago and they are still working and comfortable. I did cut a hole on the top. I put a tire patch on it. Also scratched the upper neoprene and got lucky, they don't leak there.

As for needing half sizes, just use thicker socks.

 

[4570Man]

I have a pair of bogs that's about the same thing as muck boots. Their not my preferred shoe because they aren't very comfortable, but I've yet to find anything to take their place. Mine have held up pretty well, but they have spent most of their life in my truck toolbox. I've worn borrowed muck boots and I personally think the Bogs are more comfortable.

 

[motownbrowne]

My dad used to buy a pair of muck boots every 12-24 months. Now he's wearing Skellerup Quattro insulated boots. They're worth looking at. He's gotten over 4 years of hard use out of them. Can't speak to the sizing, other than to say that I know your pain.

 

[dragoneggs]

A search on Muckboots revealed a three year old thread so I thought I would bring the subject up in a new thread. I am on my upteenth pair and am in need of new ones. Before I shell out, I have a few questions to ask our "learned" members.

a: Has anyone found something equal to or better for winter/wet conditions?

b: I usually buy the "Muckmasters". Size 11 is too small, size 12 is sloppy. Anyone know of a type that is more like an 11 1/2?

c: They are pricey. Where do you get yours from?

Thanks and may your feet stay dry and toasty.

Funny... same boat! I have the Muckmasters size 12... yes a little loose for my size 11 feet but 11 doesn't work. I wear a pair of soft thick socks (love Fox River made in USA). For short hops I can wear them with no socks and still comfortable. I like Bogs too, and have a pair of low top waterproof boots for summer but I find the Mucks fit me best. I also like how they are pretty tight at the top around my calfs as I like to play around the shore (crabbing, shrimping, etc.) launching a small boat and if water splashes above the rim I don't get wet. Too be honest... I haven't found anything better.

 

[brown40]

They all wear out. Dunlop and Helly Hansen make (I believe it is) molded polyurethane boots that have proven themselves quite reliable among the commercial fishing crowd. The tread holds up better to abrasion than the others do, and they hold virtually no moisture. Less seams, less parts, no glue on the injections to fail. Also they're 60-70% the cost of other "top shelf boots".
In the late 90's boots were much more durable, but something changed with the formulas to soften them. I went through two sets of Lacrosse and one Muck before buying the boots guys were telling me to. The type of compound makes all the difference for durability.
I did buy a pair of the Irish Setter boots that were 50% off--super snug fit on the ankle, no slippage or looseness--barbed wire went through them the second day worn. I patched them with Aquaseal, but they are now land boots. The sole is a genuine boot sole, so I am certain they'll hold up, and they were too angular and chunky around ropes anyway.
The neoprene on boots gimmick appealed to me as well, and they are superbly comfortable, but the neoprene separates from the rubber compound, the material is susceptible to abrasion, tearing and puncture failures--and they STINK as soon as the neoprene wets and starts breeding boot pixies.
Commercial fishing supply places are the best places to find deals (in Maine) as guys are chewing through boots--they don't seem to mark them up the way others do.

 

[Gunny]

My last two pairs were Statesman, from Southern States. A bit cheaper than Muck Boots and in my opinion, as good if not better. The only reason I had to buy a second pair is because my daughters Lab decided he needed to chew the first pair to shreds.
Mine fit very well for walking.