Rubber chore boots

RichZ · Mar 11, 2014

Most of the time, I wear waterproof work boots, but when I'm feeding and watering my livestock, I like to switch to rubber chore boots. I always get my feet wet when I'm rinsing out stock tanks or cleaning out feed buckets, and rubber chore boots are the most water proof foot gear. Yeah, my work boots are water proof, but the chore boots are higher. Plus chore boots give you the best traction on wet surfaces and ice. For years I bought the cheap boots at my feed store or TSC for under $20, and they usually lasted a year until they got holes in them. But the last 2 pair that I bought lasted about 3 months, each pair, so it's not worth buying cheap boots anymore. I was gonna buy a pair of Statesman boots from Agway (they're Bog boot knock offs) but the owner told me that they're not made very well anymore and they won't last much longer than the $20 boots (and they're $65), so I'm trying to decide what to get. I'll look at my feed store and TSC this weekend. The Agway had Bog boots for $85. I'll see how much they are at the feed store and TSC. I'll also check out Muck boots.

I was wondering what everyone else uses for rubber chore boots and what you paid for them.

Thanks.

7879fordman · Mar 11, 2014

I like my Mucks

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murphy1244 · Mar 11, 2014

I too use Bogs. Roy turned me on to them and they feel like walking in tennis shoes.

JimRB · Mar 11, 2014

I have some Bata rubber boots. Probably 20 years old. Made in the USA stickers on the side. No idea where I got them. i see some listings on Ebay for them. I also see some at this web site. Bata 86605 Plain Toe Rubber Boots (Size 8) | FisherTools.com

mjcountrybumpkin · Mar 11, 2014

Bought many pair of cheap boots , and never thought a thing about it . Then for Christmas my wife bought me some Muck boots. I wear them every where, most comfortable boot I have ever wore. A lot more comfortable in varying temperatures to.

DFB · Mar 11, 2014

Most of us use Tingley overshoes in the greenhouse..about $35

TINGLEY - Workbrutes PVC Overshoes Have Thicker And Deeper Cleats For Better Grip And Longer Wear

Boss ALWAYS wears his insulated camo muck boots every single day...I honestly think he sleeps in them lol!

RobertBrown · Mar 11, 2014

I wear them a lot and I can get several years out of the Lacross brand. They are not rubber but soft pvc plastic.
The rubber ones will pull my socks down around my heel as they wear. The Lacross boots are reinforced with some kind of synthetic fiber so the inside hardly wears at all.
I have a pair of these too and thier just as good
http://www.amazon.com/ONGUARD-87401...8&qid=1394589762&sr=1-2&keywords=on+guard+pvc

Scooby074 · Mar 11, 2014

Have a look at the dunlop purofort. Expensive but very light and durable.

motownbrowne · Mar 11, 2014

I always have a set of made in USA rubbers. I like the servus brand. I also prefer Grey because they stay cooler. Run about 40$. I also bought a pair of kamik insulated rubber boots. They have a felt liner. Made in Canada, they cost 50$.

hslogger · Mar 11, 2014

For DECADES I wore the USA made real McCoy La Crosse rubber boots with steel yellow toes. They were great, and not cheap. Real good. When they started wearing and leaking I used em for some knocking around here and there until they just more or less fell apart from rot.
Time changed and they either aren't available or knock offs and crappy. I bought a pair of Mucks and won't budge from them. They are great. Keep on Muckin

TomSeller · Mar 11, 2014

Muck Boots. Hoser style.

Gunny · Mar 12, 2014

Statesman agrunner boots, you can get them in 12 or 16 inch. I've worn mine while working on the river at -4 degrees, feet stayed warm and dry, and they seem to "breathe" enough that my feet don't get sweaty when wearing them in warmer conditions. I also like how easy they are to slip on and off. My current pair is over four years old, still going strong.

wngsprd · Mar 12, 2014

I've been pleased with both Muck and Lacrosse over many years.

AaronS · Mar 12, 2014

I love my Muck chore boots.

DT86 · Mar 12, 2014

Muck boots for me. I wear them anytime it's muddy or wet.

I was buying the Wetlands (liked them because the color vs the other models). But my size wasn't on the shelf the last time I needed a pair so ended up with some Arctic Sports. They are a comfortable boot but I add better insoles and they are amazing.

I paid $95 for the last pair.

Looking4new · Mar 12, 2014

Years ago I had Sorells insulated. I don't remember how much they were but I do remember that they weren't worth a pinch of coon dung on wet snow. Now I have Kamiks, they are insulated as well and do better on snow. In the spring I will be getting a pair of sheep boots non-insulated for the summer work I do.

RichZ · Mar 18, 2014

Thanks for all the responses. I spent most of Saturday, driving around to all the feed stores and tack shops around here, as well as TSC, trying on every type of rubber chore boot I could find. None of the styles of Muck boots were comfortable to me, and they were real hard to get on and off. I tried a bunch of other brands, but finally got a pair of Classic High style Bog boots at the local Agway. They suggested that I get one size bigger than I normally wear, because, like the Muck boots, they're hard to get on and off. But when I tried one size bigger on the Muck boots, they were really uncomfortable. I tried both my normal size 11 and a size 12, and the 12's were much easier to get on and off, and were still pretty comfortable. Plus the Bog boots were only $84.95, so they were much cheaper than any of the others, but at that point I no longer cared about the price. I've had the Bog boots for several days, and they're pretty comfortable, and get good traction on mud and ice, so I'm happy with them. Let's see how they hold up.

hslogger · Mar 29, 2014

Confusion say" he who have slip on boots also have boot jack"
I have one on the porch, one in the mud room. Here's a tip. On the porch I have square bucket that I can put one boot clad foot in, at a time.
This part of the year it is muddeee here and we are lambing. I come back from the barn, stick my foot in the bucket, swirl it around, and do the same to the other. Then on to the boot jack, and into my slippers I go.

TomSeller · Mar 29, 2014

hslogger said:
Confusion say" he who have slip on boots also have boot jack"
I have one on the porch, one in the mud room. Here's a tip. On the porch I have square bucket that I can put one boot clad foot in, at a time.
This part of the year it is muddeee here and we are lambing. I come back from the barn, stick my foot in the bucket, swirl it around, and do the same to the other. Then on to the boot jack, and into my slippers I go.

Sounds like you have the routine sown very well. Nice.