Rubber chore boots
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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
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I've been pleased with both Muck and Lacrosse over many years.
AaronS
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I love my Muck chore boots.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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
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Sounds like you have the routine sown very well. Nice.
