Muck brand boots

[urbanamish99]

I just bought my second pair of Muck boots, I'm quite fond of them. I do have some problems with sweaty feet, as well, but I find the Muck boots seem to perform about as well as waterproof/breathable leather boots.

I tend to hike 'back in' quite a ways to set up my tree stand, so I usually wear a pair of light cotton socks for the walk in, then change into polypropylene / wool socks when I'm in my tree stand.

The only reason I bought a second pair is the first pair wasn't really a hunting Muck boot, it was more of a farm / work type boot, that wasn't quite as high, and not as well insulated. I'm looking forward to using the new ones, as they're higher and better insulated.

As far as comfort, I've had good success. I hunt down in a valley that requires a mile + long uphill drag if you shoot something down there. I've always been comfortable in my Muck boots, they're pretty light weight, and give decent support.

As to longevity, my old farm / work boots have been around for 6 years or so, and are still comfortable and dry.

I'm sure there are other good boots out there for the same money, but I'm a satisfied Muck boot owner.

[runningdeer]

Originally Posted by God's Country

Hmmm two fellow sweaty feet sufferers with different experiences.



Your feet stay dry and warm?

My feet tend to sweat during activity. That is why I change them after walking in. Once I'm in my stand and my movement is restricted my feet don't sweat too much. Yes my feet stay warm. I wear Polypropelene socks covered by wool sock once I'm in my stand. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[Mtn Jack]

Got mine on the way to bear camp last year, luv em dont really like to take them off. I got the muck woody max and i cant say enough good about them. One thing is my feet dont sweet much and leather boots still smell new after a couple years. So ymmv. Worth the money in my book. Mtn Jack

[Sandcut]

I've had a pair of the Muck Woodies for several years now. They are an excellent boot. I originally got them for ice fishing when the surface gets slushy after having a pair of leather gore-tex boots swell up to a ridiculous size from all the water they absorbed. IIRC, they are made from 4mm thick neoprene which the equivalent of a damn thick wetsuit.

The boot itself is very well made and has a much better footbed than most other rubber boots but, will never have the same support as a leather boot. If you need a little more cushion (as I do w/ completely flat feet) try throwing in a thin pair of wool felt insoles. For $7.00 you'll increase your comfort, fill in any floppy space you may have and cut down on heat loss through the bottom of your feet via conduction.

I've never needed more than a pair of polypro liners and mid-weight wool socks w/ mine. I do, however, carry extra socks that I'll switch after I hike in. I do that whether I have on rubber or leather boots. You're feet are one of the sweatiest parts of your body. Get the socks off and throw them in your coat to warm up and dry off.

Another brand of neoprene boots you could try are Xtra Tuff boots by Servus. http://www.xtratufboots.com/catalog.php This is just about the only thing that anyone on a fishing boat in Alaska wears. I work in swamps and other muddy places and this is what I wear until it gets cold enough for my muck boots. Mine aren't the insulated version. However, the insulated ones are what I wore in the Bering Sea over 4 fishing contracts, two of which were during the winter. You definitely need the wool insoles for these (actually, they're made to be worn that way.)

Hope that's enough of an endorsement for either. If you buy a pair, I want a commission!