Picked up a pair of these yesterday for an up-comming bear hunt in AK....I got them as we will be hunting the tideflats and have to navigate to shore from a Zodiak boat... I am looking for something waterproof and still tight enough and comfortable to hunt with.... It was between these and Muck's both about the same price in the $100 range. However, I got these at a "Special Mark" down 30% off.
Did I buy the right boot for the intended purpose? All in-put appreciated.
Thanks'
Gene
I absolutely love mine. I think that they are much more comfortable than mucks. The slickness of the rubber keeps the mud from sticking to them as well.
I've been using these boots for alot of year and love them. As with most knee high boots, they are not a boot I would walk in all day. At least no great distances.
I've got the Lacrosse Alphaburly size zip models and it's the by far the best rubber boot I've ever had. Mine just completed their 3rd hard season and still going strong. Not my first choice for walking all day but I do it a lot in wet/swampy areas in them anyway without adverse effects.
I've never had any mucks but know that everyone who does speaks very highly of them also.
I have worn these boots for years. I have had sets of the green ones for a long time. I don't know why but the two sets of camo ones I have didn't last but a couple years. The camo wore off them and they both ripped on the sides. A different rubber type or something.
Never hunted there but most of those type hunts on the TV people are wearing hip boots to cross the different creeks and waterways.
I have used Lacrosse boots for 30yrs.Made a great choise. Good luck on your hunt.Aim Small.
I've had 2 pairs of Lacrosse rubber boots in the last 20 years, thats all I'll wear.
I have been hunting in Alaska for the past 4 yrs. We hunt black bears in the Prince William Sound area. We also use a Kodiak to get to our hunting grounds. I use neoprene chest waders with the attached rubber boots. We cross a lot water and a lot times it gets deep. I really don't like them because they are not the best boots for spot and stalk type hunting and like JC said not the best boot to walk in all day. My freinds like to use waders with out the attached boots and then use the type of lace up boot that is used for fishing. They say that the soft felt sole gives them better traction in the water. Not sure where you will be hunting but if its anything like where I have been, Alphaburlys or any other type rubber boot will not be enough to keep you dry. Some people like to use hip boots but thats still not enough for me. Any way, Good luck on your hunt. Alaska is AMAZING.
Guys thank's for your indorsement of these. :wavey:
Been wearing a pair of Burley Grange (rubber) boots for 13 years now. They finally got a hole this season. I purchased a pair of the new "neoprene" SST model boots for cold weather and love them so far. Will prob get a set of the Alpha lite for early season, but would be hard pressed not to buy another set of the old Grange boots! Good luck w/ yer boots! If you have a problem contact LaCrosse and send them back.
Sure did Gene, now don't make the mistake of wearing cotton socks. Get you some good wool socks, thin and thick pairs.
Good choice. I bought a pair with 1200gr thinsulate. They looked a little bulky, but I found they were very comfotable to walk in, and had no trouble climbing into my tree stand with them (when I did such things). I never noticed they were a little bulky. And they kept my feet warm. They cracked a little after about 6 or 7 years of use, and started leaking a little bit. I use LL Bean Maine Hunters now and stay out of trees. Again, good choice.
I own 2 pair of hunting boots. Early season I wear LaCrosse Grange. When it gets cold I wear a pair of LaCrosse Burly's 1200 . I'd say you made a great choice. Scent free, ticks can't climb them, and waterproof. I wear wool socks always.The 1200 look bulky but I have no problem wearing them and using a Loggy Bayou portable climber.By the way which bow will you be shooting on that hunt? Very Impressive inventory!
Gene, good pick. I run a trap line every morning with mine on for four months a year, going on four years now. Tack that on to the bow season with up and down tree stands for 60 days plus. One tough rubber boot that I would buy again in a heart beat.
I just bought a pair of 800gr. I'm done with Ro@%y's. I have had too many pairs that were junk and hurt my feet. The LaCross AlphaBurleys felt good in the store and it sound like it was a good choice.
Yea a good pair of smart wool socks helps a whole lot when weraing those boots, i love mine.
I have the Alpha Burlys. It doesn't get the kind of cold you folks up North receive, but we get a wet and I mean wet cold in Louisiana. I like the boots. Tough to sneak up on things though. You can climb on lock on sticks easy enough.
If you wear the smart wool be sure to get the boot big enough to not crowd your toes. Otherwise you will get cold and uncomfortable.
Be sure to share your trip with us and good luck.
Billy
Lacrosse is the gold standard for rubber knee boots. I've tried them and always go back to Lacrosse. I use mine for all types of hunting and for work cruising timber and they just can't be beat.
Got two pair... best boots I own.
Thanks guys... I'm feeling real confident in my choice now.
Bentpole, you asked which bow I was going to use ?
I am really wanting to give the "new to me" Mini-14 Morrison ILF that I recenty got from Danny Rowan, a work out. I have the 60# carbon/foam "D" recurve limbs with that one and a back up set of [aprox] 56# Hoyt G3's[long's] coming in the mail..
I May take both, the Mini-14 and my 53# 58" Cheyenne, with one in each bag in case something happens to one of the bags. :wavey:
I may be in theminority here, but I would have gone with the mucks. I wish I never bought my alfaburlys. The green ones werefar better. I had holes in my abboots after the first year. The insoles came out after the third time out, and my feet were always cold.I know how to keep my feet warm too. I still wear mine, but only because I can't afford newones. Hope you have better luck with them than I did.
I bought some like JC's... the zip ups are great... I got the 1200 gram ones and can't wait for the rut next November... my feet are usually what goes first... but not anymore...
I was out all day last Friday piddling in 9+ inches of snow and never once got cold or overly sweaty like some of my other rubber boots... Get some good wool socks and make sure your toes have some wriggle room...
Jonathan
I love mine!
all I've worn for the last 20 plus years is the green Lacrosse. can't beat them. Don't like the camoflauge ones. old school I guess.
Never pulled that kinda hunt but been using LaCrosse knee highs for years and years. Best hunting boot out there, put mine through all kinds of terrain from salt marsh, to oak ridge, guess no tundra??
Burlys are the only cold weather boot I found to keep my feet warm?
J
My last two pairs (non insulated and insulated) just gave out after 7 years. Course I found that out when I waded through a ditch and felt the feet go wet!
They didn't owe me anything!
J
I really liked them when I got them, really comfortable however they don't seem to take much abuse. I hunt hard and will have to buy another pair this year so I got just over a year of use out of them! I am thinking Muck for my next pair!
I've owned Burlys for many years. Both light insulated and heavy. I prefer the expandable gusset now for easier on and off. One thing that I would reccomend is getting a Peet boot dryer and keeping them dry after use each day. They all have a tendency to sweat inside even on cold days when your walking. The boot dryer is a cheap way in my book to make your rubber boots last for many years.
I have been wearing the air bob sole burley lacrosse boots for a good while. I wore the first pair for about six years for all of my turkey and deer hunting until it got below freezing. They never leaked but the soles got worn down and slippery so I bought a new pair.
I just bought a pair of the Muck Wetlands for when it gets real cold. They feel comfortable but I have heard both the Muck and the Alpha burleys are subject to tearing under the right conditions.
Time will tell.
My alpha burlys are great.Ordering another pair for a size bigger so I can wear a thicker sock.
I just came in from an hour walk with the dog through fields and woods and a fresh 8" of snow. I wore a medium weight low Smartwool hiking sock and with the felt like interior of the boot, my skin doesn't get rubbed at all. A slow walk in 20 degree weather, no cold feet. They have just enough ankle support for the woods of southern Ontario.
I usualy get two years of hard use out of my Outdoorsmens . money well spent,
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Guys I picked these up for right at $60.00 plus sales tax !!! I'm feeling better about my purchase with every post.
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Dang! Now THAT sounds like a trip!
Remember, don't forget us poor Trad gangers that can't go. Take lots of pictures and share. Good luck, we are all envious.
Stay safe and save a few for seed!!!!!
Billy
I had a pair and when wearing them on stand they were comfortable all day , my problem is I have wide feet with a high arch and even with the plastic boot remover I have to fight it out to get them off . I tried a larger size and my foot swam in them . I really liked them just didn't fit my "Flintstone " feet . Best of luck with them and on your hunt , Fred
My uncle is a coonhunter and I go with when he's here and I noticed that he has a few pair of the green ones and most nights we have to walk alot and he's pretty cheap lol he dose not spend money on something unless its worth every penny so I take it as they have to be good I want a pair but cant afford them good luck.
Hey Greyfox54,
I have the same problem, I have a size 9.5 foot & was up to size 11 to get them off. Have any of you seen the boots with zippers be any help.
I had to cut a pair of 10 to get them off a few years ago.
Thanks