I'm looking for a rubber boot to wear while pheasant hunting, training, and at the dog park, I typically wear a size 9.5-10 shoe. When in the store the other day I tried on a size 10 Muck Wetland and it felt like my foot was swimming in the boot, so I tried on a size nine and my toes were pushing into the front of the boot, this was with a lightweight wool sock on, which is what I would be wearing. Can anyone speak to how Muck sizing compares to other brands or how the wetland compares to other boots in Mucks lineup? Based solely on the Wetland it appears I either need a boot that runs large, so that I can wear a size 9, or a boot that runs small so that I can wear the size 10.
Rubber boot sizing
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Honestly I don't know. I've never owned a pair before but several people I know wear them pheasant hunting and swear by them for not having to worry about your feet getting wet. I had a pair of goretex boots that got soaked through a few weeks ago walking through some snow covered fields and while I was able to exchange them for a new pair, it got me thinking about giving the rubber boot thing a try this year. Looks like there's a pound and a half difference between a pair of Danner Pronghorns and a pair of LaCross Alphaburly Pros.
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birdshooter
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There's a lot to choose from out there with prices ranging all over the place. So it really comes down to how much you want to spend based on how much use they will see. I mulled over rubber boots for quite awhile and ended up with this: https://www.cabelas.com/product/foo...las-mens-mm-outdoor-boot/2675646.uts?slotId=8
LaCross Alphaburly is a great boot and I looked at them as well as muck but ultimately decided to go something less expensive because they likely won't see a ton of use. The Cabela's boot I got is comfortable and light (3lbs 14 oz.) and it's perfectly fine for walking wet or muddy fields bird hunting. I don't see myself wearing them a whole lot unless it's very wet or muddy. I have gortex boots that will suffice just fine for wet dewy grass for the bulk of my hunting so finding something a little less expensive suits me just fine. I got them back in March and have used them in snow and mud and nothing but positive things to say so far. Great bang for the buck !
P.S. I normally wear a 9.5 - 10 shoe depending on brand and I bought this boot in a 10 with plenty of room for a medium weight sock with out feeling too tight or too sloppy.
LaCross Alphaburly is a great boot and I looked at them as well as muck but ultimately decided to go something less expensive because they likely won't see a ton of use. The Cabela's boot I got is comfortable and light (3lbs 14 oz.) and it's perfectly fine for walking wet or muddy fields bird hunting. I don't see myself wearing them a whole lot unless it's very wet or muddy. I have gortex boots that will suffice just fine for wet dewy grass for the bulk of my hunting so finding something a little less expensive suits me just fine. I got them back in March and have used them in snow and mud and nothing but positive things to say so far. Great bang for the buck !
P.S. I normally wear a 9.5 - 10 shoe depending on brand and I bought this boot in a 10 with plenty of room for a medium weight sock with out feeling too tight or too sloppy.
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I've hunted in the snow & during a rain storm. Even through my boots were Goretex, my feet still got soaked. I've also noticed a bunch of hunters wearing rubber boots while pheasant hunting. I'm going to pick up a pair for this season. I've been looking at the Cabelas, Irish setter, field & stream rubber boots. I like the rubber boots with a neoprene upper.
do you mean the LL Bean Maine Hunting Boots?
Yeah I've found the goretex boots seem to eventually fail if they are exposed to water long enough. I stepped in a few puddles with no issues, but a soaked field doesn't seem like an option. Maybe I need to be waxing them or something.