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Alright, it's that time again and mine blew out on me last week.
I really like the Twisted X hiker snake boots but don't know if i'm ready to break the bank just yet on those, also considering the lacrosse snake country boots.
I prefer a pull on versus having to fool with a mile of laces.
Whats everyone's recommendation?
"Hell with them fellows, buzzard got to eat same as a worm"
Josey Wales
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Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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for pull-ons, I had (and still have) the Lacrosse Adder Scent HD boots..........paid $150ish for them, they were comfortable and stayed waterproof for about 4 seasons. They only started leaking in a spot where I busted a stitched seam opening a 1/2" hole. prior to that, they stayed dry. I put 7 turkey seasons on them and they held up relatively well. Still have them as a backup pair.
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I bought a pair of Chippewa seconds off eBay for $170 delivered. I couldn’t find a defect and they are awesome so far.
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I prefer to run a lightweight hiker or trail running shoe for hunting because I spend a lot of time moving. I just pair with a set of snake gaiters. I'm currently running in a pair of Altra Lone Peak 4.5's and am really happy with them. The tread is really aggressive and gives excellent traction going up, down, and sideways on steep terrain.
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Got some Danners Pronghorn for this summer. Bought on sale for about $150. So far no issues and they seem to breath better than some of the others I have had recently possibly because they have real Gore-tex in them instead of something generic that doesn't really work.
I don't care about the waterproofing as much as other maybe because I don't stand around in the water in mine. I also don't expect them to hold up for years. I wear a pair out every summer. The Chippewa's are nice but I they don't fit me well for some reason. They are probably the best for heavy use and will last longer than others.
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12 point
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I bought a pair of Danner sharptails a couple weeks ago. I’ve got to get them sent back off and exchanged for a half size bigger. I think I’m going to really like them though.
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I have a pair of Danner pronghorns with about a million miles on them. They get my vote
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Talking Turkey
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Talking Turkey
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A good pair of Lacrosse Grange rubber boots and a good pair of gaiters. In for roughly the same price as a good pair of snake boots.
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I know this is not a boot recommendation, but I wear comfortable boots and snake guardz chaps https://snakeguardz.com/snakeguardz.htm
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AMB, That is actually what i'm using now since the blowout. I'm wearing my Twisted X hikers and a snake guard over them. I like the idea of one piece protection if at all possible and not having to worry about the guard.
"Hell with them fellows, buzzard got to eat same as a worm"
Josey Wales
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I own Danner Pronghorn lace up and the pull on Sharptail snake boots. The Sharptail's are lighter, breather better and a helluva lot easier to get on. I wear the sharptails every time I go to the farm.
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love my danner sharptails.....
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Russel moccasins featherweights ... don’t have any but after trying on some I will own a pair one day .
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Lacrosse Alpha 4X snake boots are pretty good.
Haven’t leaked yet on 3rd season. Feel like a heavier muck boot. Stomped through Texas thorns
and all Bama terrain.
I’ll buy another pair.
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Lacrosse Alpha 4X snake boots are pretty good.
Haven’t leaked yet on 3rd season. Feel like a heavier muck boot. Stomped through Texas thorns
and all Bama terrain.
I’ll buy another pair. X2
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Ive got rigid gaurds and snake boots...i think if i ever buy more doodads...it will be these turtleskin gaiter
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I bought a pair of "blemish" Chippewas that are brand new off Ebay for like $170 back in early March. I have put probably 30 miles on them this turkey season through all types of terrain and they are great boots. I have been unable to find the blemish on the boots.
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. I just run a small snake guard that runs to just under my knee. AMB, That is actually what i'm using now since the blowout. I'm wearing my Twisted X hikers and a snake guard over them. I like the idea of one piece protection if at all possible and not having to worry about the guard. . I can understand your feelings on that. I looked at chaps years ago, but most only had the snake guard protection to the knee anyway, so I went with the guard type than goes around the lower part of the leg and clips. It also has a knee protector much like a catcher's shin guards.
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Mully, are those waterproof, if not how “water resistant “ are they?
"Hell with them fellows, buzzard got to eat same as a worm"
Josey Wales
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