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« on: December 21, 2012, 10:01:44 am »

I have my nasty old new balance shoes that I usually wear, but they started coming apart pretty quick.

I've also got a tall pair of lacrosse boots, and they are ok untill water comes over the top, and then they suck. Even with the zipper on the side they are hard to get off, and even when they are dry they give me blisters on long walks.

So I have been searching for a solution.

The best I have found is a shoe by Columbia called outpost hybrid 2. It's a water/tennis shoe, with mesh so its fast draining and drying.

Bad thing is, no ankle support, and I'm not sure how well the mesh will hold up walking through brush and palmetto.

Anyone got any ideas? Or what works for you?
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2012, 10:16:46 am »

  just plain ol rubber boots for me in winter . get water in em just dump em out lol . i like my lacross snake boots in summer .
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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2012, 12:15:39 pm »

I have my nasty old new balance shoes that I usually wear, but they started coming apart pretty quick.

I've also got a tall pair of lacrosse boots, and they are ok untill water comes over the top, and then they suck. Even with the zipper on the side they are hard to get off, and even when they are dry they give me blisters on long walks.

So I have been searching for a solution.

cant beat a good pair of muck boots!

The best I have found is a shoe by Columbia called outpost hybrid 2. It's a water/tennis shoe, with mesh so its fast draining and drying.

Bad thing is, no ankle support, and I'm not sure how well the mesh will hold up walking through brush and palmetto.

Anyone got any ideas? Or what works for you?
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2012, 01:54:55 pm »

If the water aint too high, just a good comfortable pair of snake boots.  And if you know the water is gonna get your sack wet, might as well just wear tennis shoes.  I deer hunted with a guy who would wear ol' coverse shoes to hunt in a swamp cuz they would dry out pretty quick

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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2012, 04:23:53 pm »

If the water aint too high, just a good comfortable pair of snake boots.  And if you know the water is gonna get your sack wet, might as well just wear tennis shoes.  I deer hunted with a guy who would wear ol' coverse shoes to hunt in a swamp cuz they would dry out pretty quick

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« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2012, 08:42:28 am »

La Crosse Big Chiefs, but you got to get the ankle tights for walking all day in the swamps. you go over your boots you can keep going because they fit snug all over and aint much space for water. you will still get wet but your not carrying  but a lil bit of water in each boot.
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2012, 10:13:47 pm »

http://www.dhaninjastore.com/Shoes-Ninja_Tabi_Boots.html

check these out. They take a little getting used to, but thay are good in the woods, on the street, and quiet. to dry them out, just take them off and turn them inside out or  throw them in the dryer at low or medium heat.
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2012, 11:08:28 pm »

Try some snug fitting hiking or military style assault boots.  If you're going to get wet anyway, buy the lightest boot you can find.
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 11:43:38 am »

Some good ideas, I don't think I would get the waders, as for tactical boots I kinda like the wellco 8" sniper boot.

Still don't know what I'm gunna get but I give up on waterproof.
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2012, 11:27:39 pm »

This thread got me thinking it's time for some new boots.  My old leather hiking boots are 17 years old. (I think)...Anyway they are a little older than my youngest kid.  I'm ordering some Oakley LSA boots in coyote color.
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« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2012, 08:55:19 am »

I wear lacrosse alpha sports on most hunts. They are comfortable to walk in. I farm rice and beans and the biggest part of the summer we are watering. I wear these all day everyday. They have a sole like a hiking type boot. If they get full of water by going over the top they still don't slip. If ur just splashing thru water or over them for just a second I have found only my pants legs about halfway in boots get wet. My feet will still be dry. I have big legs and these fit my calfs snug. Muck boots are to tight and cut off my circulation.
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« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2012, 02:31:36 pm »

Rubber boots with thinsulate lining wall mart special.
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« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2012, 06:41:43 pm »

Try some snug fitting hiking or military style assault boots.  If you're going to get wet anyway, buy the lightest boot you can find.
X2 I like boots that drain quickly. I normally just step in the water and get my feet wet. That way I don't worry about getting my feet wet later. Put layers on your legs and the rest of your body in winter and just let the feet get wet. That is how I do it.
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« Reply #13 on: December 31, 2012, 01:15:36 pm »

I broke down and bought me a pair or underarmor boots/shoes. They are LIGHT haven't been in water yet but already love them.  Liked the Bates and magnum duty or what ever you call them but these underarmors are light light.
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« Reply #14 on: December 31, 2012, 04:11:04 pm »

What about some of those neoprene waders? For cold weather , i mean,,, when i used to jet ski in my younger years, those neoprene wetsuits kept us on the water all year,  i'd even thought of gettin the old wet suit out and wearing it under my clothes, if i could still get my gut and my butt in em.
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« Reply #15 on: December 31, 2012, 04:30:35 pm »

Waders and rubber boots are good for walking to a blind or tree stand.  They are not much good for crossing deep sloughs, and creeks on the run heading to a bayed or caught hog.  I've had to swim to my dogs plenty of times. 
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« Reply #16 on: December 31, 2012, 04:36:35 pm »

I suspect no fun if waders fill up, but a solid one piece neoprene wet suit oughtta keep you warm in winter time swimmin and wading,,, has anyone tried it? With neoprene booties on and good boots, it oughtta keep u from freezin in cold water.
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« Reply #17 on: December 31, 2012, 05:00:30 pm »

You need to wear a thin one. You may need some thin Under Armour stuff under it so you don't rub raw.
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