Best prices on rubber boots

[Tall Paul]

Doc,

I've got a pair of LaCrosse Grange rubber boots that are about 15 years old.  Tight fitting just like yours.  My father and I have your exact problem.

But I bought a new pair last fall and they are much larger in the ankle area. Don't have near the trouble taking them off as I did with the old ones.

LaCrosse really changed the design.  When I stand an old one next to a new one, the new one is much larger.

[burch]

Right now Bass Pro ( Red Head )has a sale on their rubber boots at $27.99 I believe. Their usually around $40. I`ve had Rocky`s ( $149.99 )last a year. I`ve got two pair of the Red Head boots and have had them for about 5 years now and show no signs of coming apart. These are well made boots for the price.

[lpcjon2]

Dock, try Rocky boots, my best rubber boots were Rocky's Ducks Unlimeted edition. I wore them until they rotted of my feet.

[Doc Nock]

I'm beginning to think that the concept of easy on and off might have to do with one's individual foot shape.

I have very high arches and am told that is why I struggle so hard with ankle fit.

Tall Paul, that is good to hear. I'm going to actually have to drag some socks with me and go try some. I've written to Burch to see if he can narrow down what Red Head boot that he's tried...I drive right by Bass Pro in H-burg, PA and if I knew what I wanted to try... might squeeze into my schedule before racing home to see Dad.

Rocky never have been wide enough for my duck web shaped feet...not in one's I tried and gave up.  I get where they have any of those recommended, I'll try them all as long as someone is there to help get them OFF!

We used to have a wooden boot jack and danged if it didn't get lost over time...now I could use it!  :(

[lpcjon2]

Te boot jack can be made very easily, and maybe Santa will bring one. Check Herters and some other duck hunting companies for wide rubber boots, and the jack.

[South MS Bowhunter]

I shared this with Doc in a PM but will post up to get further comments.  I normally buy better brand name products (Lacross) but took a chance on these boots after trying them on and seeing the fit was excellence not to tight and not to loose. Time will tell if they holhd up as good but the price was good and they apprear on first glance and testing to be has good or better in some ways.

Here the link to the insulated boot similar to what I bought mine were the uninsulated model for $59.00. And I was wrong on the store name it s Academy Sport & Outdoors. These boot are built similar to the Muck brand boots.

 http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_349301_-1?color=Mossy+Oak+Break-Up&N=893475555

Post up some opinions to help Doc out and save some cash!

[lpcjon2]

When I lived in GA they had an Academy SG, wish we had one in Jersey. What a great store something for everyone at a great price to.

[Tall Paul]

Doc,

My father finally gave up on the LaCrosse Grange, because like you, he and I have very high arch and instep.  It was an act of God for him to take them off.

I'm not sure if the sizing is the same for the Burly.  Thats insulated, and I'm not sure if they take that into account .

I believe Bass Pro will order-free shipping to their store-for you if they don't have your size.

[Doc Nock]

Is this the best site or what!?!

Better than Ask Jeeves!  

You guys have my head reeling, but I'm going to slow down, take my time and check out all these leads I can...

I got weird shaped feet..wide in the front, narrow in the back and high instep!

Don't tell me God doesn't have a sense of humor till you see my feet!    

Oh, and what is called "hammer toes" on my li'l piggies...all curled up on top.

I'd post a pic but this is a family site!  

Seriously, I'm gauging that others are also shopping so this is helping more than just me but thanks a bunch!!!

[metsastaja]

Doc I have wide feet EEE+. HIGH instep and very hard to fit.
This summer my feet changed so much I had to get some new hiking boots (leather). Before buying the boots I went into W-world and found one of the Dr. Shoals orthotic insert machines. But down the $54 bucks for the inserts.

 Made Huge difference for my comfort on 6-8 hour bushwack hikes up in Maine.  I have used them now a couple times in my rubber boots which I have to buy 1-2 sizes larger to get my feet in and out.  BIG difference.

[Paul/KS]

Been thinking about the Muck boots myself.I had Lacross boots in the past and they worked for me then but I am having some ankle problems too. Those elastic and velcro strap braces are a big help when the ankle is bothering me...

[ScottinPA]

Something else to think about with regards to inserts: I have Superfeet green in almost all my boots.  Best thing I've done.  Work well for hiking, work, etc.  Only boots I don't have them in are Schnees I wear when its cold as my feet sweat more with them and then get cold.
Also haven't had the need for them in my running shoes either.

[Paul/KS]

Say Doc, I checked the Cabela's site and they have those Kamicks listed. Might have to check them out myself...

[Doc Nock]

Burch recommended these canvass 3 ply top rubber bottom boots at Bass Pro. I never get time to go shopping but something came up and I work near Bass Pro, so ran down. $27.99 on sale and I could get them on /off easily... smaller foot bed so I got something claimed by the dimunitive Chinese to be a sz 13, but I don't believe it...    

They had one pair of "loaner/try on" socks there that were pretty thick, so I got the big boys and figure on putting in a inner felt sole.

When I get up to visit my friends near the Cabella's store, I'm goin to try out those Kamick's too! Thanks Paul.

Thanks everyone.  Anyone doesn't think God has a sense of humor has to see my feet!   :rolleyes:    :eek:    :D