LaCross Alphaburley Boots?

[L. E. Carroll]

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

[fireball31]

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.

[leatherneck]

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.

[JC]

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.

[bofish-IL]

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.

[3Feathers]

I have used Lacrosse boots for 30yrs.Made a great choise. Good luck on your hunt.Aim Small.

[Sean B]

I've had 2 pairs  of Lacrosse rubber boots in the last 20 years, thats all I'll wear.

[amicus]

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.

[L. E. Carroll]

Guys thank's for your indorsement of these.  

[LoweBow]

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.

[KentuckyTJ]

Sure did Gene, now don't make the mistake of wearing cotton socks. Get you some good wool socks, thin and thick pairs.

[ronp]

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.

[bentpole]

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!

[Running Buck]

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.

[WVeer]

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.

[joevan125]

Yea a good pair of smart wool socks helps a whole lot when weraing those boots, i love mine.

[LA Trapper]

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

[BFinegan]

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.

[Froggy]

Got two pair... best boots I own.

[L. E. Carroll]

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.