Knee boots ?

[wisconsinteacher]

My rubber boots are shot and I need a new pair.  I am thinking about trying snake boots this time.  I want them for the waterproof factor not the snakes.  I have read that snake boots last longer than rubber boots.  What are your thoughts?  Here is a pair I am looking at.
Do I go snake boots or stick with rubber that will crack in two years.  I use them for hunting, bear baiting, and ice fishing, so they will get used.

 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Mens-Hunting-Boots/Mens-Uninsulated-Hunting-Boots%7C/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104826780/i/105543180/Cabelas-GORE-TEX174-Cor dura174-Snake-Boots/721178.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffootwear-mens-footwear-mens-hunting-boots-mens-uninsulated-hunting-boots%2F_%2FN-1102520%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_10554318 0%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat104797980%253Bcat104747580%253Bcat104826780&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat104797980%3Bcat104747580%3Bcat104826780%3Bcat105543180

[slivrslingr]

Look at X-Tra Tuffs, also known as "Sitka sneekers".

[Dryfired]

Try Russell Moccasin  http://www.russellmoccasin.com/boots.html  They will be able to answer your question if you give them a call. They make awesome custom snake boots that are also waterproof (although no non-rubber boot is truly waterproof!).

[treetoppredator]

Never owned a pair of snake boots, but I do own some Muck Boots "rubber boots", they are very comfotable, 100% waterproof, and seem fairly durable.

[Maxx Black]

Second vote for Muck boots!

[Pat B.]

I also like the Muck boots - in the winter time..

I don't believe the soft top would deter any self respecting snake.  Look elsewhere for snake protection..

[dnovo]

I'll vote for the Muck boots. Warm and comfortable. I've had mine for 2 years now and they have held up very well.

[awbowman]

Just buy as good as you can afford.  NO, price does not GAURANTEE waterproofness, but the warranties are better if you do get a bad pair.

Having said that, my only other suggestion is to go with a pair that has leather bottoms.  They ALL begin to leak a little after some time (standing in water).  You can get by a few years more years by snow sealing the seam where the bottom meets the sole if you go with leather.

I got 7 years out of mine in the swamps of Louisiana.  I wear them all year for snakes in the warmer times and warmth in the colder times.  For just crossing water they should be waterproof for a little longer IF you take care of them.  I have some Chippewas right now but I am looking at the Danner Pronghorns as a replacement this year (18" of protection from snakes AND water depths).

Just my thoughts, but I can't imagine a worst environment to try them out.

[riverrat 2]

muck boots here also. I wear them EVERYWHERE!!

[postman]

Rubber snake boots from Cabelas. Been wearing mine for 5yrs and still good, only drawback is they are a little heavy.

[BowMIke]

I've been wearing some Muck boots ofr  the last four years. I really like them. They have a few partial tears on the uppers, but are still waterproof.

[bolong]

I've worn Lacrosse for 40 years. I have some now that are 15 years old and no cracks or leaks.

[wisconsinteacher]

I have had good LaCrosse boots but now that they are made over seas, they suck.  I like the fact that the snake boots are breathable.  I am not looking something to run a water trap line in, just a pair for crossing creeks and walking in wet grass.  My other choice is the Muck boots as mentioned.  It is a hard choice to make.  I have never had one of the pairs mentioned.

[Cocklebur]

I wear Muck Arctic Sport boots and they are very warm and seem to stand up well. They are rated at 40 below zero.

[wisconsinteacher]

The one thing that the boots have to be is uninsulated.  I have a goot pair of Ice Mans that are warm.  I want a boot that will allow me to tuck my pant leg inside and keep me dry up to my knees.

[SS Snuffer]

MUCK BOOTS GOOD

[Swamp Yankee]

Originally posted by slivrslingr:
Look at X-Tra Tuffs, also known as "Sitka sneekers".

X2 - Toughest comfortable long lasting mud boots.  A.K.A. "Ketchikan Tenny Runners"

[LongbowGuy83]

Muck Boots.

[lablover]

I'll echo everyone else Muck boots not only wear them to hunt but also to do all the chores around the ranch. Still holding up after 5 yrs.

[Rick Butler]

Muck Boots are great and I've got a pair of the uninsulated Edgewaters but my feet still sweat in them.  Got a pair of Lacrosse' Grange boots to wear down at Hog Heaven in June.