Let's talk about snakeboots...

[threeunder]

I'm going to need to replace my snakeboots before spring turkey season gets here.  I currently own a pair of Rocky's.  This is the second pair I've went through and, unfortunately, a couple of years into service each of them began to leak slightly.
So, I'm looking to move to something that offers a little more reliability in the waterproof department.
Any thoughts?

[Charlie Lamb]

I think that unless a boot is solid rubber, you may be expecting too much from the boot.

I'd say it depends on what you are most concerned about... wet feet or fangs.

[uglyjake]

Have you thought about using good gators along with your favorite boots?

[awbowman]

I had some Chippewas that stayed dry for seven seasons of turkey and deer hunting.  I'd snow seal them to keep them soft. I walked and stood in a lot of water in those seven years.

I now have some Danners that have gone through two seasons of lighter use.  I have been using Alphs Burlys when the weather get colder and the snakes are gone.  So far so good, but I don't think they are as good as the Chippewa, they are one heck of a comfortable boot though.

[RC]

I sometimes have to wade to get where I want to go so I ripped the liner out of my rocky zip up snake boots and cut tiny slits near the sole for the water to leak back out. My other pair I really keep rubbed down with mink oil.RC

[Cavalry Scout]

I have a pair of Winchesters. Super cheap and have been in service for 5 years. Only leaks when I get water over the top.

[Russ Clagett]

Chippewa snake boots are the standard in South Texas...for snakes, thorns, cactus, and water...

[Froggy]

Another vote for Chippewa's.... been wearing them since the mid 80's, not the same pair of course.

[Blackhawk]

Agree with the Chippewa fans...outstanding choice.

[sneakybow]

I don't know about waterproofness but the new Rocky snake boots look to be really comfortable. Not stiff like the traditional snake boots. I usually just wear a good pair of leather boots and keep my eyes peeled lol

[TRAP]

I use 16" Schnees pac boots.  Maybe not a true snake boot but I feel pretty safe, dry and comfortable in them.

Trap

[Converml]

I have a pair of Rockeys I bought this past fall. After what you said I am officially depressed. Don't have snakes here but I do like the height for the snow and streams waterproof and I hate rubber boots. Wore too many of them in the barn I get flashbacks.  

[BOHO]

the best ones I have found are the zip up redhead snake boots. comfortable as a tennis shoe and very light weight.

[Brazos]

I live in snake boots year round here in TX.  Either Chippawa as suggested or Justin.  Justin are tougher.  Chippawa are lighter.  I have both.  I tend to wear the Justin as my primary boot.  Screw all the lace up and zip up boots.  Just crap you don't need and a dumb idea.  They have gore-tex models.  I just get the normal and use snow seal.  If I know I am going to have a wet weekend I take a second pair just in case I need to rotate.  We have Justin outlet stores near where I live and can get them cheaper (Justin owns Chippawa so those included).  They probably don't have outlet stores in VA but if they do look there first.

[landman]

Russell Turkey Hunters.

[Dendy Cromer]

i like the bass pro red head ones. zip up. they are comfortable to walk a lot in and as waterproof as i need them to be(like crossing creeks and stuff... not standing in water all day). I heard somebody tell me one time that snake boots were bad for my knees-- but i think SNAKES are bad for my knees.

[Brazos]

http://www.justinboots.com/boots/Justin_Mens_Snake_Boots.html?424fccf8=2113

These are the ones to get.  I saw them at the Justin outlet store in Fort Woth recently for $120-130 pair.

[BWD]

Been wearing the same pair of Rocky side zipper boots for the past three years. Don't think they will make it thru next year.
Every time I seriously consider not wearing them, I bump into something that causes that thought to go away.

[JamesV]

I wear the Alpha Burleys with Jeans and Carhart overals over them. Never had a snake latch on yet and hopefully the fangs arn't long enough to bite thru my jeans, carharts and boots. Did have a cottonmouth strike one time but fortunately for me his aim was as bad as mine.

[cahaba]

I wear Danner GTX Jackels. I have only had them for two years. They haven't leaked yet. Very light weight but a little stiff in the ankle area.
I can walk all day in them and not develop any sore spots or blisters.