Snake boot question

[threeunder]

I've got a few trips down south planned for this year and snake protection will be important to me.
Last winter I asked about everyone's preference for snakeboots.  As a result, i'm going to order some Chippewa's to replace my aging Rocky snakeboots.
My problem is I am going to have to order online.  Can anyone tell me if the Chippewa's are true to size?
Thanks

[Froggy]

Mine always have been.....

[amazonjim]

Always had good luck with Cabelas snake boots

[rbcorbitt]

Ken,

I'm curious about this too.  A pair of Chippewa's and some Duluth Trading Co. firehose jeans are on my list for upcoming hog hunts!


Bob

[joe skipp]

I really like Turtleskin Snake Gaiters....camo, lightweight, easy on/off but a bit pricey.

[Caughtandhobble]

The pair that I have are true to size for me, they're also very comfortable.

[BOHO]

I have a pair of zip up red head snake boots. they are light and feel just like tennis shoes. Im getting another pair for my bday in Sept

[Dendy Cromer]

threeunder.... I realize that you mentioned that you've settled on Chippewas..
 That being said, I have to agree with BOHO. I've had several pairs of snake boots 'cause where i hunt it would be foolish not to wear them. The red head bayou zip up's are by far the best i've owned. i wear size 11. i ordered size 11, and they fit just right.

[threeunder]

I truly appreciate the other recommendations. This will be my 4th pair and I'm pretty well set on the Chippewas.
I've had Rocky, Redhead (pretty sure they were made by Rocky) and Danners.
I really liked the feel of both the Rocky and Redheads, but both leaked badly.
Wish the Danners had worked out, but they just wouldn't break-in right for me.

[awbowman]

They run true to size.  I had some before my current Danners and they were great.

BTW, contrary to popular belief, they are not needed past mid-November worse case.  Depending on when you will be in the south, may be better bringing knee AND hip boots

[Terry Green]

I've lived and hunted and played in the woods all my life...the only guy I know that has been bitten by a poisonous snake was playing basket ball at his house a 1/4 mile from the courthouse.

So, what I'm saying is its VERY rare....but if you must...good luck on finding a comfortable pare that you can walk in all day....if you do, let me know.  I've owned a few but gave up...uncomfortable and poor quality

[Russ Clagett]

The Chippewa boots run true...I normally buy a half size bigger then wear them wet for a while and they conform perfectly...and you can walk in them all day. They do get hot though...but here in Texas everything is hot most of the time.

I have killed two rattlesnakes so far this year....in my front yard....

Even if you dont encounter a snake, the snake boots are great for all the thorns, cactus, etc that you will encounter down here....

[gringol]

On land managed for hogs, you'll rarely see a snake of any kind.  Hogs eat them.  Most guys bit by snakes are messing with it, or are clearing brush by hand.

[Hoyt]

Dis-regarding how long it would take me to lace em up at 3:30 or 4:00am..and how hard to get em off after lugging em around on my feet all day...(I even laid on my back and tried hook n' the heel on my truck trailer hitch..they hold a lot of water and I was in the swamps over my knees a lot.

I've tried everything from old snake leggins back in the early 60's to Chippewa's and the one's I disliked the least were some cheap lightweights from Bass Pro. I think I wore those almost 10 times before decided get n' bit by a snake might not be all that bad.

But I would recommend them for others.

[RC]

Getting bit by a Cottonmouth or Rattlesnake will be life changing...if you don`t die. snake boots are cheap. I have been wearing the zip up red heads for maybe 7-8 years now and no they ain`t as comfortable as my Ga. work boots and they leak after a year or so but I feel confident they will help keep me out of the hospital and providing for my family if I step on ANOTHER cottonmouth or Rattlesnake.I have been very close to being bit more times than I can count and I don`t play with snakes. Its a whole different story once you get down south. Get the chips if thats what you want but be sure you wear them.RC

[yankeevol]

Check out the snake chaps - cheaper and just as effective.

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=64;t=004833

[Hoyt]

What's a little snake bite..just put a band aid on it.

I recommend them because this is what a snake bite can do and worse. I don't wear the boots, because of years of heavy meds, old age and many surgeries they wear my legs down and I can't get to the places I hunt if I do. Doubt if venom would get in my system anyway my blood is so thin it pours out with just a scratch.

Warning Graphic pictures

 Rattle Snake Bite
 Another

[awbowman]

Well I've seen snakes bite people in the woods ...... and heard of even more instances.   A couple of years ago a guy had to be air lifted from a BIG rattler bite.  Not to mention how many times I have walked right past a cottonmouth or copperhead lying off the trail.  I'll wear them until Thanksgiving.    Better safe than sorry.  As docile as copperheads are supposed to be,I had a buddy get bit by a copperhead a few years ago.  He said the only way he could describe it was "somebody put his hand in a fire and he couldn't take it out."

Heck I had to persuade a cottonmouth to get off my trail yesterday.

Boots, chaps, doesn't matter, but in the south, I'd wear something.

[threeunder]

Yeah...bites can be nasty.

Not wearing them just isn't something I'm willing to do.  I've worn snake boots every single time I've hunted in warmer weather for the past 15 years or so.  

Aside from a couple of warm weather trips down south this fall, our lease here in Virginia has a nasty reputation for both Rattlers and Copperheads.

Thanks for everyone's help.

[Stumpknocker]

I would definitely vote for the Cordura snake gaiters.  I work outdoors alot and they are exponentially more comfortable down here in the South than the snake boots.