I’m in need of a new pair of boots to replace my Dryshod Arctic Storms. I need warmth and 4” minimum of waterproof. We often fish in slush and I use these on cold hunting days and that includes a walk through a swamp. I’ve been looking at Baffin Titans or Norfin.
The last two winters in the metro and even an hour north has been rather wet the past two ice seasons. I have moved to 800-gram knee high camo rubber boots. My feet stay dry and they are warm too. Bibs with zippers make on and off easy. Pretty much all I use deer hunting now too. There are 1000g and 1200g rubber boots out there if added warmth is needed.
Norfin Yukons. It’s EVA rubber (like crocs) that has insulative properties on its own. It’s also 100% waterproof and lighter than any other waterproof boot. I bought the Klondike’s, but the rubber sole is starting to peel away now on my 5th season or so. The built in cleats on the klondike broke off after my 2nd season or so, and I always preferred microspikes anyways.
I’ve been rocking lacrosse alphburlys 1600g thinsulate tall rubber boots. I launch my boat with them, ice fishing with them and hunt with them, I actually have them on all winter basically.
I’ve been rocking lacrosse alphburlys 1600g thinsulate tall rubber boots. I launch my boat with them, ice fishing with them and hunt with them, I actually have them on all winter basically.
X2 – They are what I use all ice season. Drive to lake in Tennis shoes and switch into the Alpha’s then back into the Tennis shoe for the ride home. They keep you warm to near 0 as long as moving around. Colder than that and its the Baffin apex. Not sure how high the waterproof will go on those though.
My Muck boots havent failed yet
Another vote for the La Crosse’s. Mine are in the garage and are used for just about everything during the cold months from chores in the woods, around the buildings, and ice fishing. If you’re going to be moving around in them a ton and could get sweaty feet having a second pair of socks to swap out isn’t a bad idea – but that’s true for any boot.
My current pair are probably on their last year, but they owe me nothing at this point. I previously tried the Muck’s version and they didn’t handle the abuse quite as well.
Glad to hear all the praise for the Alphaburly’s! I have a pair on the way right now.
My Muck boots havent failed yet
Same here
Have Lacrosse boots gotten better with cracking? I bought a pair about 15 years ago and they cracked 2 years later. I patched them up a few times and used them another couple years. My Dryshods cracked in year 5. I perched them with flex seal tape and they are waterproof again.
Have Lacrosse boots gotten better with cracking? I bought a pair about 15 years ago and they cracked 2 years later. I patched them up a few times and used them another couple years. My Dryshods cracked in year 5. I perched them with flex seal tape and they are waterproof again.
Being in the concrete cutting industry I wear rubber boots in slop conditions day in and day out. The only thing I can tell you is they all crack. Just depends on how much time you really wear them. The worst performance I’ve gotten besides Walmart cheapos was my muck boots. Both pairs I bought were shot in 6 to 8 months. My alphaburlys are on year 2 and will probably crack tomorrow because I’m saying they are great. The next best performance I’ve gotten surprisingly is bogs. Never had any boot in my life last more then 2 years.
Norfin Yukons. It’s EVA rubber (like crocs) that has insulative properties on its own. It’s also 100% waterproof and lighter than any other waterproof boot. I bought the Klondike’s, but the rubber sole is starting to peel away now on my 5th season or so. The built in cleats on the klondike broke off after my 2nd season or so, and I always preferred microspikes anyways.
I had Norfin klondiaks and really liked them other than the flip down cleat broke and then I tried taking ‘em off and screwed up the boot,. Had mucks and was never really impressed. I have Baffin titans for this season and they seem crazy thick compared to the others . Time will tell .
I have been using the boots from Striker for 2 season now, best boots I have had for ice fishing and late open water, totally waterproof
I’ve been wearing the Baffin Titans for the past 5 years. Never had a wet foot, never had a cold foot. I will get another pair when I wear these ones out.
Lacrosse burly 1600 been using them for over 30 years love them. Use for deer and ice fishing. Have a set for each and another set for turkey hunting but no as warm version.
I am a bit surprised at the number of people liking the 1600 insulation.
I pretty much use my 800s (Cabelas brand back when they were under $100) for anything cold (-10 to 30F). Most of my ice fishing is without a house in 18F – 35F temps and those boots work great. I do vary the socks a bit based on temps.
I have a pair of alphaburly non-insulated for turkey and pheasant hunting and use them easily down to 40F maybe a bit lower …
I have a pair of leather (Danner) uninsulated boots that I am still wearing pheasant hunting right now.
My feet would be a sweaty mess in 1600 boots even with lighter socks. Must be the residual North Dakotan in me.
My uninsulated Burlys are 20+ years old. I wear them maybe 20-30 times a year and can walk a long way in them at times. When I was younger, I was a run and gun turkey hunter.
The camo has faded, but they have not cracked. Insulation / liner is starting to fail a bit on the upper heal so I suppose their days are numbered.
I do not store my rubber boots in the garage in the summer. Rubber boots and waders are stored in the basement during the summer.
Korkers; lightweight, dont look like bigfoot boots; great Customer Service
I’ve been rocking lacrosse alphburlys 1600g thinsulate tall rubber boots. Same for me love them for ice fishing or long cold sits when deer hunting. They are nice and warm.
For things like Pheasant hunting or more walking I prefer my old Muck artic pro’s as they are lighter and easier to walk in.
The problem with the LaCrosse Alphaburly’s is the weight. They are SO much heavier than the comparable EVA boots. That’s why I stopped using them after my last pair tore.
Here is another vote for Muck boots. I think I have Arctic Pro. I wear only a lightweight wool sock. For deer hunting, I change to fresh dry socks after walking to my stand.
Korkers; lightweight, dont look like bigfoot boots; great Customer Service
My favorite boots by far. Their cleat system has been a game changer for me. I’ve been out ice fishing 4 times this year on near glare ice and I’m reminded why these boots rock.
I’ve had baffins, clam, sorel…now trying korkers. Baffins were good but very bulky. Clab sub zero were good, still bulky but not as much as baffins. Sorels were 15 yrs ago technology. Went to korkers for ease on and off, smaller, ability to change soles, good reviews and personal experience fro a fishing buddy thats on the ice more than anyone I know.
I bought the Norfin Yukons. They are lightweight and warm. The downfall-The second time I wore them involved a walk on a gravel road. That evening I noticed some dents in the foam sole. Upon further inspection, one of those holes went all of the way through. Now they are no longer waterproof. I reached out to Norfin and they responded quickly, but said the boots are made for snow and this was on me for misuse. They gave me some repair ideas and a discount code if I wanted to buy another pair. I’m going to seal the hole and see how it goes.
Any boot that got a hole in them from walking on Gravel the 2nd time wearing them would be off my boot list forever.
Wow that’s horrible. Never buy anything from that brand. What a joke that is.
Ask them how you get to the lake if you can’t walk through the parking lots.
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