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WHO WEARS MUCK BOOTS AND WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THEM? ARE THEY WORTH THE MONEY? HOW DO THEY HOLD UP WITH BRIARS? THINKING OF GETTING A PAIR JUST WANTED TO SEE WHAT YOU GUYS THOUGHT ABOUT THEM.
THANKS.

As far as warmth and overall general durability and comfort, you cant beat em... in my opinion. some of the warmest most comfortable boots ive ever worn. I can walk all day in them with out a problem. However, heavy/thick briars may be an issue for the neoprene part of the boot, i dont have much testing done in that area. Some one else might tho.

They're like wearing house slippers into the woods. By far the most comfortable boots I've ever owned. Mine are 7 years old. Every year, I say I'll get a new pair, but mine keep on going. Get the Woody Max, not the cheaper ones. They have two layers of neoprene, so while the outside layer may rip or look bad, they still won't leak. Wear them nearly everyday through the winter.

i still can't find a boot that will last me more than one year. you guessed it this month new pair of boots for me. I buy a new pair every year.

I love my woody armour muck books. You don't have the soft uppers on them! They are resistant to penetration, no snake proof claims but they can resist some sharp nails and stuff so I would say unless hit hard they would ward off any snake bites also. Had these going on two years and they are loosing some cammo off the toes but still waterproof and awsome!

I have had mine for two seasons now... no issues with neoprene upper, but I ALWAYS wear chaps or bibbs. I am generally in the middle of the briars with my hounds, so I would say I have put them thru every oppertunity to get worn out... the briars do not get to the neoprene because of the Mule clothing (how bout that for a plug )

I have the Edgewater Muck Boots - and love them. Like others have said they are so comfortable....you will not want to wear other boots. But the uppers have the tendency to get shreaded in the briars. As long as you always have your chaps on you should be ok.
-Pete

Get the muckmasters work boot and wear chaps over top. The muckmasters are usually cheaper than the "hunting" boots because they are considered "work" boots. The rubber is thicker and higher than most of the muck "hunting" boots...so they are atually better for the briars. Plus they have a more aggressive sole. And yes they are just as comfortable.

http://www.muckbootsonline.com/Muckmast ... mmwkbt.htm

I also have a pair of woody armors that i wear without chaps.

A guy that i hunt with wears them and loves them. But the briars tear them apart.

ddetar00 wrote:I have had mine for two seasons now... no issues with neoprene upper, but I ALWAYS wear chaps or bibbs. I am generally in the middle of the briars with my hounds, so I would say I have put them thru every oppertunity to get worn out... the briars do not get to the neoprene because of the Mule clothing (how bout that for a plug )

Same goes for me. My Mule pants cover the entire neoprene. Still waterproof after 2 seasons of wear.

I have the woody max and everything everyone says about warmth and comfort is correct. The neoprene WILL get torn up by briars though unless you wear chaps over them, and even then they can still get punctured...I was running through the woods one day and my foot went down into a brush pile. The brush pushed my chaps up and a broken stick poked all the way through!!!

IMO they are worth the money though...very warm and comfy!


Tony

Huge fan here. Not only do I sell them, I wear them! I have a pair of Chore boots and a pair of Artic Sports. The Artic Sports are better for the extreme cold (40 degrees and less) and I wear the chores the rest of the time. I have worn my Chore boots over 4 years. They show some wear from briars, but they are still warm and water proof. Of course I am fat and lazy and do not spend all day running behind the dogs, I try to find a path and cut them off or just try to wait for the circle back. Mtnway is right about the Woody Armor, but they are tight on the top of my calves. They will hold up to briars a lot better, labeled as "snake bite tested", and seem tough. They are a little higher ($20 or so). The next ones I buy (or get as a sample as I have the other 2) is the Wetlands. They have the aggressive sole, rated for cold, and rated higher on the warm end than the Artic Sport. A good hunting boot in my opinion.

They are not all that cheap, ranging from $80 or so up to $135 and higher for the "marsh" boots. I would buy a pair in a heart beat. If they even only last 2 years and keep you dry and warm (they will), that is priceless in my book. I hate wet, cold feet!

I am looking for a pair, but not sure which ones to buy! I was thinking the wetlands. I need a boot I can wear all year round. I do wear chaps, so not too worried about tearing them up.

The wet land and the Muck masters are rated the same on temps and tread. the rubber comes up higher on the muckmasters, so I recommend buying them.

Opinions on boots will be different based on who is wearing them. I must be hard on boots because it seems in 6-12 months I need new ones. Recently, I bought a pair of Muckmasters, I like them for the most part. Very comfortable in the woods, tread is not the greatest for climbing hills etc. Hot in the summer months but what boot isn't for the most part? I now have a tear in my mucks but have friends that have had the same pair for years with no problems. I have tried just about every boot on the market, can't find a pair that will last me. Guess I need better jump dogs. Danners pronghorn boots are good if you like the paths. Good luck in your search.