Try them all on... I had 2 pair boggs, last pair rubbed my heel badly. I tried on Muck, Lacrosse, and xtra tuffs yesterday and purchased the Mucks. Hoping they hold up well since I'll wear them daily until summer.

 

Mucks are nice but a little spendy and if you are walking in the woods sticks will easly poke through the neoprene. Xtratuf is what i wear almost every day of the winter in the worst terrain the NW has to offer. Tuf to beat the traction and durability:twocents:

 

xtratuf fan here too, grew up in them, and still wear them a bunch, best traction of any boot I have worn....I bought a pair of mucks a few years ago, they had the worst traction of any boot I have owned. gave them to my brother in law, they are fine for ranching.

 

Now that XTRA TUFFS are good to go again, they make a great for warmer weather. Don't forget to toss in a pair of Bama Socks (sock liners for/by XTRA TUFF).

I also have LaCrosse Alpha Burly (Pro?) in 800g insulation and uninsulated. The heel cup and arch support is amazing, but they are on the heavy side. My Alpha Burlys went through two seasons of salmon fishing on the Nushagak and they still don't leak. However, my brother had the same model and his leaked. Solution? Phone call = fixed for free. LaCrosse owns Danner now, so you're tangentially supporting local business. alm:

 

LaCrosse owns Danner now, so you're tangentially supporting local business. alm:

Both now owned by ABC Mart. Just FYI. Still great products though.

I personally have the wetland mucks and like them except for the fact that they are warm. About 3 months after I bought mine they came out with the Chore Cool version or something like that. Way more comfortable in warmer weather. The lacrosse boots are nice in the fact that you can tighten them around your calfs or leave it open to vent a little.

 

I've got mucks, bogs and lacrosse ankle highs right now in various stages of their life and they are all great. I am currently favoring the bogs and lacrosse for their more defined heel and tread - less slippery than the mucks.

 

My xtra tuffs have pretty much been replaced by my mucks.

Muck boots come in many different insulation configurations and styles so make sure you know what your getting in to. I don't know about hiking long distances in either of the aforementioned but a day spent cutting wood, moving snow, working around the property or goose hunting in my mucks and my feet are very happy at the end of the day.

 

I wear boots everyday at work during the winter. I have used three different types of muck boots over the years. Two months ago I got some Irish setter rutmaster 2.0 boots. I haven't owned the rut masters long enough to know how durable they are but I can say they are the most comfortable rubber boot I have ever owned. They fit like a glove, your foot doesn't slide around in them like other rubber boots. They are a little hard to get on and off at first but they loosen up after using them awhile.

 

Good to hear about the Rutmasters. I eyed those when I was looking. I think they are the people manufacturing some of the Cabela's boots (at least they look similar), so you might be able to save money buying the Cabela's brand. (Not that saving money and Cabela's are often muttered in the same breath.)

 

Wore LaCrosse for three years up in Alaska. Worked fine in the tundra but when I came down here they got holes in the arch from sticks/rocks. Its been awhile so maybe they've reinforced that area now.

Been wearing muck boots for not quite a year now, slogging around the Columbia and some spring bear hunting in Idaho. Typical walk is four to six miles at a shot. Seem to be holding up O.K. and are comfortable enough. Plus they go on and off a lot easier than the LaCrosse ever did.

 

Xtra tuffs are my favorite.

 

First off what M'Kay said about Bama socks, they are amazing and you will not be sorry you got them. I can hunt all day in my boots and my feet are dry at the end of the day, they also kept my feet warm bird hunting in single digit temperatures.
I am a big fan of Bogs, just bought them for the whole family (6 pair) and I have 2 pair. Boots are great but also can't say enough about the lifetime warranty. I had a problem on the heel of my first pair, contacted Bogs and got a replacement pair within a week and a half. Wasn't a huge issue but I figured the worst I could get was a no and was blown away when they replaced a 2 year old pair of boots for which I had no proof of purchase information. I farm and wear my Bogs 8-10 hours a day doing a variety of activities and have no complaints with quality and since I got my Bama socks they are more comfortable than any other shoes/boots I have.

 

Xtratuff's. The others are just too heavy in comparison. I've got bad knees and it makes a huge difference.

 

Got Mucks and Bogs, only difference I find is the price!

 

I have some higher end Mucks and they are awesome. Very comfortable and easy to slip on and off.

 

Bogs all day... Muck is a questionable company unless u support the HSUS

 

http://www.northernag.net/AGNews/Ag...TabId/657/ArtMID/2927/ArticleID/3335/Muck-Boots-Supporting-HSUS-Maybe-Not….aspx


"In an official statement from the company, they explain the confusion:

We would like to respond to our loyal customers and provide additional information about recent posts on social media regarding a monetary donation to a local animal care organization. Our post inaccurately stated that a donation was made to The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Moreover, the post itself was inappropriate under the circumstances.

Family members of an employee who recently passed away requested that, in lieu of flowers, co-workers donate funds to the Humane Association of Northwestern Rhode Island, a local association founded in 1978 to solve community issues primarily related to stray cats. They are not affiliated with HSUS as the posts incorrectly stated.

The money is not a corporate donation, but a collection of personal contributions from employees with the intent of remembering a beloved co-worker. While our intentions were good, the use of corporate social channels under these circumstances was inappropriate.

Muck Boots has a heritage of respect for the outdoors and for nature. We apologize for the anger and confusion the posts have caused and have removed them from our social channels."


FWIW I have the Muck Chore boot and hunt in them regularly. Very comfortable, warm but not hot.

 

Boggs, have a great warranty if you need it. Had mine for 5 years, had to replace cause wore out sole. Comfy,warm, good arch support

 

I've wore the XtraTuf Commercial fishing longline, trawling, seining, gill netting, and pot fisheries too. Started hunting in them in the 70's. They can be bought with golf spikes too. Also comes in insulated or steel toed.

It's the boot used by more Alaskans in more places.

 

I am a hunting guide in Alaska each fall hunting open tundra country and have the Muck's and love them. Had a pair of Lacrosse and they were OK. I know XtraTuff are great boots but you will love the Neoprene uppers if you do a lot of walking.

 

Love my xtratufs, best rubber boot I've ever worn. They are known for all day comfort. Best traction I've had in a rubber boot too. Due for a new pair soon...

 

I rock the mucks and love them


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Wide feet here and I have Boggs. I've hiked up to 8 miles in them and they've been great. They're gonna be my go to boot for west side hunting in the rain. You don't get great ankle support from any rubber boot so that's something to think about for longer hikes.

Honestly sounds like any of these brands would work well. Just gotta try them all and see what makes your feet happy.

 

I bought Boggs at Coastal Farm when I tried the seam leaked.
I took them back and got my money because they didn't have another my size so, I went with the Muck Boots an have had them ever since about 4 years.
Warm and comfortable.

 

I'm hoping I help the OP and others make an INFORMED decision. Here is the original post by MUCK:



then....



Then they tried to make it sound like someone died at MUCK, but it was Les in the first post, playfully hiding behind some boots. A poor attempt at damage control.



Finally, the coffin nail for anyone who cares. If you want to support them, fine, but it's not right for them to make a quick statement trying to cover this up and people so quickly and easily forget and forgive.

 

I've got Bogs and they came with a lifetime warranty. Not sure what the warranty is worth, but they don't leak. They're comfortable for my wide foot, and very warm. I've abused them hunting, and even worn them through some blackberry patches that had me wondering if they might start to leak. No leaks yet, I have the camo version with the heavier lug sole. I have worn them enough that after two years the camo on the toe was starting to fade. I've added a generous coating of clear "shoe goo" that has prevented any fading and added some additional protection. Far better than my old rubber boots, but also paid more...


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I find Mucks really comfortable for all-day wear. I tend to sweat a lot when working -- cutting brush, that sort of thing -- and find them on the warm side in moderate weather.

 

The under armor boots are by far the best. I have used em all changing pipe on the farm and the under armor ones are by far the best. A little spendy but well worth the money.

 

I've had both Mucks and Bogs and they are fairly similar in wear/comfort etc. I would say that you would be happy with either. Can't speak for the other mud boots, but I have had Lacross Waders and hiking boots and like both of those.