I have been looking for a long time since LaCrosse discontinued their original Alpha Burly boot. It used to be thin rubber that molded to your leg that felt like another layer of skin. It came in un-insulated or felt insulated years ago. Now they have double reinforced the heals, thickened the walls of the boot and then in some places like back of heal and toe have triple or quadruple(?) thickness and it is like walking in a spare tire. I am an archery hunter and like being able to manipulate the ankle for the next quiet step and they used to have thin souls with a chevron pattern that I could feel the ground with. Now it is an ankle workout to move your feet in them. They were a family icon in our hunting camp, now we have all been looking elsewhere to find our boot foot comfort.
These boots are a GOOD flimsy in the sense that if you stand them, give them a single finger nudge, they will fold at the ankle and the top hits the floor. This is a GOOD thing. I put them on and walked a half mile up the hill and the ankles didn't get the fatigue of bending the boot every time I pick up my feet. I drive an hour in my truck into the woods and my many other stiff ankle rubber boots give me a workout just shifting the clutch. I have strong ankles and just need my feet to stay dry, whereas apparently most of the population is in need of support brackets, ace bandages, neoprene lined, and quadruple layer rubber boots these days. These are just thick enough to stand up on their own and keep you dry like most rubber boot applications should call for.
I am not saying these are replacement boots for all day hiking - although I think they would be comfortable in the ankle department, they are a cheaper pair of boots. For me these will be the yard work, lawnmower, day trip, camping. fishing kinda boots. Like any new pair I will see where these take me. Next week they are taking me to visit family in ND for a week long lake camping and walleye fishing trip in the boat.
LaCrosse customer service indicated that the change to the thickness of their best boots came from so many complaints (whiners) after 3 to 5 years that their boots were wearing out or cracking at the flexible parts. They have a 1 year warranty - I would have told all complainers "you are welcome". I hike 5 - 7 miles a day about 60 times a year in fairly rough country of the pacific NW and although my boots are only worn in the field/ camp/ or boat, they see miles and years of service before needing replaced. I usually wear the traction off the bottom before a crack develops in the boot and I don't care if they are 70 - 100 bucks, they were worth every penny for years of service. My boots gave me on average 5 years. Say that is 20 bucks a year to hunt, fish, camp, whatever whenever in confidence, comfort and reliability shot all to Hades because of cheap whiners. I say get a pair and I don't mean boots.
That being said, I still own LaCrosse boots although not sure really why? Occasional workout for my ankles I guess.
I am done with my LaCrosse rant.
I will keep updated on these. They are a little big in the feet for thin socks per the size as they should be - most rubber boots are worn with thicker socks which are comfortable in these both width and length. Half my shoes are regular width and wide as I bounce right on the border depending on manufacturer - these are regular and fit great with regular insulated socks. They are a mid calf height. With pant legs tucked in they are comfy. Expect to be wearing these most of the time around the house yard work stuff.
Not expecting miracles, but almost every rubber boot you run across is so stiff around the calves that it slaps the front and back of your leg every step. These are a pliable rubber boot to keep the water out. Just thick enough to not fall over ..... unless provoked.
The rubber isn't really much thinner than most rubber boots, just a softer more pliable forgiving rubber. Will keep up to date for any changes or developments.
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TIRED OF THE STIFF CLOP CLOP RUBBER BOOTS!!!
I have been looking for a long time since LaCrosse discontinued their original Alpha Burly boot. It used to be thin rubber that molded to your leg that felt like another layer of skin. It came in un-insulated or felt insulated years ago. Now they have double reinforced the heals, thickened the walls of the boot and then in some places like back of heal and toe have triple or quadruple(?) thickness and it is like walking in a spare tire. I am an archery hunter and like being able to manipulate the ankle for the next quiet step and they used to have thin souls with a chevron pattern that I could feel the ground with. Now it is an ankle workout to move your feet in them. They were a family icon in our hunting camp, now we have all been looking elsewhere to find our boot foot comfort.These boots are a GOOD flimsy in the sense that if you stand them, give them a single finger nudge, they will fold at the ankle and the top hits the floor. This is a GOOD thing. I put them on and walked a half mile up the hill and the ankles didn't get the fatigue of bending the boot every time I pick up my feet. I drive an hour in my truck into the woods and my many other stiff ankle rubber boots give me a workout just shifting the clutch. I have strong ankles and just need my feet to stay dry, whereas apparently most of the population is in need of support brackets, ace bandages, neoprene lined, and quadruple layer rubber boots these days. These are just thick enough to stand up on their own and keep you dry like most rubber boot applications should call for.I am not saying these are replacement boots for all day hiking - although I think they would be comfortable in the ankle department, they are a cheaper pair of boots. For me these will be the yard work, lawnmower, day trip, camping. fishing kinda boots. Like any new pair I will see where these take me. Next week they are taking me to visit family in ND for a week long lake camping and walleye fishing trip in the boat.LaCrosse customer service indicated that the change to the thickness of their best boots came from so many complaints (whiners) after 3 to 5 years that their boots were wearing out or cracking at the flexible parts. They have a 1 year warranty - I would have told all complainers "you are welcome". I hike 5 - 7 miles a day about 60 times a year in fairly rough country of the pacific NW and although my boots are only worn in the field/ camp/ or boat, they see miles and years of service before needing replaced. I usually wear the traction off the bottom before a crack develops in the boot and I don't care if they are 70 - 100 bucks, they were worth every penny for years of service. My boots gave me on average 5 years. Say that is 20 bucks a year to hunt, fish, camp, whatever whenever in confidence, comfort and reliability shot all to Hades because of cheap whiners. I say get a pair and I don't mean boots.That being said, I still own LaCrosse boots although not sure really why? Occasional workout for my ankles I guess.I am done with my LaCrosse rant.I will keep updated on these. They are a little big in the feet for thin socks per the size as they should be - most rubber boots are worn with thicker socks which are comfortable in these both width and length. Half my shoes are regular width and wide as I bounce right on the border depending on manufacturer - these are regular and fit great with regular insulated socks. They are a mid calf height. With pant legs tucked in they are comfy. Expect to be wearing these most of the time around the house yard work stuff.Not expecting miracles, but almost every rubber boot you run across is so stiff around the calves that it slaps the front and back of your leg every step. These are a pliable rubber boot to keep the water out. Just thick enough to not fall over ..... unless provoked.The rubber isn't really much thinner than most rubber boots, just a softer more pliable forgiving rubber. Will keep up to date for any changes or developments.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016
These boots are a GOOD flimsy in the sense that if you stand them, give them a single finger nudge, they will fold at the ankle and the top hits the floor. This is a GOOD thing. I put them on and walked a half mile up the hill and the ankles didn't get the fatigue of bending the boot every time I pick up my feet. I drive an hour in my truck into the woods and my many other stiff ankle rubber boots give me a workout just shifting the clutch. I have strong ankles and just need my feet to stay dry, whereas apparently most of the population is in need of support brackets, ace bandages, neoprene lined, and quadruple layer rubber boots these days. These are just thick enough to stand up on their own and keep you dry like most rubber boot applications should call for.
I am not saying these are replacement boots for all day hiking - although I think they would be comfortable in the ankle department, they are a cheaper pair of boots. For me these will be the yard work, lawnmower, day trip, camping. fishing kinda boots. Like any new pair I will see where these take me. Next week they are taking me to visit family in ND for a week long lake camping and walleye fishing trip in the boat.
LaCrosse customer service indicated that the change to the thickness of their best boots came from so many complaints (whiners) after 3 to 5 years that their boots were wearing out or cracking at the flexible parts. They have a 1 year warranty - I would have told all complainers "you are welcome". I hike 5 - 7 miles a day about 60 times a year in fairly rough country of the pacific NW and although my boots are only worn in the field/ camp/ or boat, they see miles and years of service before needing replaced. I usually wear the traction off the bottom before a crack develops in the boot and I don't care if they are 70 - 100 bucks, they were worth every penny for years of service. My boots gave me on average 5 years. Say that is 20 bucks a year to hunt, fish, camp, whatever whenever in confidence, comfort and reliability shot all to Hades because of cheap whiners. I say get a pair and I don't mean boots.
That being said, I still own LaCrosse boots although not sure really why? Occasional workout for my ankles I guess.
I am done with my LaCrosse rant.
I will keep updated on these. They are a little big in the feet for thin socks per the size as they should be - most rubber boots are worn with thicker socks which are comfortable in these both width and length. Half my shoes are regular width and wide as I bounce right on the border depending on manufacturer - these are regular and fit great with regular insulated socks. They are a mid calf height. With pant legs tucked in they are comfy. Expect to be wearing these most of the time around the house yard work stuff.
Not expecting miracles, but almost every rubber boot you run across is so stiff around the calves that it slaps the front and back of your leg every step. These are a pliable rubber boot to keep the water out. Just thick enough to not fall over ..... unless provoked.
The rubber isn't really much thinner than most rubber boots, just a softer more pliable forgiving rubber. Will keep up to date for any changes or developments.
Size: 9Color: BlackVerified Purchase
TIRED OF THE STIFF CLOP CLOP RUBBER BOOTS!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016
I have been looking for a long time since LaCrosse discontinued their original Alpha Burly boot. It used to be thin rubber that molded to your leg that felt like another layer of skin. It came in un-insulated or felt insulated years ago. Now they have double reinforced the heals, thickened the walls of the boot and then in some places like back of heal and toe have triple or quadruple(?) thickness and it is like walking in a spare tire. I am an archery hunter and like being able to manipulate the ankle for the next quiet step and they used to have thin souls with a chevron pattern that I could feel the ground with. Now it is an ankle workout to move your feet in them. They were a family icon in our hunting camp, now we have all been looking elsewhere to find our boot foot comfort.Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016
These boots are a GOOD flimsy in the sense that if you stand them, give them a single finger nudge, they will fold at the ankle and the top hits the floor. This is a GOOD thing. I put them on and walked a half mile up the hill and the ankles didn't get the fatigue of bending the boot every time I pick up my feet. I drive an hour in my truck into the woods and my many other stiff ankle rubber boots give me a workout just shifting the clutch. I have strong ankles and just need my feet to stay dry, whereas apparently most of the population is in need of support brackets, ace bandages, neoprene lined, and quadruple layer rubber boots these days. These are just thick enough to stand up on their own and keep you dry like most rubber boot applications should call for.
I am not saying these are replacement boots for all day hiking - although I think they would be comfortable in the ankle department, they are a cheaper pair of boots. For me these will be the yard work, lawnmower, day trip, camping. fishing kinda boots. Like any new pair I will see where these take me. Next week they are taking me to visit family in ND for a week long lake camping and walleye fishing trip in the boat.
LaCrosse customer service indicated that the change to the thickness of their best boots came from so many complaints (whiners) after 3 to 5 years that their boots were wearing out or cracking at the flexible parts. They have a 1 year warranty - I would have told all complainers "you are welcome". I hike 5 - 7 miles a day about 60 times a year in fairly rough country of the pacific NW and although my boots are only worn in the field/ camp/ or boat, they see miles and years of service before needing replaced. I usually wear the traction off the bottom before a crack develops in the boot and I don't care if they are 70 - 100 bucks, they were worth every penny for years of service. My boots gave me on average 5 years. Say that is 20 bucks a year to hunt, fish, camp, whatever whenever in confidence, comfort and reliability shot all to Hades because of cheap whiners. I say get a pair and I don't mean boots.
That being said, I still own LaCrosse boots although not sure really why? Occasional workout for my ankles I guess.
I am done with my LaCrosse rant.
I will keep updated on these. They are a little big in the feet for thin socks per the size as they should be - most rubber boots are worn with thicker socks which are comfortable in these both width and length. Half my shoes are regular width and wide as I bounce right on the border depending on manufacturer - these are regular and fit great with regular insulated socks. They are a mid calf height. With pant legs tucked in they are comfy. Expect to be wearing these most of the time around the house yard work stuff.
Not expecting miracles, but almost every rubber boot you run across is so stiff around the calves that it slaps the front and back of your leg every step. These are a pliable rubber boot to keep the water out. Just thick enough to not fall over ..... unless provoked.
The rubber isn't really much thinner than most rubber boots, just a softer more pliable forgiving rubber. Will keep up to date for any changes or developments.
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As others have posted they are remarkably comfortable and I feel confident I am avoiding wet mud ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018Size: 10Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019
These are worst boots I have ever owned. they did not last 4 months and are now both leaking.
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