Mucks vs. other photo hike rubbers & boots.

[eli griggs]

""rather important is finding a good shoes/boots to wear to have conversation with that or any camera during long walks..."

"Bacchitraka"


Bacchitraka brings up a very good point about having quality boots to get there and back in.

Currently I have and use a pair of tactical boots with synthetic cloth sides, steel toes and ankle brace, something I don't completely trust in Timber Rattle Snake, Cottonmouth Moccasins, and Copperheads and snake proof boot leggings are out of reach for now, but I'm half raised in the country and so far so good.

I also have a nice pair Mucks, part rubber, part Neoprene and in this case, steel toes, a plate and ankle supports.

These are very good boots for water wet or cow field or goose pond conditions but I've got to admit, I've not had them out for long walks/hikes yet.

I bought these with the last of the Covid payments, but like I've mentioned, the first time I had Covid it was a long term recovering, leaving me falling often from dizziness and unbalanced, do I've not chanced any long walks in woods conditions.

These are comfortable and rugged boots, plus and old pair of heavy Wolverine work boots, also steel toe and plate, when l I used for my five mile walks and hunting boots, for years in the worn down Uwharrie

 

[Rick A]

I require good ankle support so for me it's a quality pair of lace-ups, Muck boots are out. I tried a pair but really didn't like the soft feeling. In fact, they reminded me of the cheap "moon boots" of the 70's. I used to spend a good bit of my time in snake infested areas and never had a problem with them. The closest I ever came to getting bit was in Texas when I jumped over a small creek and a cottonmouth struck the sole of my sneaker.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Thick socks and gum boots.