Hunting boots...

[Gilroy]

Just wanted to add guys that you can buy a better liner for rubber boots at CT ,much warmer and swap them as you need.I think they call them Thermo lining,silver coloured.I have several spares as the boots eventually crack on the outside but liners as still good.On that note,especially if you do a lot of stand hunting,get 1/2 size bigger boots to help swap liners.

[Waftrudnir]

I got onto the Irish Setter Rutmasters with 1200 gram thinsulate. I have had my pair for 4 years without issue. They are plenty warm in the treestand and great when a blood trail runs through a bog (or my buddy's because mine never go that far haha, right?).
I use them for ice fishing as well with a good pair of socks and no problem 8 hours standing on ice.
These are my pick anyways...and you can get them on sale at Sail for 150 or less.

have them and they are great for stalking and they'll keep your feet warm when you sit. haven't used mine since I got a dog again; suddenly I don't care as much about stand hunting deer anymore - and I bet that won't change for the next couple of years LOL
The CT rubber boots: well, I thought the same some time ago; was pretty proud of how smart I had been saving so much money, but that only lasted 3 outings! Then I got the CT top end model (needed something right away) - they cracked during the second season.
figure out what type of boot you really need first and then spend the money...
having said that if anyone is interested in size 11 1200 rutmaster in great conditions, feel free to shoot me a PM

[seabast]

have them and they are great for stalking and they'll keep your feet warm when you sit. haven't used mine since I got a dog again; suddenly I don't care as much about stand hunting deer anymore - and I bet that won't change for the next couple of years LOL
The CT rubber boots: well, I thought the same some time ago; was pretty proud of how smart I had been saving so much money, but that only lasted 3 outings! Then I got the CT top end model (needed something right away) - they cracked during the second season.
figure out what type of boot you really need first and then spend the money...
having said that if anyone is interested in size 11 1200 rutmaster in great conditions, feel free to shoot me a PM

3 outing, really? I think you need to trim your nails.....

[awndray]

Here's another vote for the Irish Setter rubbers with Thinsulate. I've had mine for 2 years and they've gone through every goose, turkey and deer season without a problem. I do sweat a lot when dogging and they do get a little damp because of it, but they dry overnight.

[Mr.Boiler]

Thanks for all the advice. In the end I picked up a set of Irish Setter Ridge Toppers for 150$. They felt right and from what Ive read so far they are warm and waterproof.

Now to break them in over the next couple of weeks... I'll do a review probably around November 1st...

[sickofitall]

Baffin Titans, best insulated rubber boot I have ever owned hands down. I have problems with my feet getting cold easily ice fishing or stand hunting. With the Baffin Titans I don't have that problem any more.

I used to have a closet full of the liners I saved from all the CT insulated rubber boots I went through. They got the job done and I wore the soles out of a few but I'll never go back now, warm feet are great when you're 6+hrs deep on a cold November day sitting as still as humanly possible.

[arclight]

You can't go wrong with Danners. They are expensive but they last. There is a Canadian company that makes similar boots. Shoe Technology Company (STC) I have a pair of their 10" leather patrol boots - with gore tex and 200g of thinsulate. They cost $280 several years ago. I also use t Canadian Tire insulated rubber boots for waterfowl and hunting in areas that are wet.

[Obi-wanShinobi]

Baffin Titans, best insulated rubber boot I have ever owned hands down. I have problems with my feet getting cold easily ice fishing or stand hunting. With the Baffin Titans I don't have that problem any more.

I used to have a closet full of the liners I saved from all the CT insulated rubber boots I went through. They got the job done and I wore the soles out of a few but I'll never go back now, warm feet are great when you're 6+hrs deep on a cold November day sitting as still as humanly possible.

Those Baffins are super warm but I can't get my pant legs into the boot or over the boot. The liner used is super thick.

[DGearyFTE]

Thanks for all the advice. In the end I picked up a set of Irish Setter Ridge Toppers for 150$. They felt right and from what Ive read so far they are warm and waterproof.

Now to break them in over the next couple of weeks... I'll do a review probably around November 1st...

I have a pair too. You will like them. Three of our hunting team have Setters. They last and last. Make sure to rub them with Dubin on a regular basis.

[lubahunter]

I as well am in the market for pair f boots but every time I try a pair of rubber boots on so hard to put them on. Really have to push my foot in near the ankle part of boot. Also pain in the taking them off. Does anyone else have this problem?. I ware size 10 so I tried Size 11 same thing. Might have to stick to the school way, laces. Lol