What type Muck Boots?

RSKY · Mar 20, 2015

We had a 16" snow a few weeks ago and my Muck boots are only 12" tall. Sometimes I got snow in my boots. So I am looking at getting some taller ones for me and my wife. Only problem is they now have too many choices. I looked at the local stores but they are mostly sold out. The most common remaining in the stores was the Wetlands type. Online the Muck Chore boots have a better price and look to be the ones I will buy. I told my wife that if we got a good pair of boots they would last us twenty years which will put us in our eighties and then somebody else can get out and shovel snow for us.

My question is, does any female out there own a pair of Mucks and which ones do you like?

Thanks for your input.

RSKY

newbury · Mar 20, 2015

Well SWMBO would reply she owns me and my Muck boots and she likes any I wear, because she's not getting out in it.

I JUST bought a pair of LL Bean Men's Arctic Sport Muck Boots™, High-Cut, they are 15", so she owns them.

Gunny · Mar 20, 2015

The wife and I both have the Statesmen 16 inch insulated muck boots from Southern States. She has had hers just for this past winter, I've been wearing them for about five years now, on my second pair. I'd still be on my first pair except for a certain Labrador Retriever, but that's a whole different story.

We both like the insulation factor and the fact that you can pretty much slip your feet down inside without pulling on the boot, sometimes they take a slight tug. The only problem I've had is that one of the heels separated from the upper, but a little silicone glue took care of it, worked well until that dog found out how much fun they were to play with.

I've not bothered to look at any others, the Statesman brand does all I want out of them

cartod · Mar 20, 2015

Muck brand is the only way to go! IMO.

DT86 · Mar 20, 2015

I have both the Wetlands and Arctic Sport flavors.

Wetlands are supposed to be good for -20 to 50F.

Arctic Sports are supposed to be good -40 to 40F.

I bought the Arctic's last February when I was out doors at night a lot. They burn me alive if it's in the 20's.

The Wetlands would be my choice if it were above 20F.

She has the Wetlands too after I bought her another style and she didn't like them.

RobS · Mar 20, 2015

Snowshoes!

Gaitors are another option.

The Suburban Farmer · Mar 20, 2015

cartod said:
Muck brand is the only way to go! IMO.

+1 to this. I think spending $$$ on your feet is a one of those "must do" investments. The Muck boots have been fantastic and they are very comfortable.

Dr_Zinj · Mar 20, 2015

Knee high wellingtons, if you can find them. Make sure you wear a pair of thick wool socks before trying and buying.

s219 · Mar 20, 2015

We get them from Tractor Supply, whatever is on the shelf. Only about $12-14, and so far have lasted 5+ years. In addition to snow/mud use, I use them to wade under my pier at low tide to run wiring/etc. Given all the use/abuse the boots have taken, I think the price was real good, and I wouldn't feel bad at all if I had to buy a new pair for the next 5 years. But so far they look like they can go another 5 years.

I wear super thick socks over a thin sock liner in winter, which really avoids the cold feet problem with rubber boots.

I spend a lot more $$ on work boots, but they are on my feet for longer periods of time. Muck boots are usually only on for 2-3 hour clips here and there. So I suppose if you will be wearing them for 8 hours at a time, look for a better boot.

cartod · Mar 20, 2015

I wear a fit bit and try to do 5 miles a day walking on the property. I don't have a more comfortable boots than my mucks. I have had the off brands and so far, nothing comes close.

vtsnowedin · Mar 20, 2015

My daughter bought me a pair of 15" Muck field blazers from Cabela's to match hers. They are for hunting in wetlands in Maryland. Very good for that and good for down to about 10 deg. F. I wore them the other day wearing snow shoes tapping trees.

MinnesotaEric · Mar 20, 2015

RSKY said:
We had a 16" snow a few weeks ago and my Muck boots are only 12" tall. Sometimes I got snow in my boots. So I am looking at getting some taller ones for me and my wife. Only problem is they now have too many choices. I looked at the local stores but they are mostly sold out. The most common remaining in the stores was the Wetlands type. Online the Muck Chore boots have a better price and look to be the ones I will buy. I told my wife that if we got a good pair of boots they would last us twenty years which will put us in our eighties and then somebody else can get out and shovel snow for us.

My question is, does any female out there own a pair of Mucks and which ones do you like?

Thanks for your input.

RSKY

What boots?

Hands down: Sorels.

If they don't go high enough, get get some gaters to cover the boot's upper and your lower leg.

For lighter stuff I wear Merrell high top version of their Shiver Moc.

nickc · Mar 20, 2015

I have worn the wetlands for the last 3 seasons. Super comfortable & seem quite durable. I love them & will certainly buy them again. The only drawback to me is that I don't think they are warm enough. My next pair will be the artic pro for the cold days, either pair should serve you well. -good luck.

Will_C · Mar 20, 2015

I love my Arctic Sports. They have all but retired my pac boots. I actually am considering buying a pair of shorter, lighter ones for warm weather- seething like the Chore or Wetland model.

Will

farmer2009 · Mar 20, 2015

I buy the lacrosse 18" burly. I don't like a shorter boot. Our 21 inches of snow went over them but it's not every year that happens.

Marveltone · Mar 21, 2015

The 16" Muck Chore boots I have are comfortable enough... to a point. They feel good on my feet, they're warm enough for daily chores, although I need something heavier for extended time in sub-zero weather, they keep my feet clean and dry in any conditions, but... they tend to wear a hole in the Achilles on my wool socks. It seems to come from where the neoprene uppers join the rubber lowers. I've noticed that the lining has a hole worn in the same spot on the boots. This has never been an issue with boots with leather uppers. I think leather is more flexible and moves with the body more readily, as it creates natural folds and creases in flex zones. Neoprene definitely feels like it tugs more when I move.

Perhaps I'm just too active for such a stiff boot.

JRobyn · Mar 21, 2015

Wife struggled with the relatively high price of Muck-brand boots and thus denied herself a pair for several years. Finally broke down and got some at Tractor Supply when they were on sale. The "Tack Classic" I believe. Now she is sorry that she didn't pull the trigger much sooner. Very comfortable, even for long periods, easy on and off. She loves 'em.

- Jay

nybirdman · Mar 21, 2015

I have six or seven pairs;wear them year round.Just get the tallest they make and the temperature rating that you are going to use them at.

DennisArrow · Mar 21, 2015

Mucks are fine.........but...........my wife's chore boots, the second pair and the first both developed cracks around the ankles where they flex.........She wears them perhaps 4 hours per day doing barn work. We decided to try "Bogs" boots as they have a reputation of NOT doing the crack and tear routine...........god bless......Dennis

RoyJackson · Mar 21, 2015

Muck "Chore" boots here too...and Bogs for low cuts.
Muck boots are easy on and off (important to me)...fairly warm but the right socks are essential.