[caglatz]

Ok I have these pair of LaCrosse rubber boots (ATS Burly) -- once on they fit well, but gosh darn are they a pain in the neck to put on or take off. I mean I guess my calves and ankles are too big for the upper portion of the boots. Surely they are not supposed to be that snug.

What does everyone do? Or should I just return them and try another manufacturer like Muck? Any suggestions on an easy to put on and comfortable rubber boot? Non-ankle fit?

 

[Kiskadinna]

It sounds as though it's more of a problem with your individual foot in comparison to the boot. I know that with western boots, I experience a similar issue- with leather though, the boot stretches over time. In the case of rubber, you really should have no stretch, so thats not going to change.
I'd guess you have a fairly high instep, maybe wider feet too. A lace up boot would be ideal , but hard to find a lace up rubber boot. Hodgman makes a pair of hippers that use a lace up, but no regular boot. The Neoprene uppers like the muck boots will offer a bit more stretch, but theres no way to know for sure unless you can try em on. Probably the best bet though since as I mentioned, lace up rubber boots seem to be few and far between.
I don't know what I would rather have - but I ALWAYS have to add straps to rubber boots to keep me heels snug in them. sounds like you never have that problem!
-Erik

 

[thaner]

I love my LaCrosse boots. I have a couple pairs. I have the ATS in the 1200's and love them. I don't have any fit issues like that. I have had that in other boots like Cabela's. Maybe you should try their zip up rubber boot.

 

[captainduckhead]

Maybe you're pregnant....Just kidding, They may be a pain to take on or off, but that will help out when you're slugging through the slop. There is nothing worse than lifting your foot to take a step and pulling your foot right out of your boot.

 

[duk man]

sounds like the way your leg is built to me. the only thing i can think of is to take a log or somethin and put it in the top of the boot and let it sit in the sun for a couple hours. or to just get the muck boots. all the watermen and fishermen around here swear by em. my only concern would be the neoprene tops, but if theyll hold up to a man who cull oysters day in and day out, theyll hold up to just about anything.

 

[greenster]

That is just the way lacrosse fits. the correct size is a pain to get off, but thats so your boot will not come off in the thick stuff.

 

[dx1187]

Mucks all the way. You won't want to take them off once you've put them on.

 

[bgoldhunter]

I have the same problem as you. I had some Hodgman boots that would make my calves cramp up after walking a bit because they were so tight. They left a nice line around my leg for a few hours after I wore them as well.

My Lacrosse boots were the best fitting boot in the calf I could find- with the rear "flap" opened all the way and the strap as loose as it goes. Not sure if there is anything else out there with more room in the calf, I sure haven't found one...

 

[Das booted]

I used Muck boots for irrigating and around the ranch for a few years. Last year I started using mine for hunting and I will be staying with them for hunting until the temps drop below zero from now on. Great boots - comfortable, waterproof and warm as well as they aren't as bulky as other boots. This is important when using layout blinds. :thumbsup:

 

[Bayou state shutterbug]

I am a former powerlifter and have pretty large calves. The Lacrosse Burly's are the best I've found. They have the largest calves I've found. The muck boots have a small fixed calf and are very hard for me to get on not to mention getting them off. I also have a large foot size...14 wide.

Rocky used to make a good rubber boot for large feet and large calves but I think they quit making rubber boots. And those boots were so heavy you didn't want to walk in them much.

 

[Smackaduck]

I wear the lacrosse as well and have very large calves. Mine fit perfect and snug around the calve but not too tight.

 

[GA Quackhead]

I have two pair of Mucks one brown for the farm and on MOBU for hunting. These are the only boots I have found comfortable for large calves. But be for warned, DO NOT try them on unless you want to buy them. They are really that comfortable.

 

[HNTFSH]

I have two pair of Mucks one brown for the farm and on MOBU for hunting. These are the only boots I have found comfortable for large calves. But be for warned, DO NOT try them on unless you want to buy them. They are really that comfortable.

I totally agree. I switched to Muck boots for ALL my hunting including hours on end for upland. Great arch support, always waterproof, lightweight, no laces and the upper portion doesn't chafe or chap even against bare skin. You can tuck into 'em during early morning dew or swamp walking and then pull pant legs out when it's dry. After waterproofing boots and the disappointing results of gortex for many years...couldn't be happier with Muck boots.