Bush boots?

[wnybassman]

Nice, didn't know mucks made a hiking boot. I just ordered a Chore mid so I'll report back if its what I hoped or if I go back to the drawing board.

It was labeled a hiker back when I got them, but looking now I don't really see anything labeled as such. Similar to the Muckster II Ankle boot or the Excursion series.

[motowbrowne]

Agree with you there — merino wool socks made a believer out of me. I upgraded all of my outdoor "baselayers" to merino wool 2 years ago, would never go back. Warm when it's cold, cool when it's hot, no smell and wicks away moisture. Quite literally the perfect material.

Yeah, I'm sold on a pair of mucks for what I need. Yes, our woods are pretty gnarly due to 60-70+ years of neglect after the farm here shut down but I'm slowly clearing out and making trails. We also have a very nice balance of age of trees due to our forest being old farm fields that grew back but that also means lots of invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle that I have to clear out by hand around the tappable maples. Lots of work but worth it!

Merino is where it's at. I'm sure you Vermonters know about Darn Tough socks, but if anyone doesn't know about them, they're the best. Made in Vermont, merino wool, lifetime guarantee. Yep, lifetime. Don't worry about the price tag. Buy a couple pairs.

[Daveg]

I got of pair of Bogg's. Easy on-off. Not too warm. They're just a tad on the heavy side, but I like the exercise of collecting from 150 jugs!

Here's one I haven't seen yet or else missed - if your sugar bush is like our small back 9 it's a muddy mess by sapping time; what's everybody's go to "bush" boot?

My rubber chainsaw boots are too heavy and bulky, my sorels are too warm and hiking boots are a bitch to put on and off. My wife likes her Bogs — a good friend working in ag swears by his Muck "Chore" boots. Thoughts?

[sapman]

I've had three pairs of Mucks, Arctic sports and Pros. I like them, but the soles tend to start falling off within a year or two. Last year tried some Kamiks, and so far quite pleased. They seem like the sole is one piece with the rest of the boot, so hopefully no falling off sole.

[ADK_XJ]

I've had three pairs of Mucks, Arctic sports and Pros. I like them, but the soles tend to start falling off within a year or two. Last year tried some Kamiks, and so far quite pleased. They seem like the sole is one piece with the rest of the boot, so hopefully no falling off sole.

I saw the Kamiks (are these the "icebreakers"?) were very highly rated on some outdoor gear blog. Definitely a tick below Mucks and Bogs in price point but I was worried they'd be just a tad too warm come March...if the Muck CHores I have coming don't fit the bill, Kamick is my next stop.

[sapman]

I actually got the Coldcreek model. Got lucky and found size 12 for $89 on Amazon. Can be as much as 150+.

[ADK_XJ]

Got the Mucks today — thanks Amazon Prime and consumerist instant gratification — think they will be just the ticket as I wore them for a sap collection run through a mix of ice, slushy snow banks and developing mud lakes in the back woods. Only thing is I think I need to size down. I normally wear an 11 in boots but I want to be able to wear these with a single pair of wool or cotton socks and they're just a little sloppy in the heel.

But, so far so good, will check back in after the season.

[steam maker]

Just ordered a new pair of mucks tonight from cabelas ! After shipping the cost for my 165 dollar boots was 85 bucks !!! Wish i could by sugaring equipment at that discount

[red dorakeen]

I've been using Baffin boots. Less than $50. Comfortable, warm.
I like that the top has a lace to tighten. It's not so much the the snow gets that deep very often but it helps keep the wood chips from the chainsaw out.
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[ADK_XJ]

I've been using Baffin boots. Less than $50. Comfortable, warm.
I like that the top has a lace to tighten. It's not so much the the snow gets that deep very often but it helps keep the wood chips from the chainsaw out.
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Are they steel toe?