How long do your Lacrosse Alpha Burly Boots Last?

[PeteMac]

My last pair of Alpha Burly 800s lasted over 10 years of light to moderate use before cracking around the ankle. I cut the tops off and still use them. I replaced them with a new pair, and was surprised that both left and right cracked in the toe area after two years. I'm trying to decide if I should try a third pair or move on to something else.

How long have yours lasted? Is 10 years, or is 2 years the norm?

Thanks

 

[SCHUNTER73]

My regular Alphas are on year 6 and still strong.

 

[Macintosh]

I havent had a pair of the alpha burly’s since the early 2000’s…maybe 2007 or so? Anyway, I wear rubber boots 300 days a year running my dog, so generally wear thru them very fast. I also had a pair last me 2 years or so (the neoprene in heels always wears through fast, but the outer was leak-free at least), and the replacement cracked in the ankle and where the toes crease within 6 months. Ditto for the next pair. At the time I heard people say it was the rubber compound, and that they had gone to cheaper plastics that didnt last. Either your old pair was very old, or perhaps its simply the difference between batches of material that isnt really precise?? Who knows.
After destroying 2 pairs in less than a year I went to leather-lined le chameau boots. Much better hold on your foot, no heel-rub from the neoprene lining wearing out, less sweaty, and made of real rubber so I was getting 4-5 years out of a pair before I had to replace, making the astronomical price tag actually cheaper in the long run. Ive since also gotten a pair of the alpha agility boots in order to have some insulation from the neoprene, which are on their second season. I would say they are MUCH better boots than the alpha burly’s. Maybe try a pair of those instead.

 

[ShortMagFan]

“After destroying 2 pairs in less than a year I went to leather-lined le chameau boots.”

I got tired of not finding a rubber boot I liked and going thru them quickly. During covid I bought the le chameau boots. $500 price tag was steep but I was frustrated so bit the bullet and haven’t regretted it one bit

I’m still using them 100+ days/year and some pretty solid abuse and many 5+ mile days while turkey hunting. Had one pin hole leak in my right toe last year that was easily fixed. Feels like I might have another little leak in my left boot now. Both of those I chalk up to me abusing the boots.

My heel wore away the leather on the inside of one boot. Pocket knife fixed that quickly mid hunt (it was rubbing a blister quickly)

I love those boots and will not hesitate to buy another pair when I need to.

Heck I’ve even done controlled burns wearing them and stomped out many little fires with them

 

[SloppyJ]

My alpha agility set has lasted for 6yrs now and still ticking. Got a pair of 800g ABPs last year and so far so good. How are you storing them? I'm a firm believer that rubber boots and waders need to be kept inside.

 

[PeteMac]

Thanks for the replies. I've stored my pairs of Lacrosse next to each other in the mudroom, so fully climate controlled. Maybe as Macintosh suggested, the formula has changed. That was certainly the case for xtratuf when they moved production out of the US.

Sounds like I need to try a set of the alpha agility or maybe look hard at the le Chameau. My main hiking boots are leather lined Limmers, and they are the most comfortable shoes I own, so a leather lining does sound nice

 

[camelcluch]

5 years going strong.

 

[Lathrop and Sons Boots]

My last pair of Alpha Burly 800s lasted over 10 years of light to moderate use before cracking around the ankle. I cut the tops off and still use them. I replaced them with a new pair, and was surprised that both left and right cracked in the toe area after two years. I'm trying to decide if I should try a third pair or move on to something else.

How long have yours lasted? Is 10 years, or is 2 years the norm?

Thanks

That is our "GO TO BOOT". We have had them last many many years. On top of that they are very supportive as a rubber boot goes. I would think they would last longer than 2 years. I would think about where is was stored, meaning, was it stored in a spot or environment that would cause dry aging? You might call them up and see if they would do something for you.