Sitka just released new rubber boots

[Ecampbell25]

I thought 100$ bucks on tuffs was expensive… no way would I spend this on a boot…

 

[Texasbuckeye]

I made my foray into rubber boots this year, used some cabelas bucks and gc’s to get a pair of cabelas 2000gr insulated ones and lacrosse 1600gr insulated ones all for about 70 bucks with discounts applied.

I have just a couple of uses out of them but so far happy. In the snow and resultant mud, they were pretty darn good compared to regular hikers.

Saw these from sitka and also the pair from kuiu. Little steep on both. Tho the sitka 400 boots IF breathable may be a gamechanger.
Time will tell on that.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

a neighbor of mine is a Sitka ambassador and has been testing versions of these for 2 years. He has given me a couple sets to wear around the ranch to see how'd they hold up to heavy abuse. My opinion is that they aren't worth $400 and i know for certain that they won't make it through one calving season. But to be fair that is not there intended purpose so i can't be too hard on them for that.

 

[Macintosh]

I’ve wore xtra tuffs on many mountain goat hunts.

I would question the circle you live in if you’re only seeing it in “fashion” terms. Might be time to change your friends or lifestyle.

Seriously, most hunters and outdoors people I know use rubber kneeboots, but none use extratuff. I see lacrosse, muck and some off brands all the time, but the only reason I know the brand is because Ive been to alaska and saw them there a lot, but I thought they were deck-boots, not “all terrain” boots. In the past few years Ive seen them on patagucci-clad college girls in the nearby downtowns…but still never seen a pair off-pavement. Their dealer locator shows dicks and tractor supply (and no one else) carry them around me, but none that Ive seen in any of my local stores. Its just not a brand that exists in this region as far as I can tell.

 

[Kurts86]

I hate rubber boots and rarely use them. If they somehow made rubber boots that didn’t suck I could see a use case for them.

They aren’t meant for pouring concrete or farming. It’s not terribly different than how I used $100/pair metatarsal steel toes every day in a foundry but have $400 (msrp) la sportiva or crispi boots to go on a hunt.

I know I’m not the only person on this forum with $100 work boots and $400 hunting boots.

 

[LongWayAround]

I think it's a cool idea, but it seems like a steep price for not a lot of boot. I read the outdoor life promo article on them yesterday and thought they looked pretty flimsy.

At least the Kuiu knee boots are pretty well in line with the pricing of premium model Muck or Lacrosse.

Similar to @Macintosh, I have a local retailer that sells Xtratuff and I have never seen a pair worn around here. I tried them on once and took them off immediately. I much prefer Muck with an aftermarket insole, which I wear a lot. Maybe 100 days a year or so? Any of our winter/mud season they're my primary work boot.

For the supposed hype of Xtratuff, I have never seen a pair while hunting, fishing, or working on jobsites. Plenty of Muck, Lacrosse, no-name, etcetera.

 

[SloppyJ]

I'll stick with my lacrosse agility for early season and my alpha burly pros for anything else. No way I'm in on $400. Just like their waders, they've priced themselves out on a highly consumable item IMO.

 

[Macintosh]

I hate rubber boots and rarely use them. If they somehow made rubber boots that didn’t suck I could see a use case for them.

They aren’t meant for pouring concrete or farming. It’s not terribly different than how I used $100/pair metatarsal steel toes every day in a foundry but have $400 (msrp) la sportiva or crispi boots to go on a hunt.

I know I’m not the only person on this forum with $100 work boots and $400 hunting boots.

Yep, agree for the most part. Problem is I gravitate toward swamps and I have yet to find a pair of boots that strikes a better balance between wet feet and overall utility than some type of rubber boots. You are definitely not the only person around with $400 play boots and $100 work boots though. If they were a gamechanger Id find a way to get them. Im just HIGHLY skeptical that theyre a gamechanger, especially if they dont last any better than others theyre competing with.

To a degree they may just be making a big deal with these in order to sell more of the $230 boots. Thats not much more expensive than all the boots theyre competing with—the comparable mucks are 170+, lacrosse is 180ish, even schnees new rubber boots are $190. They certainly succeeded in getting us talking…thats half the battle right there.

 

[Nykki]

Xtra tuffs aren't what they used to be. Have been made overseas for several years and don't last like they used to. I've been wearing muck boots for a few years now and while not as comfortable as the Xtra tuffs their holding up better.

 

[JDBAK]

I think it's a cool idea, but it seems like a steep price for not a lot of boot. I read the outdoor life promo article on them yesterday and thought they looked pretty flimsy.

At least the Kuiu knee boots are pretty well in line with the pricing of premium model Muck or Lacrosse.

Similar to @Macintosh, I have a local retailer that sells Xtratuff and I have never seen a pair worn around here. I tried them on once and took them off immediately. I much prefer Muck with an aftermarket insole, which I wear a lot. Maybe 100 days a year or so? Any of our winter/mud season they're my primary work boot.

For the supposed hype of Xtratuff, I have never seen a pair while hunting, fishing, or working on jobsites. Plenty of Muck, Lacrosse, no-name, etcetera.

Growing up in SE Alaska, we pretty much lived in them. I don’t know why, but they grip way better in the slick muskeg than a flat sole should.
It was weird for me to realize that they became fashionable. In High school in the early 90s you’d see some guys wear double rolled/folded extratuffs and very well worn oil stained Carharts as a counter to current fashions. Then 10-15 years later girls are wearing them in college.
Funny how that developed.

 

[waspocrew]

Woof - I like Sitka, but $400 is pretty steep.

 

[The_Crab_Slayer]

Growing up in SE Alaska, we pretty much lived in them. I don’t know why, but they grip way better in the slick muskeg than a flat sole should.
It was weird for me to realize that they became fashionable. In High school in the early 90s you’d see some guys wear double rolled/folded extratuffs and very well worn oil stained Carharts as a counter to current fashions. Then 10-15 years later girls are wearing them in college.
Funny how that developed.

Hahaha truth

 

[The_Crab_Slayer]

Never worn extratuffs. Honestly, only ever seen them used as fashion footwear, never seen anyone using them in the woods or marsh. For you two guys who seem to be fans, what is it about the extratuffs that is so much better? @The_Crab_Slayer @WRO

The reason I ask is that the only extratuffs Ive seen have smooth soles that would be useless in steeper terrain. Do they make boots that can be used in a swamp/mountain terrain combination, steep muddy river banks, etc?

They aren't my first choice to hike steep nasty stuff but they can get it done. The regular ole 15" boots are by far the best. The newer deck boots make great camp shoes/everyday boots but are pretty terrible for anything serious. If I was hunting pretty steep I would definitely wear a pair of crispys. Coastal or swampy terrain extratufs all the way. They are surprisingly comfortable.

 

[WRO]

I think it's a cool idea, but it seems like a steep price for not a lot of boot. I read the outdoor life promo article on them yesterday and thought they looked pretty flimsy.

At least the Kuiu knee boots are pretty well in line with the pricing of premium model Muck or Lacrosse.

Similar to @Macintosh, I have a local retailer that sells Xtratuff and I have never seen a pair worn around here. I tried them on once and took them off immediately. I much prefer Muck with an aftermarket insole, which I wear a lot. Maybe 100 days a year or so? Any of our winter/mud season they're my primary work boot.

For the supposed hype of Xtratuff, I have never seen a pair while hunting, fishing, or working on jobsites. Plenty of Muck, Lacrosse, no-name, etcetera.

They’re the boot of choice in Alaska and on the coast, not a mid west thing.


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[JCMCUBIC]

Those look nice but like everyone mentioned, the price....

I've never worn extratuff's. The sole has always looked so slick that I've assumed it would suck badly trekking up a mountainside covered with slick wet leaves and soft dirt/mud after a rain. I could see them working well on rocks.

I used a pair of Lite boots the end of last season and all of this season (mid-Oct to current). I've been very impressed with them. Basically Croc's with a tread and boot top. I put Superfeet carbon insoles in them. I was pretty pessimistic when I first received them but they've worked really well. Not much support but in use, I think that's helped a lot with the traction on wet mountainsides. Extremely light. Not much protection underfoot from punctures, a locust thorn went through them, but they seal up and don't leak. Fairly warm as I hunted in 'teens with them. Ugly as homemade sin but I really like them.

 

[sneaky]

I’ve climbed some pretty steep stuff in mine, they’re the most comfortable best fitting rubber boots out there. I’ve hiked into rivers all over in mine. I have a set that’s 20 years old and still not leaking. The soles clean out really well, I know guys who’ve killed mountain goats wearing them.


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You have a pre-overseas made pair then. Not sure the new ones are up to the same level

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[WRO]

You have a pre-overseas made pair then. Not sure the new ones are up to the same level

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I have a couple pairs, last pair is definitely over seas made and I hiked all over canyons fishing in them, 3-6 miles a day multiple times.


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[fatlander]

It’ll be interesting to see how long the 400 dollar pair actually keeps water out. Breathable and waterproof are always at war with each other, with breathable always winning as waterproofing loses its effectiveness. They should have at least a 5 year warranty though because of the goretex, right? I’d put my money on needing it.

Looks like a rain gear boot, don’t see that aging well.


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[Buckhead]

I have been wearing Lacrosse Aerohead Sports for the last 2-3 hunting seasons. Both the 3.5mm and 7mm versions. The upper is neoprene and the lower section is polyurethane. Very light weight (compared to rubber soled boots), durable and waterproof. Soles hold up well, with good traction. Self -cleaning, mud doesn't accumulate in soles. I wear them every weekend during the hunting season, holding up really well. I signed up for a Lacrosse membership and get free shipping and email alerts on sales promotions, etc... The 3.5s are good for summer and early season, the 7s when cold. I only buy during sales promotions, bought both pairs for less than $150. Previously wore Muck's and Cabela's in house brands. The Aeroheads are far superior in every way.

We have a Sitka store here in Atlanta. Will check them out, although not interested at $400.

 

[sjlund]

Ouch.