Supportive Rubber Boots

[treillw]

Any recommendations for a quality rubber boot that has good support? Want it for warm/hot weather.

My feet and knees hurt if I wear something that is like walking around in a bucket.

Thanks!

 

[9.1]

Just lock your Crocs into 4WD mode and rinse off with the hose when you get back to the house.

 

[treillw]

Just lock your Crocs into 4WD mode and rinse off with the hose when you get back to the house.

I can't imagine them being very supportive haha

 

[9.1]

I like my muck edgewaters, but I don't know if they'd be supportive enough for you.

 

[chizelhead]

You can add insoles like Smartfeet.

 

[Andouille]

Muck Chore boots are "fairly supportive" and probably your best option based on my 10+ years and hundreds of miles I've put in mine doing fieldwork in often wet, soggy, and lumpy terrain. The muck soles are particularly durable and have pretty good mud grip. However, the neoprene cuff gets really hot in summer- not as much of an issue in cool weather. They are well-suited to wide feet with plenty of room for supportive insoles and cushioning socks. You might compare the support of these to a light (non-leather) hiking boot.

Lacross Alphaburly Pro are less supportive, but feel lighter and nimbler, but the soles (not Vibram!) wear quickly. I hiked 10 miles round trip with 2000 ft vertical in my Alphas last year as a test and my feet were surprisingly comfortable (liner sock, wool sock, and Superfeet insoles). Don't expect to pack 100 lbs of meat out of rugged alpine terrain in either boot unless you have Herculean ankles. The Alpha Burly provides support similar to my high-top Altra running shoes.

 

[Tim_VT]

I put a superfeet insole in my Lacrosse burlys and they work well for full days tracking deer or bird hunting up here in VT. A good shop that sells hiking boots should be able to help you find the right insole and size for your foot. I have a long arch and go a size up from what is recommended for my shoe size.

 

[Nawender]

Muck Wetlands are pretty good as is. Probably would be even better with good insoles as others suggest.