Rather than starting a new thread has anyone had a pair of the steel toe capped muckboots? If so how much do you rate them?
I've walked through woodland with mine, and don't really have any issues, but I don't do that kind of distance, so YMMV. I also don't wear them in Summer; if I want to go walking, then I'll wear shoes or ankle boots, depending on the terrain (I don't generally have to think about snakes, spiders, scorpions, or anything else that may want to kill me).Hi guys,
Sorry to revisit an old thread.
I am from the Great Southern area of Western Australia. While we don't get the cold, snowy, slushy conditions you tend to get, the area I live in is one of the wetter, colder areas of our State.
I can get the Muckboots, high calves here and was wondering whether it is worth my while looking at them for winter hiking (think wet, soggy trails, gluggy mud and occaisional ankle deep + puddles etc).
I intend to hike up to 15-20kms a day for two to three days with a reasonable sized pack.
Has anyone used their boots in that manner. If so, how did your feet hold up? Any problems with blisters, hot spots, rolled ankles or otherwise.
Also, what is the pong factor like?
I use Keens when it's drier but really am getting over getting to camp with damp feet and hoping they will dry sufficiently before step off the next day.
Lots of questions but I figure you guys will be the gurus when it comes to this.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers
Bloffy
I have tried a few Wellington boots over the years but have always suffered with sore arches due to lack of support and boots being too flexible. The answer has been muck boots muck master boots they offer good support and I no longer have sore arches!I've walked through woodland with mine, and don't really have any issues, but I don't do that kind of distance, so YMMV. I also don't wear them in Summer; if I want to go walking, then I'll wear shoes or ankle boots, depending on the terrain (I don't generally have to think about snakes, spiders, scorpions, or anything else that may want to kill me).
I suffer with my arches as well, however have not noticed any issues with my Muckboots at all.I have tried a few Wellington boots over the years but have always suffered with sore arches due to lack of support and boots being too flexible. The answer has been muck boots muck master boots they offer good support and I no longer have sore arches!