Best Rubber Boots For Hunters and Outdoorsmen (8 Rubber Boots Reviewed)

I basically live in rubber boots as a professional wetland scientist and outdoorsman living in the wet landscapes of Maine, thus having the best rubber boots is important. For this reason, I have put a lot of time into thinking about and trying different rubber boots. Over the years I've learned what makes rubber boots good and what makes rubber boots, well...not so good. I also have first-hand experience seeing how different brands of rubber boots (myself and co-workers) have held up over the years. I'm not sponsored by any brand, I personally own or borrowed all of the boots in the review from friends and family.
In this video, I share my biggest tips, and suggestions when buying rubber boots for hunting so you can find the best rubber hunting boots for you and get the most value out of them.
Below you'll find each boot in this review, the timecode that they appear in the video, and Amazon and other affiliate links to each boot, this means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. Of course, you are not obligated to use my links, but it does help fund these videos in hopes of bringing more value to you.
Boots In This Review:
Intro (00:00)
Lacrosse Grange (01:17) (amzn.to/48LhxlW)
Older LaCrosse Grange Boots Wear & Tear (06:37)
GumLeaf Field Welly (07:47) (gumleafusa.com/shop/men-and-w...)
Le Chameau Chasseur (12:06) (www.lechameau.com/us/collecti...)
Bog Arcata (14:24) (amzn.to/48OkQsx)
LaCrosse Burley Air Grips Foam Insulated (18:30) (amzn.to/4c9a03h)
Baffin Titan (21:38) (amzn.to/3vbjYk3)
Lacrosse Alphaburley Pro (25:29) (www.lacrossefootwear.com/alph...)
Muck Boot Fieldblazers (27:43) (amzn.to/3TyfwW0)
Outro (29:40)
Collectively, between the rubber boots I've tried for work and hunting (Lacrosse Footwear, Le Chameau, GumLeaf, Muck Boots, Bogs) and observing coworkers' boot performance (Cabela's, Dryshod, XtraTuf), I've been able to identify the rubber boots perform the best over time and the reasons why they perform the best.
You can also read my blog post here which has similar but some new information that I wasn't able to cover in this video: jasontomeoutdoors.com/best-ru...

[@nickrubberboot3673]

Thanks for this great review!

[@whitetailwarriorsdeercamp88]

Awesome video!! I have found in my 38 yrs of hunting nothing can compete with the lacrosse rubber hunting boot and I’ve yet to find one that is also 18’inches high. I don’t stalk them like you guys do up in Maine but I sit dark to dark in blinds with cold weather so the higher number thinsulte the better. Once again awesome video

[@JasonTome]

Thank you! And thanks for watching 👍

[@johnanon3081]

Great vid! I have the 16 inch classic Bean Hunting Shoe and the Lacrosse Grange. I use the Bean boot more for walking trails hunting grouse and the Grange for deer hunting. Neither have great traction. Really informative video. Think I'll stick with the simple and lightweight Grange. Though I've always been interested in the Xtra Tuff brown rubber boots that so many Alaskans wear. I'll have to try those out some day.

[@JasonTome]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching! And the Grange is always a solid choice

[@LuisFranco-zd5ig]

Great video jason, i was looking for a review of rubber boots since the last month, only finding outdated videos that does not describe the true utility of the boots. I was planning on buying the Arxus Primo Nord Zip, i have not seen any videos reviewing this brand of boots, do you know the brand?, and well if you have time, could you make a video for beginners about rubber boots? its only a request, im so sorry if it is weird what im saying, but thanks in advance and thanks for this video.

[@andrewkvasnak183]

Thanks Jason, I bought a product on Amazon called Boot Bond Glue, it' like a super glue for boots and I've used it on both rubber and leather boots and shoes. It works great!

[@JasonTome]

I'll have to check it out! Thanks for the tip

[@pabloandresmorgadosalcedo3223]

Hola Jason cómo estás 😃. Me gustan como se ven ésas botas de goma y parecen nuevas. Ojalá y todo salga bien este año y puedas ponerte las botas Lacrosse grange verdes boscoso con amarillo en los bordes por favor para que las pruebes y que te las pongas por fuera y por dentro del pantalón. ¿Cuántos años tienes y cuánto mides de estatura?

[@mrslick6977]

I have 8 pairs of USA made Lacrosse Burlys , big chiefs, Trapers, and vintage Professionals top lace. All in perfect condition, 15 to 40 year old boots and waders, and all used all year fishing and hiking . I used rubber protectant on them and keep them stored in dark they will last forever. The china made aren't same quality

[@markguiou538]

Enjoy the video Jason, haven't seen you on in awhile. Good to see everything is ok.

[@JasonTome]

Thanks for watching! It has been a while, I'm planning to create more videos this year

[@gregl2973]

I Walk threw running creeks i have a gold claim i need a boot that's durable and light it needs to take a beating and be high enough to not let the water in . any recommendations out there please

[@taylorjackson7908]

Last 2 pairs of muck and last 2 pairs of lacrosse have been junk. None lasted a season and I only get to hunt 20-25 days a year. There is a definite market if someone will build a quality item.

[@craigkowalczyk3516]

Been running lacrosse boots for 7-8 years now. I swear the quality in the rubber has gone down. Seems softer than ever. I’m hard on them and put close to 10 miles or more a day but seems hard pressed to last a season now

[@tomhubertemail]

Stop playing lacrosse

[@taylorjackson7908]

Lacrosse has become absolute garbage since moving production to China!