Best Snake Boots For You

[@Sushi2735]

As a coastal Georgia resident, you are one smart man. We grow the them big on the coastal islands, and I mean big. I have no problem with snakes, wouldn’t hurt one. However you need to be smart if you’re in the woods!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep some serious snakes here and the size of them is where the danger is. Bigger the snake the higher he can hit ya.

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Man I just wear snake chap it covers higher and once at hunt site I can take them off . There’s some big rattlesnakes in Texas. Glad you mentioned how high they strike. I got bite in the hand one day in deep brush luckily I had thick leather gloves and some how it didn’t go through. I was lucky

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep the timbers and the diamondbacks can hit higher than the boots. And a cotton up in the brush can do the same. Snake boots ate good protection but still need to be very careful in thick stuff

[@cirocundin]

Another vote here for the chaps - modular, versatile, doubles for briars and tough bush

[@SamkoTradBow]

@cirocundin chaps are amazing. Hard to walk 10 miles a day in chaps especially in 100 degree Temps. But chaps sure do offer much more protection

[@markfletcher5457]

I do believe in wearing snake boots. Great info.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JimmyGammons]

Copperheads are very prevalent around me. SE Oklahoma. Thanks for info!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep you guys have a good number of moccasins there too. Love hunting out there. One of my favorite states

[@tonypace2009]

Agree about snakes being up of the ground seen many copperheads on downed trees and cotten mouths . We also got the cane brake rattlerers here thats what we caal them rattle snake with a racing stripe. I am in north west Louisanna.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep always have to be watching.

[@WDLC1911]

Geaux, Tigers!

[@pathfinder5804]

Glad I live in Maine and don’t have this concern!!! Great video though covering needs completely.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep while different world down here

[@jshepard152]

Pretty sure I'd be happier in Maine...

[@pathfinder5804]

Not afraid of snakes but truly don’t wanna have to worry about them while hunting that’s for sure.

[@tiberiuswade8789]

Jason I'm in Texas and occasionally run into rattlers(give em wide birth). Have same boots that you wore other time as you mention. I place waterproofing wax/spray on the 3x before wearing out the box. Them after season treat em again same way...never had water get thru up to mid shin level. But I'm walking thru water not slow standing or walking. Get thru water fairly quickly

[@SamkoTradBow]

Will have to look into it. I was worried about loosing the breathability. Any issues?

[@JamesKeltch]

Yes sir, love ur videos, East TN copperheads are a routine around here. I wear a pair of my favorite knee high rubber boots with Snake guards slid over top and strapped around em. I get the waterproof of my rubber boot with the protection of snake gaiters. Mind u toe are is still open but hoping theyl hit high if It ever happens.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Those gaiters are pretty sweet.

[@pensacola07]

I just recently bought a pair of the rocky snake boots, and they are the most comfortable boot I have ever worn, they are very light and comfortable that I wear them all day when I'm in the woods, plus it's nice to know that my legs are protected from snake bites

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you love them too. They are my favorite

[@MPWNYMobileHunter]

Hi Jason ,recently purchased viper stop from dryshod pretty happy with them so far ,thanks for the info

[@SamkoTradBow]

I bet rhe dryshod are probably the toughest and best made. They are heavy but fantastic boots

[@JunkyardGardener]

​@tradbowpodcast I've gotten some serious mileage out of mine so far. No signs of stress yet. Pretty heavy boot though! A bit rigid and stiff out the box with a long break-in period BUT definitely holding up! If the weight isn't a deal breaker they're a good boot to throw into the rotation

[@johnbowhunter7676]

Florida hunter here.. I just ordered the Rocky prolite lace up boots from your recommendation….. I usually wear crocs and sock, or sneakers with a snake wrap on… only problem was it left my foot exposed. Crocs and socks are the most comfortable. I’m always walking in water about knee high or more, so rubber boots are useless. Thanks for the review!👌

[@SamkoTradBow]

I bet you will love these rockies. They walk dry pretty fast too in the warm weather and they don't slosh or make noise when wet

[@reedmitchell6716]

Not a snake boot, but my Lacrosse Burlys are almost 20 years old. Only wear them Spring Gobbler and fishing creeks. Got my money's worth.

[@SamkoTradBow]

And 20 years ago they built them well and with real rubber. Today they have more clay in them than rubber and dont last me 3 months. But I still have my burlys from 30 years ago and they are still waterproof and flawless.

[@autopeep24]

Good stuff. Stay away from the Red Wing Snake boots. The heal cloth on the inside came apart on mine early. Same with their high top boots, seams separated all around. New boots soon!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Good to know. Thank you for informing us.

[@HarryJoiner]

Excellent video. Really great. 🍻

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@HarryJoiner glad you enjoyed it

[@JunkyardGardener]

I can attest that the Dryshod viperstop and destroyer are very durable and high mileage. BUT are heavy lead weights with little "flex/give" (makes slipping stealthily toe to heel a bit cumbersome until stretched and broken in). The fit is good. No rub. No sore foot soles at the end of the day (Upgrade insoles) . Hot but OKish air flow (by lining design). Had my dad try them for a day and the weight wore out his bad knee. I bought him a pair of Alpha agility and he loves them. But has complained of the warmth and sweating. I guess with a rubber boot there's always some trade offs weather it's durability/longevity,weight,heat,comfort. Just to pricey to try them all at once. I reckon I'll get a pair of alpha agilities for myself and give them a try.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep those dryshod boots are as tough as a boot can get. I was so excited to try them. But the weight was too much when walking 10 miles a day for me. But for anyone that is not walking that far I would very highly recommend them. my agility snakers sprung a leak 2 days after making this video. Same as my 4x alphas, split right at the heal. And they dont make the 4x anymore. So the agility is my best option available right now. But sucks to buy a new pair 3 or 4 times a year.

[@JunkyardGardener]

​@tradbowpodcast I just got in from academy 😂 after trying on the Agility and realizing the comfort and that they are light as a feather! I had to get a pair. I can definitely tell they are NOT rugged BUT I think if I only wear them on days I plan a long walk where comfort is most important and rotate them out with my other boots they may hold up a little longer. They are extremely comfortable! I wonder if they'll stand by the "1 year warranty " in your case.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@JunkyardGardener they sure are great boots. And I bet they would stand by thr warranty. And honesty never thought about trying to them exchanged. Might try that with my next pair and see what happens.

[@eddie_rules_you613]

Thank you very informative

[@chickimac1]

I’m a Georgia hunter and resident. Would be cool to meet you or a fellow bow hunter 👍😎

[@anthonyforfare7223]

Did you ever try silicone and mineral spirits mixed to try and water proof those nylon boots? It works for me on my ground blinds 🤔 great coverage of a serious topic ! Thanks so very much for sharing your experience 😊🙏😇❤️🇺🇸

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have not. But wonder how it would affect breathability

[@anthonyforfare7223]

@@SamkoTradBow well you won’t know until you try 👍😁🤔

[@SamkoTradBow]

@anthonyforfare7223 and I believe I'm gonna try as my main pair is getting pretty worn so good time to try it

[@anthonyforfare7223]

@@SamkoTradBow that’s the spirit 👍😁

[@jasonard7227]

all the rocky boots Ive used have come apart the 1st season and are squeaky in the heels but are super comfy thie irish setters are nice but for 269 they didnt last over a season

[@SamkoTradBow]

These rockies I have have been the longest lasting snake boots I have owned. Love them. Never head a squeak from these. But have heard that about the zip up ones.

[@erege09]

I have use for years at the farm regular cowboy leather boots. With gaiters.What do you think about leg gaiters?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@erege09 leg gaters are great but hot and heavy. Worth is some nasty thickets! There are quite a few times trailing hogs i wish I had them. But they would drive me crazy to wear all day

[@debluetailfly]

Back in the 70s and 80s there was a company that made leather snake boots. I forget what tanning process they used. By the time I got to where I could afford some, I couldn't find any sign of the company. A friend from the Ozarks said some people would cut a section of stove pipe to fit over their calves. Sounds like a clumsy way to walk through the woods.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Lots of companies make leather snake boots now. Danner, Chippawa, etc. And they are fantastic. just expensive and still not fully waterproof. Yep down here people talk about how they used to take palm frons and tie them around their legs to help stop snake fangs. crazy what people did to be able to enjoy the outdoors. I have much respect for them. Was no antivenom back then either. Many people died from snake bites.

[@garyhammond2213]

Russell Moccasin used to make them out of either Buffalo or Bullhide. I wanted a pair; however, the company was sold, and they've been discontinued. The only company I'm aware of now is Gokey. It's hard to get the right size when you're ordering off the internet.

[@jasonard7227]

the best snake boots ive used so far and ive used em all are the dryshod viperstop best of both worlds water and snake proof going on 4 seasons still going strong.. the draw back to snake boots is they are not warm at all here in north FL. you only need em warm maybe 10-15 sits when its in the low 30s high 20s. cause I have stepped on snakes with ice on the ground and they where still moving and biting so dont tell me they dont move when its cold that BS...wish they made a snake boot that had some kind of insert for those cold days...the dryshods are not that hot to me and my 2 buddies who use them nor that heavy but maybe im just used to them when its in the low 30s my foot gets real cold after an hour...yes you need snake boots when its in the 30s seen tons of rattle snakes when its freezing out side here in north west Florida so that not needing them below 60 is a BS

[@SamkoTradBow]

Dryshod boots are excellent. Heavy but well made

[@Drizzy9010]

Have you tried any of the other rocky boots? Like the outbacks.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have not

[@houndsmanone4563]

So, how often do you run into venomous snakes that you need the snake boots? Thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@houndsmanone4563 about 100 of them a year

[@houndsmanone4563]

@@SamkoTradBow Thanks. On my land, I might run into two or three venomous snakes a year but I usually see tons of non-venomous snakes all year long. Since I live in NC, the snakes are out all year long. I usually don't hurt any snake unless they're near my kennel. I've found 2 to 3 of my dogs dead from timber rattlers. My wife HATES any kind of snake and wants them ALL dead so I try to make sure she does not see the ones I allow to slither to safety without any harm. Again, she HATES all snakes. In my 46 years of marriage, she has never changed her feelings towards snakes. So again, I just don't tell her about those snakes that I've redirected so that they will not come into her view.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@houndsmanone4563 yep i won't kill a snake unless it's a venomous one close to houses or some other situation where innocent people could be at risk. I've never yet had to kill one as the ones I see are always deep into public land.

[@billfraser2279]

Why don’t you like the near same Rocky snake boot with the side zipper. Looks like it would be so much quicker putting on & off vs all that lacing?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I didnt like the feel of the zipper boots flexed weird for me. And the lace ups go on and off very easy. I never tighten up the bottoms or anything like that. its as quick as putting on tennis shoes. stick foot in, pull the top of the laces and tie a knot. Thats all I do.

[@KT_keeper]

Plain walmart tall rubber boots are decent snake boots. Much cheaper say $35.

[@Palmettoraised96]

Do you wear these for hunting or just scouting?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Palmettoraised96 both.

[@EthanPageHunter]

I need some earthworm proof boots in North Missouri that’s about it lol

[@SamkoTradBow]

lol. Yep pretty safe up there. There are some copperheads and even some rattle snakes. but very few and far between in the northern part of the state.

[@EthanPageHunter]

@@SamkoTradBow been in the woods my whole life and haven't encountered either one. They are certainly here. Pretty wild when you have seen mtn lion in missouri and never a copperhead lol

[@SamkoTradBow]

@BackwardsHatNation yep I don't like the lions. Would get one occasionally in northern Michigan at my house there too. Whole town would freak out when they show up on trail cams

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

12 gauge and a pet mongoose on a leash

[@SamkoTradBow]

😂

[@dawienatral7083]

what about so called snake gators?

[@SamkoTradBow]

They are the best protection. Especially since many snakes are up on logs, stumps, etc and big ones even from the ground can hit higher than a snake boot. But they are also hot and combersome. But still the best protection.

[@Stang1534]

Who makes a snake boot in 4 wide

[@robertopuig7862]

Same problem lacrosse cracked and leak , dam shame

[@SamkoTradBow]

@robertopuig7862 yep they are comfortable and work great but don't last long

[@davidvines6498]

As someone who has lost complete control over one of my feet, it pains me to here someone put a price on what their feet. I’d gladly give $300.00, $3,000.00 or more for the use of my foot again. If leather makes your feet sweat, buy 1/2 size larger and wear 2 pairs of socks.

[@farmfreshideas579]

I bought the rocky snake boots and they’re a piece of crap. Not only did they start leak leaking within a few months, but the soles of the bottom came off. I paid $230 for those boots for them to fall apart like that. Never again will I buy a rocky boot.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@farmfreshideas579 mine have lasted longer than every other snake boot I've tried. Love these

[@mr.gtmsworld2494]

I took my lacrosse snake boots back and got Rocky boots and they are holding up good.

[@frankgrimes1385]

Nothing with a shoe lace is “water proof “ waters getting in those holes

[@SeanJorgenson-vy8nw]

Tell us the crap in the woods secrets. Your following three other snake boot video's.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@SeanJorgenson-vy8nw just made a video about hunting areas with poisonous snakes

[@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd]

Why don’t you actually show the dam snake wearing the boots.🤦🏻‍♂️😩

[@davidwells298]

Hunting a waste of time an money raise rabbits