Snake Boot Comparison Rubber Vs Nylon

[@hutch0283]

I bought a pair of the lace up Rocky snake boots two years ago after having a couple close calls with a few rattle snakes here in Tennessee. So far I really like them. Since then I have not seen a venomous snake so I guess they repel also…lol. Took awhile to get them good and broke in but now I find them very comfortable to wear all day. Only complaint I would give them is that your feet will get hot during the warmer months but it’s worth it for the peace of mind. Appreciate the videos. 👍🏼

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep worth the piece of mind and they have held up great

[@JohnKlopp]

Nice review Jason. I haven't tried either of those boots, but I have worn Irish Setter Vaprtrek 17" snake boots. They are waterproof much higher than the Rockies you have and are probably as light and comfortable as those as well. I've walked/biked for many miles wearing them while scouting during the hottest months here in Central Florida and am amazed at how dry and comfortable they are in all-day trips. The waterproofness does wear out after 2-3 years from flexing, depending on how much you use them and at just over $200 a pair I don't think that's bad at all.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Will try those next. Thank you

[@larryeckart1410]

I have started using the thick rubber boots that Walmart sells that are made in CANADA, of all places. The rubber is at least ¼" thick. Completely waterproof, rugged and not expensive. No neoprene or other weak points. In five years of using them in SC and NC, of course, I haven't been struck but I have been around water moccasins twice.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Watched a video saying those worked great for snakes because of the thick rubber but could not find any testing info. Glad you like them

[@reddawng43x91]

Pit vipers will penetrate through 1/4” of rubber boot dude! 😅

[@reddawng43x91]

Only ones that are proven are the boots with the polymer/Kevlar sheet sewn in the boot

[@waynecastleman1363]

The say the snakes only strike the boots and generally will not penatrate the rubber but I'm not sold on that idea . I'm in central Tennessee around backwater but it's good to wear them in the brush and streams.

[@nevadafitch5647]

I own both of those boots. I wear the Rocky's the most, because I don't wade in the water much. I wear the tall snake boots as much for ticks as I do snakes. I like to lace them up with my pant legs inside and then spray down with tick spray. I just always figured that they made it harder for ticks to get inside my pants. But it's not foolproof, of course, however I think it helps. I wear the rubber boots for muddy conditions.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I prefer the rocks too. Especially now in the dry season. But once the waters in I need the rubber ones

[@knobstonestickbows4962]

I've always wanted some snake boots. Here in southern Indiana we have a bit less to deal with snake wise then south Georgia. We do have timber rattlers but mostly copperheads. Cottonmouths are down here to in the southern most part of the state where I live. I've almost stepped on copperheads a few times but it's not like down there.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have hunted southern ill with out snake boots but always Nov and Jan. So was not really a concern. But early season there I'd wear snake boots personally.

[@blueboy1183]

Great review!! Enjoying your videos!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks!

[@sarafayelawton652]

I just bought the women's la crosse alpha agility rubber snake boots. Gonna be in swampy areas more this year.

[@SamkoTradBow]

You are gonna love them. I have a review coming out soon comparing the agility to the alpha 4x. Have spent the last month in the agility and they are taller, safer and more substantial than the 4x. Although they are more slippery tread so becareful walking roots, down trees, rocks etc.

[@sicsempertyrannis4104]

I just got a pair of the Georgia Boot Co. canvas/leather snake boot last season, they’re more of a traditional look. I’ll see how they hold up in the long haul

[@SamkoTradBow]

Have looked at those in the stores here. They look amazing. Pricey though. But if they last would be worth it

[@kimcabe3993]

i have 100 acres in south georgia, the key to keeping to gnats at bay is a mixture of avon skin so soft and alcohol. or there a product called “ no gnats”. i don’t know what part of south georgia you’re in but look for it in local outdoor store.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have some of that no gnats. Have not tried it yet but will. And that for the alcohol and skin so soft option as well

[@justinchautin5610]

VICTORIAS SECRET AMBER ROMANCE Best Knat spray ever (South Louisiana experience) Love your videos Jason

[@SamkoTradBow]

Not gonna lie. I will try it

[@outdoorman7425]

if it's scented, no go when hunting

[@gdj8013]

Jason Do you have a preferred sock you wear for hunting? My feet get wet in my snake boots as well and I was wondering if there is a good sock for those conditions. Also Thanks for another great video on all the other stuff that goes into hunting besides the actual hunt.

[@JohnKlopp]

I wear thick merino wool socks, even in summertime here in Florida and can do all day if my feet get wet. They're very good at pulling moisture away from your feet.

[@gdj8013]

Thank you John I will definitely have to pick some of those up.

[@SamkoTradBow]

My answer is the worst option out there but it's what I do. I wear 2 Hanes cotton white ankle socks

[@josephdickerson5507]

Have you tried Dan's boots I had the same problem with the lacrosse

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have not. Not sure if Dan's makes a snake boot

[@WMANomad]

Where at in SE GA? That’s where I’m at also.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Statesboro

[@WMANomad]

@@SamkoTradBow nice. I’m 2 hours south in Blackshear. Not far from our friend RC.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@WMANomad beautiful area with some dang fine hunting around there

[@lurebenson7722]

I have always wondered what a rattle snake can bit through because I wear the Bates US Marine boots with canvas upper where the lasing is. When hunting in Utah for the $50 Coyote bounty program I am wearing snake caps, but I have concerns can a rattle snake bit through the canvas boot tops.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Good question that I can't answer.

[@caseysmith544]

I use some all leather boots due to the Rattlesnake biting through the rubber very easy. They are not tall but regular boot height as actual snake boots are way tall and if the snakes in South Dakota are going high they go above the knee anyway on most people due to the taller boots people have worn be they modern cowboy, the rubber, or the a actual snake boots. My dad he likes the Lacrosse in the all rubber style more for wet but still works for Rattlesnakes.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sounds like you have a good system

[@coralheads]

I have had 3 dry bites before I bought my Rocky's. They are also good for hog bites.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Hoping to never have to actually test them on snakes or hogs😂

[@sharonrigs7999]

Cheap rubber boots have never done me wrong. They are used the world over for snake protection. I've never had the chance to test them out on King Cobras or Gaboons , but they work perfectly against big EDBs

[@SamkoTradBow]

I've heard that as well. I'm not testing the theory. But heard they work

[@GNARLOUSE]

LMAO @ 4:48 im from south Louisiana so i know about inhaling gnats!

[@SamkoTradBow]

They make a man go crazy

[@GNARLOUSE]

@Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast yea dude that skin soft is more of an emulsion type deterrent, like they can't survive the layer of SSS. But it will only lubricate skin for a mosquito attack. What I do is like an east LA "cholo", bandana as low on the eye as practical. And slather that shit on every inch of exposed skin. Heehee

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@GNARLOUSE good call. Will try it

[@GNARLOUSE]

You probably already know but if you spead some "skin so soft" by Avon (teehee) on that dome the gnats wont be a problem. As I told you before I'm not a hunter but I like your reviews for my survival stash. I was just gonna get a pair of firemen's boots. They cost like three hundred dollars for the apocalypse. maybe 1of these could work?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Will try the skin so soft! These snake boots are super light and tough as nails. Might be exactly what your looking for

[@RK-nr8qf]

Better than ending 10 toes-up.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree 100%

[@bowhuntingsoul2149]

Ok, so what makes a snake boot a snake boot? Like how are they built differently?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Heavy vulcanized rubber and puncture resistant liners. Or super tight weaved ballistic nylon with puncture resistant layers sewn in

[@reddawng43x91]

Born n raised in south louisiana been bowhunting in 100 degree weather in snake infested swamps full of cane brake rattlers copperheads and cotton mouths! Never needed Nuthing but a regular lacrosse grange rubber boot! Money is better spent in a Shannon’s bug tamer suit for mosquitos imo

[@SamkoTradBow]

Heard many people say that. personally I love snake boots, and the extra security.

[@reddawng43x91]

Here’s my advice! Trek through the thick but don’t look for snakes! The second u do you will start seeing them everywhere at ur feet! Works for me !

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep they are nowhere yet everywhere.

[@0Logan05]

PEACE OF MIND!.

[@SamkoTradBow]

100% agree

[@bobbydenezza7795]

Can deer smell those rubber snake boots if they are not scent free?

[@SamkoTradBow]

100% they sure can. they can smell a full rubber boot just as well.

[@bobbydenezza7795]

@@SamkoTradBow are there any scent free snake boots you can buy or do you spray them down with scent free spray?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@Bobby DeNezza no boot is scent free in my opinion and no sprays work. I have read so many articles where dogs can follow a trail of a guy with so many different scent free methods. And a Deers nose is many times better than a dog. I don't pay any attention to scent control at all

[@sharonrigs7999]

​@tradbowpodcast I have a couple pairs of activated charcoal lined NBCD/CBRN coveralls. They are good for minimizing scent and keep you warm too

[@heted1]

I’ve had several encounters with snakes hiding in plain sight. Almost stepped on a copperhead as it blends in with the ground and dead leaves. I’m like you. Who wants to risk getting bit and spend time in the hospital racking up life saving bills. That is assuming you can get to a hospital in time.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@heted1 yep boots are added protection and worth it

[@miguellovino7679]

WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT SNAKE GAITERS.?

[@SamkoTradBow]

They work but sure are a pain in the but to deal with, big bulky, noisy, heavy and annoying.

[@kaosactual1]

lacrosse shouldnt fail that soon. They are to expensive for that. Even with the miles on them.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Agree. Pisses me off

[@bigblock67camaro]

Snake boots leak water, therefore they’re a non starter for me. My pants tucked in my rubber boots with knee socks have always worked for me. I once called lacrosse and asked if they’ve ever tested their normal rubber boots against a snake bite, they said no. How to you have a test without a control? They know snakes aren’t getting through the rubber boot that’s why they won’t test it, they want that fear of snakes to sell boots.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Wear whatever you want. I will not be in the woods without snake boots. I've seen 8 cott9n and 4 timbers in the last 5 times out in the swamps. I am and always will be in snake boots

[@jeffbutler9902]

Gum leaf rubber boots

[@SamkoTradBow]

If only they made a snake boot. I'm not about to trust a rubber boot on eastern diamond backs and timber rattlers. I want a proven snake boot.

[@WellDressedCaveman]

Shoe Goo

[@SamkoTradBow]

Tried. Failed. Would not hold on the flex point of the boot

[@WellDressedCaveman]

@Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast that is amazing stuff though

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Can you say Thermacell!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thermacell

[@kimcabe3993]

therma cell doesn’t work on those little critters.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@kim cabe it helps but many still get ya.

[@Florida239]

Of your scared of snakes buy chaps save money those boots suck period

[@SamkoTradBow]

Love my snake boots

[@earlfultz8603]

Saturate the boots with mink oil and use a blow dryer

[@OklahomaLoneWolf]

Exactly why I don’t buy the traditional snake boots because you can’t walk through water. Makes absolutely no sense.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep but for the dry season like now. The nylon rockys are amazing

[@OklahomaLoneWolf]

@@SamkoTradBow it seems like anywhere I go here in Oklahoma I always find a creek or something I need to cross. Especially when I don’t have tall boots on lol

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@OklahomaLoneWolf yep and when I hunt oklahoma i wear rubber snake boots. They are comfortable, water proof and snake proof. And there are definitely alot of vipers in ok.