Why fishermen love Xtratuf boots - Deck Ankle Boot

[@RoseAnvil]

Fully customize a wallet or camera harness while you can, they will only be open for a week - bit.ly/3v7fOJN

[@jasonlamson2543]

Not bad, you really should visit Alaska, and do some fishing. The one thing you missed is something I never thought about until a fisherman explained it to me. Out here they net fish. If you are wearing a luggy boot and standing on a rope or net when they throw it out, you're likely going with it. The net will grab the lugs and over ya go. The xtratuff has that thick side rib around the grip so nets and lines underfoot can slip free without grabbing a lug and dragging you overboard. The more you know 🌈 🌟

[@needfortweed8734]

Yeah, I just net fish for a hobby in Norway. So I am content with using some kind of worn out sneakers. They get soaked, but I am not using them for a full day. If I did this for a job I would probably go for something like the Xtratuf...

[@TheIronSnail]

Can confirm: my dad has been a career fisherman for over 50 years and is obsessed with Xtratuf!

[@ttcurtright]

As great as they are, they'll never be as good as the OG American Made

[@amoryarado2293]

I love my xtratufs, wear em all the time when I’m near water or boats. Plus it’s just nice to keep your feet dry if you’re working out in the rain all day.

[@stevek8401]

I'm a fisherman who lives on the coast, and these are a must when you are out on the water all day. With wave spray coming in the boat , and some decks that don't drain well, it is not uncommon to be standing in water part of the time. Nothing worse than a soggy pair of shoes that you are stuck in for hours. The xtratufs fit the bill for being totally waterproof and comfortable at the same time. You can also wash the blood and guts off with a hose, and they are ready to go the next day.

[@tonyp9179]

What boat?

[@andrewmontoya858]

Used Xtratuf working in a milk plant where leather boots wouldn’t rot off your feet in a month. I didn’t think my feet would survive in rubber boots but they actually work really well. They are very supportive and the lining allowed enough circulation out of the top to stay fresh. Many men wore this brand daily for their whole careers.

[@Cory1029445]

They are amazing for blue collar work and just rainy days. These are a must have even if you don't fish.

[@nickelliott6149]

I work on golf courses. xtratuf are very popular in that industry. They are the most waterproof boots I have found that can hold up to daily wear and are fairly comfortable.

[@crimsonheather]

I wear them when I’m working along the coast bc of rainy day flooding. I wear them in the winter when it’s slushy- great non slip on wet surfaces away from the water. I wear them as rainy day boots, I wear them on the beach in the winter. I have the sport version with more cushion and less weight. They do run very very small imo.

[@breadlowry]

Alaskans wear xtratuffs a bunch. I wore these for a few years. They are more flexible than most rubber boots. The gummy soles do better on ice than most. Wish there were non-chinese options for a boot like this.

[@metthewsobol]

I would love a video on rubber boots for the farm. Thanks for your and your teams work, very informative!

[@jgonz3542]

These are my take the dog out for a walk boot, North Eastern Ohio...LOVE them.

[@jeremyhershberger3012]

I love this series on practical work ready boots.

[@EvzenKovar-i5p]

Xtratuf boots are second to none. Spent much of the last 25 years in them. They are indispensable in the fishing industry. They do have one major problem… zero support. They work great for a flat surface but outside of that eventually you’re going to miss the fact they have no shank and the rubber flexes every which way with ease. I’d love for them to make a version with support for guys who need to work in them all day.

[@pbmc_]

Check huckberry they did a collab with xtatuf. The legacy altitude boot.

[@1991tommygun]

They used to be usa made. China now

[@EvzenKovar-i5p]

@@1991tommygun I remember when they moved and the Chinese lines weren’t adjusted correctly and the boots were coming apart within a week. My local marine supply store had a massive pile of returns. They fixed it though. Still wish they were in the U.S. though. Their plant just couldn’t meet the new EPA guidelines so they sent the plant over there to pollute the hell out of China.

[@jodricpalisbo7916]

These are great as rainboots, it falls within that sweet spot of functional but just stylish enough for casual wear. It would be nice to make a comparative review of other deck boots brands like HUK, Grunden's or Furuian.

[@395glen]

Yup I love these boots! Especially here in the northwest where it can be rainy and wet during salmon season. The neoprene lining helps keep my feet warm as well. Wish you threw on some salmon vids as well though lol as it seems it is more fit for guys up in the PNW instead of those chasing marlin and tuna. Those guys wear sandals lol. Shorts and tank tops.

[@christophergustafson3942]

I am also a PNW salmon fisherman (recreational) and love my Xtratufs!

[@michaeltremblay8678]

Someone should mention that the xtratuf boots were made in USA until about10 years ago.

[@KazingaD]

yeah from all i heard while i was living in alaska they just aren't what they used to be. a lot of guys were still wearing the old american ones 8 years later. mine are chinese and still durable but nowhere near the american made

[@askme7777777]

i do office work for a plumbing and heating place and i see some of the guys wearing these. makes perfect sense. a comfy short boot that'll handle everything up to a flooded basement with a couple inches of water, and you can just rinse it off if it gets gross. and if you're dealing with more water than that... you'd probably want to break out the muck boots or the waders anyway, so something like these have you covered for everything that isn't catastrophic.

[@highnoon9333]

I visited Alaska about 4.5 years ago. I had never seen Xtratufs before but every single person (man or woman, and none of them were fishermen) was wearing a pair. More than one person told me it was the "State Shoe of Alaska."

[@Joe___R]

Since you tested those ones, you should test some bogs. They make the best rubber and neoprene boots I have used.

[@1jfmurray]

Had two pairs, both leaked after a couple months of use. Switched to Grundens and they are superior.

[@Orr_s]

I have Huk deck boots that i got 3 yrs ago for 55 bucks on sale…love em.

[@vdog387]

I have worn my new Xtratuf boots all winter. Slick icy parking lots, muddy trails, steep dock ramps and ocean going vessels. My boots grip better than I ever could have hoped. I tested them in locations throughout the average Canadian winter. Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island (North).Next spring I am going to buy the deck shoes and sandals well. My independent opinion.

[@jessicazaytsoff1494]

The icy parking lot grip is interesting to me.

[@sideshow32]

Should test out the Grundens. They have similar styles to the Xtra Tuffs, but I hear some have lifetime warranties?

[@KazingaD]

when i spent a summer in southern alaska two years ago everyone, and i mean everyone, wore xtratuffs. it was almost odd to hear that someone didn't have at least one pair. still have mine now. the outer layer has cracked from the hundreds of miles i've walked in them but they are still somehow completely waterproof and exceptionally comfortable

[@ShonjiPowerOf2]

Hugely popular brand of boots up here in Alaska but I much prefer the Mucks, they also make a good snow boot lol

[@habl00pep]

On every realty tv or documentary I ever saw about Alaska once I spotted the first pair of brown n white wellies I spotted them on every programme 😮 . The would probably be pretty popular in Scotland but you rarely see them for sale

[@_lime.]

I would really like to see a mountaineering boot cut in half. Like those big boot they use on Everest. They have inner and outer boots. It would be really cool to see how those keep warm.

[@kylephelps7817]

I bought a pair of Huk deck boots that I actually wear around my home construction site on the really wet and muddy days. I absolutely love them. I wonder what the comparison would be

[@brianfunaiock1871]

I used a pair of the 6” Huk boots all last summer on fiberglass water slides and it didn’t matter if they were wet or dry , they worked great and had plenty of all day comfort.

[@alexandermcabee3549]

One important aspect of Xtratuf's you missed, is the "Non Marking Sole". Most boats have a white decks, and a lot of normal shoes will leave black streaks all over the deck if you not careful. Xtratuf's amongst other similar boots shouldn't do that.

[@kedaitayar9]

Please consider doing a motorcycle riding boots. I want to know the difference between it and a normal boots.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

I learned something today.., that’s why this channel is great. I have only been out on the ocean once to fish, it was great.., but I definitely wasn’t wearing anything close to this ..

[@rd4660]

Since they've started making Xtratuf boots in China, they fall apart in less than one season. I'm no longer a fan or a buyer.

[@dylanb586]

Any made in USA deck boots you recommend

[@MattHuarez-yh9zj]

​@@dylanb586Dunlop purofort. Look for 'sneaker fit'. They slip alot less around your foot and it has fabric lining so it's easy to fit into.

[@krill6874]

Love all the neoprene/rubber boot content! Would love to see you review some Ice Bugs as well. Not neoprene but an interesting niche boot.

[@krill6874]

Maybe even do a neoprene boot showdown! Like bogs vs mucks, vs xtratuf, LaCrosse, kamik, baffin.

[@dawsonthecreative]

i’m interested in a comparison between this and the Hük boot version of this.

[@vdog387]

xtra good idea!

[@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER]

You should start a museum of all these boots you cut in half.

[@ricatiman]

In the weatherproof work boot category, please check out the various models of Scandinavian chainsaw boots from Viking and Husqvarna - I have a pair of Vikings that are more casual, but still have incredible, heavy duty construction with an amazing ergonomic footbed that makes long days in them acceptable.

[@SwirlingDrama]

I have the grunden variety of these boots they’re great for romps around Southeast Alaska. They’re not terribly long lasting and for around a hundred bucks you might get a season and a half out of them and they’re super comfy for the price.

[@KazingaD]

agreed. i lived on the kenai peninsula and every person i knew wore them everyday.

[@wownightops]

After the muck boots video I started looking at a bunch of different rubber boots trying to find some that are made in a wide size. There are almost no options out there unless you get a tall boot. I did come across just one 6inch high pair though called Alpha Terra and they are made by a brand called Lacrosse. They claim they are sneaker like and are designed for an active fit. I haven't been able to justify getting them for myself though as they are 150$. I would be interested to see these go up against the other rubber boots.

[@chevyon37s]

I’ve got the Dive bomb industries version of these boots. Love em. And the have a better tread for me than the Xtuf’s. I use them for launching my boat, and getting in/out of the truck before I put my waders on.

[@THEDISAFFECTED]

Please do a vid on Ariat's recent (maybe a year ago) redesign of the workhorse of the ranching business, their Heritage Roper. I think it's entirely a case of cost engineering. TIA.

[@wdaniels87]

I go through a pair of these every other year. Eventually, they start to leak where the toe box creases. This year I'm using a pair of black waxed flesh boots from Nicks instead of my xtratufs.

[@markmyers840]

I wore jungle boots while fishing in the spring summer and fall.I was not off shore fishing.Just fishing from the bank.

[@robformica5394]

I had some neoprene lined leather boots and they were torture. My feet were so hot and sweaty. I can't imagine rubber.

[@colegood9584]

Please review the nicks cowboy boots

[@habl00pep]

As Billy Connolly sang ‘where would we be without our WELLIES

[@Plague_Doc22]

I wish you guys would cover Mojas. They make shoes in Spain.

[@Aconitum_napellus]

I wouldn't wear these even if I was going offshore angling and they were really good.

[@cowcrapper]

One day you will try a blkbrd dixon boot...maybe handwelted for under 180$ ? insane and unheard of

[@GracePost]

Alaska’s favourite foot wear!!!

[@TheUncleRuckus]

There's another benefit to these that you missed, and it's that if you do fall into the water these boots won't turn into lead weights, and drag you to the bottom like all other boots will.

[@ronpopeil7]

I’d love to see you guys do a le chameau chassuer boot

[@johnjacob2495]

Review the Magellan outdoor camp knee high muck boot. Bought pair recently and feels comfy but can’t afford to cut $90 in half to see

[@KieferSmokerland]

As a commercial fisherman I can tell you these are pretty much standard gear. Their quality has slipped since offshoring production but remain a great boot

[@olbtube]

for sail boats we like non marking soles to keep the deck clean, I guess anglers would be the same (someone confirms?), this would chalk off some of the non boat specific alternatives.

[@rosegeaber7533]

I bought these boots about 3 -4 years ago. They’re okay with regular muck and mud in the chicken yard. They have cracked at the front guard for the toe. Probably due to temperature change and hard work. I am disappointed though especially having paid enuff! 😮

[@RottSkagg]

Xtratuff WAS a great boot. Unfortunately since sending manufacturing overseas they are trash there are COUNTLESS reviews backing this statement up too.

[@JBarr-hz5bq]

Please review the Timberland Pro Nashobas!! Love your videos!

[@busterblader7218]

I tried this on in store only so can’t say much. But when trying them out I felt like the opening for the foot was to big. I felt the boot moved more compared to the Simmons or Grundens. Yeah you can go size smaller but them the toes are uncomfortable. Also I thought they where going to be more like the Extra Tuff 15 in Legacy when it came to the inside. The Legacy have a higher arch and this don’t. Which for me was a turn off.

[@ScoutingWater]

1st pair lasted 4 years. 2nd pair cracked in 6 months. I think there’s some quality control issues.

[@travisgelinas6248]

I used a pair of these casually and they couldn't keep themselves from falling apart for even a year. I was very disappointed in their derability, which is a shame because they were very comfy and so easy to slip on and off. [The outerwear rubber cracks and gets holes]

[@JacobYoces]

Knocked Loose, hell yeah 🤘

[@wompa70]

These look worth the price, for sure. But down in the southeast, a good pair of leather boat shoes will do you better. Leather is more breathable, it molds to your foot, plus you can clean em up and wear em out. Granted, they can also be double the price or even more.

[@Jumalten001]

Salt water will destroy leather. These are made to be used at sea.

[@jacobreviewsthings]

Im a boot salesman in colorado and these dont really sell well where i live lol. Theyre great boots but a semi arid land locked state doesnt have a huge fishing industy lol

[@fredsvlogandreviews5867]

I would love to see that compared to Hisea which I saw scroll by really fast after you showed the price of these.

[@lio88jian]

Would love to see a review of the Craft & Glory boots made in India out of buffalo hide.

[@2twh53]

HuK started making boots like these, will you do a comparison?

[@daniel9111]

Cutting the taller extratufs in half? The 12in feel like the build is more durable

[@stephenwhite345]

"Anglers are athletes" that was the funniest line I've heard in years 😂😂😂😂

[@Mercutian506]

Thats a shame. I got my wallet maybe 5 days ago and didnt know made to order march was a thing. Oh well.

[@penngwinn]

I love that Weston doesn't know anything about fishing. Me neither, bud!

[@williamarodrigues6971]

It looked like there was some kind of red interior toe cap? What material was that? How would you compare the width between the Muck boots and these vs Jim Green Stockman? What's going on m'd00d?

[@goodluck2522]

The traction on these things totally sucks. Yeah they might keep your feet dry but you gonna be ice skating around the deck or any wet surface

[@jnewsome025]

Can you do a review on real rubber boots like gumleaf???

[@patrickyeager7994]

I liked the American xtra-tough Boots better than the China toughs. American ones lasted way longer. Alaska sneakers

[@LiquidLuke]

What do hunters love?

[@Mr.CellophaneHart]

Angler's are athletes hahahahahaha. Hey wife, I gotta go train, get off my back!

[@dourmoose]

Hilarious right? 😂

[@abhinav-reddy-96]

Can you do a video by some boots by Aigle? They do similar rubber boots marketed more for casual wear

[@gooftron5000]

Xtra tuf comfortable, breathable however they only last about a year anymore.

[@justakbeachbum2311]

Xtratuffs are more of a fashion statement than anything else.

[@gregchandler900]

I’m in St. George, further south than you

[@angelabettendorf4531]

Can you do the Grundens deck boot?

[@rosegeaber7533]

Waterproof until they crack at the ball of the foot!

[@antonionickerson5244]

The channel had a great run before credibility and objectivity fell off a cliff. This is the one that one that made me realize it’s over.

[@michaelhess4825]

Those closed holes in the sole would allow hydroplaning, needs cut outs to the sides! And how will the neoprene wick away moisture when it's sealed in rubber? Sweat would have to wick to the ankle area to vent. Seems suspect.

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

It’s called marketing gimmicks

[@dakeasy]

Nothing like evaluating a product sponsored by the manufacturer to get a honest opinion. Sure miss the days where reviewers did a review without conflict of interest.

[@CharlieMander843]

Review Grundens!

[@tuckerlamping7885]

Gave up on Roseanvil after he said Trumans would be too expensive to cut open and then went and cut open high fashion shoes. Also after he sold out to Thursday... bummer all the way around.

[@scuffedsalt5747]

It would be cool if you cut some rubber boots form Bogs

[@spark1545]

Aren’t these nicknamed Alaskan sneakers?

[@tonyp9179]

Muck boots is the way

[@lordsesshomaru8561]

Cut the diemme everest leather hiking boots

[@miterswell_farm]

Rocky Brands owns Muck and Xtratuf. Mucks quality has dumped and they no longer sell to small farm stores, requiring them to buy thousands of dollars of product or not supplying them. Support Dryshod boots. Or else you're buying from Dicks... Sporting goods

[@CDNsportsman9]

Junk. I'm not a fisherman but I used these just to walk the dogs and some hunting and they lasted less than a year before the rubber cracked. LL Bean boots are way, way better for my needs. Would love to see you cut open some full size rubber boots like GUMLEAF

[@donnieronald3641]

I feel like your heart wasn’t in this one!

[@patrickyeager7994]

If your feet get all sweaty wear Bama socks over your regular socks. Size up and your feet will love you .

[@patrickyeager7994]

And if you want a little more insulation from the ground put in wool foot bed liners size up again .

[@OutsideLands77]

compare with topsiders?

[@fresca334]

Tough to trust any opinion you give on the boot when the boot maker is the sponsor of the video lol. Made in China is all you need to know. Cheap boots with not much there but they want to charge over $100 for the product. LOL

[@bradleypeterson2208]

Modern Chinese made Xtratuffs are garbage. The glue fails and they fall apart. Old USA made ones were great

[@sleepteam]

Does anyone make a wide or barefoot version of these?