I had an old pair of Alphaburly's and now have a pair of Arroheads. They're not uncomfortable at all, but I wouldn't recommend them for "hiking". Your foot will sweat like crazy. I don't have any heel slippage and they're secure. I have a few stands I walk 1/2 mile in to, and don't have any issues.

Not sure if this helps...

 

Agree with Ears. I would not recommend it, at all.

 

I have a pair of the 1600's. I absolutely love them. I find them incredibly comfortable and I don't notice any heal slippage at all. I have not hiked in them, so I can't answer your main question, but I wear them around the property for everything. I cleared snow in them all winter (stayed nice and warm) and I use them daily for tending to the chickens and anything else that requires boots. I traded up from some much loved muck boots but find the tread far superior on these and love that they contain my pant legs. The only issue I have is that they are extremely tough to remove without a boot jack. I like them so much I'm thinking about a pair of the un-insulated ones for the summer.

 

Yep. These are not hiking boots just like this is not the proper forum to post questions like this.

 

I have a feeling that I didn't communicate enough... the "hiking" I am doing is to my stand and back. Does that make this the right forum?

 

Mods can do that for you. I live and hunt in west MI where we have a lot of water to contend with while in the woods. I had LaCrosse Burly ankle-fit boots that I have walked miles in a day in Alaska and Newfoundland without an issue. However as some have noted, they are a bugger to get off. My current rubber boots are Muck for early season and Cabela's Instinct for late season.....both have been worn a good bit without issue as well. Just put in some time prior to season to get the feel of them and know what to expect. Early spring would have been the time to do this as it is getting warm in most places for heavier boots.

 

I have walked long distances in mine but your feet will likely sweat. If I have water to deal with I rely on them but usually go hiking boots and gaiters for long hikes in dry conditions.

 

I have these exact boots. Not necessarily made for hiking as others have mentioned but I "hike" about 1/2 mile each way to my stand and back. I don't have any issues, they're comfortable for me. No slippage really, the ankle tapers in and makes them pretty comfortable.

If you're going much more than a mile or so they're probably going to be uncomfortable, and like others mentioned your feet will sweat too. But I like the scent free positives so it's worth it for me where I hunt.

 

I've got the 800 grams alphaburlys. They're warm if you can keep your feet dry in them. They get me to and from all my stands just fine. Plenty comfortable. I always cinch the calf strap pretty tight and that seems to help with slippage and comfort. If you've got a long walk in, take a fresh pair of socks along to change into when you get settled.

 

I also have a pair of the 800. No problems with heal slippage, they can get warm if walking long distances, more then a mile. I love mine and will be getting another pair this year

 

I wear hiking boots when hiking. Rubber boots are never good for long hikes. I have problems with my left foot now due to working all day in the woods while wearing Lacrosse rubber boots. When I have a long hike (or walk per someone else) to and from a stand, I wear boots with better arch support and pack my rubber boots and most of my outer clothes. When I get close to my stand, I'll change into the rubber boots. The only exception would be if I had to hike a long distance through mud and water, and at my age, that ain't happening anyway.

 

Insulated rubber boots get hot quick. Wouldn't wear them unless it's below 40 degrees.

 

I thinking of trying the ice breaker boot blanks. then can walk in with normal hunting boots and ad these on stand.

 

I have been using Alpha Burly Sport boots for quite a few years and they are the most comfortable boot I ever had. I have non insulated, 1000, and 1500. Over the years I have learned to use the right boot/sock combo for the conditions and my feet don’t get real sweaty and never cold. If I have to do a whole lot of walking or out more than 5 hours I’ll take an extra pair of socks.
My system has been a game changer for me for some years, my feet don’t get cold anymore.

 

Get some Danners

 

OP, I would post your question in this forum as it IS a hunting question. I’m looking at new rubber boots as well.

 

I did a two mile hike this winter in the cyclone bomb. Shin high snow and the boots are a tad big. Very comfy and feel like I could go for a while. I was very pleased with how they preformed.

 

I have that exact boot, they suck for “hiking”. It’s like wearing a club on your foot, they are fine for getting to and from stand but I really am starting to hate rubber boots!


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