I have loved my Lacrosse Alpha Burly boots, wth 800 grams of Thinsulate. I have used them for both Fall Deer hunting and Spring Turkey hunting for the past two years. I have walked miles in them even on very hot days and have not been uncomfortable at all; and have sat on stands in 5 degree winter days and not been cold at all. I do use a very nice sock and I think that helps with both moisture wicking and warmth.

 

I can't speak for Muck boots but I can backup what Bowhuntr64 had to say about Alpha Burley's:thumbs_up

 

I've had a set of Burly's for about 5 yrs and love them. I somehow tore about a dime sized hole in one of them and patched it up 2 yrs ago which I need to do again as the patch finally tore off and is leaking a bit but other than that they've been great. Not too hot and very comfy. My feet get terribly cold in just about anything so I just get the hot hands for feet and throw them down in there and I'm ok. I want to buy a new pair but really don't need to once I get the patch on.

 

I have both, both are great boots, my only complaint about the muck boots are that the top of them are some sort of fabric which tears fairly easy and the lacrosse are all rubber. Muck boots are more comfortable and the lacrosse may be a little heavier, either one will make you a good boot.

 

I also have the AlphaBurlys and love them, mine are the uninsulated and I have wore them in November here in Northern Wisconsin, my feet would get a little cold if sitting too long. I just bought another pair of 1000 gram ones. Very comfortable but they run about 1/2 to 1 size small if you are going to wear a medium weight wool sock in them. I like to wear a light wicking sock with a medium wool sock on top and had to go a size larger than my shoe size.

 

Does anyone know about the Neoprene style boots Lacrosse has the Alpha Lite series and Muck has a similar style.

 

Cant comment on the Alpha Burlys I asked the same questionprior to getting my Mucks if I remember right while I was investigating I found the Mucks were the lighter of the two. Anyway I bought the Muck Woody Max and they are great light, supple , and easy to walk in, wore them in 0* temp only sat for about an hour but feet didnt get cold..

 

Thanks for the advice, I have tried the AlphaBurlys in the past and like them, but the neoprene seems like it would have a better feel.

 

Imo

The laCrosse rubber boots hold your ankle better. Won't slip out when in thick mud. Better on rugged terrain.

 

I just bought Muck Boots and have had the Burley 800 for several years. The Burleys are much tougher to take off. There is no kick tab and so you pull them off by hand. They will last a long time and are fully camo.
The Muck Boots are easier and comfortable. You can roll the tops over for extra ventilation. I don't think they will last as long as the Burley.
You will need two pair. For me I need one hot season (Muck) and one cold (Burley). Big temp difference in Wisconsin between mid September and January.

 

I've been using the LaCrosse for a few years now and I really like them...One of my turkey hunting buddies back in KY loves his Muck boots though I never used them...The Muck's look comfy but I think the Burly's will outlast them by a long shot.

 

I'll take Mucks over anything anyday!

 

I've had both and like the mucks better. The alpha's run small and are narrow at the ankles. I would have to call the fire department and have them use the jaws of life when I needed to take the alpha's off.

 

I have both, and only wear the Mucks.

Steve

 

MUcks

Mucks hold up for me and are the only rubber boots I have found comfortable.
DB

 

i have worn the lacrosse boots for many years, but have just made the switch to the muck boot for this upcoming season. Seem to be more comfortable imho.

 

Lacrosse Alpha Burlys:thumbs_up I just picked up a pair of 1500gram thinsulate AB's and couldn't be happier. Very comfortable and they seem like they'll last much much longer than my last pair of Brownings.

 

I have the Muck snakes and the Alpha Burlys and like em both. I usually wear the Much during warm snake season and the Lacrosse when it gets colder.

 

I have used the LaCrosse for many years and they are still the standard. The ankle fit makes walking easy and does provide some ankle support. I have also had a pair of muck boots for the last 2 years. They are lighter and feel more like walking in tennis shoes; however they provide no ankle support and my feet overheat in them very quickly. They are not nearly as durable. For a long hike I take out the LaCrosse boots.

 

Only problem I have with the Lacrosse boots is the smell of the rubber. I find they smell too much at least for me liking.

 

Thin-no-insulate is overrated. Muck Woody Max all the way.

 

Are the woody max a warm boot then? I'm leaning this way.

 

I love my Muck boots. They are very comfortable and are plenty warm even in the coldest of weather.

 

Check this out here They are toasty warm,and can be rolled down if gets warm http://www.muckbootcompany.com/product_info.php?products_id=33
Really love mine

 

I also have both. I wear LaCrosse uninsulated in the warmer weather and Muck Woody Max in cold. If I had to choose only one it would be a Woody Max. They are just to comfortable to pass on.

 

ill be trying out the mucks next saturday on opening day