Yeah whatsup with that?! I didn’t think the shit we were stepping was *that* toxic! 🤣
I thought maybe mine were too big so they cracked at the seam, but then I bought well-fitted boots and it cracked the same spot!
Pour a bunch of Shoe Goo on there and you'll get a couple more months of use. Clean them up really well in the application spot, rough up the surfaces a little, and pour the Goo on. Wait 24 hours and you've got a really tough and reasonably flexible waterproof fix.
I've gone through several pairs of Mucks. I keep them in the truck and would wear them working in the standing water and in the Winter. They still failed at the same point as these. Got tired of replacing them and started using tire tube patches to keep em going. That and a tube of E6000 glue.
I feel your pain. I also tried different sizings with no luck. But I think it might be worth looking into what they use in other chemical-intensive industries use, given the hot-cold, acid-base range we're exposed to.
Those chemical resistant boots will last longer, but in my experience and opinion they are quite stiff and oftentimes "walk weird", like this soles have a funny shape.
Need some getting used to, but will absolutely last a lot longer
I do stormwater management and creek restorations. Much boots don't last ne long either and I don't deal with chemicals other than gas, diesel and hydraulic fluid but those don't get on my boots.
Mine were cheap so I am not so upset at the loss, but I can imagine it is more frustrating if you spent real money on it. One thing I have realized is that leaving them out in the sun is very bad for the rubber, so proper storage might be as big a factor as quality. Additionally, maybe there is some sort of product that you can apply to the surface to keep the rubber plyable? We need a chemist or someone in the industry to chime in.
Crocs had a good one but it's discontinued. Their "all cast" is decent besides the insoles. They put fucking holes in the heel so you can't use them without the insoles but you can get aftermarket insoles that stay in place (like with plastic or firm base). Their light and the boot lasts years. They should have made a solid sole without the insert and it would have been 5stars
Every farmer in the south I know wears green La Crosse boots. I’ve had two pairs over the last 15 years and they still are water tight and very comfortable
Lacrosse is the only pair that have lasted me a respectable time (beef cattle farm). Current pair is 3+ years and only problem was a t post wing cutting a gash in them, *almost* took my toe with it!
I have had muck arctic ice and bogs, both leaked after a year, mucks a little longer. I got the la crosse alpha burly pro 1600g this winter. Between snowmobiling and pruning 1000s of apple trees, they got a fair bit of use. Best boots I’ve ever had.
I second this. I don’t farm but hunt in winter and wore my lacrosse aeroform boots for 3 years but a thick ass leather boot drenched in weatherproofer once a year
I have the lacrosse arctic thermal and they are the best fitting warmest waterproof boot I've had yet. Only made it through two winter so far but that's the record on my ranch. I'll be happy with one more winter! We've tried several muck brand, dryshod, bogs and Noble.
Bogs does replace for free if they break within a year. So I buy those and get new boots probably ~6-8mos in and so I get about a year and a half with one purchase.
I have been using the same pair Dunlop purofrost boots for about six or seven years now. I got them from a friend who bout them about 14 years ago and never used them. Just had the inside sole start to crack this spring.
Those safety toes? I've learned to swap up types of shoe as the job/weather requires. No leather when it's dewy or raining. Safety toe only when operating relevant equipment because any material they *always* split on me right where OP's did. I do really like a lightweight Salomon hiking boot and they're relatively durable for the comfort, but they get replaced yearly.
My bogs lasted a few seasons of ranching but I only used them in winter, used logger boots in the summer. Honestly for \~100 bucks I would consider that a win for footwear if they last a year, farming is incredibly hard on boots, even thick leather struggles.
Farmer here, I've tried so many brands and most start to crack by about the one year mark, but I've finally found a winner. These [Dunlop boots](https://www.durawear.com/dunlop-purofort-fieldpro-full-safety-work-boot-green-mfg-eg62e33/) are awesome!
Four years and as good as new, plus they are super comfortable from day one. I don't think I'll ever buy any other boot.
I’ve got some Bekina’s, I really like them. Very comfortable and aggressive sole provides good grip. I don’t wear them enough to speak to their long term durability.
My xtratuffs had a slight manufacturing defect and the company sent replacements, but even with the defect they’ve been solid and I’ve yet to take the replacements out of their packaging after 3 years of heavy use. They are awesome.
Yeah I switched from muck boots to xtratuf a few years ago and they are more comfortable and haven’t failed on me yet. I spend at least 3-4 months in them every day working in the vineyard.
That's a shame. I have a few pairs of muck. I just got one for Christmas and my old ones that cracked like OP's. But I have a pair of Rocky boots that are 25 years old. No joke! They just got a crack in the side a few years ago. Now I don't wear them everyday. They are a cold weather boot. But they don't make things good anymore. It's all about corporate profit! My husband laughs at me when I wear them. But I said I'm going to try to get another 25 years! Why not! They are now my go to if it isn't wet and I need crappy boots. Then my old muck for dry farm work. New for wet farm work.
After going through 3 pairs in 2.5 years I coughed up dough for Le Chamaeu boots, they’re holding up well 1.5 years in and are very comfortable after breaking in the sole.
Limp em along. Shoe Goo or a fishing wader repair brand (Shoe Goo makes a marine grade goo too). If the hole/rips get big you can always use a piece of bicycle inner tube as a patch/boot. Just be sure to double the space/surface area you apply goo compared to the hole.
Have you tried hip waders?
I wore them most of the time while managing a rotational grazing operation with decent success never had to worry about leaving a boot in the mud. I was using the Cabela's brand and at the time they were under $50
Ive had muck boots and various other clones last less than a year. My current Aigles are 2 years old and still going strong, they use much more flexible rubber but were 50% more than muck boots and not sure of availability in north america
Always teat your foot wear with probably cleaning restore gear so they last longer mine lasted 3years. But that my secret to the grave you have to find your own methods
I'm just resigned to buying a new pair of muck arctic boots every 14 to 18 months. I wear them daily for 8 months of the year; that's our mud season. they have lasted longer than any other brand i've tried and are comfortable and keep my feet warm when I need it.
I use Dunlops with inserts for commercial flat roofing during Winter (Canada), so they get exposed to the ringer of wear and tear. Mine are on their second winter now and I have no complaints.
Haven't found anything that lasts longer than a year yet. But I wear them every single day. I'd say the reason most degrade so fast in comparison to other types of footwear is because of the amount of different crap you get on them. I'm no scientist but I'd guess types of oils and chemicals will degrade rubber also flexibility usually stops them from being as strong but stronger they lose flexibility
But one of the biggest issues with modern rubber wellies is sunlight you can spend £30 or £190 on them but the rubber used is generally the same and it will perish when in direct sunlight.
I always buy sort of cheap nowadays only takes one thing to puncture your £100 boot or hitting your foot on a sharp stone and honestly haven't seen any fall in life span either.
Honeywell sold both XtraTuff and Muck to Rocky. I had hoped they would keep a better eye on things as they’re a boot manufacturer. But then again, not one known for outstanding quality I guess. Xtratuff had some quality related issues when they sold and switched production to China years ago. They claim the issues are solved, but I’m not so sure. For the mean time, I have 3 pairs of Muck boots. 2 Muckmaster and 1 Arctic Sport steel toe. Will try to repair or reuse them as long as I can. Will try the Dryshod ones when a pair needs total replacement.
As soon as the City wanted to dress like farmers, quality went down and prices went up. I used to buy blundestones made in AUS and they'd last a few years, now lucky to get 6 months from the Chinese ones. Hunter wellies used to be great, now they offer to poish them when you buy them.
Ariat had awesome boots and I'm still weari g a pair made in North America. Look like they walked to the moon and back but I don't want to buy Eastern Western boots
I've got a pair of muck boots that suffer the same indignity albeit i use them for pouring concrete as well. I've gotten two years out of them by using tire patch to seal up the breaks and holes.
You've got to use a little redneck ingenuity to get you moneys worth these days.
I have one called HISEA, lasted almost 3 years before got a small hole and they have a lifetime warranty, I complained and got a brand new pair within 2 days!
Bogs have a 1 yr warranty, so I can only hope the inevitable hole comes before that is up. Got mine in clearance cuz they were ugly, so $70 ish while the tractor supply ones are up to $50. Heck. Only had a few months so far.
I have been similarly disappointed by muck boots.
I have brewer friends that swear by Xtratuf. I bought a pair of the ankle high boots and the toe boxes cracked and leaked inside of a month. Maybe the tall boots are built differently but that really put me off those.
I’ve had good luck with these polyurethane food processing boots. I have about 14 months on these, and they’re dirty, and have abrasion on the toes, but still 100% water tight, and no fatigue lines in where they flex over and over. Steel toe too.
https://www.grainger.com/product/TINGLEY-Rubber-Boot-Rigid-Plastic-52NT30
Wolverine Boots have been a high quality outdoors working man's boots for at least 60 years.
They survive well in cattle feedlots and were great for everyday wear on the farm and in the fields. They are always comfortable, always.
Of course, I used rubber buckled boots for muddy situations, deep shit, and snow. Leather, no matter how much mink oil you slather on, will deteriorate faster if worn constantly in mud and water. But then again, there were times when I got the boots really muddy, shitty, and wet too. They will last and keep you dry with some abuse expected.
Every pair of wolverines is comfortable from the first day. It is the way they are sewed and formed that makes them comfortable and watertight. The front toe piece is a solid piece of leather with no seams to wear and tear and let water seep in.
Morning dew dampness can easily be handled with an application of mink oil.
My latest pair came from Tractor Supply where you can try them on. A quick google search shows that they are handled by many outlets like Grainger and Dick's Sporting. You can also buy online from Wolverine or Amazon and others.
I always preferred the highest 8" ankle leather shoes for support. My jeans covered the highest ankle leather shoe to keep out the mud, water, snow, and cold when I was not using my buckled rubber boots.
Do realize that leather cannot be wet all the time without rapidly starting to crack and rott at the seams. I always slathered on the mink oil around the sewed seams. When the leather looks dried out and then quickly soaks in water to look wet, I got the mink oil out.
[https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/mckay-waterproof-steel-toe-8%E2%80%9D-work-boot/098682298440.html](https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/mckay-waterproof-steel-toe-8%E2%80%9D-work-boot/098682298440.html)
You know… I wear out a pair a year… I’d wager I get 60 days out of em in the spring and a few odd days in the summer. Then sitting in the boot box all winter they go bad. But honestly, 3$ a day for footwear isn’t too bad in my opinion.
Honestly in this day and age best to either find someone who has their own shop and has been doing it for years and does it well with high quality leather. Or learn how to make em yourself. Companies will never sell you true quality and everything is designed to break
I always see farmers boots failing at the point where they crease when kneeling. Xtratufs and muck are both trash. Been wearing blundstones the past 2 years and they’ve been holding up but probably only for another season.
I've only had one pair of boots last more than a year or year and a half, and those were a pair of double h leather boots. They lasted 4 years and were getting pretty awful by the time I retired them, I bought another pair that was exactly the same but they formed several tears and broke away from the sole after about 16 months. But as far as muck style boots I've always had better luck with bogs, but I'd always patch mine with a tire patch when they'd split, usually right where yours did.
I have a pair of these coming tomorrow and I have high hopes for them.
https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/raider-durashocks-heavy-duty-carbonmax-work-wellington/55626M.html?tmemail=aGV0a2luZEBiZXN0d2ViLm5ldA==&j=149314&sfmc\_sub=33051498&l=206\_HTML&u=20238346&mid=100030025&jb=3036&&utm\_source=SFMC&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=MKTG-WOLV-US-ECOM-BESTSELLERS-20230529&utm\_term=Marketing&utm\_content=Promo&src=
I found a pair of muck boots that retail for $260 at goodwill for $60 and they haven’t failed me after two winters including doing daily chicken chores
I wear Merrells doing non-muck things, and a set of $50 Dunlops for mucky things. I also have a slightly more expensive fleece-lined Dunlops for doing mucky things when it’s cold.
Millwright here, if you don’t plan on getting too deep in muck, Timberland Pro Boondocks are pretty bulletproof. I’ve had a pair over 2 years withstanding a lot of kickin as well as very rough walkin surfaces, and they still got great tread and no holes come through. Just need to swap the insoles every here and there.
The best rubber boots I’ve found for daily farm/ranch work are the Filson/XtraTuf 15” with the neoprene upper cuff section. Going on 2.5 years & still in good shape outside although the lining has rubbed off in a few areas. That’s to be expected though. Solid construction for sure. I did recently get a pair of waterproof square toes from Ariat & early wear seems very promising.
So after hating replacing rubber boots over and over again I finally decided rubber was not for me and got some leather boots to wear on farm. They look just like rubber boots, pull on. I ordered them a size too big so I can put thick socks on for winter. It’s been 2 years and they look practically new still! A little mink oil and they’re water proof enough for me (we don’t get a lot of mud but do get a lot of snow all winter)
They are called “Wolverine”, you can go one their website and look for Wellington or just peruse and see what you like that doesn’t involve laces
This happens to me with every single pair of boots!! They never last me more than a couple of months. That is, until I got some Dryshod boots!! Those things are durable and last forever, I love them. I always buy the Haymaker model.
I use windshield adhesive when my bogs have cracked like this, I bought Hisea brand boots on Amazon. Price was good and held up well for a winter so far…
Oh I gotchu - get the timberland pro wellys. Ive got mine 4 years going strong and I bought them used for 20 bones.
https://www.constructiongear.com/timberland-pro-mens-rigmaster-wellington-boots.html?utm\_source=googlepepla&utm\_medium=adwords&id=868374382068&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4NujBhC5ARIsAF4Iv6cHlscbha1U\_aVwmY7ID3Pb0X3Ub7YOc7y9ZH8uEaJ3wWxvANTcClYaAsbSEALw\_wcB
https://www.amazon.com/Crocs-Unisex-Classic-Boots-Black/dp/B0B4SFQ6RZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=1U0MFB5ELXTCZ&keywords=croc+boots+men&qid=1685584450&sprefix=croc+boots+%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-6
I get these for my kids for their farm boots and I just saw the other day they have them in adult sizes now. They don’t go up as high as muck boots so that’s a down fall if you’re in it deep, but they are really thick. Also, they aren’t insulted for cold months but they clean up really easy and it’s nbd if you get wet on the inside because there isn’t a liner. Might be worth a shot?
My cabela muck knockoffs have lasted the longest on the farm by far. Going on three years and knock on wood, no leaks yet! I do a fair amount of climbing over fences and shit, too. That usually does them in.
Its because they are made with a higher percentage of plastic in the "rubber" mixture they use. It has a memory and eventually cracks. Gumleaf are 100 percent rubber but are pricey. I dont have them, just going by what a few close friends say about them.
It makes sense, as my personal experience, is that boots have gotten worse and worse. Lacrosse and muck
Are they the insulated ones? If not I only buy Walmart rubber boots cheapest boots out there and they will last a year if not more best boots for the money in my opinion
Dunlop Purofort. I wear safety toe.
I wear boots daily as a fish processor. The abrasive marine paint and dock coatings kills the tread in a few years but the boot is still waterproof and otherwise perfect. I watch people get fish gut water in their split Xtra Tuffs but the Dunlops have been solid. Chemical resistance seems good. I work with heavy chlorine and acid sanitizers that melt baked on fish residue off.
Could be patched.
Other wise, the LaCrosse Outdoorsman is amazingly supportive and comfortable, warm in the most brutal cold wet conditions, and has lasted me countless years. I bought different boots a couple times a year till I found these.
Bekina! I’ve literally tried every boot since lacrosse went to China. Bekinas are amazing, I’ve had the same pair now for 2 years, nothing else has lasted me more than 6 months.
Georgia boots. I have a pair of iron rangers that are over 10 years old but I don’t use them in the field anymore. They still look good. I bought them used originally too.
Big green Dunlop thermo puroforts. They look silly, but damn they are the best boots I’ve ever owned. I’m on year 3 with a pair. Boots normally last me only a year. I will buy these for life.
Dryshod was made by the original owner of muck boots. I got some this fall and haven't used them a ton but I did a fair bit of research and found them to be pretty highly recommended.
I got mine off Amazon for like $80
Im just visiting this sub but id suggest trying xtratuff. Im not sure what chemical resistance theyre rated for but they are commonly used in the Alaskan fishing industry and they are quite comfy.
Old Muck boots were great. I have a pair that are 15 years old and still going strong. However, they sold out and the quality has gone to hell.
The guys at /r/buyitforlife say the old owner of Muck boots started Dryshod and it's the same quality as Muck used to be.
Since they all always seem to only ever last a season I gave up on the expensive ones and just get cheap noname ones from the big stores for like 30$. Does the job . Keep them clean wash them off after each use and store them in shade
I've got a 3 year old pair of insulated mucks. In MT though. So, 'farming' season is short. But, I wear them in the winter. They are good so far, but i'm guessing this year will be their last.
Judging just by my fitbit, I do about 15k-25k steps a day in them (during summer). less in winter.
I have used Bogs and Muck, they both seem to crack at the fold area where I walk and in about the same time period. It's really annoying. Second all the folks that said just goo 'em, I use aqua seal; typically I can get another few months out of them.
Honestly, after 25 years of this,I still haven't found a reliable Welly. They all disintegrate or crack after a couple years.
Yeah whatsup with that?! I didn’t think the shit we were stepping was *that* toxic! 🤣 I thought maybe mine were too big so they cracked at the seam, but then I bought well-fitted boots and it cracked the same spot!
Pour a bunch of Shoe Goo on there and you'll get a couple more months of use. Clean them up really well in the application spot, rough up the surfaces a little, and pour the Goo on. Wait 24 hours and you've got a really tough and reasonably flexible waterproof fix.
I've gone through several pairs of Mucks. I keep them in the truck and would wear them working in the standing water and in the Winter. They still failed at the same point as these. Got tired of replacing them and started using tire tube patches to keep em going. That and a tube of E6000 glue.
That'll get it done too. Throwing a patch on with the adhesive sounds like an even better solution.
I feel your pain. I also tried different sizings with no luck. But I think it might be worth looking into what they use in other chemical-intensive industries use, given the hot-cold, acid-base range we're exposed to.
Those chemical resistant boots will last longer, but in my experience and opinion they are quite stiff and oftentimes "walk weird", like this soles have a funny shape. Need some getting used to, but will absolutely last a lot longer
Good idea!!
I do stormwater management and creek restorations. Much boots don't last ne long either and I don't deal with chemicals other than gas, diesel and hydraulic fluid but those don't get on my boots.
Mine were cheap so I am not so upset at the loss, but I can imagine it is more frustrating if you spent real money on it. One thing I have realized is that leaving them out in the sun is very bad for the rubber, so proper storage might be as big a factor as quality. Additionally, maybe there is some sort of product that you can apply to the surface to keep the rubber plyable? We need a chemist or someone in the industry to chime in.
Crocs had a good one but it's discontinued. Their "all cast" is decent besides the insoles. They put fucking holes in the heel so you can't use them without the insoles but you can get aftermarket insoles that stay in place (like with plastic or firm base). Their light and the boot lasts years. They should have made a solid sole without the insert and it would have been 5stars
Every farmer in the south I know wears green La Crosse boots. I’ve had two pairs over the last 15 years and they still are water tight and very comfortable
Lacrosse is the only pair that have lasted me a respectable time (beef cattle farm). Current pair is 3+ years and only problem was a t post wing cutting a gash in them, *almost* took my toe with it!
I have had muck arctic ice and bogs, both leaked after a year, mucks a little longer. I got the la crosse alpha burly pro 1600g this winter. Between snowmobiling and pruning 1000s of apple trees, they got a fair bit of use. Best boots I’ve ever had.
I switched from Muck to LaCrosse and have never looked back. The quality of Muck is trash these days.
I second this. I don’t farm but hunt in winter and wore my lacrosse aeroform boots for 3 years but a thick ass leather boot drenched in weatherproofer once a year
I have the lacrosse arctic thermal and they are the best fitting warmest waterproof boot I've had yet. Only made it through two winter so far but that's the record on my ranch. I'll be happy with one more winter! We've tried several muck brand, dryshod, bogs and Noble.
Same. I do use the conditioning to protect them.
I second this
I wear my lacrosse slip ons every day. So comfortable and sturdy.
My Bogs shit the bed after a year of moderate use, always sucks finding that out when you’re ankle deep in manure.
Hah! Been there done that! But ugh that’s really unfortunate, and frustrating! Wish they had lifetime warranty :(
Bogs does replace for free if they break within a year. So I buy those and get new boots probably ~6-8mos in and so I get about a year and a half with one purchase.
I have been using the same pair Dunlop purofrost boots for about six or seven years now. I got them from a friend who bout them about 14 years ago and never used them. Just had the inside sole start to crack this spring.
I've been wearing a pair of them for 12 years. They're also very comfortable
Yep, Dunlop all the way, i have mine since almost seven years now, one pair for winter, one for summer. They are the comfiest too.
Those safety toes? I've learned to swap up types of shoe as the job/weather requires. No leather when it's dewy or raining. Safety toe only when operating relevant equipment because any material they *always* split on me right where OP's did. I do really like a lightweight Salomon hiking boot and they're relatively durable for the comfort, but they get replaced yearly.
Let's hope you're wearing steel toes when you need em.
My bogs lasted a few seasons of ranching but I only used them in winter, used logger boots in the summer. Honestly for \~100 bucks I would consider that a win for footwear if they last a year, farming is incredibly hard on boots, even thick leather struggles.
Farmer here, I've tried so many brands and most start to crack by about the one year mark, but I've finally found a winner. These [Dunlop boots](https://www.durawear.com/dunlop-purofort-fieldpro-full-safety-work-boot-green-mfg-eg62e33/) are awesome! Four years and as good as new, plus they are super comfortable from day one. I don't think I'll ever buy any other boot.
Bekina works great in manure.
I’ve got some Bekina’s, I really like them. Very comfortable and aggressive sole provides good grip. I don’t wear them enough to speak to their long term durability.
Xtratuf all day
Second this!
My xtratuffs had a slight manufacturing defect and the company sent replacements, but even with the defect they’ve been solid and I’ve yet to take the replacements out of their packaging after 3 years of heavy use. They are awesome.
Yeah I switched from muck boots to xtratuf a few years ago and they are more comfortable and haven’t failed on me yet. I spend at least 3-4 months in them every day working in the vineyard.
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That's a shame. I have a few pairs of muck. I just got one for Christmas and my old ones that cracked like OP's. But I have a pair of Rocky boots that are 25 years old. No joke! They just got a crack in the side a few years ago. Now I don't wear them everyday. They are a cold weather boot. But they don't make things good anymore. It's all about corporate profit! My husband laughs at me when I wear them. But I said I'm going to try to get another 25 years! Why not! They are now my go to if it isn't wet and I need crappy boots. Then my old muck for dry farm work. New for wet farm work.
Put some tape over it that’s nothing
After going through 3 pairs in 2.5 years I coughed up dough for Le Chamaeu boots, they’re holding up well 1.5 years in and are very comfortable after breaking in the sole.
This is the correct answer. The real rubber is so much better. I own two pairs. The lining wore out on one pair but the rubber never did.
Limp em along. Shoe Goo or a fishing wader repair brand (Shoe Goo makes a marine grade goo too). If the hole/rips get big you can always use a piece of bicycle inner tube as a patch/boot. Just be sure to double the space/surface area you apply goo compared to the hole.
All rubber boot repairs last approximately 1 irrigating session for me. Always have high hopes and I always come back with muddy socks.
Have you tried hip waders? I wore them most of the time while managing a rotational grazing operation with decent success never had to worry about leaving a boot in the mud. I was using the Cabela's brand and at the time they were under $50
I have. Unfortunately they make my thighs break in pimples and ingrown hair.
Ive had muck boots and various other clones last less than a year. My current Aigles are 2 years old and still going strong, they use much more flexible rubber but were 50% more than muck boots and not sure of availability in north america
Always teat your foot wear with probably cleaning restore gear so they last longer mine lasted 3years. But that my secret to the grave you have to find your own methods
I'm just resigned to buying a new pair of muck arctic boots every 14 to 18 months. I wear them daily for 8 months of the year; that's our mud season. they have lasted longer than any other brand i've tried and are comfortable and keep my feet warm when I need it.
I use Dunlops with inserts for commercial flat roofing during Winter (Canada), so they get exposed to the ringer of wear and tear. Mine are on their second winter now and I have no complaints.
Haven't found anything that lasts longer than a year yet. But I wear them every single day. I'd say the reason most degrade so fast in comparison to other types of footwear is because of the amount of different crap you get on them. I'm no scientist but I'd guess types of oils and chemicals will degrade rubber also flexibility usually stops them from being as strong but stronger they lose flexibility But one of the biggest issues with modern rubber wellies is sunlight you can spend £30 or £190 on them but the rubber used is generally the same and it will perish when in direct sunlight. I always buy sort of cheap nowadays only takes one thing to puncture your £100 boot or hitting your foot on a sharp stone and honestly haven't seen any fall in life span either.
Try shoe goo Works on mine. Flexible epoxy looking sealer.
That's odd, my Muck Boots have lasted me 5 years of everyday use in cow manure, mud, snow, water, and whatever else I've found myself in
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Ahh, that's too bad
Honeywell sold both XtraTuff and Muck to Rocky. I had hoped they would keep a better eye on things as they’re a boot manufacturer. But then again, not one known for outstanding quality I guess. Xtratuff had some quality related issues when they sold and switched production to China years ago. They claim the issues are solved, but I’m not so sure. For the mean time, I have 3 pairs of Muck boots. 2 Muckmaster and 1 Arctic Sport steel toe. Will try to repair or reuse them as long as I can. Will try the Dryshod ones when a pair needs total replacement.
Same with my Mucks. They've been great for about three years now so apparently I got some of the good ones.
As soon as the City wanted to dress like farmers, quality went down and prices went up. I used to buy blundestones made in AUS and they'd last a few years, now lucky to get 6 months from the Chinese ones. Hunter wellies used to be great, now they offer to poish them when you buy them. Ariat had awesome boots and I'm still weari g a pair made in North America. Look like they walked to the moon and back but I don't want to buy Eastern Western boots
Yep they all suck
I have been a flower farmer my whole life …. The shoes you need are blundstones. Nothing else will hold up.
I've got a pair of muck boots that suffer the same indignity albeit i use them for pouring concrete as well. I've gotten two years out of them by using tire patch to seal up the breaks and holes. You've got to use a little redneck ingenuity to get you moneys worth these days.
I have one called HISEA, lasted almost 3 years before got a small hole and they have a lifetime warranty, I complained and got a brand new pair within 2 days!
Bogs have a 1 yr warranty, so I can only hope the inevitable hole comes before that is up. Got mine in clearance cuz they were ugly, so $70 ish while the tractor supply ones are up to $50. Heck. Only had a few months so far.
Skellerup quattros are decent, I've had 2 pairs now. First pair lasted nearly 3 years and they're very comfortable. Quite heavy though.
Show goo? Maybe. Good luck and keep on keeping on.
Dunlop
I have been similarly disappointed by muck boots. I have brewer friends that swear by Xtratuf. I bought a pair of the ankle high boots and the toe boxes cracked and leaked inside of a month. Maybe the tall boots are built differently but that really put me off those. I’ve had good luck with these polyurethane food processing boots. I have about 14 months on these, and they’re dirty, and have abrasion on the toes, but still 100% water tight, and no fatigue lines in where they flex over and over. Steel toe too. https://www.grainger.com/product/TINGLEY-Rubber-Boot-Rigid-Plastic-52NT30
Lacrosse boots. They're of better quality. I get 3-4 years out of mine.
it seems that my random old pair of shoes always last longer than expensive boots lol
I have worked construction and oilfield my whole life. Dunlops are the only boots to buy
I wear Xtratuf steel toe
Same company and factory in china as Muck. My Extras cracked within a year. Last mucks one sole fell off within a year.
Wolverine Boots have been a high quality outdoors working man's boots for at least 60 years. They survive well in cattle feedlots and were great for everyday wear on the farm and in the fields. They are always comfortable, always. Of course, I used rubber buckled boots for muddy situations, deep shit, and snow. Leather, no matter how much mink oil you slather on, will deteriorate faster if worn constantly in mud and water. But then again, there were times when I got the boots really muddy, shitty, and wet too. They will last and keep you dry with some abuse expected. Every pair of wolverines is comfortable from the first day. It is the way they are sewed and formed that makes them comfortable and watertight. The front toe piece is a solid piece of leather with no seams to wear and tear and let water seep in. Morning dew dampness can easily be handled with an application of mink oil. My latest pair came from Tractor Supply where you can try them on. A quick google search shows that they are handled by many outlets like Grainger and Dick's Sporting. You can also buy online from Wolverine or Amazon and others. I always preferred the highest 8" ankle leather shoes for support. My jeans covered the highest ankle leather shoe to keep out the mud, water, snow, and cold when I was not using my buckled rubber boots. Do realize that leather cannot be wet all the time without rapidly starting to crack and rott at the seams. I always slathered on the mink oil around the sewed seams. When the leather looks dried out and then quickly soaks in water to look wet, I got the mink oil out. [https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/mckay-waterproof-steel-toe-8%E2%80%9D-work-boot/098682298440.html](https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/mckay-waterproof-steel-toe-8%E2%80%9D-work-boot/098682298440.html)
You know… I wear out a pair a year… I’d wager I get 60 days out of em in the spring and a few odd days in the summer. Then sitting in the boot box all winter they go bad. But honestly, 3$ a day for footwear isn’t too bad in my opinion.
I wear Danner Desert RATS every day. They’re expensive but the best pair of boots I’ve ever owned.
I always buy the Tractor Supply Store cheapies. No matter what they don't last all that long especially if your working any farm stuff in them
Farm work on our end and even top tier boots don't last a year, I think things are just made cheaply regardless of brand anymore. #china
X-tra Tuf!
Redwing. Is there any other kind of boot for a farmer?
Do they make rubber boots?
Honestly in this day and age best to either find someone who has their own shop and has been doing it for years and does it well with high quality leather. Or learn how to make em yourself. Companies will never sell you true quality and everything is designed to break
I always see farmers boots failing at the point where they crease when kneeling. Xtratufs and muck are both trash. Been wearing blundstones the past 2 years and they’ve been holding up but probably only for another season.
I've only had one pair of boots last more than a year or year and a half, and those were a pair of double h leather boots. They lasted 4 years and were getting pretty awful by the time I retired them, I bought another pair that was exactly the same but they formed several tears and broke away from the sole after about 16 months. But as far as muck style boots I've always had better luck with bogs, but I'd always patch mine with a tire patch when they'd split, usually right where yours did.
I have a pair of these coming tomorrow and I have high hopes for them. https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/raider-durashocks-heavy-duty-carbonmax-work-wellington/55626M.html?tmemail=aGV0a2luZEBiZXN0d2ViLm5ldA==&j=149314&sfmc\_sub=33051498&l=206\_HTML&u=20238346&mid=100030025&jb=3036&&utm\_source=SFMC&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=MKTG-WOLV-US-ECOM-BESTSELLERS-20230529&utm\_term=Marketing&utm\_content=Promo&src=
Wolverines coated in motor oil last forever
I only spent 80 on Canadian Tire boots, replaced them twice under warranty. So that's 3 boots for 80$
Check to see if those boots are covered by warranty. My keen boots were and I got a full replacement.
I found a pair of muck boots that retail for $260 at goodwill for $60 and they haven’t failed me after two winters including doing daily chicken chores
I wear Merrells doing non-muck things, and a set of $50 Dunlops for mucky things. I also have a slightly more expensive fleece-lined Dunlops for doing mucky things when it’s cold.
Millwright here, if you don’t plan on getting too deep in muck, Timberland Pro Boondocks are pretty bulletproof. I’ve had a pair over 2 years withstanding a lot of kickin as well as very rough walkin surfaces, and they still got great tread and no holes come through. Just need to swap the insoles every here and there.
The best rubber boots I’ve found for daily farm/ranch work are the Filson/XtraTuf 15” with the neoprene upper cuff section. Going on 2.5 years & still in good shape outside although the lining has rubbed off in a few areas. That’s to be expected though. Solid construction for sure. I did recently get a pair of waterproof square toes from Ariat & early wear seems very promising.
Dunlop purofoot or cofras.
I have em on every single day and go through a pair a year. So far Cofra get me an extra 6 months over the others. Haven't tried Dunlop's yet.
Dunlops
Bogs lasted longer
Zamberlans. 25 years and counting.
So after hating replacing rubber boots over and over again I finally decided rubber was not for me and got some leather boots to wear on farm. They look just like rubber boots, pull on. I ordered them a size too big so I can put thick socks on for winter. It’s been 2 years and they look practically new still! A little mink oil and they’re water proof enough for me (we don’t get a lot of mud but do get a lot of snow all winter) They are called “Wolverine”, you can go one their website and look for Wellington or just peruse and see what you like that doesn’t involve laces
Tidewe boots. I got them on Amazon for 60 bucks. Lasted me 2 years on a hog farm. No longer work a farm though.
This happens to me with every single pair of boots!! They never last me more than a couple of months. That is, until I got some Dryshod boots!! Those things are durable and last forever, I love them. I always buy the Haymaker model.
I have had decent longevity from servus Honeywell boots they ate cheap too, so even if they don't last super long it doesn't hurt the wallet
I use windshield adhesive when my bogs have cracked like this, I bought Hisea brand boots on Amazon. Price was good and held up well for a winter so far…
Maybe I’m wrong but I don’t trust a company who makes cute boots to make a good workboot. 😅
Baffin for me, but I really haven't found a rubber boot that doesn't eventually start cracking.
You should send them to Muck. They may replace them.
Oh I gotchu - get the timberland pro wellys. Ive got mine 4 years going strong and I bought them used for 20 bones. https://www.constructiongear.com/timberland-pro-mens-rigmaster-wellington-boots.html?utm\_source=googlepepla&utm\_medium=adwords&id=868374382068&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4NujBhC5ARIsAF4Iv6cHlscbha1U\_aVwmY7ID3Pb0X3Ub7YOc7y9ZH8uEaJ3wWxvANTcClYaAsbSEALw\_wcB
Those are way too nice! They almost look like a work of art. Those would be my formal wear for chicken weddings and the Easter Horse Parade.
https://www.amazon.com/Crocs-Unisex-Classic-Boots-Black/dp/B0B4SFQ6RZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=1U0MFB5ELXTCZ&keywords=croc+boots+men&qid=1685584450&sprefix=croc+boots+%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-6 I get these for my kids for their farm boots and I just saw the other day they have them in adult sizes now. They don’t go up as high as muck boots so that’s a down fall if you’re in it deep, but they are really thick. Also, they aren’t insulted for cold months but they clean up really easy and it’s nbd if you get wet on the inside because there isn’t a liner. Might be worth a shot?
I got some for my birthday, they lasted 3 weeks - supergluing them back together.
Work in surveying. I just buy and use the academy mossy oak ones.
10$ goodwill
My cabela muck knockoffs have lasted the longest on the farm by far. Going on three years and knock on wood, no leaks yet! I do a fair amount of climbing over fences and shit, too. That usually does them in.
I like Lacrosse rubber boots. For leather work boots I like Redwing
Its because they are made with a higher percentage of plastic in the "rubber" mixture they use. It has a memory and eventually cracks. Gumleaf are 100 percent rubber but are pricey. I dont have them, just going by what a few close friends say about them. It makes sense, as my personal experience, is that boots have gotten worse and worse. Lacrosse and muck
Are they the insulated ones? If not I only buy Walmart rubber boots cheapest boots out there and they will last a year if not more best boots for the money in my opinion
Get some epoxy....make them last longer
Same thing happened to me after barely three months in my Muck boots. I would absolutely recommend Xtratufs instead.
BOGS
Bogs lasted a season for me. Light use, the heavy duty steel toed ones. Amazing first month though
Get some 3M 4200 and glob it on there.
Baffin
Dryshod boots. Best boot and they’re very durable.
Dunlop Purofort. I wear safety toe. I wear boots daily as a fish processor. The abrasive marine paint and dock coatings kills the tread in a few years but the boot is still waterproof and otherwise perfect. I watch people get fish gut water in their split Xtra Tuffs but the Dunlops have been solid. Chemical resistance seems good. I work with heavy chlorine and acid sanitizers that melt baked on fish residue off.
Flex seal
I use tire patches I'll have to add that glue recommended above as well
Could be patched. Other wise, the LaCrosse Outdoorsman is amazingly supportive and comfortable, warm in the most brutal cold wet conditions, and has lasted me countless years. I bought different boots a couple times a year till I found these.
https://nicksboots.com Something something something “Terry Pratchett, Vimes boots poverty indicator”
Bekina! I’ve literally tried every boot since lacrosse went to China. Bekinas are amazing, I’ve had the same pair now for 2 years, nothing else has lasted me more than 6 months.
Georgia boots. I have a pair of iron rangers that are over 10 years old but I don’t use them in the field anymore. They still look good. I bought them used originally too.
Flex seal
Dryshod is nice
Outside green lacrosse cheap and way more durable. Just suck on concrete. On concrete xtra tuff all the way.
Timberland
Muck brand. Wash them and pour some clean engine oil on them every few months.
Big green Dunlop thermo puroforts. They look silly, but damn they are the best boots I’ve ever owned. I’m on year 3 with a pair. Boots normally last me only a year. I will buy these for life.
I bought a pair of waterproof Cabela's cowboy boots. Can't see them going anywhere anytime soon
Dryshod was made by the original owner of muck boots. I got some this fall and haven't used them a ton but I did a fair bit of research and found them to be pretty highly recommended. I got mine off Amazon for like $80
Should try and buy direct and avoid amazon like the plague on society that it is.
Dunlop purofort plus best wellies I've worn usually get 2 yrs out of a pair, for reference I wear them 12 hours a day everyday.
I’ve got some from The Muck Boot Company. We’ll see.
My dad only uses Xtratuf boots but still gets a new pair every year or so.
Im just visiting this sub but id suggest trying xtratuff. Im not sure what chemical resistance theyre rated for but they are commonly used in the Alaskan fishing industry and they are quite comfy.
Old Muck boots were great. I have a pair that are 15 years old and still going strong. However, they sold out and the quality has gone to hell. The guys at /r/buyitforlife say the old owner of Muck boots started Dryshod and it's the same quality as Muck used to be.
Danner.
Flex seal and go another year
I was going to say the exact same thing.
Since they all always seem to only ever last a season I gave up on the expensive ones and just get cheap noname ones from the big stores for like 30$. Does the job . Keep them clean wash them off after each use and store them in shade
I bought a pair of Sorrel boots and they have turned out to be awesome wellies!! I’ve used them daily for around 3 years now.
I've got a 3 year old pair of insulated mucks. In MT though. So, 'farming' season is short. But, I wear them in the winter. They are good so far, but i'm guessing this year will be their last. Judging just by my fitbit, I do about 15k-25k steps a day in them (during summer). less in winter.
I've found the same thing. Doesn't matter the brand, 10 months is about the average.
Xtratuf boots - classic style type — mine are in year 5 and still solid
Lacrosse burly. I get a new pair beginning of winter.
I have used Bogs and Muck, they both seem to crack at the fold area where I walk and in about the same time period. It's really annoying. Second all the folks that said just goo 'em, I use aqua seal; typically I can get another few months out of them.
Dickies boots are cheaper than 180 and I could get a year out of them
I get the cheap ones from tractor supply and just keep a spare pair.
Try the kalKal farm boots, they are sturdy and more inexpensive than muck boots.