The Best Boots to Wear for Water

The Best Boots to Wear for Water
Outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting and fishing usually mean interaction with water. Wet feet are not a good feeling to have on a long hike and will ruin an otherwise enjoyable time outside. There are boots specifically designed to be waterproof, and not just boots that remain dry in a light rain, but rather boots that keep your feet dry and cozy while submerged in the wet stuff.

LaCrosse Alpha Series Boots

LaCrosse Alpha boots offer a unique laminate that combines a rubber sole with a neoprene upper, giving the user a 100-percent waterproof boot.

There are several options available in this series, from an uninsulated model for warm climates to the Alpha Burly Sport models that offer fleece lining and 800 or 1,000 grams of Thinsulate insulation for added warmth in cold environments.

Suggested 2009 pricing ranges from $89.99 to $149.99, depending on the specific model.

Muck Arctic Sport Boots

Need boots that are waterproof and warm? Look to the Muck Arctic Sport boots to keep your feet dry and comfortable, even in temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Flexible CR Flex foam provides a dry base portion of the boot with a 2 mm layer of thermal foam in the instep that adds lightweight insulation.

The breathable Air Wick lining helps to wick moisture away from the foot so your socks and feet stay warm and dry during a long day outdoors.

Suggested 2009 pricing is $119.99.

Rocky Buckstalker Boots

Rocky offers a wide range of waterproof boots, with the Buckstalker series offering both a 100-percent waterproof rubber and neoprene laminate along with a 1,000 grams of Thinsulate Ultra insulation to keep your feet warm and dry.

The LightTrac rubber out sole keeps the boots light and flexible, even in cold weather. A side zipper provides easy access getting into or out of the boot. The treaded soles provides sturdy traction in a variety of conditions, even on slick stream rocks.

Suggested 2009 pricing is $139.99.

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Article Written By Brian M. Kelly

Brian M. Kelly has been freelance writing since 2003. His work has been published in respected outdoor magazines such as Outdoor Life, Great Lakes Angler and Salmon Trout Steelheader. He holds an associate's degree in automated machine design from Macomb College.

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