Going to keep this simple. Buying MUCK BOOTS. Switching from Chota's.

What do you Muck guys wear?
Edgewater or Wetland?

The Edgewater is a good underwater boot, but has less of a sole.
- more comfortable in canoe
The Wetland has a a pronounced heel and sole
- better for portaging

I'd love some real world input before pulling the trigger !!

THANKS!

Edgewater II

Wetlands

I use wetlands. Haven't tried the edgewater, but I've been very happy. The best part is rolling down the upper when you don't need it.

I switched from Edgewater to Woody Sport . On my second pair, only issue is that the camouflage pattern is so effective that I often cannot find them in the morning.

I have the original Edgewater boots. They have held up well over the past 5 years and no problems on rough portages. In my opinion, any Muck boot is a good tripping boot.

I was looking at the Chore Hi Cool but the Edgewater II looks like a great choice too. Having never owned a pair are they alright to portage in?

I love my Wetlands. The sole is great for portaging. Used them on my October trip last year which included a mile long portage. I use them on my local paddles as well.

Muck boots are decent to portage in, a good choice when the water or weather is too cold to wet foot. I wear them all winter to bash around outside in- comfortable to walk in. They don't breathe at all so your feet will get damp over time. They've done me well for numerous October and late April early May trips.

Banksiana: "I switched from Edgewater to Woody Sport . On my second pair, only issue is that the camouflage pattern is so effective that I often cannot find them in the morning."

Banks,
Why did you switch from the Edgewater?
Not a thick enough sole? That was my problem my Chotas. And my only concern with the Edgewater.

AndySG: "I have the original Edgewater boots. They have held up well over the past 5 years and no problems on rough portages. In my opinion, any Muck boot is a good tripping boot.
"

When it's time for a new boot, do you plan on sticking with the Edgewater? or going with something bulkier next time around?

I switched to the woody sport for better grip. When the tread wore down the Edgewater got slick.

Trigger was pulled on Wetlands.

Thanks all for the input! It was helpful. Even those of you who supported the Edgewater/Chore.

Would the chore boots get the job done?


I have the opportunity to buy a pair of either the chore mid or chore high at a nice price.

Ive looked at the mucks. they are so big, heavy, and if it get's hot, you would cook in them. i am concerned about the ankle support. just a big floppy rubber boot imho.

bwcasolo: "Ive looked at the mucks. they are so big, heavy, and if it get's hot, you would cook in them. i am concerned about the ankle support. just a big floppy rubber boot imho."

That's why I use LL Bean's Bean Boots. Just as tall, almost as waterproof, and much more in the way of ankle support. The heat issue... probably similar in temp control, but you can untie/loosen them for ventilation if you needed relief. I usually leave them on and laced up all day while paddling, though.

BuckFlicks: "

bwcasolo: "Ive looked at the mucks. they are so big, heavy, and if it get's hot, you would cook in them. i am concerned about the ankle support. just a big floppy rubber boot imho."

That's why I use LL Bean's Bean Boots. Just as tall, almost as waterproof, and much more in the way of ankle support. The heat issue... probably similar in temp control, but you can untie/loosen them for ventilation if you needed relief. I usually leave them on and laced up all day while paddling, though."

i got a pair of llbean.s a while back, treated them. was ready to go, then i took my first step into water, and instant wet feet. sent them back.
for the most part, i dry foot, 8 inch vasque hikers, i have a pair of neos over boots, i slip over, and remain dry for the portages. i usually trip in may and oct, so dry feet are a must, with excellent ankle support and traction.

As long as the water is pretty much soft I wet foot. Socks is the key not so much the boots for me. Chota makes the neoprene socks that go pretty high and now the hippies. But it don't matter. I can never resist walking up a stream and such if I feel I can. So I'll never stay dry anyway. Besides, if I'm wearing neoprene socks or the likes of muck Boots I'm sweating and wet anyways. It would have to be freezing or near to wear such things. Otherwise wool.
I may get the Woody's to wear around camp, cause once I do quit for the day I want my feet dry. But in most adventures I'm getting wet! No matter what time of year during soft water.
When wearing neoprene I learned to wear silk type sock liners or you say words you don't normally say when taking them off. Haha.

This is a timely topic.

I'm actively looking for a new pair of boots and I think I'm going to buy the Edgewater.
They seem to be the perfect hybrid boot for a long day on the water as well as portaging.

Tom

bwcasolo: "Ive looked at the mucks. they are so big, heavy, and if it get's hot, you would cook in them. i am concerned about the ankle support. just a big floppy rubber boot imho."

I didn't find the ankle support to be an issue with the cheap muck boots I had when I experimented on my last trip. Maybe I have strong ankles. But I did make a habit of wearing sandals in the canoe, and the boots only for unloading and portaging.

I have a pair of Wetlands and really like them. Good boot for shoulder seasons.

I have worn LaCross Grange boot for over 30 years, though I seldom trip in them. A bit of a heel, but no lack of ankle support as with many rubber boots.

We have the Edgwaters and really like them for cooler season use but I do believe a little more tread would help as they do get a bit slippery on steep rock faces and such. They are also getting a bit more slippery as they wear as previously mentioned. Might want to consider the Wetlands.

I went to Gander Outdoors to try on some Muck boots.

Size 11 was too tight and bunched up my toes.
Size 12 was pretty roomy. Too roomy.

So I tried on a pair of Itasca SwampTsar as shown here boots to see how they felt even though I was not planning on buying that brand. Holy cow, the size 11 boots fit perfectly. Very comfortable. I bought them and got 10% off using the coupon code they give you on their website if you give them an email address.