Are Snake Boots worth the money?

[Rebel_Rider1969]

*** last story I saw about getting antivenom was 400k bill.... my bride's on me about wearing them like white on rice. She's knows how I like to ramble around in the woods.

 

[kidsoncoffee]

*** last story I saw about getting antivenom was 400k bill.... my bride's on me about wearing them like white on rice. She's knows how I like to ramble around in the woods.

Beat me to it. That antivenom is INSANE how expensive it is...$150 for some good boots is damn cheap insurance if you're gonna be in known snake territory...you wouldn't go out in bear country without the proper gear, why risk it in venomous snake country?

Bonus pics of an old diamondback I had to smoke with some .22lr rat shot in the backyard a few months ago...being in the burbs I couldn't break out the shotgun, and I damn sure wasn't getting within machete range of this one...got a few rat snakes on the property I let live since they do a good job, but this one was headed to the neighbor's chicken coops and they have multiple young kids that play in the backyard...great camo if it weren't for the fact that I spotted it 75ft away since it was almost the size of a damn pool noodle sliding along the fence line

 

[Longtooth]

Picked up a pair of cheep Magellans from Academy earlier today since they were half off - wore them in the woods for a bit.

 

[Raven]

Picked up a pair of cheep Magellans from Academy earlier today since they were half off - wore them in the woods for a bit.

Just remember: you must kill at least one thing per day, no matter how small, to maintain proficiency

 

[Raven]

Picked up a pair of cheep Magellans from Academy earlier today since they were half off - wore them in the woods for a bit.

It's hard to compete against half off discounts, no matter how good the brand is!

 

[Welldoya]

I used to quail hunt with some guys south of Brewton. About 2 weeks before we were hunting with them a guy with them got bit by an Eastern Diamondback, one over 5’.
They got him to Brewton where he was life-flighted to Pensacola. I hear he about died 3 times. 6 months later he was still walking with a cane.
When we went 2 weeks later, everybody was wearing new snake boots.
Probably 5 years ago I was in Panama City and stopped by Goodwill. They had a pair of leather snake boots for $20. A guy was looking at them when I spotted them.
He said “What would you use these for, riding a motorcycle?” I played dumb and said “I guess so.”
He finally put them down and I scooped them up. At first I thought they were Chippewa’s. I about fell over when I read the tag - W.C. Russell Moccasin Co.
Retail $700.

 

[Longtooth]

I used to quail hunt with some guys south of Brewton. About 2 weeks before we were hunting with them a guy with them got bit by an Eastern Diamondback, one over 5’.
They got him to Brewton where he was life-flighted to Pensacola. I hear he about died 3 times. 6 months later he was still walking with a cane.
When we went 2 weeks later, everybody was wearing new snake boots.
Probably 5 years ago I was in Panama City and stopped by Goodwill. They had a pair of leather snake boots for $20. A guy was looking at them when I spotted them.
He said “What would you use these for, riding a motorcycle?” I played dumb and said “I guess so.”
He finally put them down and I scooped them up. At first I thought they were Chippewa’s. I about fell over when I read the tag - W.C. Russell Moccasin Co.
Retail $700.

That company is only about an hour from where I grew up! My grandpa had a pair of hunting boots from them - Amazing quality. Im not really ready to drop $500 minimum for a pair of boots. lol

 

[Southalabama]

Get zip ones. Lace up snake boots don’t get worn as much. Kinda like a condom in the wallet when younger. It’s not going to do any good unless you wear them.

 

[Welldoya]

That company is only about an hour from where I grew up! My grandpa had a pair of hunting boots from them - Amazing quality. Im not really ready to drop $500 minimum for a pair of boots. lol

Cool, their boots are old style craftsmanship for sure.
These were size 11s and a little too big for me. I was really hoping I could use them but ended up selling them.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Get zip ones. Lace up snake boots don’t get worn as much. Kinda like a condom in the wallet when younger. It’s not going to do any good unless you wear them.

<--- this 100%

 

[FrankT]

Get zip ones. Lace up snake boots don’t get worn as much. Kinda like a condom in the wallet when younger. It’s not going to do any good unless you wear them.

Mine are both, the only way I buy them...just a better fit. I also use the zipper to take on and off but adjusted right the laces make them more comfortable

 

[3rdown110yds2go]

Bought my wife and I both a pair of gaiters and they spun all around our legs, couldn’t secure them or keep them tight enough. Bought a pair of Rocky’s this year, LOVE THEM ! Very comfortable and water proof. Watch some of the Rocky YouTube videos !

 

[ccc]

Do these boots run true to size ? Thanks

Nope, read all the reviews for the Rocky’s on Amazon.

 

[FrankT]

Remember to try them on with the socks you are going to wear, no matter 1 or 2 pairs or thickness. I want as much padding and dryness as I can get.

 

[Longtooth]

Get zip ones. Lace up snake boots don’t get worn as much. Kinda like a condom in the wallet when younger. It’s not going to do any good unless you wear them.

Well, I lucked out and got the zippered ones thankfully.

 

[ford]

I have a pair of Justin’s and they’re the only ones that I didn’t have to “break-in” before they were comfortable, they were from day one.

 

[DixieReb]

I need to get a pair of snake boots, I have chaps on my company work truck and some out in my shed and I absolutely hate chaps, too d@mn hot to wear. I’ve been mighty lucky so far, will be looking for some boots now since this topic has came up.

 

[G-rat]

Definitely worth the money. Anti-venom is spendy and hell on the liver/kidneys. This chubby beast was shot at the range just a month or so back... was like 48deg out and he was on the move...

 

[DustyDog]

I finally have a place to hunt Deer this year and I'm wondering if Snake boots would be a good investment.

Its a lot of lowland by a river and my wife is worried I will kick up a snake.

Anyone with practical experience or advice?

Ill be in the panhandle of FL.

To answer, first I would need to know:

1. The cost of the boots

2. How much your life is worth to you

: )

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I need to get a pair of snake boots, I have chaps on my company work truck and some out in my shed and I absolutely hate chaps, too d@mn hot to wear. I’ve been mighty lucky so far, will be looking for some boots now since this topic has came up.

Yeah, they are hot in the summer too. (Boots) the strap on hard gators are better. Kind of like soccer shin guards. But they only cover to just under the knee.