Rocky Boots

[COHunter]

I bought a pair of Rocky "Ranger" boots over the weekend and I got to tell you that these are the most comfortable boots I have worn yet.
Waterproof gortex, 600 gr thinsulate, and lots of ankle support. All for $99.99 at Galyans

[Speckmisser]

Sounds like you got a good deal, CO.

I have a pair of Rocky Cornstalkers, and my only complaint is that they're much warmer than I need for most CA hunting. They've held up to some serious abuse and rugged country, both wet and dry (and all points between).

Rocky makes a good boot.

[Rimrock]

I had a pair of Rocky&#39;s. They were warm, dry and comfortable. The only problem I had with them was that the soles disentregrated. Just started coming apart in chunks, kinda like cork. Can&#39;t afford to try another pair. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/two-cents.gif

[Speckmisser]

Rimrock,

Did you wear them much around places where the ground might have been oily (garages, gas stations, etc.)? Just wondering, because the same thing happened to a pair of Timberland hikers I owned a few years ago. Petroleum will flat destroy most rubber-soled boots, and as I learned the hard way, that damage is not usually covered under warranty.

My Rockys have only seen about five years so far, but there&#39;s no sign of breakdown anywhere.

There&#39;s lots of good boots out there, though. If Rockys didn&#39;t work for you, I bet you&#39;ll find something that does.

I&#39;m currently trying out some LL Bean Maine Hunting Boots again. Hadn&#39;t worn these things in ages, but the price was right (about $89 direct from LL Bean), and so far they&#39;re working out great. They&#39;re completely uninsulated, rubber lowers and leather uppers (most of you have probably seen them, or copies of them). But they&#39;re made really big, for heavy socks. Order at least a size smaller than you usually would wear.

[MBullism]

I&#39;m on my second pair of rockies (third if you count the calf high rubber ones...) No complaints yet. I wear &#39;em out in two to three years, but it&#39;s all good, solid wear. The first pair I only got rid of cause they developed a squeak in the heals I couldn&#39;t lose. Lot of miles on those though, was time anyway. They are comfortable for me. Looking to pick up a pair of cornstalkers, tired of wearing the cammy ones to mow the lawn, LOL.

[bighorn67]

I&#39;ve got some Wolverines that are unbelievable so far. I&#39;ve only had them a year, so I will reserve final judgement for later. They are waterproof incredibly comfortable and get great traction. Instead of laces, they have velcro straps. Sportsman&#39;s Guide sells them for $69.95. I went ahead and bought another pair.

Dave

[martin]

I had the same thing happen to me Rimrock--and one of my friend&#39;s Rockys are doing it also. I know that both of us hadn&#39;t worn the boots anywhere but in the woods. I bought a pair of the Iron Ridge boots from Cabela&#39;s. I just got back from BP deer season, where I wore them all day, every day for 9 days straight and I have to say that the Iron Ridge is the best boot I&#39;ve ever worn.

[Lone Wolf]

I&#39;ve got a pair of Rocky Snake Boots that I&#39;ve had for almost five years. Uncommonly comfortable and have put many miles on these boots around these hills with no complaints.

[Rimrock]

There was no abuse to the pair I had. They were only worn in the woods and in the boat when it was cold.

[Mattman]

Seems to be fairly common with Rocky&#39;s. I&#39;ve seen this same feedback on other message boards. My brother&#39;s Rocky&#39;s are also loosing their soles. He bought his Rocky&#39;s at the same time I bought my Cabela&#39;s Outfitters. His boots are in no where near the same kind of condition that mine are in. Its not even a race, his boots are soooo far behind. I WON&#39;T buy a pair of Rocky&#39;s just because of that. I&#39;ve just recently purchased some Danner&#39;s. VERY nice boot, VERY comfortable and if they last and perform like I&#39;ve heard, they&#39;ll be the company that replaces my Cabela&#39;s Outfitters.