Hey guys, I was researching on here for recommendations to keep my feet dry. I just did 2 back to back 12 hour days walking 25 miles and my feet are destroyed. I have merino wool real tree socks and am currently wearing dry shod shredder mxt boots. I bought some Propper EdgeTec Slick Tactical Pants but am exchanging them for a smaller and shorter size. I think my issue is the pants and needing to go from a tall calf boot to a deck boot. Open to any additional recommendations.
While searching boot recommendations, I didn’t see anyone mention dry shod boots on here. I’ve worn them for years and love them. I tried some xtratuff boots i got on sale for $40 and they were horrid in terms of support. Dry shod boots are made by the founder of muck boots. He sold the company awhile back and started dry shod in 2017. He improved the designs and makes them cheaper than muck boots. Country stores usually have awesome deals on them too. I think I’m going to try the sod buster dry shods that have the moisture wicking. I can report back if anyone is interested.
Are you just using cheap insoles? The xtratuff were rock hard on the bottom. That’s one thing I love about dryshod is they’re comy and don’t need an insole.
I wore Xtratuffs for years commercial fishing, but changed up to the Grundens deck boss boots a few years back. Same price point but Grundens has lifetime warranty.
I just looked at them. I usually get my Xtratuff or Huk boots for around $40, but I go through one or two pairs a season. If the Grundens last longer or come with a good replacement warranty, the $125 price tag might be worth it.
About these deck boots…I finally got around to trying a couple on at Cabelas. The soles look like you’d skate right down a grassy hill, have you found this to be an issue?
I’ve actually ordered and returned a few pairs of dryshod. Apparently they’re moving to the extreme light weight versions which is full integrated sole that feels like a soft foam, I don’t think they would last and the fit is awful on them.
They can get a little slick on certain surfaces (like wet painted decks or concrete covered in organic growth) but no more than most other shoes or boots I’ve worn. That said, I definitely wouldn’t want to walk on a roof with them.
