LaCrosse Men’s Adder 18” Snake Boot

Excellent Snake Boots. I've got several pair because I am in the woods 6 months of the year Turkey Hunting in the Spring, Deer hunting in the Fall and Bird hunting in the Winter. To me at the current price point these boots represent excellent value. I haven't worn them but once, so I will update this review (and the star rating) if anything changes.Pro'sRight out of the box, these boots look good and well made.Fairly lightweight at an actual 2.69 lbs per individual boot in 13D size.Expected fit was perfect in length and width.Very comfortable boot from the start. They require absolutely no break in.People with large calves should be OK with this boot. Diameter is about 7 inches. My calves are 6 inches so I had to cinch it closed with the buckleSemi aggressive sole to help you climb hills such as going up a creek bank without falling.Construction appears very good as far as cemented sole and stitching.I like the wide pull on in the boot shaft, it's very good for pulling the boots on. (see cons below)The leather used on this boot is very high quality and should last.The toe area is reinforced with a double layer of material to make it last longer. (I would have preferred leather)Cons:The cinch at the rear of the boot is thin plastic, but you might not use it very often when putting these on so it might be OKProtection: The top shaft of the boot slopes from 18 inches high in the front to 16 inches in the back. I don't like that but most snake boots are like this. I think it sacrifices protection from a snake bite at the sideThe large pulls at the top of the boot shaft are great for pulling them on, but allow trash from brush to fall inside the boot. They also leave you vulnerable from a high bite. The solution might be to have a flap of leather sewn on the pull holes at a shoe shop. Only sew the leather at the top to keep the pull functionality and close that large hole up when walking.Not listing this as a con, but while these boots are easy to get on, they are difficult to get off. However that is a good fit that keeps them from slipping up and down on your heel. So it's a trade off.Conclusion: Highly recommended, would buy them again.Update......just finished a 9 day turkey hunt wore these boots every day. They were very comfortable and waterproof in the swampy areas I hunted. Note these boots run true to size maybe a bit large so don't upsize.

Should have a sixth star for outstand in the field . Worn daily for nearly a year. They dig , they hike , they haul , they mud thru winter and cut high grass thru spring , they beath thru two summers now and my favorite they dry fast. Sole show no wear though a seam or two that appeared frayed when I purchased them have actually frayed slightly. The generously sized holes for pulling them on are large enough to use with gloves. Warm in winter cool in summer . Go on most days at dawn and come off at dark. Most of all they give me the confidence to go where no man should go wood pile, rock pile , high grass , woodlot and they breath. You get what you pay for some times. ..six stars for outstanding in a field of vipers in perfect comfort. Oh yeah. Guess I should mention that men and women have commented from time to time how good these boots look. Bought them a half size larger to accommodate Kevlar socks ...go with the half size larger as any tightness would interfere with the mechanic of the breather system , which works BTW like a charm.

Wow, I was a little hesitant spending this much on this kind of boots but they are great, very solid and comfortable I walked for like three hours in deep mud and thick brush probably ten different times already and perfect, feet stayed dry. It's sort of winter in Florida so there is no snakes yet but I hope I won't have to test that part but I feel so much better now walking around while hunting, specially at night. Driving of course is not easy with these on but I take some shoes to change before and after. Definitely buy long socks to wear them, as soon as I got them I tried them on with short white socks and I got stuck and had to get help to take the boots off.. but with long socks they come off easy.

After trying many snake boots that could not fit our calves, I bought these particular snake boots for myself and family members because they have a wider leg opening then most and can accommodate people with larger calves. However, some of us could still not use them because the leg openings were not quite large enough. For those who are considering this boot for the same reason, here is some info that may be helpful: Measure the circumference (girth) around the widest part of your calf. If you wear a size 11.5 (US mens) and your calf is more than 19 inches around, this boot will not work. Maximum calf for other sizes we tried of this boot were 18 inches for size 7.5 and 18.5 inches for size 8.5. Whether the shoe size was wide (EE) or medium (D) did not seem to change the size of the upper leg opening.Aside from that aspect, I like these boots a lot. Although a bit expensive, they performed very well. Walking through prickly pear cactus with the large needles was no problem. I had to pull out an occasional spine stuck in the leather but none went through the boot. We also did come across a small rattle snake on the most recent hike (which was to be expected in the area). It did not strike at us, but just having the peace of mind of being protected in case he did strike was worth the price of the boots.As far as comfort and support, I like the pull-on approach much better than laces and/or zippers. Nothing to break and relatively quick on and off. Because it is a slip-on, there is more looseness in the instep, which makes hiking down steep hills less comfortable as your foot can slide forward. But for hiking on relatively flat ground they are very comfortable. No binding in the ankles or rubbing anywhere else uncomfortably. Support was good and they have a solid feel. Traction seemed good. Did not get to test the water resistance yet, but having no laces or zippers should help in that regard.As an aside to any snake boot manufacturers: I personally know a lot of people who would buy snake boots if they could fit their calves in them. This boot and a very expensive model by Danner are the only ones that come close to meeting the needs of anyone with leg sizes larger than average. I know people who resort to leaving the zipper open or relying on the gusset around the tongue to protect them from snakes. There is a huge market being left out!Finally, thanks to Amazon for their flexible exchange and return policy on the ones that did not fit.