This is my second pair of Lacrosse Alphaburly Pro rubber boots. They retail for around $200 at Outdoor Pros (not a sponsor) and are great boots. They have an 18” height, are lightweight (less than 5 lbs per pair), are made from natural rubber, have a neoprene liner, have excellent outer soles and fit snug which provides excellent support for walking over uneven ground. I did find the boots a little loose on my feet but a thicker insole took care of that. I can best describe them like wearing a good pair of hiking boots.
These Lacrosse Alphaburly Pros are my main outdoor boots and I use them hunting, trouting and even berry picking. They are definitely the best boots I’ve used for partridge hunting - no more sore feet after a long day on the barrens with these boots! They’re great boots for walking over the barrens, through marshes, rocky trails, mud, water etc. I’d definitely recommend them.
Lacrosse also makes a rubber
conditioner that is designed to prevent UV damage and color fading.
I’ve treated my new boots and I guess time will tell if regular use
of the conditioner will extend the life of the boots.
I bought my first pair about 8 years ago. They’re still in decent shape but one boot started to leak between the sole and upper boot so it was time to replace. I did patch the area and they’re water tight now but I’ll keep them for my backup boots, wearing around the yard on wet days or for ATV rides.
2022 Update:
The Lacrosse Alphaburly Pro boots I purchased in the fall of 2020 developed a rip just above the heel during the 2021 hunting season. The neoprene liner helped minimize water entering the boot but eventually my feet would get wet if I was walking through a lot of wet terrain.
Fortunately, Lacrosse boots have a 1-year warranty which Outdoor Pros (not a sponsor) happily honored with no questions asked. Staff where surprised to see the rip in my boots and told me that they rarely have warranty claims with Lacrosse boots. I don’t think this is an indication of a quality issue with Lacrosse boots but time will tell. Hopefully, my replacement boots will be as reliable as my first pair have been.
Mike's Review January 2021:
On Bassan's recommendation I picked up a pair of Alphaburly Pros after our Partridge Hunting trip in November 2020.
I chose the Realtree camo pattern as I loved the look and the 400g insulation which should be plenty warm for the hunting I do, I sill have my old boots if it gets real cold.
It's definitely one of the best decisions I made for hunting apparel as these boots are much lighter than my Dunlop Puroforts and much more comfortable for a day in the woods, especially if you have to do a lot of walking.
I've worn them now a number of times Moose Hunting and I'm super pleased with them, very comfortable and easy on the feet after a long day.
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