LaCrosseMen's 376033 Alphaburly Pro 18" Hunting Boot, Optifade Elevated II

I wear these boots daily all fall and winter, plus on exceptionally wet days into the spring. I wear them for ranch work. Extremely durable, warm and comfortable. This is my second pair, I will buy them again when these wear out.

I spent a long time shopping for these boots. Seems like I tried on just about every brand and model out there. I chose these because of the good reviews, the relatively affordable price and also because of the peculiar way they fit my feet - they were the best fit and just seemed "right" but I only arrived at that by trying on 10 or 12 different brands/styles. It was work, but worth it. One difficulty was picking size 12D or 13D. I'm cursed because I usually need a 12.5D in most boots so I'm almost always stuck choosing bigger or smaller than that. The 13D was right for me in this case because, a little roomy in length and width allows for good blood flow and warmer feet when sitting in a tree stand or a duck blind for a long time. Too big, however, allows for blisters when I'm moving around a lot. These are just right in that regard, however. We're just about finished with deer season this year and I've put probably 25 to 30 miles on them - primarily during three or four outings, not including the five or six outings when I was either in a ground blind or on a tree stand. They were very comfortable all day long, whatever I was doing - walking, sitting or stalking, but know that when I'm stalking around the woods, I'm doing just that - stalking. Going slow, creeping. Because they're a bit big on me I'd need to put on a second pair of socks if I was going forced march style and I suspect my feet might be sore after a day of that - but that's not what they're designed for, IMO. This being my first pair of this style boot, one thing that was a little different is that I'm used to a more breathable, Gortex-style boot. With those I change my socks when I stop for lunch. With these, while I was out actively stalking, I had to change socks twice a day, and probably could have stood a third time on occasion. My feet sweat that much in them while moving around. That's not a bad thing, however. Just bring extra socks and take care of your feet. Cheers!

Many years ago I bought a pair of LaCrosse camouflaged 'Burly' hunting boots that became my preferred footwear every hunting season. I trudged through many a swamp with those boots and I was always impressed with how they performed. Some people complain about perspiring feet in rubber boots, but the truth is, if you're walking through swamps your feet are going to get damp one way or another, and a good rubber boot is probably your best option.This year my old boots finally developed cracks and it was time to replace them. Since I had been so happy with my original LaCrosse boots, I decided to buy these Alphaburly Pro boots, since they seemed to be the closest replacement. The new boots fit well, and are comfortable. I like the textured lining and the tread is better than my old boots. I wore them hunting last weekend, and overall I was happy with them.On the downside, these boots seem to be bulkier - although this might be a positive if you like a roomier boot, it seems that they have added more height to the toe area. Also, I was disappointed to see that they are now made in China, although this doesn't seem to affect the quality.Overall a good product and I recommend them.

Seeing how most people said the boots fit normally, I originally ordered an 11, thinking heavy socks would be enough to make it fit well. I was very wrong. I wear a 10.5 US and it was gigantic, so I ordered a 10, and there's still more room than I'd like. I bought some insoles because they were hurting my heels, and now they fit much better.So, now that they fit they're a nice boot. It isn't winter yet, but I can tell they're going to keep my feet warm. They are definitely water proof. I do work in wetlands and streams and they've been submerged close to their top with no leaking. The cinching strap, like everything else on the boot, runs large, so even when I cinch it all the way, it's not as tight as I'd like, so sticks and leaves still find their way into the bottom of the boot on occasion. The weight isn't too bad, considering how large the boots are, but they aren't a light boot, so keep that in mind.Overall I'd recommend these over muck masters, if you get them in your size. Definitely get one smaller, half size to one full size smaller, than you normally wear in boots.

Everything you'd expect from LaCrosse in a boot. My old boots had worn out and I stick with what works. I hunt here in NC and this type of boot is a must have. They're super comfortable and they dry out quickly from your own perspiration when the hunt is done. The soles are pretty quiet but this is a sturdy type tread so it's not like hunting barefoot. My only wish is that they made a kids version as my son has to piggyback a lot out here to get him across creeks and some parts of the swamp. He's just now in the Size 6 men's but I'm sure there are a lot of other dads out there that will agree it's tough to find a good tall waterproof boot for kids. The fit is a little big, maybe a half size larger than expected but come this fall and winter when I put on my insulated socks they'll be perfect. 4 stars, I'd give them 5 if they're would come down on the price a little.

I stole these. They were listed as "Used" and I received them today and they were Brand spankin NEW!! All for the low price of $68 bucks. Geez, you can't get much better than that for a boot that is MSRP $150. Perfect fit as I where a 10 in loafers and a 9.5 in running shoe (Asics) and I ordered a size 10. They fit true to size. I live in Alabama where it only gets cold in January. When I say cold, I mean high's in the 50's and lows in the 30's and 20's. I know that is summer compared to some areas but hey, summer here is 100 degrees with 99% humidity. I'll take that any day. Anyways, back to the boots, all I really need is a thick sock and these boots are perfect. Like a columbia wool sock. Highly recommend and if you can find the ones that say used, I highly recommend those too. Can't wait to hunt in them this weekend.

The first thing I want to mention to anyone considering these boots, order a full size or more bigger then you usually do, these fit VERY small!!!! I have Clark shoes, Solomon shoes and boots, Sorel winter boots and Asics running shoes and all of them are size 9.5 US mens except my winter boots, I ordered a size 10 so I could wear warmer socks with them. These boots I ordered in a 10 and could barely get my foot down into the boot. I returned them and got a size 11. The size 11 fits snug like my other footwear 9.5. I don't mind the snug fit as I do walk a lot in these and use these primarily for ATV'ing. There is also not a lot of width or height to the foot area, there is some pressure on the top of my foot from the boots just in front of my ankle. A size 11 mens has just barely enough foot bed width at the ball of my feet. My feet are not abnormal, and I own numerous brands of footwear as I listed above and they are all consistent.As for the boots now, they appear well constructed. They are comfortable to walk in even for several kilometers. Traction I find to be very good in a wide variety of terrain. I recently tracked a bear through some disgusting sloppy mud and sand and these boots worked excellent. The camouflage pattern is not bad, I am more concerned with the sole of the boot as I have my camouflage pants on the outside of the upper part of the boot, however when I am seated in either a tree-stand or on the ground, the usual black sole is very obvious to anything underneath or in front. These boots break it up enough that they do not stand out either on the ground or up in a stand, I left these boots in both situations and walked away to look and see for myself how obvious or not they were and I was pleased. I am not sure why the black area at the back of both boots in the heel area is there, it should have been camouflage as well. Even for driving in these aren't bad, they flex enough to allow safe driving to get to your ATV launch point.Overall as a boot that is supposed to be a quality boot, I so far believe it will hold up well, but the sizing thing is plain brutal, come on LaCrosse how hard is it to size your footwear properly? I have never worn or even tried on other LaCrosse footwear products so I can't comment if this is the same issue across their lineup or just these boots.

Finally the rains have arrived and I can use my boots and offer a review. I bought these instead of replacing my "Dunlops" STSP PU Cold Weather and saved $100.00 can.First off- 4 out of 5 stars as I could not rate durability and wear. I will report back in a year or sooner if the boots fail in any way, or remain in good condition after the "working" I am about to put them through. I gave 4 stars for my initial impression (construction) and fit (perfect). I also love the "Realtree" design. The "Made in China" Lacrosse boot is definitely not the boot made in Europe last century, and its construction is not the same. Everything is glued (as one would expect on the bottom), including the cinch strap at the back of the calf. It will be interesting to see how the back holds up after taking the boots off 100+ times. I like the tread, good grip and it does not clog up after walking in mud. The rubber on the body of the boot seems pretty decent and reacts well when walking. The neoprene inner also seems pretty decent and is quite nice in the cooler weather ("wet coast" rain). The cinch strap at the back is glued into place on both sides and that will be one of the first places, along with the back of the heel, that I will look for wear and failure. The plastic tab on the cinch strap has a decent locking feature, and so far, holds the strap in place. I sure like the extra room offered by loosening the strap when tucking in the pant into the top of the boot. The 'action' (folding in front) when walking is OK and so far doesn't rub or cause any concern. We will see if that holds up after walking many "klicks" during hunting season. I have used the boots in "the back 40", hiking (+crossing streams/creeks), and some basic homesteading, and so far I am pleasantly pleased. A very comfortable boot. I hope it lasts.

Fits well and very comfortable. After 14-15 days of hard hunting with a few hundred kilometres on ATV’s the finish is wearing off though. That’s the only downside.

This Lacrosse boot fits extremely well, walks well on uneven ground and keeps your foot snug without rubbing. The only comment in a negative way is that being a "rubber" boot, my feet sweat when doing a lot of walking. None the less, an excellent buy and great product! Thanks Lacrosse

The best rubber boot I have ever bought. Fits well, with enough room for wool sock. Has held up where other rubber boots have split and leaked on me. 1 year of daily use and going strong. Only complaint is if you dont do up the gussets they can and will clip your boots together on you.