They have them in women's sizes, my wife has a pair. I prefer a lug sole.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/506708?gnrefine=1*COLLECT*Bean+Boots^
Advice on waterproof boots?
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They have them in women's sizes, my wife has a pair. I prefer a lug sole.
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/506708?gnrefine=1*COLLECT*Bean+Boots^
They don't have 18 inch knee boots or fully rubber knee boots in kids sizes. Jessica has very small feet and can't buy woman's sizes. The water is just as deep for her as it is us and she floods. She has a neoprene pair but they are not full rubber and I am constantly patching them with glue.
Redhead makes rubber hip boots down to a size 3, and Pro Line makes 16" rubber youth boots down to size 3. I doubt you will find kids boots 18" tall as they would probably come up to a kids hip
I ordered a size down from my normal size and I wear heavy wool socks. Maybe I just have skinny legs, or maybe it's because I run and I am used to Merrell hiking boots which are like running sneaks for the woods. I ordered the Grange instead of the Burly. If this doesn't work maybe I'll go two sizes down. Everyone seems positive this is the way to go so I've got to get the LaCrosse working for me.
Don't get hung up on a particular brand, there are several 18" rubber boots on the market. Get what fits you best. Have you tried changeable foot beds? I had fit problems with ski boots until I found a brand that fit me properly; a pair of foot beds just made them better.
46er, I had Mucks a size small (too big), tried LaCrosse Burly a size small (big and awkward), now I'm trying LaCrosse Grange (tighter in foot?) with Spenco Inserts and heavy wool socks. The theme seems to be find rubber boots that work and stay away from lace-up leather. I'll keep trying until I find the right combination. I really appreciate all the good advice.
Nice boots and similar to the ones I ordered. I'll find out in two months if they're as waterproof as Bean claims they are. If not, they say they'll take them back.
Yeah, Bean's warranty is supposed to be second to none. I'm hoping these last me a long, long time.
I have a calf-high pair of Bean's duck boots purchased in college ('79?) that still are in good shape. These are only used in snow, which may account for the remarkable longevity. I wonder if the wool-felt inserts are still available? Good maintenance pays off:
I depend upon White's shoe oils and greases to do the job.
S-M
It is, I've used it several times with no issues and some stuff was in pretty bad shape. Some of their stuff has gone downhill over the years, place of manufacture issues I think, but they stick by the warranty. I doubt you will have a problem with the boots though. You do have to make up the difference between the price you paid and the current price. If you ever get near Freeport ME you have to stop in their place. We were fortunate to be there when they had the locked Moose mount on display.
Redhead makes rubber hip boots down to a size 3, and Pro Line makes 16" rubber youth boots down to size 3. I doubt you will find kids boots 18" tall as they would probably come up to a kids hip
As I expected I don't see them. I am looking for fully 100 percent rubber without neoprene for woman or maybe youth. They all have what they call waterproof boots but briers tear right through them.
Pro Line, page 7 in the catalog, 3rd down.
http://www.prolineboots.com/Products/2015-Catalog-ProLine-Winchester.pdf
Bass Pro has them. Remember they are called youth or boys boots, not 18" high.
http://www.basspro.com/Pro-Line-Rubber-TSeries-Boots-for-Youth/product/66191/
The Red Heads have neoprene uppers.
You might try a commercial fishermans supply shop.
Have you tried on any Maine Hunting Shoes (MHS)Ben ? Another reason I gave away the ones that were given to me is that they had almost no arch support and felt hard and flat.
I don't want to be a di#k (can't help it) but there are some pretty negative reviews on the MHS for that same reason some of the hunting journals too.
Upland Journal Forum: "If you're walking on level ground in non slippery conditions and don't need any arch support, they'll probably be perfect for you."
In response to the above: "There's a ringing endorsement. Sounds like they'd be good for loafing around the cabin after the hunt."
24 Hour Campfire website forum :As much as I like the nostalgia of these.....On dry leaves they are quite slippery, your feet will sweat where the rubber part is, they are not for cold weather, the tread is not deep enough for good traction, ankle support is just not there (I need that), your feet will feel rough or rocky terrain. The good.... they are light, are pretty good in the rain if you water proof the uppers, you can feel the ground underneath your foot when stalking. I see these as a spring turkey or fall "walk in the woods" type boot or maybe fall bird hunting like walking the fields for pheasants if you don't need the ankle support for steep terrain. Too many other better choices these days. As I like traditional stuff I really wanted to like them but they weren't for me when the hunting gets serious or for cold weather. Ended up wearing mine around the yard and on rainy days.
I'll go away now.
Here ya go Tee, maybe
http://danshuntinggear.com/kids_lacrosse-boots.html
Check out their frogs legs.
Don't be so hard on yourself, Ben always likes the straight skinny. But, for what Ben is using them for, he should be fine. I use the same ones I've had 25 years for shoveling snow around the house and quick drives during snow season.
Here ya go Tee, maybe
http://danshuntinggear.com/kids_lacrosse-boots.html
Check out their frogs legs.
More like it but only 9 inches tall.
Thanks for the link. I never saw those before.
Yep, I doubt you will find the height you want in a small size. Ever try that spray on rubber sealer stuff advertised on TV over the neoprene boots she has?