Muck Boot womens Mmh-500a Muckmaster Hi Review

The boots fit like a warm hug. Sizing felt generally tight at first and just a little short in the toe with thick socks. The toe thing isn't strictly a sizing issue, I think, just a function of any slip-on that doesn't hold the foot to the heel, so I'd resist the urge to go up a size and make other compensations, including being realistic about what this boot is designed for and what it's limits are.They're surprisingly easy to get on and off, and they are very comfortable, protective, supportive and stable for up to several hours of hard work. But again, there are limits.First time I wore mine I did a punishing day that exceeded the limits of the boot and my feet - arguably my fault (like you never wear brand new shoes to run a marathon): ten-plus miles of walking on the mountain, with lots of shoveling along the way, and my feet were pretty beaten up from being wet most of the day and the toe-slamming that happens in any unlaced footwear, as referenced above. Wet? Yes, but from the inside. I admittedly have hot and sweaty feet, and after about two hours in these boots my socks are damp, fully wet after about 4 hours. It's simply because the boots are indeed impressively waterproof, and the neoprene does not breathe like a Goretex boot (that's what was revolutionary about the technology, but useless on a boot designed to stand in water), so the humidity stays trapped. It means they do what they're meant to do, so just bring extra socks if you're out for the day, and have worn the boots some to find out how they perform for you before setting out on a marathon.Between the high quality, great comfort and performance, and customer-satisfaction service, I think I've found my forever boot company. I have two pairs - the Chore for lighter work - and bough also for my wife and son. Highly recommend, even though the price feels high. But comparing to the dismal experience of a basic rubber boot, these are Cadillacs that feel like they're going to last many years. So if you need a boot like this, do yourself a favor and treat your feet to the best.(I actually had an issue with one boot of my first pair, and the company went outside their policy of not replacing third party Amazon purchases to take care of me, so I do recommend you buy from one of their two authorized sellers, Amazon Services LLC or Lehigh Outfitters, so as to simplify any return issues outside of Amazon's 30-day window but within the Muck's one-year warranty period.)

These were my everything boots for 4+ years. I think they would have lasted longer if I hadn’t used them in snow shoes the last year. Best to have more rigid boots for that. I suspect this new pair will last much longer. I was very happy to find they haven’t changed the design since my last pair. They are rated to -20°F and they are all of that. Comfortable, easy to get on and off. With overpants, the tops are tight enough to keep the snow out. Good insulated water boots too.

I bought these to replace a pair of Muck Uplands that saw 2 years of very heavy use. They started out as boots I bought to just to slog through mud and standing water during hunting season, but because they worked so well, I ended wearing them everyday on dog walks in the fall and winter, used them as snow boots, gardening and beach boots, and sometimes slip on to the grocery store boots. The wetlands’ tread started to wear down, and the fabric had a few barbed wire snags, and the liner was getting worn at the heel. Given how much I used them, that’s pretty darn good. I’ve had leather hiking boots that fared worse. THESE boots (the Muckmasters), seem to be pretty much the same, except an extra layer of rubber molding that goes higher on the boot. Makes them a little stiffer/gives them a little more body, but just as awesome. Same sole which is great for walking, considering they are “rubber boots.”They are very warm. It’s neoprene, so it traps heat. I’ve also been, “over the top” with them many, many times when hunting in the marsh and water floods the boot. Pour out the water, and 15 minutes later the water adjusts temp and they are warm again, like a wetsuit. Amazing.The stock footbeds are fine. Flat-ish, but fine. I put some aftermarket footbeds in there for my feet, but I could easily live without them.During upland and waterfowl season, I always bring my Mucks as a second or third pair of boots, even if it’s dry. (For me) they are very walkable, if a bit clunky. My wetlands will stay in the truck, and these will take their place by the front door. These MuckMasters are great. I bought a pair for 2 of my other family members.

I bought these boots to replace the exact same boot that had worn out after 4 years.Packaging/ Presentation: Boots came in the typical cardboard shoe/ boot box with paper wrapping around the boots. Boots had wadded paper in the toes to maintain their shape in packaging.Product: These boots are great. I farm/ ranch, hunt, play, etc. and these boots keep right up. In the winter, these are my snow boots and keep my feet warm, dry and comfortable through all day wear. I highly recommend pairing these boots with wool socks to prevent foot sweat and add extra insulation. In the spring they double as mud boots and accomplish the same goal. They have great fitment and remain on the foot when walking through thick mud/ manure.The boots I am replacing lasted 4 years of hard wear and tear. The original pair replaced a pair of LaCrosse 18" Alphaburly Sports that only made it 2 years. They were an all rubber boot that had weak seams that were the eventual fail point of the boot. Manure is especially tough on rubber and dries it out badly causing premature failure. However, The Muck boots' rubber seemed to withstand the corrosive nature of the manure much better and the seams were better placed and reinforced to prevent the premature failure.Overview: These boots are kind of spendy, but with such a high-quality product, the value is very high. They are a great snow/ mud boot for any situation. I highly recommend pairing them with a quality wool sock to add extra warmth and keep feet from sweating. I prefer neoprene uppers with rubber lowers as opposed to whole rubber boots as they seem to be more pliable and durable. I would highly recommend this boot to anyone who needs a quality snow/ mud boot for demanding situation.