XTRATUF Men's Legacy Altitude Knee-High Waterproof Boots, 15 in.

I have hade these boots for nearly 2 years now. They were my first pair of extratufs, and initially I loved them. The pros: incredibly durable. I wear them for everything, short hikes in sloppy weather, field work, chore boots etc. They have held up through everything I've thrown at them and have remained waterproof. The traction is incredible, they function as nimble hiking boots even on wet, leaf-covered rocks. They're superb. Theyre a bit cold, yes, this is true, but I purchased the sokkets and for most applications they are great, if it is seriously cold then I just wear my legitimate insulated winter boots rated to -20. These still work in a pinch for winter chores or a quick walk in negative temps. But here's the dealbreaker for me. The calf is HUGE. It catches rain, snow, debris etc. I don't really get it, If I am bushwacking, I tend to accumulate tons of sticks and leaves in the boot. If it is raining hard, it rains directly INTO THE BOOT. If it is snowing, it snows in the boot, if you are wearing snowshoes it flings snow into the boot. So while the boot is incredibly waterproof, that becomes moot because snow and rain just enters via the incredibly wide calf. If i'm wearing the right type of pants I can just pull my legs over the top, but most of the time this isn't practical. The wide calf makes them nice for slipping on and off if I'm bringing a load of firewood in, but I wish there was a way to either cinch it oor otherwise tighten it I really love these boots! The irony is that most other boots I've used have terrible traction and wrose durability, whereas these meet those needs but are just too sloppy to buy again. Bummer, because these seem like they'll still last quite awhile, but the functionality is hard to reconcile. I will probably try the normal legacy boots that seem to have a tighter calf.

Best uninsulated boots I've ever used. Just did a 10 day fall canoe trip in these. Not one blister, not one slip. Fit is good and has room for medium socks. I have a wide foot and narrow heel and they fit me just fine. Rare. Fold down feature is a game changer when it's hot. Traction on slippery rocks was really good - better than all other brands. A bit on the heavy side and the calf is a bit floppy on my legs when walking but probably good for most folks. On and off was easier and simpler than I expected. I replaced the insoles with Superfeet and that made a huge difference in overall fit and feel but the original insoles would have been fine for yardwork. Super happy! Glad I spent the money and would recommend to anyone.

All around great boot. Durable. Confortable, well designed. But not for commercial fishing. The blocky land boot style sole catches web. And frankly the soles are not as grippy on deck as the legacies. Makes a great outdoor/hiking/boot. Bring back the un-insulated nxt’s.

Great fitting boot, super high quality and comfort