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Arrowhead Paddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 68 Joined: Mar 20^th, 2007	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #90 - Feb 27^th, 2009 at 4:31am	Quote Print Post
	I'll second the Maine Hunting Shoe as a good canoe boot. I have the 14", but wish I would have bought the 16". They aren't for everyone as your feet do get wet if you stand in the water for prolonged periods, but as the previous post stated it usually isn't a soaking. You also need a little patience to tie the laces to the top! They are excellent for wading rapids; the high leather tops protect your ankles and legs when your feet slip between rocks. In addition, they won't flood with water like rubber boots, so they would be relatively safe if you dump in moving water. The bottoms are resolable so they aren't throwaway footware like just about every other shoe today. The bottoms feel like almost like moccasins resulting in a surprisingly nimble boot. They also can be used for other activities like hunting, hiking or just walking around the town. I also use mine in the winter with heavy wool socks when the temps aren't too low.


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #91 - Dec 13^th, 2009 at 1:37pm	Quote Print Post
	Hey all, Look what's back and check the new price! (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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jdrocks Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: May 15^th, 2006	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #92 - Dec 13^th, 2009 at 2:30pm	Quote Print Post
	i was on the phone with NRS this past wednesday checking on the credit for the OTB boots i sent back after they fell apart. the customer service guy said the new storms were in the online catalog but not print catalog. he said it's too new for feedback on the durability issues that plagued this boot previously. price is up 40%. still my first choice.


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #93 - Dec 13^th, 2009 at 2:55pm	Quote Print Post
	Next season I will be doing my sixth trip in the older version of the storms. Some of those trips were extremely rugged. This will likely be their last season and I will have to think about whether I want to spring the extra 40% for the new version.


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #94 - Dec 14^th, 2009 at 5:14am	Quote Print Post
	+$50 !!


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outdoors4me Inukshuk Offline Posts: 22 Location: WI Joined: Mar 26^th, 2005	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #95 - Dec 19^th, 2009 at 4:13am	Quote Print Post
	I just received, and sent back a pair of the new Storms. I had the previous version and loved them but they fell apart after 15 days use. The new versions have a lot more of the thicker rubber reinforcing. They felt a lot stiffer and less comfortable than the old ones. They also no longer have drainage holes . I've had great service from NRS but I really wish they would have solved the durability issues without redesigning the boot. I guess I'm going to try the OTBs and hope they last.


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Kingfisher Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1814 Joined: Mar 8^th, 2004	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #96 - Dec 19^th, 2009 at 1:42pm	Quote Print Post
	It sounds like the redesigned Storm boot is alot more like their Workboot which is priced far less. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Magicpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1321 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Jan 7^th, 2004	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #97 - Dec 19^th, 2009 at 3:57pm	Quote Print Post
	I have a pare of there storm boots and have used them for several years. The drain holes are at the arch. When you are getting in the canoe and you hold your foot up behind you your toe is down and holds water. After you get in the canoe if you hold your foot over the edge to drain your heal is down and it holds water. If you put them flat on the bottom of the canoe the water runs out. I don’t think they get the idea of drain holes. Useful drain holes are in the toe and heal. MagicPaddler


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jdrocks Full Member Offline Posts: 146 Joined: May 15^th, 2006	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #98 - Dec 19^th, 2009 at 4:14pm	Quote Print Post
	outdoors-if you liked the old storms but wore them out in 15 days, you will also wear out the OTB in the same time but won't like the boot while you do so. if they eliminated the drainage mesh, they were trying to solve one of the wear issues. the mesh on the old storms would wear right through in short order. kingfisher-the old storms were not at all like the work boot, so if the new ones are, that's going the wrong direction. the NRS work boot looks and feels like it should be priced at $14.99/pair. magicpaddler-i never had a problem with the storms holding water.


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db Web-lackey Inukshuk Voyageur Offline Posts: 5460 Location: Just off the beaten path. Joined: Sep 14^th, 2002	Re: Portage Boot Recomendations Reply #99 - Dec 21^st, 2009 at 8:09am	Quote Print Post
	Quote: The drain holes are at the arch. When you are getting in the canoe and you hold your foot up behind you your toe is down and holds water. After you get in the canoe if you hold your foot over the edge to drain your heal is down and it holds water. If you put them flat on the bottom of the canoe the water runs out. I don’t think they get the idea of drain holes. Useful drain holes are in the toe and heal. MagicPaddler I wholeheartedly agree with you on that Magic. I have something sort-of similar to the storms w/ drain holes on both sides of the arches. They work fine if your still walking but in our case, we're not. What I normally have done is just get in the boat and when it's convenient; simply put my calves on the gunnels and lay back and let what little water there is, drain out the top. Any loose water escapes (plus my back enjoys it anyway). Once underway, I may still have to sponge out some water depending on socks, season and how dry I want to be - time and temp wise among other minor considerations like how long till they get submerged again.... I do like to keep my feet as dry as possible whenever possible though. I switch 'em out for a drier pr of the same thing before setting up camp. At one time I had 3 or 4 useable pairs of the same boots simply because they worked for me and were discontinued. I blew out another pair last trip so now I have two pair and a orphaned right or left - I forget. If my feet get any bigger I'm screwed anyway. Over the years I've spent more money on boots than anything besides the canoe and maybe even food so I'm hoping someone comes up with something better I can also swim in by time I need to retool footwear yet again. (The ability to swim in them is a priority to me.) You'd think my wife would be a handy expert but NOOOOOOO!


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