Still researching boots - protectant = scent problem?

John Wade · Post by **John Wade** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 6:15 pm

The Irish Setter boots I've narrowed down to (http://www.irishsetterboots.com/shoe-zoom.cfm?style=880) have a requirement to treat periodically with Irish Setter Mink Oil. Wouldn't that stink in the field? Am I being paranoid about scent compromising?

jw

exocet · Post by **exocet** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:13 pm

Most boots with leather and gortex reccomend Mink Oil because it breaths and you only nead it to protect the leather from drying out. Leather boots without gortex, I found Snow Seal to be better, because you nead the waterproofing, more than just leather oil. Jack.

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:24 pm

Yes, you're paronoid.

Just my opinion. The only scent control you can trust completely is the wind.

John Wade · Post by **John Wade** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:30 pm

ecoaster wrote:Yes, you're paronoid. Just my opinion. The only scent control you can trust completely is the wind.

What me paranoid? Are you following me?

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:30 am

If you're worried about scent get rubber boots. I use insulated - camo - knee length boots for hunting in cold weather.

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:41 am

wabi wrote:If you're worried about scent get rubber boots. I use insulated - camo - knee length boots for hunting in cold weather.

second that

Lacross Alpha Burly's are your friend... there are the best rubber hunting boot I think. 99bucks and they fit like tennis shoes

I use rubber boots for bow season

wild willie · Post by **wild willie** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 7:44 am

all you need is a pair of rubber boots spray with apple juice before entering the woods