Gumleaf USA Rubber Boot Review 

Great review of a great product. I’ve been wearing GumleafUSA boots for 6 years now. As a Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock guide, Woodcock bander, and very amateur sheep dog trialer, I’m in my boots every month of the year. My current pair of Royal Zips are 2 years old and have approximately 4,000 hard miles on them, from early season in the Northwoods to the late season in the Appalachian mountains. I have never noticed any smell coming from the boots and do wear them in the deer stand when I get the rare chance to go sit. Great products.

FYI, it sounds as if the Viking Neo (with the neoprene lining) does have a little more snug fit around the ankle than do the thinner cotton lined models and therefore would be better fitting for hillier terrain.

I stopped using Rubber boots just because of how much my feet would sweat. You should make a video on keeping your feet warm mid-late season. This year I’m going with less insulation and a boot cover for late season . Hopefully that works!

My gumleafs are going into their third season this fall and they are the best boots I've ever worn and they're very comfortable but I wore them so much for my hunting, scouting, walking the dogs ect that the neoprene on the inside heel is wore thru to the rubber and now there is a crack on the back seam of both of my boots from the rubbing of my feet and taking them off so many times over the years. I talked to Jack about this and he suggested a shoe glue to fix the holes. They are fixed and waterproof but I'm concerned that $400 boots already has a problem after 2 years. Again, they are soo comfy and they fit my feet perfect, customer service is top notch with Jack. Great review!

Excellent review as always. I hope each of you has a successful season this year and many great adventures. Thank you for reviewing a fine product.

I bought a pair of Muck boots about 2 months ago. I loved the soles for climbing 🌳 with a climbing rope. The insoles r similar to my light but tall hiking boots. I wear alpaca or merino wool socks everytime I hunt. I have some nice cinch straps from an old waterproof backpack I wore out. I will need them for the Neoprene tops. Years ago on private family land I did a morning hunt with no-cinch boots. I had a fox hit my scent trail & he did a full circle away from me. On the same day in the evening I was hunt a nice area of Burr & red oaks covered with gray & fox squirrels. When a fox showed up that evening the squirrels went up high & didn't make a sound. That fox walked all around my area & below me & didn't pick up a scent trail anywhere. Not taking the full measure of having a cinch is a big mistake. I had better rubber boots on for that evening hunt. All boots I have regardless of make or model I put over a dehumidifier when I take them off. The year round practice of this pays dividends. I had a pair of Hodgeman camo hip boots thar turned into rubber boots. They r all of 30 years old & don't leak. Many boots out there in that $50-$100 range that look like a full rubber boot is junk. If that same boot is heavier with more insulation it's just heavy junk. LaCrosse Iceman boots fit pretty nice & the boot I wear during November. I camo'ed them out with a clear coating over the top & they don't smell. I ride a fat-tire bike to get back & don't walk long distances anymore. Hats off Garret for a solid review on a boot that will stand the test of time 👏.

Great review Garrett. If you want want a lower price point, check out the Skellerup Quatros. Half the cost and an excellent boot

I have a pair of gumleaf boots. Overall I like them. My biggest complaint is the soft/flexible sole makes standing on my platform(saddle hunting) uncomfortable after an hour or two. A more firm sole is easier on my feet with a platform or ring of steps.

Used these boots for the last two seasons and I love them. Not a boot to be used under 40 degrees however. They need an insulated version beyond the neoprene. And also, the sole is quite thin so you REALLY feel climbing sticks pressure into your foot. Off topic question but do you still shoot bishop Broadheads?

Bought a pair four years ago and have not used them much or been hard on them in the slightest. Both boots are leaking like a sieve seemingly from separation along the sole. I just patched them with Aquaseal, but I don't have high hopes that I will get much more use out of them given how bad they were leaking. Given how high priced they are, they seem to be cheaply made. No way I would recommend them to anyone.

Had high hopes for these boots, but the rubber dried up, cracked and started taking on water after a couple years of use.

Hunting in HEAVY venomous snake country, I can’t consider a boot that isn’t snake proof. They look like fantastic quality, though. I have either stepped on, or gotten hit by, a venomous every year for the last 7 years. With 5 bite saves in 7 years (3 moccasins, 1 copperhead, and 1 diamondback), I won’t ever move away from my snake-proof rubber boots. My current choice is the Lacrosse 4X Alpha snake boot.

Dude please do a video on some tips to get better at shooting stickbows!! What you’ve learned since that old video where you were coached by mr Moe

another great review, thanks !

Nice review Garrett. I bought a pair when John E. first started talking about them. My biggest complaint is the smell. 2 years later and these things still have a very loud chemical smell. Did you encounter this with yours?

Kamik makes a rubber boot with a felt liner. The felt liner absorbs sweat and can be removed and dried out. These gum rubber boots would work well with a felt liner. As always, a very good review.

Merry Christmas! Do these fit true to size?

How tall are these Boots and for the lower 48 where is the best place to order from?

Nice boots but that price is 😳 I'll stick to my lacrosse alpha agility.

Now if they made a snake boot, I would be interested.

I see in some of the clips you were wearing Scentlok; did you switch to it for better scent control?

Good review a little pricey for me but they look awsome

I thought these were handmade in the uk

Did you with your orignal size or did you size up one

How tall is this rubber boot?

Get yourself a pair of Canadian dress shoes "Dunlop's" you won't be sorry.