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Title: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: perchnut on Aug 19, 2013, 08:10 AM
Im in the market for some new boots for this upcoming season.  Im really looking for some Mickeys.  Anyone know where I might be able to find a size 15 in these?  Not many manufacturers make their boots that big.  I noticed the Much Arctic Sports have a 15, but Id like to try the mickeys.  Ive been calling surplus places, but no luck so far.........thanks for any help.
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Stewie on Aug 19, 2013, 09:08 AM
I got mine on Ebay for something like $40 shipped. Very warm and dry.
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: chuckrudy on Aug 19, 2013, 12:41 PM
Most army and navy stores have them  :tipup: :icefish:
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Chris338378 on Aug 19, 2013, 07:26 PM
The only place I found that carries them in size 15 is mickeymouseboots.com and the only width they have listed is narrow. 

http://www.mickeymouseboots.com/products/black-mickey-mouse-boots (black ones)

Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: perchnut on Aug 20, 2013, 06:40 AM
thanks Chris.  but 190.00???? and the non bata variety.  Wow, once again, penalized for being a sasquatch.  I may have to reassess my situation here.  I thought I could get some mickeys on the cheap, at least around a hundred bucks, then I wouldnt mind putting screws in them and have them as dedicated ice fishing boots.  I'll keep looking around I guess.  Thanks again
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Chris338378 on Aug 20, 2013, 08:03 PM
I hear you there, I hate looking for shoes since I wear size 14.  I'd keep looking around and see if you can catch a deal some where. 
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: KDK on Aug 20, 2013, 08:20 PM
Perchnut, I feel your pain, I wear a 15W.  I have two pair of good pack boots with spare liners.
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: SALMONEMIA on Aug 29, 2013, 06:42 PM
http://www.amazon.com/Sorel-Mens-Glacier-Snow-Black/dp/B000W8WOA4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377819600&sr=8-1&keywords=sorel+glacier+mens

I would seriously consider these boots I own them Im telling you they are the warmest boots you can get. My feet always get cold and these are absolutely amazing. They do run big. They make a size 15 but im sure a 14 would be fine. Theres a ton of room in these boots. Very highly recommended.
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Whopper Stopper on Aug 31, 2013, 04:56 AM
Good luck finding that size. Sportsman's Guide has the boots for a good price. It appears that although they don't carry a 15, the 11 runs  way oversized.

            WS
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: perchnut on Aug 31, 2013, 09:33 AM
Ended up ordering some Muck Arctic Pro's.  got the size 15, now hope they fit. Seems like most folks like those....Now, bring on some ice!!!!!
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: BaitBucket on Oct 04, 2013, 04:50 PM
I just learned that the Cabelas brand boots have a LIFETIME warranty on wear and tear and craftsmanship.

What this means is you will never have to buy another pair of boots if u buy Cabelas. Just ship in you old ones, and tell them what pair you want in return.  If the new pair cost more than you paid for your old pair, you just pay the difference...

Ill be shipping my old Cabelas that cost me $80 back for a new pair.. Pretty awesome..
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: stripernut on Oct 04, 2013, 05:18 PM
That does take some of the sting out of dropping a bunch of money for a good pair of boots...
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: rdhammah on Oct 04, 2013, 08:00 PM
that's why I buy cabelas name products. I found that out 2 years ago and have been gradually converting. rain jacket, boots, waders, hunting clothes. etc. even the clearance stuff has the lifetime warranty.
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Minnowhead on Oct 04, 2013, 08:01 PM
Just like LLBean!  ;D
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Jschumacher on Oct 04, 2013, 09:48 PM
Can't wait for the Cabela's to come to Hudson. Going to paint my name in a parking spot and setup an account for payroll direct deposit just for there LOL
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: line dropper on Oct 04, 2013, 11:28 PM
Hudson, ny?
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: icefisher-45 on Oct 05, 2013, 04:20 AM
That is awesome deal :tipup:
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: BaitBucket on Oct 05, 2013, 12:25 PM
Just set my old ones in (80$ value) for a pair of the Tans Alaska Pac Boots. Normally 199, buy only cost 120 because of my old boots.
Now ill never have to pay for another pair again.
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: MR WOZ on Oct 05, 2013, 07:32 PM
Good thing to know,thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: PeterSaloom on Oct 07, 2013, 01:18 PM
Do you have to register the products or keep the receipts?
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: ice dawg on Oct 07, 2013, 01:33 PM
The only pair of Cabelas boots I ever owned were a couple years old and had been worn about five times when the soles started falling off in chunks. I called them and they said they wouldn't stand behind them because they were more than ninety days old. They went in the garbage and I have never bought another pair of Cabelas boots. I doubt this thread will change anything for me. they were the first pair of waterproof boots I have ever owned. The ones I have now came from wally world and have been working great for nine years and I have stood in water for hours. 
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: bart on Oct 07, 2013, 01:48 PM
BPS has lifetime guarantee wool socks, with Cabelas' boot deal you could be all set foot-wise! ;D
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Oct 07, 2013, 02:07 PM
Can't wait for the Cabela's to come to Hudson. Going to paint my name in a parking spot and setup an account for payroll direct deposit just for there LOL

Wait... when is Cabela's coming to Hudson? I never heard about this!
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Oct 07, 2013, 02:11 PM
That's Hudson Massachusetts... I didn't know there was a Hudson MA so I assumed it was in NY :(
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: BaitBucket on Oct 07, 2013, 02:37 PM
I dont know if the lifetime warranty is a new thing or not.

As for the receipt.. I didnt have mine. I spoke to a rep via online chat and they were able to give me the invoice number and emailed me a copy of the receipt.

As stated right on their site :http://www.cabelas.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=ReturnsPolicy&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcms778 (http://www.cabelas.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=ReturnsPolicy&WTz_l=Unknown%3Bcms778)

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Cabela's brand clothing and footwear is guaranteed for the lifetime of the product under normal wear and tear and defects in workmanship.

Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: krcat40 on Oct 09, 2013, 10:25 AM
I just learned that the Cabelas brand boots have a LIFETIME warranty on wear and tear and craftsmanship.

What this means is you will never have to buy another pair of boots if u buy Cabelas. Just ship in you old ones, and tell them what pair you want in return.  If the new pair cost more than you paid for your old pair, you just pay the difference...

Ill be shipping my old Cabelas that cost me $80 back for a new pair.. Pretty awesome..
Just bought some trans alaskaIII because of reading this, it was a little easier to drop the $200 knowing about the warranty. Thanks BaitBucket
Title: Re: Never Buy Boots Again
Post by: BaitBucket on Nov 08, 2013, 06:17 AM
I would like to update this thread with my recent run in with Cabelas when returning my boots with the "Lifetime Guarantee".

According to Cabelas the life time guarantee is only on the lifetime of the product. That lifetime is set by Cabelas, and you have no way of knowing what it is prior to purchase.
When you buy Cabelas brand boots just be aware that its roughly a 1-2 year warranty.