My name is Robert, and I have spent a majority of my life in Southeast Alaska. I have worked for the Park Service, the Forest Service, and commercial fisheries.
All of these jobs required rubber boots and for all of these positions, I chose XtraTuf rubber boots and was not disappointed.
When you think of XtraTufs, think rubber moccasins. They do not allow your feet to slide around and create blisters. They hug your foot and calf, keeping debris out,and if you get into water over your boots, for a short period, they can keep the water out. If a sharp object creates a hole, they are easy to repair. If the top portion begins to wear out, you can cut them down and make slip-ons for running out to get the paper or to walk the dog.
A superb product for the money and easy on your feet, which is the real point of good rubber boots.
I have been an Xtratuf boot fan since 2002 when I worked on a charter fishing boat in Southeast Alaska, in a town called Gustavus. While working for Black Rock Charters I realized that simple boot wear would not be sufficient, what I really needed was a pair of insulated Xtratuf boots.
Once I purchased my first pair, I have never looked for any other type of waterproof footwear. The choice was made, I had to have Xtratufs.
The one problem I encountered was finding a pair of boots once I left Alaska. Searching my local marine store did not yield any, and long searches on the internet left me burnt out.
So I decided to create a website were people with similar passion could share their stories and order a pair of boots. 
