Airing out Boots

[2BuckBizCT]

Bought my first pair of tall muck boots since I need to cross some water in Kentucky for a deer hunt in September. I've had them outside for 3 days (under overhang of porch), but they still reek like rubber. When will the smell go away? Any tips? I'd rather not spray them with something scented

[nywaw]

Yeah I remember when I got some mucks I was walking through knee high mud trying to get that scent knocked down.  Maybe try some baking soda inside and make a paste with some water for the outside that you can brush on and wipe off after a day or two?

[Nomad]

Are you thinking the smell of rubber bothers deer ? I’ve worn Mucks and Dry Shods for untold years never gave it a thought , I do use those Peets  dryers and love it for getting moisture out .

But I’m a guy who washes his hunting clothes with the regular laundry and doesn’t spray magic potions on his gear .

https://www.peetdryer.com

[Robhuntandfish]

I bought some nosejammer to try and it smelled too pretty to put on hunting clothes so I spray it in my boots 

[lucky118]

I use the regular scent away and just keep them outside

[DirtTime]

Edited August 16 by DirtTime

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3 hours ago, 2BuckBizCT said:

Bought my first pair of tall muck boots since I need to cross some water in Kentucky for a deer hunt in September. I've had them outside for 3 days (under overhang of porch), but they still reek like rubber. When will the smell go away? Any tips? I'd rather not spray them with something scented

I'm in same boat,the smell of rubber is noticeable. I just started to weed whack in mine ,maybe the smell of grass will negate the smell of rubber . I'm going to trudge through the little marsh behind my house and get them dirty before hunting season .

I got the muck wetland model from Rogers sporting goods for 99 bucks 

[phade]

You’re fine. Just wear them when scouting and in the woods. If they can smell the rubber, they can smell you.

[Trial153]

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I rarely wear rubber boots any more… they get ripe … I wouldn’t even worry about it. 

I am getting so nice pictures on our KY farm this year.  Hoping to sign an option on the property next to us as well.  Good luck on your hunt!  

[2BuckBizCT]

Thanks all. I guess because I’ve never worn rubber boots but needed something waterproof the smell is just so strong. We use fragrance free soap and detergent for 10 years now in my house, so rubber smell is just making me uneasy as someone who is used to having deer in close range even without a blind or treestand. As long as I don’t move, deer don’t spook so the smell is making me anxious even though it’s 4 weeks away. 
 

Edited August 17 by 2BuckBizCT

[2BuckBizCT]

1 hour ago, Trial153 said:

I

I rarely wear rubber boots any more… they get ripe … I wouldn’t even worry about it. 

I am getting so nice pictures on our KY farm this year.  Hoping to sign an option on the property next to us as well.  Good luck on your hunt!  

Nice I’ll PM you on IG

[Chromeslayer]

Hunt the wind and dont worry so much!

[crappyice]

Probably want to wear them a bit anyway before you go if there is considerable walking in the Kentucky hunt. Find the right combination of socks(thickness) as rubber boots never fit like sneakers

[Lawdwaz]

10 minutes ago, crappyice said:

Probably want to wear them a bit anyway before you go if there is considerable walking in the Kentucky hunt. Find the right combination of socks(thickness) as rubber boots never fit like sneakers

Cutting 17 miles of grass a week could break them in and knock the stink off them……..

[2BuckBizCT]

4 hours ago, Chromeslayer said:

Hunt the wind and dont worry so much!

I do at home, but this is Kentucky where I’ll be hunting wherever I’m told to sit