# XTRATUF Ankle Deck Boots Are For More Than Just Fishing *By James Hills — Updated February 2023* Let's face it, my choice of footware is typically a good pair of flipflops but this winter has been a very wet one here in San Diego and that means it's time to join the rest of you guys in wearing some boots. The folks at XTRATUF reached out to me about getting a pair of their 6" Ankle Deck Boots and little did I know that we'd end up having so much rain in the past few weeks that they've truly come in handy! Originally I was thinking, "sure, this sounds like a good idea to use when I go down to the tidepools". Instead though, I gave them a heck of a workout on a recent off-road trip with Chevy, celebrating the launch of their all-new Colorado pickup truck. While they are designed to be used on wet deck surfaces on a fishing boat, I found that they worked very nicely for driving as well. ### Hotel Casa Velas All-Inclusive Golf Resort in Puerto Vallarta Casa Velas is a boutique luxury all-inclusive resort located just minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta that offers free unlimited golf at three different golf courses. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/JiQryRUIP3Xa9PwENQFhbg.1465) ### A Pride of America Cruise Will Change Your View of Hawaii Pride of America Hawaii cruise review, the only US flagged, large cruise ship to sail in Hawaii. ManTripping [Read More](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/JiQryRUIP3Xa9PwENQFhbg.1039) ### 7 Days Private Guided Tour in Sri Lanka A 7 day private guided tour of Sri Lanka weaving history, culture and adventure with hidden gems, ideal for curious travelers. 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I suspect that this is due to their XPRESSCOOL liner which is designed to help regulate food temperature, even after a full day of walking around in them. In our test, this included starting at 8 am for a pre-drive briefing and then nearly 200 miles of driving as well as walking around in the mud to take photos of the trucks, before returning back to the lodge for dinner. Priced at $115, these [XTRATUF 6" Ankle Deck Boots](https://www.xtratuf.com/xtratuf-ankle-deck-mens-6-inch-waterproof--pull-o/22736.html) are made for guys that are serious about protecting their feet in wet environments - but still keeping them comfortable. Details Written by: James Hills Published: 18 February 2023 Last Updated: 18 February 2023 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? Let us help you plan a cruise, all-inclusive resort, or tour for your next guys trip, family vacation, or romantic getaway. 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