There was also some discussion about NEOS on an ABA blog post from this
summer:

http://blog.aba.org/2012/07/neos-worth-it-or-not.html

I was one who recommended Boggs and one thing I like about them is that the
uppers are neoprene. Consequently they fit more snugly which I think makes
them more comfortable, helps for walking and probably also makes them
warmer. I have friends around here (north-central Idaho) who swear by them
for early winter and "mud" season conditions.

Charles.

On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:14 PM, John Puschock <g_g_allin at hotmail.com>wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Sorry for being late to this, but a recent post to AKBirding had negative
> comments about both NEOS and Xtra-tufs:
> http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=249928&MLID=AK01&MLNM=Alaska%20Birding
>
> To summarize, production of Xtra-tufs was recently moved to China, and the
> same apparently goes for NEOS, and it sounds like quality may have
> suffered.
>
> FWIW, I've used Xtra-tufs for a number of years, and I've been happy with
> them. I've also used Lacrosse rubber boots and was happy with them as well,
> though I prefer the sole of the Xtra-tufs. On the other hand, I've had a
> few clients who were never able to keep water out of their NEOS, though I
> know there are legions of birders who swear by them.
>
> John Puschock
> Matthews Beach, Seattle
> g_g_allin at hotmail.com
> http://www.zbirdtours.com
>
> p.s. If you can still find US-made Xtra-tufs in Seattle, please let me
> know. I should stock up.
>
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