New hunting boots

[DJ_Mack]

What are your guy's recommendations??

[bobcat]

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,177683.0.html

[DJ_Mack]

thanks

[bobcat]

Are you looking for leather or rubber?

[WapitiTalk1]

Funny you should ask. Breaking a new pair in as I BBQ 😄.

[DJ_Mack]

I was thinking leather.  My buddy recommends the danner pronghorn, but I don't like boots that big.  I usually just wear romeo's but they suck in steep terrain and in cold weather.


These Merrell's is what I was thinking and they are definitely more in my price range.

[SemperFidelis97]

Don't buy the Merrils their quality in the last several years has been severely lacking.  If you want a boot in close to the same price range that will hold up try out the Vasque St. Elias.  I would recommend trying anything on before you buy it though boots fit each person a little different, and opinions on comfort can be all over the board.

[nastybynature]

Funny you should ask. Breaking a new pair in as I BBQ 😄.

What brand/model is that boot? Those look nice!

[WapitiTalk1]

Funny you should ask. Breaking a new pair in as I BBQ 😄.

What brand/model is that boot? Those look nice!

Zamberlan 980 Outfitter GTX. Top shelf.

[WapitiTalk1]

I was thinking leather.  My buddy recommends the danner pronghorn, but I don't like boots that big.  I usually just wear romeo's but they suck in steep terrain and in cold weather.


These Merrell's is what I was thinking and they are definitely more in my price range.

The pronghorns aren't bad boots, got a pair myself. Good boots are pricey brother, Kennetrek, Zamberkans, etc. but you'll hunt in them for a very long time.

[pd]

Funny you should ask. Breaking a new pair in as I BBQ 😄.

RJ, my feet are hot just looking at those.  'Dem Moon Boots? 

(I know you are old enough to know what I mean.)

[elk247]

I hate my pronghorns! Most uncomfortable boot I've ever owned. I even bought those fancy $70 inserts to try to help. Buy whatever you like, but fair warning.

[nastybynature]

Been looking at the Irish Setter (Red Wing) Elk Trackers. Tried them on in Sportsman's and they felt pretty good. Just wonder if they are waterproof enough.....

[Wetwoodshunter]

I have the Irish setter elk trackers 600 mg gortex. I love them, I wear them with smart wool socks and never have had issues with getting wet unless I go over the top. The break in period was about two days.


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[Nature Boy]

I have a pair of the Irish Setter Elk Trackers for sale listed in the classified section if anyone is interested.  They are great boots but don't fit my foot well.  Everyone is different.  I have also ponied up for the Kennetrek but they didnt work for me either.  I'm now on to Zamberlan and so far so good.