Back country boots?

[huntnnw]

All the above mentioned boots are made very well and will last, but it comes down to each individual and what your feet like..I bought the Alaskan Meindl and am struggling to find something socks, footbeds etc to keep my feet from getting sore..I get about 3 straight hours of climbing and then all the sudden feet are hurting

[180-GRAIN]

bought a pair of kenetrek boots a couple days ago, the mountain extreme 400s. Bought these for winter hunting. I bought the vasques for summer hiking and hunting.

[summit creek]

you need to buy a set of cork boots in the high country your not on the roads serious guys try em once you hunt in calks you wont go back to regular boots not ever i wear my slipers to my spot and put on the corks and if im hunting on a road i walk on the grass or the center of the road 2 lesson the nois

[JPhelps]

All the above mentioned boots are made very well and will last, but it comes down to each individual and what your feet like..

Exactly!!! For me the Kenetrek Mountain Extremes fit great, have great support and the lacing system is the best I have used.

[RadSav]

I spent about four years and thousands of dollars looking for a good high mountain boot that did not kill my feet.  Finally ended up with La Sportiva Trango GTX ALP.  Of course, like always, they quit making it as soon as I found something I liked. It is now called TRANGO EXT. EVO LIGHT GTX and is insulated where the Alp was not and no longer has metal loops in the lower.  This is a mountaineering boot rather than a hunting boot.  But I have found no light hunting boot that even comes close. Maybe the Hanwag Mountain Light GTX but I found it to loosen and not grip as well on descent.

The boot fits so perfectly that you really can not add any of the Superfeet and keep the fit correct.  Not even when going a half size up.  So I ordered the Lathrop & Son's foot bed.  Wow!  That thing is awesome!!!  A week later I ordered L&S beds for every pair of boots and shoes I own.  I still get some soreness in my heal if pack weight exceeds 60#.  But I'd guess with my feet that would happen regardless of footbed.  That's what happens when you're an old, fat, broken, tender foot.

[Fishnfowler]

I tried many different brands and still I got blisters.  I hike very hard for long distances and kept wearing out my skin.  A couple of years ago I tried something that eliminated blisters from my life.  If I'm hiking more than 10 miles, I stop frequently and take my boots and socks off to dry out my feet.  If I'm going slow or it is cold weather it doesn't matter and I don't bother.  If it is hot and I'm pounding the miles, taking 15 minutes to dry my feet a couple of times a day has cured my blister issue. 

FWIW, I'm using Kenetrek boots now.  I tried tape, moleskin, double socks, everything and then some.  Drying my feet has proved to be the single best thing I've ever tried.   

[huntnnw]

The most comfortable pair of hikers I have ever owned are Keen boots...I am considering buying another pair for the earlier part of the season..they last me 3 years and more miles than I can even count

[Deepinthetrees]

If you are looking to prevent blisters get some Leukotape.  That stuff is great.  I just put a strip around each heel.  It will last for 2-3 days in rough country, even lasts through getting wet. 

Regarding boots:  I have the Meindl Denali from Cabelas.  These are a great boot.  My bro has the Hanwag Mtn Lites from Lathrop and Son's, and he loves them.  Wade has some good boot review info (among various other gear) on his site http://hardcoreoutdoor.com/categories/263/feet-1.aspx

Good Luck!

[wilsongideon]

I found a pair of cabelas meindl's ultralights in the bargin cave my size. Always looking for a better boot I am really happy with these boots.  I love the triple stitching they are holding up really good and I have put alot of miles on them. they are not insulated. As a hunting hiking boot I would recommend these boots. after 15 plus miles in one day I finally got some soreness but definitly a better boot then the Merrel Lightwieght hikers I had previously wore. I will be buying another pair of these when these wear out .

[throttlejocky20]

I just got back from a 5 day trip and I put over 30 miles on my feet. Cabelas Danner elk hunters 8 inch 400 grams and no blisters.

[jechicdr]

let me run down the most popular list i can think of but it really comes down to what fits your feet.
kenetrek, lowa, vasque, meindl, asolo, hanwag....

I have Kenetrek and Asolo boots.  The Asolos are lighter, but not as comfortable as my Kenetrek.