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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #30 on: January 04, 2009, 05:18:12 PM »
I have a pair of the Danner Elk Hunters that I purchased in 1997 and have worn them
every year since,they do leak a little but are still a good pair of early season boots,that said I think I will go with Kenetrek's this summer!

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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #31 on: January 04, 2009, 06:41:11 PM »
Who sells Kenetreks on west side or eastside? I hear great things about that brand and would like to try them.
Here are there Washington dealers.  http://www.kenetrek.com/dealers-Washington.asp  If you get a pair you love them.

I bought mine from 3 Rivers Archery in Longview, great bunch of guys.

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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #32 on: January 05, 2009, 02:40:27 PM »
They have to be of good quality, fit my feet well and that is about it. I don't give a darn who makes them as long as they fit the two criteria above.

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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #33 on: January 19, 2009, 08:48:22 PM »
I am very happy with My Cabela's Danner Elk Hunters.  I also have a pair of Hoffman Pac Boots that I rarely get to use, because I haven't been hunting in deep snow for the last couple of years. 

I have been eyeballing the Kennetreks for a little while and will likely try those on the next go around.  Looking for something lighter.

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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2009, 04:16:52 AM »
ELK HUNTERS HAVE BEEN GOOD TO ME

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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2009, 05:58:43 AM »
I like my Elk Hunters a lot. I've been using the same pair for a dozen years or better. I've had to re-seal the stitching a couple of times, and with only 400 grams of thinsulate they aren't good for stand hunting in the dead of winter, but they are a really good all around boot.
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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #36 on: January 20, 2009, 06:14:24 AM »
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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #37 on: January 20, 2009, 07:47:47 AM »
I'll weigh in on the Great Danner Debate:

In 1995 when I was an Army Ranger I was issued a pair of Danners.  They took forever to break in, and when they did, they developed a "fold" somewhere in the heel that caused quite a bit of discomfort.  THey had taken so long to break in, I didn't turn them in for new ones for fear of having to go through that horrifying break in process again.  As a consequence, I only wore them when I REALLY needed to wear an insulated boot.  I still have them, but never wear them as I now have a nice insulated pair of Bellvilles for my cold-weather military boots (love the Bellvilles).  I only base my opinion on Danner on this one pair of boots, so it may not be fair, but I would never spend my own money on them.  THey had an American Flag sewn into them too.

My boots right now are a pair of Irish Setters that I bought on sale 2 years ago.  THey were less than $100, and I bought them because they were a deal, and my Wolverine Durashocks were worn out (another boot I will never buy again) and I needed a boot for elk season.  I am rough on boots, and frankly didn't expect them to last more than a year or two.  The boots are well into their 3rd year and showing no signs of wearing out yet.  I am very impressed.

THat being said, I have to check out Kennetrek have heard a lot of great things about them.
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Re: what boots do you guys like?
« Reply #38 on: January 25, 2009, 06:21:47 PM »
I have a couple pair of danners. Mountain lite's and GTX's they are alright, but not great. The GTX's squeek so bad when I walk I think the elk can hear it. I bought a pair of kenetrek mountain extreme 400's last year and no complaints so far. I really like the stiff ski boot like support.

 


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