boots on a budget

[Curly]

You might try these:  Ebay  (You may think they can't be any good for that price, but it might surprise you).

[vandeman17]

You might try these:  Ebay  (You may think they can't be any good for that price, but it might surprise you).

I will check them out at home! Ebay is restricted at work. 

[Skyvalhunter]

Go on Sierra Trading and look at their Asolo.

[brocka]

Go on Sierra Trading and look at their Asolo.

I second this. Look at the fugitives.

[b0bbyg]

You might try these:  Ebay  (You may think they can't be any good for that price, but it might surprise you).

I will check them out at home! Ebay is restricted at work. 

I thought I heard some of the Bates boots were recalled/rejected by the military. Danner also was making these and got much of the Bates share of the contract.
At least that is what I heard.  Danner RAT Gortex boots are also on Ebay or directly from the local outlet if you are ever in Portland.

[jackelope]

Go on Sierra Trading and look at their Asolo.

I second this. Look at the fugitives.

x3.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-fugitive-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~83990/?filterString=s~asolo-fugitive%2F&colorFamily=168#11_6,6_0_fc71202f165a4_%7B%22id%22%3A3%2C%22result%22%3Atrue%2C%22jsonrpc%22%3A%222.0%22%7D

Looks like there's an extra 20% off right now on them too.

Asolo's are awesome boots right out of the box and STP has a great warranty and customer service.

I also bought a pair of Meindl Perfekt Hunters out of Cabela's bargain cave for $62.00 a few years back. They're the 400gram thinsulate ones and are perfect for just about everything so far. I've hunted september elk and high country mule deer to single digits in 2' of snow in the Blues with them. Zero complaints. My point is to check the bargain cave at Cabelas.

[b0bbyg]

Last post was about Danners but I have actually been wearing Lowas ( gtx hiker around $220 for REI )

I went onto St Helens twice and wore them in all terrains and weather for 2 heavy hunting/scouting seasons. No break in period and feet felt better than ever these last 2 years.

They did start leaking after my second season so I may contact REI / Lowa to see if there is a rebate or trade in. But even with that I will still wear them as my first choice for almost any hike/hunt. If there is no trade in I might just buy a second pair for the really wet days.

[CoryTDF]

Save you money and buy the one pair that will last you forever! I have them, I swear by them, and have sold my friends on them. Kenetrek rocks!!!

http://www.kenetrek.com/mountain_boots.asp?gclid=CLvSrq2r87cCFaU5QgodMn4A8g

[Alchase]

Go on Sierra Trading and look at their Asolo.

I second this. Look at the fugitives.

x3.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-fugitive-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~83990/?filterString=s~asolo-fugitive%2F&colorFamily=168#11_6,6_0_fc71202f165a4_%7B%22id%22%3A3%2C%22result%22%3Atrue%2C%22jsonrpc%22%3A%222.0%22%7D

Looks like there's an extra 20% off right now on them too.

Asolo's are awesome boots right out of the box and STP has a great warranty and customer service.

I also bought a pair of Meindl Perfekt Hunters out of Cabela's bargain cave for $62.00 a few years back. They're the 400gram thinsulate ones and are perfect for just about everything so far. I've hunted september elk and high country mule deer to single digits in 2' of snow in the Blues with them. Zero complaints. My point is to check the bargain cave at Cabelas.

 
That is a great price on those Asolos!

Which type of boot do your feet like most?

I use Merril Moabs as by everyday walk arounds, great boots.
But out Hunting my feet need a stiff shank for support. If I tried using my Merrils for trails or up and down the steep inclines and rocks, my feet would be a mess at the end of the day. I wear Asolo FSN 95GTXs when hunting or hiking.

[calledinsick]

Wholesale Sports in Spokane North Town Mall  has all boots at 50% off. I had great luck with my Rocky boots, however I was not able to have the tread resoled so i switched to Danner.

[Timberstalker]

Save you money and buy the one pair that will last you forever! I have them, I swear by them, and have sold my friends on them. Kenetrek rocks!!!

http://www.kenetrek.com/mountain_boots.asp?gclid=CLvSrq2r87cCFaU5QgodMn4A8g

I will second this.  Took me a while to convince myself.  I have never worn a better boot.  Ever!

[deerslyr]

Asolo Fugitives, freaking awesome boot.

[Smossy]

Just wondering if you guys had any recommendations for boots on a budget. I have a pair that I like but they are getting worn out so I am going to bring them as my back up pair. I am going to use them on a late september archery elk hunt in Oregon. I want a pair that is waterproof and lightweight. I am looking for some insulation but not too much. I have a few things to buy and still have to buy my tag so I am trying to not spend a fortune on boots.

Id pick up the full leather Brahma's from walmart. To this date they were still the hardest working longest lasting boots Ive ever owned. Just get them in Non-steel toe, and pick up some obenaufs LP and apply two generous coats.
I had them for 3 years and stomped around in snow, water to my ankles, and worked for a pvc manufacturing company where I was wet from my waist down 10 hours a day for 5 days a week for 6 months. That was just the start of they're life to. Lasted another 2 1/2 years after that. The leather was still holding up good but they started to have the perma stink where it felt like you were sticking your feet into a swamp. So I tossed them for some Danner's

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Brahma-Men-s-Defender-Work-Boots-Extra-Wide-Width/21611111?srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=30-205841466-2&adid=1500000000000029469730&veh=cse

[pope]

I always check REI garage sales first. You will find boxes and boxes of footwear in all sizes for all applications, all returned items of very high quality marked down by as much as 90%. You may find exactly what you're looking for, provided you don't need camo. I get my trail running shoes there and pay $15-$20 instead of $110. You do need a membership but it pays dividends.

I suppose I should add that you won't find boots made specifically for hunting.

[MuleySniper]

Check out some of the Rockys. My best pair I literally used for 8 or 9 years. Only reason I turned em in is because all the lugs were worn off. I had a pair of kenetrek mt extremes. I kid you not I sold them and replaced them with a $99 pair of rockys and crawled all over the ruby mts in them in Nevada and my feet were super comfortable. The only break in I did was wear them to work for a week.