boots on a budget

[Smossy]

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.

'I have a pair of Rocky Silent Stalkers also, theyre INSANELY lightweight, Amazing traction on the bottom and Gortex lined. Ran me about $89 on sale.

[Tbar]

Asolo Fugitives, freaking awesome boot.

I have more than 1000 miles on mine (probably more than 2k) and they are in great shape, with no sign of breaking down. My only complaint was they were a little stiff but I think they are the best boots I've owned. I would go to REI and have them line up the boots, they all fit so different and have strengths and weaknesses. I really like the stiff lasts.   

[Raul Duke]

Go on Sierra Trading and look at their Asolo.

Is there any retailers in the U.S. that sell these boots? I'd like to try on a pair, and find the rite size.

[lostbackpacker]

I would look at some used kennetrek or any other highend boots.  You have to be patient.  but some will turn up. 

I wasted many a seasons on cheap boots. 

[h20hunter]

If you don't have happy feet you will not have a good hunt. Gauranteed!

[suga]

You can save money on packs. Buy cheap camo or no camo at all. Drink cheap vodka in camp. You can even buy a cheap bow or gun that will do the trick just fine. But after years of hunting and hiking and buying cheap boots like Rocky, Danner, and others, I'll never go back again. My Lowas are $400 boots and will probably last and support my feet comfortably for 20 more years if I take good care of them. That's 20 bucks a year. Spend your money wisely.

 

[jackelope]

Go on Sierra Trading and look at their Asolo.

Is there any retailers in the U.S. that sell these boots? I'd like to try on a pair, and find the rite size.

REI sells Asolo boots.

[BULLBLASTER]

Maybe look at some keens. They have waterproof hikers and taller boots.

[Alchase]

Go on Sierra Trading and look at their Asolo.

Is there any retailers in the U.S. that sell these boots? I'd like to try on a pair, and find the rite size.

REI sells Asolo boots.

They have some great boot fit staff as well

[WAcoyotehunter]

What size do you wear?  I have a pair of real nice boots in 11.5, but they're too narrow in the front for me. 

[vandeman17]

What size do you wear?  I have a pair of real nice boots in 11.5, but they're too narrow in the front for me.

I actually wear between an 11.5 and 12. PM sent

[atfulldraw]

I agree with the guys who buy high quality boots, I have bought Danner and UA boots and they both leak like crazy. This year I'm buying a pair of Kenetrek boots. A pair of boots that lasts 10+ years pays for a lot of cheap boots.

[deerslyr]

I agree with the guys who buy high quality boots, I have bought Danner and UA boots and they both leak like crazy. This year I'm buying a pair of Kenetrek boots. A pair of boots that lasts 10+ years pays for a lot of cheap boots.

The key is finding one that fits well. Kenetreks are horrible for people with narrow heals (like myself)

[SemperFidelis97]

I have worn both Merril, and Asolo's they will fit in most working man's budgets.  I have clinically bad feet, and I have worn them for years they serve me well.

[huntnnw]

look at Keen boots...most comfy hiking boot I have ever worn..I  paid $100 for mine they were not waterproof, but they do have them