Good Chuckar boot

[Justin7mm]

Give La Sportiva a try.  I have owned several pairs and will continue to buy more.  I would recommend the mountaineering series.  Hiking boots might be a bit lightly built.  The La Sportiva Karakorum is a nice boot.  Lightweight, waterproof, stiff, and i think it has a shank which will keep your foot well supported on uneven surfaces.  I wear these for work, and all my hunting.  You can spend an arm an a leg on a pair of them depending on what you want.

[L-ofalab]

Danners is an Oregon company that has many of it's boots made in China. They used to have OK boots now I wouldn't waste the time or money.

[merkelman]

All of the expensive boots are made in Oregon at the factory in Portland. Their quality is still top notch!  Having been to the factory numerous times and speaking with factory reps, the USA made product is stil their best sellers. Not to mention most of the military models they supply are usa made. They have less expensive boots made in China to compete with the Cabellas type organizations. It made good business sense for them to do so. Not everyone can afford a 200-300 pair of boots. You being from Spokane must understand that not everyone can own a pair of Whites.  Heck, even red wing has products being made overseas. Ya pay for quality, sometimes. A few years back Filson went of the reservation and had some goods made in china built to their specs. They did not sell thus Filsone did away with them.  Just because it is made elsewhere does not mean poor quality. Look at the iPhone, lol.  I have about 8 pairs of danners boots all made in the USA. A COUPLE PAIR have been hunter for over 12 year and are still in great shape. Yes they got hunted in a lot, I mean chukar country and all.  Before kids I was averaging 30+ days during the hunting season. Rabble rousing done...happy thanksgiving to all upland guys and gals.

This is for NACHES...I still post and you can PM me too!  Lol

[WALLEYEGUY]

I really like ASOLO, they are a bit spendy but wear like a rock and don't leak.  Friends that wore them in the hills of Afghanistan turned me on to them.

[jackelope]

I really like ASOLO, they are a bit spendy but wear like a rock and don't leak.  Friends that wore them in the hills of Afghanistan turned me on to them.

Asolo's can be bought on Sierra Trading Post cheap.

[Forks]

Thanks for all the input, my goal is to save up for some kennetreks, maybe the mountain extreme and buy them and break them in this summer

Keep an eye on Sierra Trading Post and Camofire for good deals, found my mountain extrm's on STP for 250.00 shipped. If they Kennetrek's dont fit you, check out Lowa or Hanwag through Lathrop and Son's.

[Bmcox86]

Does anyone local have the kenntrek extremes I'd like to go try them on so I know what size I need before ordering



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[Forks]

Sportsman's Wharehouse.

[Birddogman]

Best boots I ever had were kids wool socks (cut in half), under that nylons (cut to length) and duck tape.  Field trialed with these a lot and never ripped a toe or cut a pad.  best part is they are cheap.

Doesn't have to look good, just has to work!

JMO

[Bmcox86]

Best boots I ever had were kids wool socks (cut in half), under that nylons (cut to length) and duck tape.  Field trialed with these a lot and never ripped a toe or cut a pad.  best part is they are cheap.

Doesn't have to look good, just has to work!

JMO

You have pads on your feet? I don't have that big of feet but  I don't think I can fit into kids socks and I need more ankle support than duct tape

[L-ofalab]

I think he is hunting almost barefoot! Probably saves some money too. Heck there is that guy on the discovery channel that seldom wears anything on his feet Cody Lundine??

[jackelope]

Best boots I ever had were kids wool socks (cut in half), under that nylons (cut to length) and duck tape.  Field trialed with these a lot and never ripped a toe or cut a pad.  best part is they are cheap.

Doesn't have to look good, just has to work!

JMO

Why?

[bobcat]

Best boots I ever had were kids wool socks (cut in half), under that nylons (cut to length) and duck tape.  Field trialed with these a lot and never ripped a toe or cut a pad.  best part is they are cheap.

Doesn't have to look good, just has to work!

JMO

Why?

He's talking about boots for a dog, not a person.

[Stickerbush]

I just ordered these, they were on a crazy deal at rei. Got backordered but I dont plan on using them much until next season anyways. Always on a quest for the perfect boot, with budget in mind of course. Have not chukar hunted much but hopefully in the future

I throw another vote for Danner.  A hard, aggressive sole is a necessity when clinging on for dear life on a frozen slope as your sidehilling to the next rock outcropping or ravine, chasing these red legged ba$tard$.   It's a love hate relationship I have three different pairs for the time of year and temperature.  Good boot for the money.

On a side note, I purchased the Solomon Quest 4D hikers for an early season elk hunt and have been very impressed.  They are featherweights compared to Danner's and have only hunted in them for 30 or so days this season but are still waterproof and performing well....I hope it continues.  I tried them on the chukar hills three times this year and have been impressed.  While it hasn't been snowy or very icy, they have performed well.  Soft soled and flexible, I find that my knees have been less sore this hunting season, as I feel the Danner's were such good ankle support, much of the bending came from my knees, causing fatigue and pain.  Now with the Solomon, body ware and tear is much more even.  Their full wrap around rubber toe has held up well.  They  have to be retired soon with this cold weather and I hope snow soon, for the trusty Danner's, but I thought I would mention.    More versatile for everyday hiking with enough support and toughness for the chukar hills.  U can get them at Cabelas too.  If I could only choose one boot...I would still choose Danner. 
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Salomon-GORE-TEX-Quest-D-Hikers/1624445.uts?productVariantId=3513836&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03696896&rid=40&channel=GoogleBaseUSA&mr:trackingCode=ED86BD11-18E4-E211-BAAE-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=36436741991&mr:keyword&mr:match&mr:filter=64644259631&gclid=CJmBgYSwg7sCFUWTfgodrXMA3Q&gclsrc=aw.ds

Regardless of anyone's recommendations, if a boot does not fit your feet, they won't work for you.

[Curly]

Best boots I ever had were kids wool socks (cut in half), under that nylons (cut to length) and duck tape.  Field trialed with these a lot and never ripped a toe or cut a pad.  best part is they are cheap.

Doesn't have to look good, just has to work!

JMO

You have pads on your feet? I don't have that big of feet but  I don't think I can fit into kids socks and I need more ankle support than duct tape