Quiet Boots for Blacktail stalking?

[aorams]

Hi forum!

I'm looking to expand my boot inventory and am looking for advice on QUIET and WATERPROOF boots for the western Washington blacktail woods. I've been using a pair of Scarpa Kinesis Pro for a couple of years but they don't seem to do much to dampen noise...  I have a narrow heel an wide forefoot. Any thoughts? 

Thanks!

[bobcat]

If you really want waterproof, go with rubber boots. It's sure nice being able to wade through deep water with no worries of your feet getting wet.

I've had good luck with Lacrosse but there are a few other brands that offer good quality hunting boots.

http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/performance/hunt/rubber/

[blackveltbowhunter]

IME..... The words quiet and waterproof simply do not go together. You can have a degree of both,but not the best of both. It really boils down to picking one or the other based an application priority and the other will be secondary. I agree with bobcat about the rubber boots. And Lacrosse, Muck, and UA make some comfy rubber neoprene boots that will keep your feet all day dry in standing water. These are not hiking boots and although comfy, are not meant to cover miles and miles. If covering alot of ground, in rainy wet weather, 2 pairs of quality leather boots, wool socks, and a boot dryer are what have worked for me.

[Damnimissed]

Xtra tuff

[dreamunelk]

You will get lots of good advice and opinions on boots hear and most I will agree with and some others I will have to look into.   I will say that to achieve quiet you need to follow one rule when hunting blacktail.  MOVE SLOWER! 

[4fletch]

Extra Tuff

[3nails]

 Go with what is waterproof and comfortable. I don't believe there is such thing as quiet boots. Just quiet hunters.

[TVHunts]

Extra Tuff

Another vote for Xtratuf boots depending on terrain.  Then my next favorite is muck boots.

[Todd_ID]

Yep.  Insulated Xtra Tuffs. And then add on some fleece booties if you're still making too much noise. Day One Camo makes the ones I've used for the last 15 years.

[pope]

I didn't have a bundle to drop on boots, and I had been using some mountaineering boots I loved. Since they were good for snow and ice and quite warm and supportive, I found them decent boots for approaching hunting areas and warm enough for sitting. But quiet boots must be soft boots, which means if you walk far, your feet will be fatigued. Last season I hunted in a pair of old Sorel snow boots my wife bought me years ago. In my opinion, they aren't supportive enough or warm enough for snow adventures, but they were the PERFECT BOOT for hunting blacktails. Soft, quiet, warm enough for tree stands, but not good for long marches. My feet were never cold or wet.

[headshot5]

Go with what is waterproof and comfortable. I don't believe there is such thing as quiet boots. Just quiet hunters.

This...  100% true.    

[ShadowHunter]

http://www.adn.com/article/alaskans-say-xtratuf-boots-lost-trademark-durability-after-manufacturing-move-chinahttp://

 

Schnee's are not cheap but you can't beat them for a waterproof comfortable hunting boot.  I've owned mine since 1990.  Yes, I've sent them back 3 times for new bottoms over the years.  The leather uppers always coming back to me looking like they gave me new boots!

[headshot5]

X2 on Schnees.  I've run one set for about 10 years now. 

[Tim in Wa.]

L L Beans Hunting Shoe is both quiet and waterproof.They also provide no support ,traction or insulation.
Everything is a compromise
Tim

[coachcw]

Screw danners ! I will never buy another pair. ..they squeek.   Neoprene like mucks are a good choice but I'd say have two or three pairs of lite hikers and good wool socks rotate boots . to often guys look at there feet while stocking keep eyes peeled a head  and  step  deliberately.