Hunting Boots

[lamrith]

Try on boots in every brand.

    I will add also different models in the brand as they often are cut differently.

I have tough to fit feet. I tried on 3 different Cabelas boots, few Redheads, few North Face, few Danners (All sub $200 range).  The Danner Pronghorn fit me the best of everything by a substantial margin.  no hotspots or binding. It was the only one that I was able to put on and keep on for more than 10min walking thru store..

Sportco in Fife has Danners on sale too 25% off anythign in stock..  and thier prices are already lower than everyone else!

[Jonathan_S]

Tip #2

Again, my advice is worth whatever you're willing to pay me for it, which probably nothing...at any rate - try on the boots and buy those exact two boots.  Don't even vary color without trying the other ones on    little changes make a huge difference over time

[jdb]

I've been wearing Keens a lot lately and have been very happy with them

[Stein]

I go for the lightest boots possible, right now I have a pair of Cabela's hikers, UA Valsetz and Bates Velocitor.  The Cabelas are goretex and the other two are highly breathable.  After about a year, the Goretex will leave you as wet as a ventilated boot so it doesn't matter much.  I go with the Bates now and assume my feet will be wet but the boot will dry quickly.

Boots are highly, highly personal.  I am still working on a boot/sock/footbed solution that will allow me to go blister free over 15 or 20 miles.

[Netminder01]

I picked up a pair of the Outfitters 400 grain yesterday afternoon after trying on about 10 pairs. I have a size 13EE plus my left foot is about a half size larger than my right so my options were limited.

Initially, I was going for an 800 grain boot so I could wear it both early season and late with a high angle comfortable boot capable of handling weight & miles. Coincidentally, the few guys in the department did not really know squat about boots. I met another friendly elk hunter who was planning his hike to Idaho who was getting all kinds of bad info.

I'm breaking them in the rest of this week and into the weekend but not optimistic. Any other wide footed 13's + out there with recommendations?  I'm really debating going back to backpacking boots and really wanted the Cabellas staff to provide a perspective instead of reading from their iPad sales tool.

[SkookumHntr]

Pronghorns are always a solid boot for any condition!

[270Flat]

I just bought a pair of Vasque Eriksson GTX. Second pair of Vasque in the last five years. I wear the heck out of them. Hunting/scouting/ backpacking/ fishing. I'll layer with warmer socks if needed. And take an extra pair of insulated boots if the weather gets extremely cold. I like the support and toughness of the boots. I have a hard time wrapping my head around really expensive boots that my feet won't like.  My feet love this boot and it's not overly expensive @ $220.

[BigBullDreamer11]

I am going to run to REI and try some on.. I went to cabelas last night and didnt find any that really struck me that they were awesome I need to get good socks to my feet are always warm and sweat pretty easy so i have to find a good sock and boot combo..

[lamrith]

I am going to run to REI and try some on.. I went to cabelas last night and didnt find any that really struck me that they were awesome I need to get good socks to my feet are always warm and sweat pretty easy so i have to find a good sock and boot combo..

Make sure to hit Sportco in Fife as well.  They have a decent variety of models and brands and their pricing is good.  Pronghorns are ~$157, versus $189 everyplace else as an example..

[PA BEN]

I really need a good pair of boots for my watershed elk hunt. I thought I had a good pair but mile 4 of a 5 miler my feet started to kill me. Any suggestions would be great I too will be going to REI this weekend.

[mountainman]

Fanned Elk Hunters, Meindl Mountain Hunters, and Kennetreks. Own the all, love them all! ( Kennetreks took awhile to break in tho)

[Jonathan_S]

I really need a good pair of boots for my watershed elk hunt. I thought I had a good pair but mile 4 of a 5 miler my feet started to kill me. Any suggestions would be great I too will be going to REI this weekend.

Something stiff for that hunt. REI will have Lowa's and Salomon's which are both good options.

[PA BEN]

I need good arch support too.

[Jonathan_S]

Even with a great boot, insoles are a good idea. Particularly if you have flat feet   

[aaronoto]

I've had two pairs of Salomon Quest 4D GTX that I love for their comfort, but not for their relatively fast wearing and flexible soles.  I pulled the trigger on a pair of Lowa Tibet GTX last night, should be here tomorrow.  Hopefully they'll provide the stiffness in the sole that I'm looking for.  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Quest 4D GTX to try out though, REI carries them.  Took a look at Kennetrek's as well, they were comfortable, but the soles just seemed really cheap to me.