Waterproof Hunting Boots?

[RadSav]

I have the Danner Pronghorns gore-tex as well but they are the camo version with half canvas...  comfort wise they are great, waterproof they are not.  Even with the Gore-Tex, I got one good season out of them before they started leaking.

    Very same problem. Comfortable but not waterproof after first season.

Doing good if you get a season out of them.  We buy them because the wife likes them for upland hunting.  But we've never had a pair that stays waterproof for more than two hunts.

LaSportiva going on eight years with no leaks.  Hanwag Trapper has horrible hardware, but even after two repairs on top lace hooks... still waterproof after six years.  Both boots have Duratherm.  Had a guide turn me onto that.  I'm a believer now!

My Miendel Alaskan were great boots for waterproof and durability, but never did form to my foot comfortable enough for long back country trips.

[trophyhunt]

Sierra trading post has Asolo Scarpa all leather wp hiking boots for $159.I have 2 pair of Asolo Sasslong which are no longer available but they can be resoled when they need it and they are great.If you have to break in a pair of boots they didnt  really fit you.I have never had any problems with Asolo's.I use coconut oil on my feet to eliminate hot spots if I am packing a lot of weight. STP has about 5 styles of Asolo's and a few other top brands of boots. Much more resonable than REI.

I have to say after 3 years and a ton of miles I'm pretty happy with my asolo boots, I paid about 350 for them at REI.  I'm just now starting to see some waterproofing going away, BUT, I have put nothing on the leather, I called them once but they only spoke Italian.     Wonder what I can put on my leather that will allow it to breath but help keep it water proof?  Nice to see they are cheaper at Sierra Trading post.

[robescc]

Kenetrek Mountain Extreme's are the only way to go. I can go for miles and cover steep, rough ground and my feet, knees and hips don't hurt like other boots did. I have been through Danner's, Cabela's, Meindl's and Keen's. The Kenetrek's are by far the best. They are spendy but you get what you pay for. I went with the 400 gram thinsulate since it can get cold during elk season but I don't get too hot even in summer and early hunts.

[257wbymagkiller]

For the last 2 years I have been using the under armor brow tines. I couldn't be more happy with them. For me they are the most comfortable boot shoe or anything I put on my feet and they keep my feet good and dry on the wet side. They are light and warm in the snow and quite.  I absolutely love them!

[elkaholic123]

Goretex is warrantied for 2 years not to leak, I have taken boots back that have leaked and received a new pair    My Kenetreks have never leaked and are very comfortable...

[Taco280AI]

Love my Cabelas Meindl "Perfekt" boots 

[Browndawg]

I've been a Danner guy all of my life. I go through one pair of Super Rainforest per year at work (construction). They do start leaking at about a year. The employee at their factory store told me, "They don't make leather submarines". 

I own 2 pair of Pronghorns that are 3 years old. One un-insulated for archery, and one with 1200 grams of insulation for rifle season hunts in the snow. I only put these boots on for hunting. They don't leak a bit.

The one thing I love about Danner is their comfort. I have never gotten a blister wearing them. They come out of the box and require no break in. I put a lot of miles on my feet while hunting and won't risk sore feet with a different boot. When they start leaking, I go get another pair.

I do know a guy who sent every leaky Danner into Gore and they would send him a new pair. He'd do this every time. He is known to be a cheap bass turd, but this thread has got me thinking about saving some money now.

[NW SURVEYOR]

I used to wear Danner Ft. Lewis and various other sundry Danners.
That all leaked like a sieve.
Having worn WestCo corks for years, I am religious about greasing them up.
The best boots I ever had were the older Cabela's Outfitter Series.
I went through about 8 pairs and they were all good for about 8 months.
Buy then in the fall and after April they could leak until September.

I am interested in following this thread as I need to find new boots as the new Outfitters don't fit the bill after they changed then a couple years ago.

[Stickerbush]

I used scarpas last season, synthetic gore tex model. Held up really well so far, I have also used cabelas, georgia, danner. Scarpa is my first of the euro type boot I like them.

[Stickerbush]

I would like to try Crispi boots as well

[Eric M]

Three guys at work bought Kenetreks. Two of them only made it one season. The other guy has been laid up and hasn't used them. After that, I considered the Lowa Tibets, but several guys on this thread are saying they don't last long either. Maybe I should just find some Danner Pronghorns and buy a new pair every year. Can't see spending 400-500 dollars on boots that leak after a season.

[Sakko300wsm]

I have Ariat hunting boots - 2 yrs into them with a ton of miles and still in excellent condition and completely water proof so far

[3dvapor]

Crispi boots.  Take care of them once a year and they will last several seasons.

[Don_D]

I have 2 years on a set of Danner Pronghorns now and they are still dry. I wear them quite a bit around the place doing chores as well because of this.

[Alpine Mojo]

My kenetrek hardscrabbles have been put to the test this year in wet snow and full days of solid rain. Sent them back for a mid season repair as well and got them back in 5 business days. Im officially a kenetrek leg humper.

+1 on the Kennetreks.  Their customer service is top notch!!