Help the flat-lander

[Bama76]

 Don't want to kick a dead-horse, but I really need some advice.  I am originally from the hill country, but nothing as steep as the Northwest.  With that being said, I climbed about 2500-3000ft yesterday to a ridge-top looking for bear on the south-side (No Luck).  Everything was O.K. on the way up, but coming down my boots really let me down (no pun intended). Lotsa slipping and but sliding, it really sucked. So I am open to any suggestions as far as boots or other high-country gear is concerned. Thanks

[bowelkin]

I have narrow feet and love Danners.  Don't like most of the new styles, but those that lace to toe.  You can keep your feet from sliding and loosen then later on flat stuff.  I used them alot in Alaska after Goats in very wet terrain.
Good luck!

[jackelope]

i have some danner boots, some rocky boots and some raichle backpacking boots and always seem to find myself most comfortable in the backpacking boots with the vibram soles. good support and good traction. slipping and sliding seems to happen anyway if it's going to...i think that comes down to grace and agility...neither of which am i blessed with.

[rasbo]

elk hunter danner laces to the toe,love them

[jackelope]

laces to the toe is an important feature IMO too.

[7mag.]

If you get Danner's beware of the Vibram soles. They are comfortable and great in loose terrain, however, on wet rock or they are extremely slippery, and they are very noisy for still hunting or stalking. Danner makes a great sole called the Airbob, much softer, very quiet, and great traction. Danner's are great if you have smaller feet. If you have large feet, like me, I found that Danner's are cumbersome in the woods. I wore them for about 15 years until I tried some smaller lighter, hiking type boots. Try Meindl or Kenetrek, both light and waterproof, some are insulated and very comfortable. They also lace to the toe, which, as already mentioned, is very important.

[whacker1]

I have Danner Elk Hunters from Cabelas.  But I have been considering the Kennetrecks.  More ankle support and come with a stiffer price tag as well.

[huntnphool]

Danners all the way for me as well

[Big10gauge]

I would agree with 7mag on the boots. I have Danner Canadians with the bob tread and they are very good in mud and slicker environments. They do get a little cumbersome. I also use Danner lighterweight boots made with Denier during the more inclement weather.

[littlebuf]

danner antelopes are the best hunting boot ive owned. it may just be me and how they fit my feet but i'll only wear them from now on. i figure if it aint broke don't fix it 

[jackelope]

you mean danner pronghorns? don't your feet get wet in those boots?

[rasbo]

danner used to make a hiking shoe with the bob sole.they were very light...the bob is the best sole I believe,not good for work to soft but man do they stick

[littlebuf]

these are the ones with the dark brown leather as apposed to the light brownish yellow and i believe there called the antelope, they have just a little bit of insulation in them and my feet have never gotten wet. i had them buried in the snow this winter while sitting calling and my feet were warm and dry. i swear i cant even tell there on, maybe i just lucked out with how this model fits me but its like they were made for my feet   

[Tim]

I've got some Danner Pronghorns they wer ok for a couple of seasons than they started squeeking and mt heals started slipping.I just got a pair of Kenetreks and while they are pretty stiff I think they will break in ok,they are very well madeand I'm happy to finaly have a boot that can be re-soled and not just thrown away.Tim

[thinkingman]

before you focus on name brands, find out what size your feet are, and measure both.
One thing I've noticed with alot of friends is they buy too big boots.
Most people need shorter, wider shoes and boots than they think.
And the wrong size makes a bigger difference when you're going downhill.

Manufacturers have different lasts(the mold they use for building the boot) and they tend to fit different feet.
Don't buy a name brand just because somebody else likes them.
My best fitting boots are Cabelas store brand.
Probably made by Rocky...don't know.
Fit great and do everything well....Price $79.99 for goretex boots that really perform.
I also own and like Danners and Merrell.
FYI

[Pathfinder101]

before you focus on name brands, find out what size your feet are, and measure both.
One thing I've noticed with alot of friends is they buy too big boots.
Most people need shorter, wider shoes and boots than they think.
And the wrong size makes a bigger difference when you're going downhill.

Manufacturers have different lasts(the mold they use for building the boot) and they tend to fit different feet.
Don't buy a name brand just because somebody else likes them.
My best fitting boots are Cabelas store brand.
Probably made by Rocky...don't know.
Fit great and do everything well....Price $79.99 for goretex boots that really perform.
I also own and like Danners and Merrell.
FYI

THat's good advice.  I notice a lot of people like Danners, but I get nothing but blisters and they never fit me right.  I bought a pair of Irish Setters (Redwings) 3 years ago because they were on sale and I love them.  In fact, I just bought a new pair, since the ones I got I love so much that I was wearing them for everything (not just hunting and hiking) and they finally started wearing out.  This new pair I will use less frequently.  Irish Setters just seem to fit my foot right.