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Offline boneaddict

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Re: Decided on these boots....they are in the mail.
« Reply #45 on: September 29, 2009, 08:09:07 AM »
I can't open the link, probably because of my firewall at work... Did you get Danners?

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Re: Decided on these boots....they are in the mail.
« Reply #46 on: September 29, 2009, 09:10:09 AM »
Yup got the, Danner® Blade GTX 8-1/2'' Insulated Hunting Boots

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Re: Decided on these boots....they are in the mail.
« Reply #47 on: September 29, 2009, 10:22:09 PM »
The Kenetreks are great boots and will last a lot longer than the danners.  I can get you a better deal than $355.  Let me know if you're interested.  Thx lint5564@yahoo.com
I love my Kenetrek Mountain boots, took a little break in time but are in a league of their own, far better than any Danner that I have owned and worth the price. :twocents:

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Re: Decided on these boots....they are in the mail.
« Reply #48 on: September 29, 2009, 10:43:38 PM »
I've been using Danners the last several years.  At some point I punched a leak in the goretex booty, so I've been shopping for new boots.  My $0.02 is that the right boot really depends on your primary use.   If you're going to use a heavy pack, or do miles on very steep or rocky terrain, a stiffer boot is better (e.g. Lowa, Meindl, Kenetrek).  But if you mainly do day hunts in the 5-10 mile range (or less), a more flexible boot (e.g. Danner) will allow you to walk more quietly through the woods.  I spent last week hunting with a guy wearing Meindl's (I think the Perfekt).  He was happy with the comfort and waterproofness (is that a word?), but he was really loud trying close the gap on bugling bulls.  We were in heavy cover so it's inevitable that you're going to step on twigs.  The question is whether you can feel the twig under your boot and flex off of it, or whether you just snap it in two.  I suppose you could stare at your feet all day and better choose your steps, but that's not a good option.  All in all, I'm now thinking I need two pairs - one for normal hunting conditions (and archery hunting), and one stiffer pair for longer treks, steeper terrain (ankle support), or when noise isn't such a factor (rifle hunting, open terrain, etc.).   

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Re: Decided on these boots....they are in the mail.
« Reply #49 on: October 01, 2009, 05:35:39 PM »
That's about right, WAcoushunter.  I like Lowa's for the more flexible pair.  I also bought a pair of the Cabela's uninsulated Silent Stalk boots, which I'm normally AGAINST doing (I like my nice boots) and put a pair of Superfeet in them.  They're actually pretty comfortable, although I keep them for shorter hunts (before or after work or when I'm not walking too far, which is pretty rare).  I use my Meindls for everything else, though.  If you're careful, you can get through the woods alright.

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Re: Decided on these boots....they are in the mail.
« Reply #50 on: October 17, 2009, 11:31:53 PM »
wow .....those Kenetrek Mountain boots weigh well over a pound  more then my danners, that is alot. You might as well strap 2 4hp evenrude trolling motor to your feet.........I can't hike all day in the late hunt ,with a heavy boot like that.Not to mention nearly $400 price tag

 


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