Author Topic: what hunting boots do you wear (Read 25131 times)

tlbradford · « **Reply #60 on:** October 30, 2009, 03:59:08 PM »

I just bought a pair of Meindl Alaskans. I won't ever try Vasque since they completely fell apart on me after a year. I looked at the Lowa's and Kenetreks but I didn't like either enough to pass up $90 worth of cabelas coupons plus cabelas points, so I went with the Meindl. I have only broke them in on some short hikes, but am really impressed with their quality and comfort.

I will second Nick's Boots in Spokane. I have a pair of hikers that have held up great through some rough use. They are going on 5 years old and will go in this winter for a little repair and reconditioning, but they are super comfortable.

I like Whites as a work boot, but not for a hiker. I had a hand me down pair that had been used by a cement finisher for 12 years and it lasted me another 6 doing construction work while I was in high school and college, with one resoling job while I owned them. He resoled them once.

Alaska316 · « **Reply #61 on:** October 30, 2009, 04:47:15 PM »

Danner Pronghorn 400 thin. 5 year and looking like this is the last season. I am bad at keeping the leather oiled. Great boot, I will for sure get another pair.

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #62 on:** October 30, 2009, 04:59:19 PM »

Danner, air bob sole.

huntnphool · « **Reply #63 on:** October 30, 2009, 05:02:34 PM »

Quote from: h2ofowlr on October 30, 2009, 04:59:19 PM

Danner, air bob sole.

So that was you I was following up the trail.

benbo30 · « **Reply #64 on:** October 30, 2009, 05:56:36 PM »

i think i may have decided to go with the danner pronghorns , im watching a pair on ebay

rasbo · « **Reply #65 on:** October 30, 2009, 05:57:48 PM »

the air bobs rocks,danner elk hunter for me

coonhound · « **Reply #66 on:** October 30, 2009, 11:33:38 PM »

European built boots for me...I currently use the Kenetrek Mountain Extreme's and love them. I'm one of the guys that have tried Danner's and hated every pair. Lots of squeeks and leather that streched out and fell apart in one season? The last pair I owned was the Pronghorn's, they might be ok for some styles of hunting but they fell apart in one season for me?

Any of these boots are top notch:
-Kenetrek
-Lowa
-Hanwag (If you've got the $$$, get these coupled with Lathrop & Sons custom insoles)
-Scarpa
-Meindl

Coon

JoeVon · « **Reply #67 on:** October 30, 2009, 11:39:19 PM »

Those insoles look interesting. I'd like to find some for my Kenetreks, something for the ball of my foot...

kramman · « **Reply #68 on:** October 31, 2009, 12:03:40 AM »

im abig guy with bad arch support it took me 20+ years of hunting before i found the danners prognhorn i will NEVER buy anything else.Im going to eastern montana, second year with this boot. Light comfortable and great arch and ankle support.

AKBowman · « **Reply #69 on:** October 31, 2009, 01:02:27 AM »

I cant believe no one has mentioned anything about Asolo's. By far and away the best boot I've ever worn. My hunting buddies wore Danners as well until they saw my pair of Asolos last through 4 sheep hunts. Las hunt I went on all 4 of us were wearing Asolo's. I really like the Asolo Alpinist. Great boot...light, great support, water tight and wear like iron.

skynyr · « **Reply #70 on:** October 31, 2009, 06:53:03 AM »

Danner, and nothing less.

runamuk · « **Reply #71 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:02:37 AM »

Hubby has Irish Setters....his brother swears by Rocky...and I bought Lacrosse because they fit reasonably well and were on sale. I hate finding shoes I have really narrow feet and really high arches...I rarely find any shoes that actually have enough support. That said these boots are pretty comfy I need to add another arch support to them the one I put in is just not enough

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Hunting Cowboy · « **Reply #72 on:** October 31, 2009, 07:15:49 AM »

I use these three boots Meindl, Whites "Smoke Jumper", Danner "canadian"

I'd like to try the Kenetrek and Lowa one day, but I've got no complaints from what I currently use.

87samurai · « **Reply #73 on:** November 02, 2009, 08:08:54 PM »

Just bought these waiting for them to arrive.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_99627____SearchResults

buckreaper · « **Reply #74 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:13:57 PM »

Have worn Danner Pronghorns for years and haven't leaked once. Haven't tried many others but have had very good luck with these. Light and comfy for me. Had Rocky Cornstalkers before that. Worked pretty good but began to squeak real bad on every step.

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