Boot question

[bonkellekter]

I can't give too much of a report as of yet but I Just bought a pair of whites outdoorsman waterproof 400 gram insulated hunting/work boots with claws airbob sole. Very comfortable, fairly light - been wearing them everyday now for 2 weeks easy break-in no sore feet (not typical of whites boots). But have not been on any serious treks yet and cannot say wether they are waterproof or not. Whites boots sales alot of customer returns, non-stocks and discontinued items on ebay for an exceptional price (picked mine up for $125) retail is $376 - $359 uninsulated. I spoke with their customer service rep before buying from their ebay store, these boots are no longer being stocked with the airbob sole but come with the full warranty and are not blems or factory seconds. You may want to check them out as well

I could always go stand in a creek to see if they are "waterproof" 

The list of boots on the ebay store is constantly changing so you may have to watch it for a few cycles to get the size and model your looking for.


http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29869

ebay store:

http://shop.ebay.com/whitesriver/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

[mikemc]

I have Dry Foot Whites and I love them.  Everything gets wet but my feet!  Great boot.
Mike

[bonkellekter]

I have Dry Foot Whites and I love them.  Everything gets wet but my feet!  Great boot.
Mike

how long have you had them? they seem great right now but I always wonder how they will hold up in the long run. I put on alot of miles in a year and have a hard time finding boots that will hold up for more than 1-2 years. These seem like they might be the ticket.

[Alchase]

Be careful buying "returns" not knowing why they were returned. When I returned The Vasques to REI for leaking I asked what they do with returns. She responded they sell them at the Twice yearly sale at a reduced price. Those boots leaked, so whom ever bought them on the assumption they were buying waterproof boots would get burned even at a great price.

[bonkellekter]

Be careful buying "returns" not knowing why they were returned. When I returned The Vasques to REI for leaking I asked what they do with returns. She responded they sell them at the Twice yearly sale at a reduced price. Those boots leaked, so whom ever bought them on the assumption they were buying waterproof boots would get burned even at a great price.

That is exactly why I talked with the whites service manager to see what was up and make sure it was lagit. The specific boots I bought were a line that was changing from a stock item to a special order item (no longer stocking this model with the airbob sole). They are factory new with full warranty - that coming from their service manager was good enough for me. But that is good to know about REI - that is a pretty sh**ty thing to do.

[ridgefire]

check out the meindl denalis love mine

[spin05]

Got 3 pairs of Danners and none of them leak. So i 

[Alchase]

I loved the Danner airbobs

[wsucowboy]

Got 3 pairs of Danners and none of them leak. So i 

same here. I've always worn Danner's and never had any problems. I love them.

[blackveltbowhunter]

Had similar problems with boots leaking and not holding up. Have tried wolverine, lacrosse, rocky, georgia, and danner the best of these were shot in one season. Get meindls. I bought a pair of perfekts after so many other failures and love them. 4 bucks packed out, all in several inches of snow, 3 roosevelt bulls in rain and mud. Not a blister or hot spot and no leaks. No significant sign of wear and I have ABUSED these boots. Gonna get the alaskan hunters for a little taller insulated late season boot.

[Shootmoore]

I don't personally know any of the people that have had the boots leaking.

Could the problem be driving on 4 ply tire with a 1 ton truck?  ?






I kid, I kid!

Shootmoore

[CAMPMEAT]

I have 3 pairs of Cabelas pac boots with the cleat type sole. Not the usual sole you normally get. They are insulated and noninsulated. Lace up and pull on. These boots work great, light weight and waterproof. I use the insulated ones hunting Bobcats in the winter with good wool merlino socks. The other I wear when the weather is wet but not really cold. You can get them for $70 ish I think.

[colockumelk]

Ive owned three pairs of danners and none have ever leaked.  My current pair is the Danner Frontier which is now called the Danner Elkridge.  My Dad has the Elkridge and loves the boot.  They are in the 600gram range.  I have worn them in the summer chasing yotes in WA.  In the summer here in Alabama after hogs an they never got too hot.  I've also chased elk in the late season and they stayed warm and dry.  Hardly any break in period as well.  Ive had mine for three hunting seasons now and no problem.  From lowlands to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area they've held up great.  So as far as leaky Danners 

[MikeWalking]

I've worn off 2 pairs of soles on each of 2 pairs of Vasque Sundowners over the course of 20 years of backpacking, and I pack way too much...used one pair on a few 5-7 day snowshoe trips too My feet never got wet, never had a leak....

Currently doing everything, hunt, hike, snowshoe in a pair of Cabela's Trail Runner Pacs (discontinued I think) have had them for 6-7 years now, first lace broke last week. Never a leak, soles look great (NEVER wear on pavement unless theres snow)

[dbur525]

i bought a pair of mendels perfects, loved the boot very waterproof comforable however they sqeaked so loudly i 'am returning them to cabelas tomorrow, i hunted elk in them this past season and i sure i chased every elk away within 1/4 mile. if anything they are a great excuse for not getting my elk lol