Best Boot for the Buck??

[Sagedawg]

 I have a few pairs of Whites and yes they get heavy at the end of the day, but they wear forever,are rebuildable and support my feet and ankles very good. Only drawback is they are not a good stalking boot, the Vibram sole  dont give a whole lot and its hard to feel sticks and rocks underneath, so be mindful of that. Otherwise I love the fit and feel of them.

  Sage

[Coasthunterjay]

DANNERS hands down....i have owned 2 pairs and have had alot of others also, but my last pair that i am currently using i have had for almost 5 saesons, and my dad usedthem up in idaho for his high hunt....tey are awesome, last forever, made to go where i want to go.....

it like scopes and everything else......

when you here a certain namebrand it just rings quality in my ears......Danner is my pick......100%

[WAcoyotehunter]

What type of danner?  I have had three pairs in two years and the ones on my feet now are completely trashed already...?  I've walked out of 1 pair of Pronghorns, a pair of GTX hikers and now a pair of their Frontiers.  My wife destoyed a pair of their elk hunters in one season too...

[popeshawnpaul]

I have been using a Raichle mountaineering boot for hiking and hunting since 1999.  The waterproof liner has gone bad and they seem a bit tight now.  I'm thinking about a new pair of boots so this thread is really useful.  I had been thinking about Meindel or Kennetrek.  I like a stiff boot because I go off trail a lot and carry heavy loads.  They get heavy by the end of the day.  I've been using lightweight hiking shoes the last couple years when it's hot and I'm on road/trail and not carrying weight.

[jadeball1]

Danner Canadians, They are 11 in. but awesome ankle support. Great traction but load up a little in the snow.

[CP]

The best pair of boots that I’ve ever owned was thrown at me as I stood in line in basic training.  After a painful couple of days to break in they took miles and miles of every type of abuse you can imagine.  I don’t know where to find them though, military surplus boots just aren’t the same.

[jeff100]

Danner Frontier for hunting.  Best boots I've ever owned. 

Raichle (made for REI) for backpacking/hiking.

I used to buy/wear Rocky boots for hunting.  I thought the Danners were overpriced.  But when I got my Danners, it became clear why they were worth the price...my Danners are the most comfortable hunting boots I've ever worn.

One other thing.  I swear by SuperFeet insoles.  The green ones.  About $30 bucks a pair.  Best thing I've ever run across for footwear.  About 12 years ago, I started having a lot of trouble with blisters.  After getting some advice, I started using a polypro liner sock next to the skin and I started using the SuperFeet insoles.  In the field, I will never be without both again...ever.

[Bean Counter]

I have had not one but two pairs of Irish Setters with Gore Tex (should be waterproof) leak on me.  The first set I took back to G.I. Joe's but the second set I just mailed to Gore Tex with a big 

I don't know if they don't actually put one in there, or if Irish Setter pierces the heck out of it when sewing the boot.  EIther way when you pay extra for Gore Tex and a 'waterproof' logo, it should be waterproof. 

I think my next pair will be Danner.

[rasbo]

the danner elk hunter is the best boots ive ever used,the bob sole is awesome.Most of danner boots have gone to crap.Since they sold out to lacrosse.I bought two pair just in case they screw this one up also.I havent found a better sole out there ,if you have please post it

[arrowflinger]

For those that have Danners, If you go online they have a recondition place that you can send in your boots and have a boot lift. I sent a pair in last year...........they redid some of the stitching, new soles and even new arc supports. It cost me about 75 bucks.........almost went out and bought a new pair at 370. Just to help some of you out. I have the elk hunters and have had them a long time. New soles and I'm ready to rock.

[bobcat]

That Elk Hunter boot by Danner is the one Danner boot that I have always wanted to try. It looks like a great boot. I've had a couple other pairs of the cheaper Danners and they were alright but didn't hold up to well. I would like to support them as they are in Oregon.

[Curly]

Danner may be in Oregon, but I believe they outsource a lot of things to China. 

[WAcoyotehunter]

My wife had a pair of the elk hunters that split across the sole. Cabelas replaced them and it happened again!  two pairs in ~one year...she now wears Meindls

[bobcat]

My wife had a pair of the elk hunters that split across the sole. Cabelas replaced them and it happened again!  two pairs in ~one year...she now wears Meindls

okay, I guess I won't be buying those!  I'll stick with my Lowas.

[rjm5]

I have had two pairs of danners and destroyed both of them in a years time. Now I have the Meindels perfekts for the last three years. I put at least 100 miles on my boots a year and these have held up the best for me.