Hunting Footwear suggestions needed

[allboy]

Anyone have suggestions on a light weight boot, or even low cut hiking shoe I could switch over to? I have been doing about 5-10 miles a day and the boot I have now are a not good for this type on hunting. I have a wide foot. Not looking to spend over $100.00.

[blackveltbowhunter]

What are you using currently? This last year I injured my ankle during shed season and was unable to walk in any shoe over ankle heighth. I ended up buying a pair of merrils the chamelion 3 I think. They are a "low top" Below ankle. I have been very impressed. I actually wore these for the majority of the early elk season and all my scouting trips. Lotsa miles on these shoes. They also have a higher top version of the same thing. As well as several other models. The low top sucks in loose dirt and rock. But depends on your terrain. Keen also makes several good light boot options. A buddy of mine likes them and says they fit him awesome.

[allboy]

I'm currently using some bulky Wolverine boots. The area I hunt in North EW has long access VIA closed logging roads to get to my location. I have used running shoes in the past, but they only work so well once I get to my location. 

[7mag.]

For the money that you want to spend, you might want to check out the Cabela's Snow Runner. They are about $70-$80, insulated, gore-tex, very light and comfortable. I wore mine for 2 seasons, including one high hunt, and many local deer and elk day hunts, as well as quite a bit of hiking to get in shape, and they are still in good shape. They are a great boot for under $100.

[allboy]

I went to Sportco, and Wholesale sports today and I might have to dig all little deeper in the pocket. I didn't know $100.00 doesn't buy you much for a hiking/hunting boot, and they are all made in China no matter what the cost.

[throttlejocky20]

Imo boots are like optics you get what you pay for. dont sacrafice comfort and durability for a better price tag.

[jackelope]

I went to Sportco, and Wholesale sports today and I might have to dig all little deeper in the pocket. I didn't know $100.00 doesn't buy you much for a hiking/hunting boot, and they are all made in China no matter what the cost.

Mine are made in Germany.
 

Consider the wet factor when looking at boots. Danner Pronghorns are pretty popular boots but it seems there's a lot of reports on here that they leak. If you don't spend a lot of time in wet terrain they'd probably be good but you've got to spend more than 100 bones.

[GoldTip]

I went to Sportco, and Wholesale sports today and I might have to dig all little deeper in the pocket. I didn't know $100.00 doesn't buy you much for a hiking/hunting boot, and they are all made in China no matter what the cost.

Mine are made in Germany.
 

Consider the wet factor when looking at boots. Danner Pronghorns are pretty popular boots but it seems there's a lot of reports on here that they leak. If you don't spend a lot of time in wet terrain they'd probably be good but you've got to spend more than 100 bones.

I wear the Danner Pronghorns, and yes, they leak in about a year.  I buy a new pair every September, and wear the old pair on dry days until around now, spent part of this recent Moose hunt with my dad breaking in new pair, but most days wore last years pair.  Last years pair leaked one day with very wet grass walking for about 3-4 hours.  I do wear mine considerably, hunt Montana, Idaho and Washington every year from September into December and will use them as well when snowshoeing.  They are also worn all spring and summer each year while cutting wood and then they usually start leaking come mid-September.  If I used them for only hunting they would probably last me two seasons.  If I hunted only Washington they would probably last 3-4 seasons.  They are extremely comfortable, and easy to break in.  Reasonably priced at $189 at Cabela's and I've never had them give me blister.  As much time as I spend in them, I feel they are fairly priced   

[BuckHunter23]

Go to Cabela's and take a look in the bargain cave.  I found my boots there for a huge discount.  If anything, you might find something to get you by for a a season or two, til you can save up for the pair you really want.  I just picked up a new pair of the Under Armour Siberia boots for less than half of their retail cost.  Damaged box so they couldn't sell them in the shoe department!!!     Hope you find some good ones.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Kill a deer or elk and make some mocasions.

[Alchase]

Hiking shoes? Merrils trail shoes
 
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10776688&cp=3077570.3079720.2866879&parentPage=family
 
They are great for hiking around. I wear them daily.
For hunting I use Asolos GTXs, though they are over $200.

[duramax]

I also have the Danner Pronghorns. I have had them for 4 years now and they just started to leak the last day of muzzle loader elk. I have resealed them and hope they hold up. They were very comfortable from the start and easy to break in, as stated above never any blisters. I have put many, many miles on these boots and expect to put many more on them.

[jechicdr]

Both my sets of boots ran about $300.  Asolos and Kennetreks.

[jennyfell55]

I've been extremely happy with my Danner APBs. So far they've been completely waterproof, as well as standing up to everything I've been able to throw at them (even crossing constantine wire at work!  )

[BULLBLASTER]

I love my keens for a light hiker. They are comfy and work well for.wide feet. You can get them insulated or noninsulated. My girlfriend calls them granola stompers because she sees hippies wearing the same onss. I have danner frontiers for wet or colder days. They are 4 years old and still no leaks. Hope they hold.out through this.season.