Post by: kglacken on October 17, 2012, 09:01:10 PM
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Post by: bobcat on October 17, 2012, 09:35:27 PM
Post by: Armadillo on October 17, 2012, 09:40:32 PM
If you want truly waterproof boots, get rubber boots. Mine are Lacrosse, but they're 15 years old, so I can't really recommend a certain boot. I'd definitely consider Lacrosse, or the Muck boots, and Cabelas also has their own brand which are probably decent.:yeah:
I recommend traditional hunting boots if you put a lot of miles on during your hunts but if you dont travel very far then rubber boots are the ticket. I wear them on the west side for black tail hunting and my other boots on the east side for longer hunts
Post by: kglacken on October 17, 2012, 09:44:57 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 17, 2012, 09:47:11 PM
This is similar to the boots I have:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080)
Post by: ing on October 17, 2012, 09:56:13 PM
Alright this is simple. Im in the market for some new hunting boots after realizing my books are no longer holding up in the rain. They have lots of miles and wear on them so its time. My only criteria is that they have to be waterproof, and preferably 800 gram thinsulate. So lets hear what you guys think. Whats your favorite?Wow!! 800 grams of thinsulate... Are you hunting for polar bears? Anything over 200 grams while I'm hiking make my feet sweat too much, then when I stop to glass or take a break they freeze up like ice cubes. Anyway, I like the Rocky Bearclaws.
Post by: RB on October 17, 2012, 10:23:31 PM
Post by: huntnnw on October 17, 2012, 10:48:59 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on October 18, 2012, 12:51:30 AM
Post by: scoyoc5 on October 18, 2012, 05:09:21 AM
For a long time i hunted with th $100 class boot but i bought new boots every year because they didnt hold up. One year i bought 2 pair and both were useless by the end of bear season. So i went with lowa and got the renegades and tibets. The renegades lasted barely a season but the tibets are still going strong. The tibets are a little heavier and stiffer then i would like during the early season but they are comfortable. They also take sometime to break in. :twocents::yeah: got a pair of tibets 2 years ago and love'em!!!! Still going strong
Post by: huntnnw on October 18, 2012, 06:33:34 AM
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Post by: turkeyfeather on October 18, 2012, 07:19:05 AM
Redwing Setter's 400grm size 16 real comfy and last well for my big feetI found Bigfoot!! I love my custom made Nick's boots for early archery on stand or hiking with my son during modern. I am looking for a good late season boot as well. But I agree 800 grm for hiking seems a bit much. My feet would be soaked from sweat.
Post by: Cylvertip on October 18, 2012, 04:43:18 PM
Ya the rubber boots makes sense, but I do a lot of walking during my hunts, especially during late archery. I have good boots for early season archery but later season boots is what im looking for
Side Note: Adding a pair of gaiters will help keep your feet dry too with leather boots- won't be as likely for your pants and socks to wick into your boots.
Post by: Holg3107 on October 18, 2012, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: Sportfury on October 18, 2012, 05:05:57 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Hunting-Boots/Mens-Insulated-Hunting-Boots|/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104826780/i/104841180/Cabelas-934-400-gram-Outfitter-Series8482-Pro-Hunting-Boots/748529.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffootwear-mens-footwear-hunting-boots-mens-insulated-hunting-boots%2Fcabelas%2F_%2FN-1102846%2B1000002949%2FNe-1000002949%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104841180%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104797980%253Bcat104826780%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104797980%3Bcat104826780%3Bcat104841180 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Hunting-Boots/Mens-Insulated-Hunting-Boots|/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104826780/i/104841180/Cabelas-934-400-gram-Outfitter-Series8482-Pro-Hunting-Boots/748529.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffootwear-mens-footwear-hunting-boots-mens-insulated-hunting-boots%2Fcabelas%2F_%2FN-1102846%2B1000002949%2FNe-1000002949%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104841180%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104797980%253Bcat104826780%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104797980%3Bcat104826780%3Bcat104841180)
Post by: kentrek on October 18, 2012, 07:19:35 PM
I've walked 5 to 10 miles a day many times in my Lacrosse rubber boots, with no problems.
This is similar to the boots I have:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080)
its amazing how feet can adapt to what you wear, back when i had lil kid feet i endend up with a rubber boot full of blood after one day in the brush..
obviously i like kentreks products..had the mt extremes in just about everything and i still like em,i use a gel heel cup as well
x2 on the socks tho..i really recommend "toe" sock liners
Post by: dbor on October 18, 2012, 07:30:34 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 18, 2012, 08:22:07 PM
so far its not my Meindl's Bought them thinking they would be comfy...they feel great till about hour 4 of a hike and my feet are so sore. 2 other buddies have the same boots and have the same issues. My Keen hikers in the early were the best I have ever owned
my meindls have gotten much better since i put the danner foot soles from my old boots in them. they have plenty of cushion under the foot for all day wearing now. the soles are danner fatiguwe fighter 24/7 adn they sell for like 15-20$.
http://www.danner.com/fatigue-fighter-plus-footbed-medium.html (http://www.danner.com/fatigue-fighter-plus-footbed-medium.html)
Post by: bobcat on October 18, 2012, 08:54:21 PM
I've walked 5 to 10 miles a day many times in my Lacrosse rubber boots, with no problems.
This is similar to the boots I have:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080)
its amazing how feet can adapt to what you wear, back when i had lil kid feet i endend up with a rubber boot full of blood after one day in the brush..
obviously i like kentreks products..had the mt extremes in just about everything and i still like em,i use a gel heel cup as well
x2 on the socks tho..i really recommend "toe" sock liners
Rubber boots have come a long way since I was a kid. You really need to try them to believe it. Still I wouldn't recommend them for days that you plan on hiking long distances. I normally wear them at times when I won't be going more than a couple of miles. They're perfect for hunting blacktails in the timber. No worries when you ha be to cross a creek or swampy ground.
Post by: kentrek on October 18, 2012, 09:06:30 PM
I've walked 5 to 10 miles a day many times in my Lacrosse rubber boots, with no problems.
This is similar to the boots I have:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/LaCrosse-Burly-Air-Grip-800-Gram-Boots/1218257.uts?WTz_l=Unknown%253Bcat104806080)
its amazing how feet can adapt to what you wear, back when i had lil kid feet i endend up with a rubber boot full of blood after one day in the brush..
obviously i like kentreks products..had the mt extremes in just about everything and i still like em,i use a gel heel cup as well
x2 on the socks tho..i really recommend "toe" sock liners
Rubber boots have come a long way since I was a kid. You really need to try them to believe it. Still I wouldn't recommend them for days that you plan on hiking long distances. I normally wear them at times when I won't be going more than a couple of miles. They're perfect for hunting blacktails in the timber. No worries when you ha be to cross a creek or swampy ground.
yeah the boots i wore wear prolly from the 60's..i was thinkn about geting a pair for the snow/road hunting just to extend the life of my kentreks but i need to get a job first
Post by: go4itlab on October 18, 2012, 11:09:15 PM
8" Danner Pronghorns for dry early archery
Post by: Curly on October 19, 2012, 07:44:18 AM
I have been wearing Schnee's for years used them in SE Alaska, Idaho and all over Washington keep them greased and they will shed water and keep your feet dry. Made in Montana :twocents:
:yeah:
I wear my Schnee's pac boots when I'm not walking a lot or when I'm doing a lot of sitting. They are really warm, and heavy.
When I'm doing more walking and not a lot of sitting at a time, I've got Cabela's rubber boots (similar to what Bobcat linked) with 400 gram Thinsulate that work great.
Both of those boots are really good for hunting in Western WA. I really like both of them.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 19, 2012, 07:48:42 AM
Post by: scout/sniper on October 19, 2012, 07:53:43 AM
Post by: ellensburgpo on October 19, 2012, 08:39:48 AM
Post by: C-Money on October 19, 2012, 08:46:31 AM
Post by: JPhelps on October 19, 2012, 08:53:45 AM
Before making the switch to the higher end boots I rotated between danner, rocky and Irish setter. No one will ever be able to convince me that these boots are worth their price tag after making the switch. Besides, even know the initial cost of the boots I recommend is higher they are a better bargain as the "$ per years worn" seems to be much greater.
Just my :twocents:
Post by: scout/sniper on October 19, 2012, 09:05:32 AM
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Post by: andersonjk4 on December 04, 2012, 02:48:53 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 04, 2012, 02:51:41 PM
It's a personal matter for the wearer I suppose, regardless of price.
Jarheads will wear anything on their feet as long as the treads will hold guts in 'em. Don't take boot advice from Jarheads! :bdid: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on December 04, 2012, 04:17:37 PM
Post by: L8NITE on December 04, 2012, 04:37:27 PM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on December 04, 2012, 06:40:14 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on December 04, 2012, 10:27:13 PM
I have no idea why I waited so long to point all that boot money I spent over the years to the Kennetrak people.
4 years later, my Mountain Extremes will only be replaced with another pair, if I have to.
I do still have my last pair of disposable Pronghorns. They leak like sieve but I don't care. They are relegated to the barn and usually covered with horse crap, a fitting existing for them. :chuckle:
Post by: huntnphool on December 04, 2012, 10:35:52 PM
Post by: Sliverslinger on December 04, 2012, 10:42:51 PM
Simple, Meindl....
didn't read a single other post because for me it is a no brainer... Meindl. You can buy them under the Cabelas Perfekt brand. Ive had many other boots and spent some big money but these take the cake by far
Post by: archery288 on December 04, 2012, 10:49:16 PM
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Hunting-Boots/Mens-Insulated-Hunting-Boots%7C/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104826780/i/104841180/CabelasPerfekt8482-1034-Hunter-Boots-by-Meindl/748348.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffootwear-mens-footwear-hunting-boots-mens-insulated-hunting-boots%2F_%2FN-1102846%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104841180%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104797980%253Bcat104826780&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104797980%3Bcat104826780%3Bcat104841180 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Hunting-Boots/Mens-Insulated-Hunting-Boots%7C/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104826780/i/104841180/CabelasPerfekt8482-1034-Hunter-Boots-by-Meindl/748348.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Ffootwear-mens-footwear-hunting-boots-mens-insulated-hunting-boots%2F_%2FN-1102846%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104841180%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104797980%253Bcat104826780&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104797980%3Bcat104826780%3Bcat104841180)
Post by: hambone on December 04, 2012, 10:51:24 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 05, 2012, 06:56:14 AM
I would have to go with danners wore them more than anything else
I got a pair of the Danner Military issue USMC boots and was very disappointed in them. The ankle support broke down within a couple of years of hunting-only use. They surely make better boots than these, but I wasn't at all impressed.
Post by: blacktailcody on December 05, 2012, 07:42:14 AM
Post by: singleshot12 on December 05, 2012, 08:15:40 AM
Best boots I've ever worn, hands down! Cabela's Perfekt Huntes by Meindl. These boots have more ankle support than any boots I've ever worn and do great when side-hilling especially with meat on your back. Aside from that, they are extremely comfortable for long hikes. Best part, they feel like the days I bought them which was over 2 years ago and I've put a TON of miles no them.
Im glad someone has had good luck with the Cabela's Perfekts. Myself found out the Perfekts aren't so perfect. I returned 4 pairs of them all separating at the sole in less than 3 month of heavy use. I do still have a pair of the Mendle Denali's and they are by far the best boot for ankle support and have held up for 2 years now.
Post by: Mudman on December 05, 2012, 05:16:57 PM
Post by: Simcoe hunter on December 14, 2012, 07:55:28 PM
I have a pair of Cabela's right now that only get worn to work and for anything else that will help end their life so I can get a new pair of boots. They are even more ill fitting and clunky than the Danner's were. I had to wear my cheap department store light hikers for this most recent general buck season. I just laced the light hikers up snug and went for it. Some of the best foot days I have had hunting in a while.
I had a pair of Georgia low heeled loggers( no Gore-Tex ) for a number of years. Comfy from birth to death. No Gore-Tex. I have a high tolerance for cold and wet feet as I move/walk a lot when hunting. Would recommend the Georgias if you are on a budget. Most Coastal/Big R stores carry them. I see they have a Gore-Tex version now too. Mine were minimal break in.
The best boot I ever had was 25 years ago. It was a Danner boot made for Cabela's. It was one of the first "Bob" soles. They were a pair that had been returned because the owner said they leaked. They were made from a softer leather and had 400 grams of insulation if I remember correctly. Those boots didn't leak, and lasted me about 7 years, give or take. The only moisture inside was from sweat.
So here again it comes down to each person, as the Marine says. I prefer not to use insulation, and I hate the padded collars. All those two things do is hold in heat so my feet sweat. I like all leather- harder to poke a stick through. I prefer a solid Goodyear lugged sole - again, harder to poke a stick through. I like lace to toe in a size that I can get two pairs of socks into during colder days.
If the snow is over 4 inches I recommend gaiters to help prevent wicking. I had never used them before last year. I had to do a lot of snowshoeing during a storm outage we had this past January. I had just bought a pair of the cheap military gaiters from one of the catalog retailers on a whim. I wore my cheap Cabela's boots with those Gaiters, with or without the snowshoes for 16 hours a day, and had comfy feet the entire time.
You need to try out whatever you are going to wear hunting, in as many situations as you can, before taking them on that "big dream hunt". Don't accept that the priciest boots that show up the week before the hunt are going to feel good at the end of the first or second day. And don't accept that the cheap light hikers won't work for some occasions.