Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 23, 2012, 06:44:28 PM
Post by: mfswallace on November 23, 2012, 06:57:18 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on November 23, 2012, 07:00:13 PM
A couple years ago I switched from some danner hunting boots to some back packing boots made by asolo, they are very comfortable, have great support and have some good vibram soles to get good traction on those steep hills. They're also affordable at around 200 dollars.
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 23, 2012, 07:14:31 PM
White's Smokejumper !! $400 but worth it!! They aren't insulated and take some time to break in but I've only gone through 2 pairs over the last 10 years. They are Wenatchee built and if you go there they'll measure your feet and build them to your feet, also very easy to get them resold. White bite is only drawback I've had but not a big problem after a few times
Thanks for the feedback! I checked out the White's Smokejumpers and they look real nice but I am concerned that they will get soft and plyable in the ankles since they are leather. Have you had that experience with yours? I may have to check them out though. Thanks again.
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 23, 2012, 07:20:09 PM
Have you gone to REI and looked at what they have to offer? You don't have to buy from them but they have a big selection to look at and try different boots on.
A couple years ago I switched from some danner hunting boots to some back packing boots made by asolo, they are very comfortable, have great support and have some good vibram soles to get good traction on those steep hills. They're also affordable at around 200 dollars.
I did go to REI a couple weeks ago and tried on some Zamberlan's and Asolo's which felt very sturdy with solid vibram soles but they don't seem to go up high enough to give me the ankle support I need. I may have to rethink that and check some out again. Thanks for the tip!
Post by: Jingles on November 23, 2012, 07:25:49 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on November 23, 2012, 07:40:00 PM
Have you gone to REI and looked at what they have to offer? You don't have to buy from them but they have a big selection to look at and try different boots on.
A couple years ago I switched from some danner hunting boots to some back packing boots made by asolo, they are very comfortable, have great support and have some good vibram soles to get good traction on those steep hills. They're also affordable at around 200 dollars.
I did go to REI a couple weeks ago and tried on some Zamberlan's and Asolo's which felt very sturdy with solid vibram soles but they don't seem to go up high enough to give me the ankle support I need. I may have to rethink that and check some out again. Thanks for the tip!
The Asolos I wear have plenty of ankle support, a lot sturdier than my danners.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-sasslong-gore-tex-backpacking-boots-waterproof-nubuck-for-men~p~83043/ (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-sasslong-gore-tex-backpacking-boots-waterproof-nubuck-for-men~p~83043/)
Post by: Hill on November 23, 2012, 07:55:00 PM
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Post by: JPhelps on November 23, 2012, 08:07:32 PM
Lowa Men's Cevedale GTX Trekking Boot
Scarpa Men's Rebel GTX Carbon Mountaineering Boot
Post by: BK Dave on November 23, 2012, 08:50:43 PM
I probably hike 1000-1500 miles a year not counting hunting, I blow through 2 pairs of Danners or like boots, and usually wear a heavy Filson boot in deer /Elk season.Have you gone to REI and looked at what they have to offer? You don't have to buy from them but they have a big selection to look at and try different boots on.
A couple years ago I switched from some danner hunting boots to some back packing boots made by asolo, they are very comfortable, have great support and have some good vibram soles to get good traction on those steep hills. They're also affordable at around 200 dollars.
I did go to REI a couple weeks ago and tried on some Zamberlan's and Asolo's which felt very sturdy with solid vibram soles but they don't seem to go up high enough to give me the ankle support I need. I may have to rethink that and check some out again. Thanks for the tip!
The Asolos I wear have plenty of ankle support, a lot sturdier than my danners.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-sasslong-gore-tex-backpacking-boots-waterproof-nubuck-for-men~p~83043/ (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-sasslong-gore-tex-backpacking-boots-waterproof-nubuck-for-men~p~83043/)
Then I bought the Full Leather Asolos. Solid! 100% water proof! And I mean Field tested by Me! I will chew through boots and shoes faster than most.
I headed out for a little 5mile jaunt this morning in solid downpour, every stitch of me was soaked through and through, exempt my Feet.
Post by: KFhunter on November 23, 2012, 09:18:05 PM
The boots I'm using now are underarmor speed freaks, I wore them for a week straight in the rain/snow mixed conditions up to about 4-5 inches of snow and was pleased and had dry feet. They are a lower rise hiker style boot and seems to have better ankle support than a mid rise or higher boot.
My wife says I have a shoe fetish, I do like to take care of my feet and have a lot of boots at home :chuckle:
Most all of my boots have large flat wide vibram soles and almost none of them have a heel.
I did use a boot dryer each and every night though and high quality wool socks.
I can't wear stuff with a higher heal or my ankles will roll.
Post by: Huntbear on November 23, 2012, 09:24:59 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 23, 2012, 09:25:36 PM
White's Smokejumper !! $400 but worth it!! They aren't insulated and take some time to break in but I've only gone through 2 pairs over the last 10 years. They are Wenatchee built and if you go there they'll measure your feet and build them to your feet, also very easy to get them resold. White bite is only drawback I've had but not a big problem after a few times
Whites are made in Spokane. That's where mine were built, unless they moved the facility to Wenatchee this year. Mine were $ 465 delivered to my house.
Post by: nw_bowhunter on November 23, 2012, 09:26:47 PM
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 23, 2012, 09:28:55 PM
The leather works fine for me but I asked my buddy who does more mountain climbing than I do. He wears some La Sportiva Men's Trango boots. Here were some of his other recommendations depending on how they fit your foot.
Lowa Men's Cevedale GTX Trekking Boot
Scarpa Men's Rebel GTX Carbon Mountaineering Boot
Thanks Jason, These are some great ideas. Exactly what I am looking for, hiking boots that come up high on the ankle. Going to have to see if I can try some on some where in Portland.
Post by: jbeaumont21 on November 23, 2012, 09:34:56 PM
It sounds like you may have had some pretty serious ankle sprains in the past, you'll stretch or tear the tendions and your ankle will wobble. I learned a bunch with my wife's recent ankle sprain with Avulsion. A really good foot doctor took a lot of time to explain things and some of it clicked with me as I've sprained my ankles a few times (each) and consider myself to have "weak ankles", but really it is injury.
The boots I'm using now are underarmor speed freaks, I wore them for a week straight in the rain/snow mixed conditions up to about 4-5 inches of snow and was pleased and had dry feet. They are a lower rise hiker style boot and seems to have better ankle support than a mid rise or higher boot.
My wife says I have a shoe fetish, I do like to take care of my feet and have a lot of boots at home :chuckle:
Most all of my boots have large flat wide vibram soles and almost none of them have a heel.
I did use a boot dryer each and every night though and high quality wool socks.
I can't wear stuff with a higher heal or my ankles will roll.
Yes I have had some serious ankle sprains over the years from playing basketball. I am still suffering from an achilles tear last year. I am no longer playing basket ball so that I can still walk and hunt when I get older. Too bad, it was a great workout. Luckily I work at a medical clinic with PT as I have been doing physical therapy ever since but it is a long slow process. Feel free to share any tips that you learned from your wife's doc.
Post by: KFhunter on November 23, 2012, 09:48:36 PM
Mine isn't bad enough to send me to the doc.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 23, 2012, 10:11:27 PM
All those ideas sound great.. but I need an EXTRA wide boot.. my Redwings are 2E and are just to narrow.. as much as I love them. They do pinch my toes and make me limp after a couple of days...
Check out Morton's Syndrome. I cannot recommend a boot for your specs. If you have what the Morton's Syndrome describes - I do - you need a wide toe box to prevent compressing the foot to toe joints together and pinching one of the nerves. If I wear boots that are too tight across the toes, the nerve pain will flare up quickly.
I use a rubber hunting boot (LaCrosse Alpha Burly Sport), which provides decent ankle support for me. I don't know how it would work for you. I also used my Sorel Pack Boots this year, which boots are leather upper and rubber lower with a wool felt removable liner. Ankle support is almost nonexistent, but they were very comfortable for my wide foot. And I had no problems with my issue.
Pack boots are probably the best way to go for me, and it seems that some of the White's pack boots are in my future. They also seem like they would have better ankle support than the Sorels, so that might be an option for you to look into.
Post by: Doc Sauce on November 23, 2012, 10:19:48 PM
I was looking at spending my money on hunting boots and then thought about checking out REI. The guy I talked to was a hunter and it started making sense that there is more money (and research/development) being spent on hiking boots than hunting boots because there are more hikers/backpackers than hunters.
It came down between Kenetrek and the Asolo. In the end, the Kennetreks were really heavy and couldn't see me wearing them in the summer for scouting or hiking with the family. I figured i'd deal with cold feet better than I would hot feet... and the weight difference between the boots was significant. The body fatigue from moving more weight on the end of a lever (or pendulum) is pretty significant.
Again... depends on what you value. I'm not as cold footed as some of my friends and I value waterproof, sturdy, and lightweight. Asolo set the bar for that category... or at least it did for me.
Post by: Huntbear on November 23, 2012, 10:38:17 PM
All those ideas sound great.. but I need an EXTRA wide boot.. my Redwings are 2E and are just to narrow.. as much as I love them. They do pinch my toes and make me limp after a couple of days...
Check out Morton's Syndrome. I cannot recommend a boot for your specs. If you have what the Morton's Syndrome describes - I do - you need a wide toe box to prevent compressing the foot to toe joints together and pinching one of the nerves. If I wear boots that are too tight across the toes, the nerve pain will flare up quickly.
I use a rubber hunting boot (LaCrosse Alpha Burly Sport), which provides decent ankle support for me. I don't know how it would work for you. I also used my Sorel Pack Boots this year, which boots are leather upper and rubber lower with a wool felt removable liner. Ankle support is almost nonexistent, but they were very comfortable for my wide foot. And I had no problems with my issue.
Pack boots are probably the best way to go for me, and it seems that some of the White's pack boots are in my future. They also seem like they would have better ankle support than the Sorels, so that might be an option for you to look into.
Yes, I need a wide toe box.... I have a pair of Rocky's that work great, fit great.. however, they are no longer waterproof, and are only 200 gram of insulation.. can not find the same ones again... :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: aaronoto on November 23, 2012, 10:44:31 PM
Post by: netcoyote on November 24, 2012, 06:10:15 AM
http://www.cabelas.com/mens-high-hiking-boots-cabelas-alaska-hiker-boots-meindl-2.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=80075337&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=C69D52CD-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=21397153151&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=43600703111 (http://www.cabelas.com/mens-high-hiking-boots-cabelas-alaska-hiker-boots-meindl-2.shtml?WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=80075337&rid=40&mr:trackingCode=C69D52CD-958E-DF11-A0C8-002219318F67&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=21397153151&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=43600703111)
They are rigid enough for my feet, come in wide widths and can be ordered with, or without, insulation. They are a mid-ranged price boot. Cabela's carries them.
One thing I realized this year was that the stiffer the boot, the harder it's going to be to sneak up on game. You walk around in a rigid sole boot and you will snap every twig within three feet of your path...or so it seems. I tried a softer ("hunting") boot in my collection on one trip this fall and didn't have the problem. If you need a stiff boot for the support, that's what you should use. I'll guess you'll just have to be more careful about your steps.
Post by: eburg127 on November 24, 2012, 07:19:07 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on November 24, 2012, 07:29:48 AM
Lowa Vajolet
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Jesse
Post by: addicted2hunting on December 28, 2012, 06:21:18 PM
I live and hunt the westside a lot.
Post by: 270Flat on December 28, 2012, 07:10:21 PM
I picked up a pair of Vasque hiking boots. They are incredible. I primarily use them for hiking, but because most of my hunting involves rigorous hiking, I go ahead and use them. I got the lightweight gortex style, when these wear out I am going back for another pair. I got them at REI. Good luck!:yeah:
I have been using mine the last two years for hunting. Originally bought as hiking boots.
Post by: lostbackpacker on January 06, 2013, 12:12:01 AM