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Title: Trying to decide on boots, narrowed it down to:
Post by: janttihunter on July 10, 2013, 07:09:11 PM: I am trying to buy some boots for backcountry Deer, Elk, and backpacking. I have been looking at Lowa tibets, and rangers. Zamberlan (all of there hunting boots). Asolo (all of there boots) and Vasque Clarion GTX, and wasatch. Anyone have any experience with any of these?
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Post by: lostbackpacker on July 10, 2013, 07:13:26 PM: The vasque gtx did me great for three years. Just had them resoled. Not as much ankle support as my new kennetreks but still a good boot
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Post by: jechicdr on July 10, 2013, 07:38:52 PM: Love my Kennetreks, love my Asolos as well.
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Post by: janttihunter on July 10, 2013, 08:06:19 PM: I get a good deal at work on the brands I mentioned. I tried the Kenntreks on there sweet!! But dont get a discount on them....
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Post by: haugenna on July 10, 2013, 08:32:15 PM: I had some vasque and was not crazy about them. Wasn't a good fit for my feet.

I picked up some Zamberlans last year and really like them. My father in law wears asolos and has had great luck with them. Find a boot that fits your foot and can handle a heavy pack. Poor ankle support without a pack is a bad combo with pack full of meat and gear.
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Post by: JLS on July 10, 2013, 08:40:27 PM: I've had very good luck with Lowas. Try them on and make sure they fit and then choose from that.
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Post by: huntnnw on July 10, 2013, 10:09:55 PM: only YOUR feet will tell u what fits the best
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Post by: janttihunter on July 11, 2013, 04:58:42 AM: Does anyone know who will carry all of these brands? I know rei has the hiking line of all these boots. Does anyone carry the hunting line of zamberlan and lowa?
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Post by: jrebel on July 11, 2013, 05:08:45 AM: I have personally owned both the Vasque and Asolo. The vasque were extremely comfortable but they fell apart after two years. My asolo have been amazing and lasted for the last 6 years.....best boot I have ever owned for packing. Not the best for light day trips, they are to rigid. Just two months ago I purchased some soloman boots and so far love them.....only time will tell though. The seem to have great support for packing up while not killing my feet on day hikes. Definitely worth considering.

I have heard great things about the zamberlains.
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Post by: starbailey on July 11, 2013, 08:15:40 AM: I've been using the Lowas for years and will never look at another brand.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on July 11, 2013, 08:21:13 AM: :yeah: Lowas are my choice, too.
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Post by: BenC567 on July 11, 2013, 08:22:05 AM: Check out Elk Trackers by Irish Setter. They are the most comfortable footwear I've ever had.

http://hunt.irishsetterboots.com/irishsetter-shoe/860-irish-setter/860-irish-setter-mens-elk-tracker-dark-coffee (http://hunt.irishsetterboots.com/irishsetter-shoe/860-irish-setter/860-irish-setter-mens-elk-tracker-dark-coffee)
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Post by: crschralping on July 11, 2013, 08:34:21 AM: Pretty good deal here.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-sasslong-gore-tex-backpacking-boots-waterproof-nubuck-for-men~p~83043/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360%2F&colorFamily=05 (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-sasslong-gore-tex-backpacking-boots-waterproof-nubuck-for-men~p~83043/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360%2F&colorFamily=05)

You get an additional 31% off so there like 160.
Title: Re: Trying to decide on boots, narrowed it down to:
Post by: lucky33 on July 11, 2013, 08:43:13 AM: I am a boot builder for whites here in spokane and I swear by the quality. Other hunt washington members would agree, they are the last boots you will own. Check it out. Every boot we have is all made by hand with the closest attention to detail. Well worth the money.
Title: Re: Trying to decide on boots, narrowed it down to:
Post by: Alpine Mojo on July 29, 2013, 06:58:03 PM: Quote from: jrebel on July 11, 2013, 05:08:45 AM
The vasque were extremely comfortable but they fell apart after two years.

I had the same experience with my last pair of Vasques.
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Post by: turkeyfeather on July 29, 2013, 07:09:27 PM: I was always trying to find that perfect boot. I finally broke down and paid the cost of getting a pair made for me from a local company. Best money I ever spent, I wear these boots all the time and have never regretted it.
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Post by: briancorneal on July 29, 2013, 07:34:37 PM: Quote from: turkeyfeather on July 29, 2013, 07:09:27 PM
I was always trying to find that perfect boot. I finally broke down and paid the cost of getting a pair made for me from a local company. Best money I ever spent, I wear these boots all the time and have never regretted it.

Not to highjack this thread, but what's the company that made your boot?
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Post by: turkeyfeather on July 29, 2013, 07:50:07 PM: Quote from: briancorneal on July 29, 2013, 07:34:37 PM

Quote from: turkeyfeather on July 29, 2013, 07:09:27 PM
I was always trying to find that perfect boot. I finally broke down and paid the cost of getting a pair made for me from a local company. Best money I ever spent, I wear these boots all the time and have never regretted it.

Not to highjack this thread, but what's the company that made your boot?
Nick's boots here in Spokane.
Title: Re: Trying to decide on boots, narrowed it down to:
Post by: Bigtine96 on July 29, 2013, 07:57:33 PM: Quote from: jechicdr on July 10, 2013, 07:38:52 PM
Love my Kennetreks, love my Asolos as well.

I put 300+ miles on my Asolos this year and they still look really good, by far the most comfortable boot I have ever owned.
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Post by: sboada on August 08, 2013, 11:29:08 AM: Have had the Asolo 520 GTX for 7 years and they are still a solid boot. From Alaska to the Shenandoah, I have put quite a few miles on them and with the help of Obernaufs they still look and perform like new.

With that said, Last year I picked up a pair of Schnees Bearthooths and I don't know if I'll ever look back. With these and the Lathrop and Sons insole, they make for an amazing boot right out of the box.
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Post by: Curly on August 08, 2013, 11:30:30 AM: I really like my Lowa's too. :tup:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on August 08, 2013, 11:49:35 AM: Quote from: lucky33 on July 11, 2013, 08:43:13 AM
I am a boot builder for whites here in spokane and I swear by the quality. Other hunt washington members would agree, they are the last boots you will own. Check it out. Every boot we have is all made by hand with the closest attention to detail. Well worth the money.

Maybe you could ask them to sponsor with an ad page or banner ad. Maybe an introductory discount for HW members. :dunno:
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Post by: Mudman on August 08, 2013, 11:53:44 AM: Quote from: Pine Hollow Taxidermy on July 11, 2013, 08:22:05 AM
Check out Elk Trackers by Irish Setter. They are the most comfortable footwear I've ever had.

http://hunt.irishsetterboots.com/irishsetter-shoe/860-irish-setter/860-irish-setter-mens-elk-tracker-dark-coffee (http://hunt.irishsetterboots.com/irishsetter-shoe/860-irish-setter/860-irish-setter-mens-elk-tracker-dark-coffee)
:tup: That's what I wear since danners went to crap. 4 years and on 3rd pair. Dry, warm, comfy. Soles do wear fast that's why I replace em.
Title: Re: Trying to decide on boots, narrowed it down to:
Post by: FLIZZ on August 12, 2013, 11:47:10 PM: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Perfekt8482-1034-Hunter-Boots-by-Meindl/748348.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dmeindl%2Bperfekt%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=meindl+perfekt&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Perfekt8482-1034-Hunter-Boots-by-Meindl/748348.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dmeindl%2Bperfekt%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=meindl+perfekt&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products)

GET THOSE.
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Post by: Slimdog350 on August 21, 2013, 10:11:24 AM: I have kennetreks I bought off camofire and they are by far the best hunting boot I've ever worn. This will be my second year with them. I have no regrets. They did really well with traction and ankle support in the mountains of se Idaho. If I remember right they were $219 down from $399 on camofire. :tup: