Post by: Maverick on October 17, 2014, 02:20:41 PM
Post by: Alchase on October 17, 2014, 08:02:54 PM
I picked up a pair of Merril 6 in Thermals for $139.00 on sale a couple months ago. Fantastic boot especially at that price. They have an aggressive tread bite for excellent side billing ability they are very comfortable.
Post by: FC on October 18, 2014, 12:30:44 AM
Post by: MountainWalk on October 18, 2014, 12:36:09 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 18, 2014, 09:00:04 AM
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-neutron-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~5486y/?filterString=asolo-hiking-boots~bs~1120~46%2F
Post by: boneaddict on October 18, 2014, 09:08:25 AM
in more ways than one.
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Post by: kentrek on October 18, 2014, 09:20:01 AM
Packed out 5 sets of horns so far this year an only one hot spot (and that was my fault)
Also there going to be cheaper in the long run than a lesser boot
Post by: jackelope on October 18, 2014, 09:48:10 AM
I got my brand new Miendls for $64 at cabelas about 5 years ago though. I'm spoiled.
Post by: boneaddict on October 18, 2014, 09:53:00 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 18, 2014, 10:08:24 AM
Post by: washelkhunter on October 18, 2014, 10:20:38 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on October 18, 2014, 11:21:33 AM
At your budget i would go with a pair of danner pronghorns.
No offense but I wouldn't spend 20$ on a pair of pronghorns.
Post by: washelkhunter on October 18, 2014, 11:49:01 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 18, 2014, 01:07:16 PM
Post by: Bmcox86 on October 18, 2014, 01:40:48 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 18, 2014, 02:16:56 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 18, 2014, 02:21:06 PM
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=miendal&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlowa&_nkw=lowa&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=miendal&_from=R40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xlowa&_nkw=lowa&_sacat=0)
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=lowa&_from=R40%7CR40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcrispi&_nkw=crispi&_sacat=0 (http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=lowa&_from=R40%7CR40&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcrispi&_nkw=crispi&_sacat=0)
Post by: Seahawk12 on October 18, 2014, 03:02:25 PM
I don't believe they still make the exact model, but I have included a link to their website here:
http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/ (http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/)
These boots won't break the bank, but are comfortable, light, waterproof, attractive, and some models have a scent barrier.
I only use mine for hunting. I clean them up and box them up for the rest of the year.
Here are a couple pics of mine.
Post by: Alchase on October 18, 2014, 04:15:59 PM
I missed that part. Yeah that's per boot.
Without laces, LOL
Seriously, give these a look, I wore mine all week last week side hilling all week with no problems at all. I even brought my Asolos GTXs but left them in the tent to see how the Merrells hold up. They were extremely comfortable, if I get three years out of them, I will still be ahead
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000AL0VEO/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?qid=1413673822&sr=8-19&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000AL0VEO/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?qid=1413673822&sr=8-19&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70)
Post by: Simcoe hunter on October 18, 2014, 05:19:48 PM
I went to Kennetreks after being a diehard Mendiehl (sp?) user for a decade. I bought my second pair this fall a week before my trip into the mountains. Generally a HORRIBLE idea. I risked it as my others were just a touch too small. It turned out wonderful.
in more ways than one.
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Guess I better buy Kennetreks next time. What model was that again? :chuckle:
Post by: Hillbilly270 on October 18, 2014, 05:52:47 PM
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on October 18, 2014, 06:12:17 PM
Post by: WoodlandShooter on October 20, 2014, 10:00:04 AM
Check out the salomon gtx, I love mine so far
These are Junk.
My first pair failed to hold out water and the sole started to de-laminate after a two day hike.
Salamon sent me a warantee pair, and well they have also failed to hold out water for this years Deer season (it's been a dry season too)
I expected a lot more from a $200 boot.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 20, 2014, 10:12:08 AM
Post by: huntnnw on October 20, 2014, 10:00:25 PM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 20, 2014, 10:19:37 PM
Post by: Payne on October 20, 2014, 10:31:08 PM
I'd get on sierra trading post and look at some Asolo Neutrons. If you're hunting in the Blues, I'd steer you towards a hiking style boot and not a traditional hunting style boot. You want support.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-neutron-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~5486y/?filterString=asolo-hiking-boots~bs~1120~46%2F (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-neutron-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~5486y/?filterString=asolo-hiking-boots~bs~1120~46%2F)
I just ordered a pair of these two days ago from Sierra, I'll let you know what I think of them. :tup:
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 21, 2014, 07:31:20 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,162578.msg2149334/topicseen.html#new (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,162578.msg2149334/topicseen.html#new)
Post by: Jason on October 21, 2014, 09:08:23 AM
I bought my Mtn Extremes for $200 off Camofire after Kenetrek ran a whole bunch of boots with an extra eyelit and so they just clearanced them all off.
If I known how good the boots actually were I would have bought a couple pairs at that price!
Post by: Gutpile on November 01, 2014, 12:04:06 PM
BTW Hardscrabbles are uninsulated and have shorter uppers. More like a hiker.
The little K's are pretty cute too!!
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Post by: erk444 on November 01, 2014, 05:40:28 PM
Post by: Gutpile on November 03, 2014, 06:10:29 AM
Post by: huntinluva on November 03, 2014, 02:36:36 PM
Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 03, 2014, 03:24:57 PM
One thing I needed to add, was stay away from Vasque. My last 2 pairs had horrific sole delamination problems. The last pair was only after 2 years and not a ton of miles on them.
Post by: Miles on November 03, 2014, 03:31:32 PM
If you shop around you can find them at your $200 limit.
Post by: Gamblin Guy on November 03, 2014, 06:29:04 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 03, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 03, 2014, 07:00:30 PM
I second Whites Boots. A mans, mans boot.......... :tup:
Yeah they make good stuff but I don't know if I'd choose them for an all-season boot. Dang good work boot though :tup:
I'm going to say look at Danner or Kenetrek
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 03, 2014, 07:08:09 PM
I second Whites Boots. A mans, mans boot.......... :tup:
Yeah they make good stuff but I don't know if I'd choose them for an all-season boot. Dang good work boot though :tup:
I'm going to say look at Danner or Kenetrek
I had Whites build my boots because NOBODY makes 4eee boots. I think the shoe makers are loosing a lot of business because they don't.......
Post by: erk444 on November 03, 2014, 08:20:11 PM
Be cautioned on the Kenetrek wide sizes. They are only maybe a single E. If you have triple-E's like me, they may not fit right. That was my only real rub on them. I have 2 seasons so far on a pair of Meindl's and love them.Dang! Im a eee too :bash:
One thing I needed to add, was stay away from Vasque. My last 2 pairs had horrific sole delamination problems. The last pair was only after 2 years and not a ton of miles on them.
Post by: erk444 on November 04, 2014, 05:05:39 PM
Post by: C-Money on November 04, 2014, 05:18:12 PM
Post by: Alchase on November 04, 2014, 09:31:25 PM
One thing I needed to add, was stay away from Vasque. My last 2 pairs had horrific sole delamination problems. The last pair was only after 2 years and not a ton of miles on them.
I had a pair of Vasqes leak after one hunting season. The boot guy at REI said the Vasque outsourced most of their boots to Vietnam (if I remember correctly) and their quality has gone down a lot. I returned them for a pair Asolo GTXs, they have been fantastic.
Post by: Payne on November 20, 2014, 11:33:14 AM
Post by: TopOfTheFoodChain on November 20, 2014, 12:24:49 PM
My old Danner Trophy 10" were, and still are, American made. Paid $300+ for them 15 years ago. The soles are finally shot but the leather and gore tex still keep me dry, even creek crossing.
Purchased Kenetrek Mountain Extreme last fall. So far I'm very happy. Hunt west side in the rain, creeks all day and stay completely dry. Hunted 9 days walking in the lava rock, sage over east- no blisters, no pain, no twisted ankles.
I have never been a road hunter. I will normally hike 3 to 10 miles per day. Cheap boots ruin a hunt.
Quality boots cost way less. Danners at $300/15 years = $20 per year.
Kenetreks at $400/15 years = $26.66 per year.
Post by: M_ray on November 20, 2014, 12:46:09 PM
Post by: Curly on November 20, 2014, 12:50:59 PM
I really like the Lowa Renegade GTX. They are a mid-height hiker, and I am on my 6th year with them. I wear them for everything, not just hunting, and they have yet to leak. About the same weight as the leaky danner pronghorns that everyone raves about...
If you shop around you can find them at your $200 limit.
:yeah:
I will second that. I've been using my Lowa Renegade's for years. Very good boot.
Post by: HawkCreek on November 21, 2014, 09:56:15 AM
Post by: jasnt on November 21, 2014, 10:11:56 AM
I'd go for Nicks over Whites any day. My last few experiences with Whites were piss poor. Had a complete rebuild and got to wear them for a whole day before their repairs started coming apart. $300 for one day of use. Another brand new pair was falling apart after less than a year. These days Whites are junk. To bad because my first pair was a great pair of boots, lasted for years. I dont know why they can't built boots like that anymore.:yeah:
I bought a pair of asolo's this year. I love them! Rebuildable and tough. I used to go threw 2-3 pairs or $150 range boots a year. I've gotten almost 400 crow miles on them now and the toe is getting a little scuffed up but they are still waterproof, no tears or splitting seams, vibram sole is a worn a bit but still perfectly attached to the boot like day one. I've destroyed so many boots I could have bought a new custom rifle. I'm very pleased with these boot!
Post by: Jonathan_S on November 21, 2014, 09:19:18 PM
My recommendation? Spend more!!! Everything out there for under 200$ is crap and I know cause I've worn them, And yes you can hike in Danner's, Georgia's and Lacross on steep ground and I have too but once you have a quality boot in the 400$ range under you? you'll wonder how you ever did it in those cheap boots!!! I put on a pair of danners now and I feel like I could turn an ankle just mowing the lawn (not to mention they leak) ... You wont be sorry :tup:
Not sure I'd call Danner's cheap :dunno:
Post by: wafisherman on November 21, 2014, 09:51:10 PM
I picked up these for $157 ($250 original I guess) after my member discount was applied.
http://www.rei.com/product/883502/mammut-pacific-crest-gtx-hiking-boots-mens-2014-overstock (http://www.rei.com/product/883502/mammut-pacific-crest-gtx-hiking-boots-mens-2014-overstock)
Wearing them around the house right now and really like them. Reminds me of my old boots, which is what I was going for - not overly heavy, not bulky, solid ankle support, sturdy for a heavy pack, comfy for a long hike, waterproof, grippy sole for slippery rocks and mud or shale. Guess I'll know for sure this time next year, but so far I'm impressed.
Post by: Kittman on November 22, 2014, 08:33:17 AM
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mens-hunting-and-camo-boots~d~365/ (http://www.sierratradingpost.com/mens-hunting-and-camo-boots~d~365/)
Oh yea, they say Gore-Tex on them too.
Post by: KNOPHISH on November 22, 2014, 08:56:38 AM
Post by: M_ray on November 22, 2014, 09:42:53 PM
My recommendation? Spend more!!! Everything out there for under 200$ is crap and I know cause I've worn them, And yes you can hike in Danner's, Georgia's and Lacross on steep ground and I have too but once you have a quality boot in the 400$ range under you? you'll wonder how you ever did it in those cheap boots!!! I put on a pair of danners now and I feel like I could turn an ankle just mowing the lawn (not to mention they leak) ... You wont be sorry :tup:
Not sure I'd call Danner's cheap :dunno:
They may not be $$$ ... but they are very cheaply made and over priced for what you get IMO, That's why I suggest just wait till you have enough to buy a boot in the 400$ range it's money well spent ... Im not going to say Meindl are the only boot to buy just cause that's what I wear but I would say try them all and buy one of them Lowa, Asolo, kennetrek or Meindl.
Post by: opdinkslayer on November 23, 2014, 01:04:39 PM