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Post by: jackelope on October 12, 2011, 09:58:09 AM
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.
:dunno:
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.
Post by: GoldTip on October 12, 2011, 10:18:42 AM
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.
:dunno:
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
Post by: BuckHunter23 on October 12, 2011, 10:23:08 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 12, 2011, 10:24:07 AM
Post by: Alchase on October 12, 2011, 10:46:46 AM
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10776688&cp=3077570.3079720.2866879&parentPage=family (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.
Post by: duramax on October 12, 2011, 10:54:59 AM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 13, 2011, 11:47:12 AM
Imo boots are like optics you get what you pay for. dont sacrafice comfort and durability for a better price tag.
:yeah: Spend more money now, save your feet, spend it less often. Take proper care of good boots with proper treatments. I got my first pair of "expensive" boots this year. I'm not going back to cheap again.
Post by: washingtonmuley on October 13, 2011, 11:57:57 AM
Your feet are very important part of making for a successful hunt.Imo boots are like optics you get what you pay for. dont sacrafice comfort and durability for a better price tag.
:yeah: Spend more money now, save your feet, spend it less often. Take proper care of good boots with proper treatments. I got my first pair of "expensive" boots this year. I'm not going back to cheap again.
Post by: Alchase on October 13, 2011, 12:30:32 PM
I became a memeber at REI so i could check out their "Garage Sales" and it has paid off for sure. I picked up a pair of $150 merrils for 30, my girl got a pair of... well the brand is escaping me but we got about the same savings. Both are water proof and have served us well so far this season. Also a bunch of other gear... check it out!
Be careful at the REI garage sales....I returned my $250 Vasques because they were leaking. They turned around and sold them at the garage sale for $150, with no indication they leaked. I love REI's service and warrentee, but all those returned items go into their garage sale. As long as you know why they were returned, you can get some good deals.
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 13, 2011, 02:00:10 PM
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Post by: addicted on October 20, 2011, 05:29:41 AM
I bought danner pronghorns for my wife and I for our "cold as balls" boots. Hers are 1000gram and mine are 1200 gram zippers. They have been great so far, very comfortable and they breath well.
Come next paycheck i'm heading to the german hunting store to try on a pair of Hanwags. :IBCOOL: should be able to get something similar to lathropandsons "Alaskan" for under $200. ;)
Post by: Sea3006 on October 23, 2011, 07:16:20 AM
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Post by: TheHunt on October 23, 2011, 09:02:38 AM
But during the winter I go with the insulated boot.
Post by: hikeNhunt on November 22, 2011, 11:43:12 AM
If you can spend the extra dough I would suggest looking into Red Wing's Irish Setter boots. I think they are actually made in America. They have lots of different styles of hunting boots with different levels of insulation (or no insulation if you want that) and made in different materials. I have a pair of normal Red Wing Shoes for work and they have lasted for years. If you ever want to resole them I think it costs $75.
Post by: deleted BGS on December 07, 2011, 04:15:57 PM
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
I have had the same pair of pronghorns for 6 or 7 years now and not had a leak! Never had one problem with them except they are bulky. I am in the market for new boots now only because i have worn the bottoms out and slip when walking. However, the company did switch most of their boots over to japan or china and those could be a pair of those, mine are the old ones made in or.
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