New boots...fingers crossed

[NOCK NOCK]

Well I did sumpin out of the norm for me......spent a big chunk on some boots.

Tried on several brands and settled with Kennetrek, was the only pair that instantly felt comfy.....hope I made a good choise....still cant believe I spent $500 on boots. 

[Sakko300wsm]

Love my Kennetreks - comfortable right out of the box . not cheap - but best boots I have had

[trophyhunt]

I have no complaints with mine, got 5 years out of them so far.  One thing I did not do that you should, take care of them!  I didn't put the boot grease on them until last year, now the leather is cracked and the rubber toe is pealing.  I think they are still water proof enough for wet grass, but heavy rain and they will get wet, but again, I didn't take care of them. 

[bkaech]

I can't believe I hunted for so long with cheap boots now that I have Kennetreks. I did have issues with heal rubbing as soon as I stepped off of the trail with my Kennetreks. But that was easily fixed with wearing some "second skin" or blister tape on my heal for the first 4 or 5 times I wore them. Now its fine.

[steeleywhopper]

Cheap boots and cheap binoculars are the two things that can make a guy miserable during and after a hunt.

[MeepDog]

The insoles are just as important as the boot. Randy Newberg has a whole segment on how important orthotics are to him. Switching from a lightweight boot like an Irish setter to a sturdy boot like a kennetrek or crispi is the best thing you can do for your feet if you're serious about hunting.

[follow maggie]

I can't believe I hunted for so long with cheap boots now that I have Kennetreks. I did have issues with heal rubbing as soon as I stepped off of the trail with my Kennetreks. But that was easily fixed with wearing some "second skin" or blister tape on my heal for the first 4 or 5 times I wore them. Now its fine.

Me too. Once I made the switch to expensive boots I’ve never considered buying a cheap boot since. I’d almost rather hunt barefoot than in cheap boots. In he long run they’re cheaper than cheap boots because they last so much longer. Not to mention the benefit over time to your feet, ankles, knees & hips.

[NOCK NOCK]

The insoles are just as important as the boot. Randy Newberg has a whole segment on how important orthotics are to him. Switching from a lightweight boot like an Irish setter to a sturdy boot like a kennetrek or crispi is the best thing you can do for your feet if you're serious about hunting.

This is my next question, insoles. Are the insoles that are in them decent, or is it better to put something else in them?
I have superfeet in ALL of my footwear (suffer from plantar fascis)

[Mtnwalker]

Kenetrek factory insoles are better than most. Still not as good as an aftermarket. Part of the reason some people love them and some people absolutely hate them is because they put an arched insole in their boots from the factory, vs most other brands who go with a paper thin “universal” insole with zero shape. I’m also a superfeet fan because I like a high arch but if the boots feel good on your feet as-is i’d run them for a while and see how you like em

[NOCK NOCK]

Thanks Mtnwlkr, that's my plan. Will put em to use this weekend and hopefully find two elusives......Morels & Sheds

[Doublelunger]

Sheep feet custom insoles have been good to me. They send you a piece of foam that you step in to make and imprint of your foot then you send it back and in a couple of weeks you have custom insoles. Not are what they cost, I paid for them with my HSA.

https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBlevkvOm4Y9SnNCud7F9e00rbnn5lZCG2I0KolGgWseujgo4yGM2QnlwaAsxaEALw_wcB

[iRem]

You won’t regret your purchase. I absolutely love my Kenetrek, well worth the money and will outlast most boots…very good investment. I’ve never had foot fatigue when hunting all day long. Also, I grease my boots every year once the hunting season is over to protect that investment.

[JakeLand]

Sheep feet custom insoles have been good to me. They send you a piece of foam that you step in to make and imprint of your foot then you send it back and in a couple of weeks you have custom insoles. Not are what they cost, I paid for them with my HSA.

https://sheepfeetoutdoors.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_qexBhCoARIsAFgBlevkvOm4Y9SnNCud7F9e00rbnn5lZCG2I0KolGgWseujgo4yGM2QnlwaAsxaEALw_wcB

this 100%

[deerlick]

love mine

[NOCK NOCK]

Already been down the "custom" orthotics road...waste of money IMHO. Paid the foot Dr. $400 for a pair, they didn't last long at all, and were really no different than superfeet or the like....which have lasted me wayyyyy longer.