Originally Posted by Brad
Originally Posted by Godogs57
Always uninsulated for me when hunting out west.


Not to pick on this post, but only to use it as a spring board for a larger discussion... "hunting out West"? Does that mean New Mexico in September or Montana in November?

The original post doesn't allude to any state or month. Trying to answer the original question without specifics is kinda silly.

Here in the MT General Big Game Season I've hunted in -25*F weather. I sure as hell wouldn't want un-insulated boots in that weather.

So the answer would be, "it depends."

In general, I think an insulated boot is a smart move.
I've hunted "out west" in nothing but uninsulated boots. Those hunts have ranged from pronghorn in Sept to mountain goats in November. If I'm able to do much moving/hiking I've not found them to be a problem. If funds allowed, I'd have an insulated pair as well, but for me the uninsulated covers more seasons.

Last edited by pointer; 03/21/17.