Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunter's Campfire Need some input on a good pair of hunting boots

The older I get the more the feet hurt while in the field.I'm in the market for a good light weight/warm and water proof hunting boot.Would be willing to spend $200 or a little more if I could find what I need in that price range that was also comfortable.

I know this has been touched on before but wanted some suggestions from you guys before I make the purchase.Been lookin at Cabela's so if there's one there you suggest let me know..TNX

I like Danner Pronghorns. I have both insulated and uninsulated pairs. Be aware, if you order,that they run a tad narrow.

I don't know if they are still on the market, but a few years back I bought my son a pair of the Browning Nomads. Sometimes I wonder just how many miles he put on those things. He loved them.

Wolverine. As comfortable as they get and far more durable than most others. Maybe all of 'em.

Use good socks doubled up for insulation rather than lots of Thinsulate. That way you can compensate for the actual temp as you wish.

I had a pair of Rocky pack boots for about 15 years. They were great. I wore them until the rubber dry-rotted and they finally fell apart. I got a new pair of Redheads last winter, my feet freeze in them.

I have a pair Schnees's 13" Hunter boots. I cant say enough good about them. IIRC if you order direct they are american made. The ones from cabelas basspro etc are imported.

www.schnees.com

Danner's "Made in America"

Chippewa arctic 50's.

Take a look at the Meindl's at Cabela's,I have three different pairs and am very happy with all.

+1

I've worn the toes out and the rest of the lower seams are going, but they are by far the most comfortable hunting boots I've had. The new version has a reinforced toe piece to address the onl issues I've had with them.

By the way, not all Danners are made in USA. Pronghorns are not.

Yup.

Danners, +1

Kenetrek Boots of Montana are more pricey than what you say you are willing to pay, but if you try on a pair they will make a believer of you. The wife bought me a pair 3 years ago and I love them.
Tim

I have ordered a pair Schnee's Extreme 10" Pac Boots for ladies. They come highly recommended, and I am looking forward to them arriving and getting a chance to try them. Will post my comments when they get here

http://www.schnees.com/category/boots-shoes

Lynn

i have some foot problems which will eventually require surgery... (hammer toes, etc.)
the danner pronghorn is the lightest boot that i can find in size 16, and it also gives serious support to my feet... a solid, stiff footbed and fairly roomy toebox helps immensely...

size for size, i'm sure that there are lighter boots made, but haven't found anything else which offers the comfort and support...

i paid $148 for a new pair just this week at the "shoe box" in black earth, wisconsin...

here's a link to The Shoe Box

+1 on the Cabela's Meindl boots.

I've had several pairs, and they have all been fantastic. I have the Canada and the Alaska Hunter, and will buy more when these are done. The Alaska Hunter is a fairly heavy boot, and both have 200 gram Thinsulate insulation and a Gore-Tex liner.

If you need/want a lighter boot, try the Perfekt Hiker or Perfekt Hunter, with the Hiker being uninsulated and the Hunter having 400 gram Thinsulate.

The only Cabela's Meindl boot I can't recommend is the Ibex Pro.

Chris

Some Danners are made in america, some are not. having said that, i have more than a couple pairs and they are good boots, better if you the made in usa version.

Put my vote in for Schnees. They are awesome and I have used them hard.

I started using plain jane rubber boots with an insole and wool socks. best I have ever found for warmth and being waterproof.
plus they are pretty cheap.