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I've got a pair of the Elk Ridge GTX by Danner and they are a fantastic boot. Warm, comfortable and great traction in snow, mud, dirt and rocks. Danner does free shipping and free returns, so order a pair, try them out and then send 'em back if you don't like 'em.
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I have some Elk Ridge Danners. Not sure I'm sold. First pair leaked within a year. Danner wanted them back. This pair also was giving me some weird pressure rubbing in front of my ankle bone where the material would flex as I walked. I figured it was a break-in issue.
Danner sent me a new pair and they don't have the weird rub, but they're not too comfy yet either. Time will tell. Note that the Elk Ridge isn't on their website anymore.
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I highly recommend Kenetrek Mountain Extremes. Expect a long break in period (mine took about 50 miles) but, you will be rewarded with a comfortable boot that wears really well. Mine have been on 2 CO elk hunts including a tough backpack hunt along with 4 deer hunts over the past two years. They have hunted in snow and rain on several occasions and still look almost new. I keep them well waxed and they have never leaked and have always kept my feet warm. They will be going back to CO again this year.
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LLBEAN CRESTA HIKERS are comfortable right out of the box and can be returned for refund if you try them and don't like them. I've used them on Muley hunts, Elk hunts, Dall sheep hunts, and hiking in the Alps. Socks are important too, so don't skimp there. Thick Smartwool socks are comfortable.
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I've had many pairs of Danners over the years, and really like them...with a caveat. Buy only the USA made boots (they are stitched at the sole seam, cost more money).
My favorites are Canadians (perfect cold weather elk hunting boot), and the Hood Winter Light. The latter is very versatile, with 200 grams of insulation and a lug Vibram sole.
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Kenetrek's and Meindl. Both are really great boots.
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I really like my Lowa Tibets. Amazon has them for $250.
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I've had Danner Pronghorns, 800's, for several years. I purchased them a little large so I could use thick wool socks. They have good traction and are warm. They do stick a little in the stirrup when trying to dismount so you have to be careful. Overall, I am very satisfied with these boots.
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Meindl's are good boots but I would only get the ones sold by Cabelas,, Cabelas will stand behind them well. Meindl boots without the cabelas brand on them are basically not warrantied. Been there done that.
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