Gents....when you hunted in Africa, did you guys simply use hunting boots you already owned or do the nuances of hunting dangerous game require another purchase,due to things such as sole contruction and style or the terrain. For instance, is a top quality mid-height,partly meshed hiking boot preferable to an all-leather??

I ask for breaking in purposes and using whatever I need to purchase for this Fall's hunting season will accomplish that task.

Thanks in advance.

PS... So that there is no misunderstanding, I'll be bugging the schit out of you experts for so long as you'll entertain my questions. I'm researching my ass off but you never get the truly definitive answer. Asking those whove done it actually helps me sort through the sale's pitches.

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