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Since Rocky boots have the reputation of falling apart, what make of hunting boot is durable and long lasting?
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Meindl makes the best boot I have ever used, hands down. They are built like a tank, but wear like a sneaker. Excellent support without the clunky feeling. Ive worn my current pair for 4 hunting seasons so far, with no sign of them wearing out any time soon. The cloth laces they come with are garbage, replaced them with Kevlar laces the first year and they were good to go.
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Red Wing IronRangers ![[Linked Image]](http://i.imgur.com/J4BEyoT.jpg)
TRUMP- GABBARD 2024
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I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
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While I have been unable to wear out my Russell Birdhooters, I now also have a very comfortable pair of Alden Indy 405 boots that may stay the course.
They look much like the Red Wings above and I wear them everywhere. Even Quemado.
As they say, get quality. You pay once and cry once. I have found that absolutely true.
Norman Solberg
International lawyer, lately for 25 years in Japan, now working on trusts in the US, the 3rd greatest tax haven. NRA Life Member for over 50 years, NRA Endowment (2014), Patron (2016).
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I like Redwing/Irish Setter, Kenetrek. Schenee is good, but they just don't fit me well...it's probably me in that case.
You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.
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Campfire Outfitter
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For work boots I've found nothing lasts longer or is provided more comfort than Redwings.
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It seems that anything built in China can be counted on to rapidly change as the search for lower cost marches on.
For many brands, including many of the better labels, what might have been great a few years ago, is not likely to have much to do with the product offered today. Seems the best tactic is to buy a second pair the minute you find something that suits your requirements.
Boots are a product that should shout "Built in the USA" as there are still a few honestly good products fabricated here. I have a 3-4 year old pair of American built Danners that are proving to be a great boot.
Imagine your grave on a windy winter night. You've been dead for 70 years.
It's been 50 since a visitor last paused at your tombstone.....
Now explain why you're in a pissy mood today.
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I have had good luck w/ China-built Danner Pronghorns (ca 2004?) and American built seconds from the Breakroom which were a genuine steal of a deal.
The challenge you may encounter is finding a good combination of fit, affordability, and durability. That's been my challenge!
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The Danner Pronghorns work well for me. I wear them most days to work and they are the only boot I've ever worn that I didn't have to break in. They won't break your bank either! Elk
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A true friend is someone who reaches for your
hand but touches your heart !!!
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For hunting boots, I've been wearing US made Danners for 30-40 years.
No complaints.
For work boots, Red Wing.
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I all but gave up on any boot marketed as a hunting boot years ago. I've found that a decent hiking boot is a lot more boot for the money and with good wool socks I don't miss the insulation. I'm good down to at least zero degrees.
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Most people don't really want the truth.
They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.
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Danner boots have been good to me. I prefer the USA made ones but have had good luck with the Pronghorns.
When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.
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It seems that anything built in China can be counted on to rapidly change as the search for lower cost marches on.
For many brands, including many of the better labels, what might have been great a few years ago, is not likely to have much to do with the product offered today. Seems the best tactic is to buy a second pair the minute you find something that suits your requirements.
Boots are a product that should shout "Built in the USA" as there are still a few honestly good products fabricated here. I have a 3-4 year old pair of American built Danners that are proving to be a great boot.
Some years ago the EPA outlawed the glue used to attach shoe soles. Any shoe with a glued on sole must be made outside of the US. They largely destroyed most of the American shoe industry with 1 small regulation. The only shoes made in the USA are those with sewn on soles because no one has invented a suitable glue that will pass EPA rules.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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I been wearing Danners but I am trying the Meindl's this year.
Life can be rough on us dreamers.
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I gotta be honest with ya.
I run barefoot most of the time.
True story.
BAN THE RAINBOW FLAG!
PERVERTS OFFEND ME!
"When is penguin season, daddy? I wanna go kill a penguin!"
---- 4 yr old Archerhuntress
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[/quote]Some years ago the EPA outlawed the glue used to attach shoe soles. Any shoe with a glued on sole must be made outside of the US. They largely destroyed most of the American shoe industry with 1 small regulation. The only shoes made in the USA are those with sewn on soles because no one has invented a suitable glue that will pass EPA rules. [/quote]
Just like rail cars instead of pipelines, you can thank Warren Buffet for this horseshit.
He is one seriously troublesome son of a bitch.
BAN THE RAINBOW FLAG!
PERVERTS OFFEND ME!
"When is penguin season, daddy? I wanna go kill a penguin!"
---- 4 yr old Archerhuntress
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US made Danners are good to go, stay away from the china made boots.
"Life is tough, even tougher if your stupid"
John Wayne
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We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....
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Whites or Hoffman's. Excellent quality and last years with little care. And they are rebuildable and resolable.
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