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Used to wear Chippewa boots, made in Wisconsin, or used to be. Would last in a mechanic environment better than most others. Great work boots and I also wore them for moose hunting.

I have worn Thorogoods at work. Good boots.
I have been wearing Russells since the early 80s for hunting boots. Have a light pair and some Mountain boots now. Expect to wear them the rest of my life.May have them resoled. But the uppers will last and they are quality.

double H boots,

Yes. WHITES of Spokane, Wa. Lived in them since about 1982. Bought my first pair, went on a 9 day deer outing, and ordered second pair as soon as I got home. Presently have four pair with one pair having been rebuilt twice. Expensive and damned well worth it. About the only choice for loggers and wildland firefighters.

My work boots are American made Red Wings.
My hunting boots are American made Danners.

I realize that both companies make boots overseas, but I can't find what I need from anyone that doesn't. Before I buy from Japan or similar, I will buy European like Lowa, Hanwag or Crispi

My first pair of Whites smoke jumpers were resoled 14 times. They said after number 14, we can’t resole/rebuild any more. I ordered a new pair which will last me. They’ll need new soles again pretty soon.
Working in steep country the Whites heel is a real handy tool to stay upright. At 6’5” and 250 pounds I’m tough on boots. Even at age 65 and retired.
There is nothing like handmade boots for your feet.

Danner Canadians, about as comfortable as I’ve used. I’ve not been easy on them and worn in 105 down to -25 no issues no water in unless I walked into a creek over the top of them. Used them to throw calcium a few years and forgot to clean it off or dress them. Finally 6 years In after a bear dragged one off the porch and gnawed it the toe rubber separated some last season. Thought it too late to get a rebuild before hunting so I used some E6000 in the split. Still rolling strong but I’ll probably send them in after this season.

I wanted to go Whites especially after the accident with one leg being real weird shaped from bones fusing but at the time the legs where still too swollen to measure. Dancers haven’t disappointed and I’m on hard granite hoofing it up and down sheer cliffs most of my hunts. I still want to try the Smoke Jumpers.

I tried the Danner SRFs but I was on flatter terrain then and they had a harder sole and stiffer double uppers. The last started making an odd noise and Danner offered full credit. When I purchased the SRFs I tried the Canadians and they were like an old glove. They just didn’t have my size. I asked Danner to Swap and no questions asked.

Russells, made in Wisconsin. Expensive but IME worth every penny.

Whites are pricey but they are built to last, I bought my first pair in 1968 and have not been without a pair since then - they are a true quality boot. Buy once and cry once - bu cheap and have sore feet and replace them often. Once you have Whites nothing else is as good.

drover

I have a hell of a time getting boots that fit since I have quite narrow feet. I have one pair of Danners which seemed fine for a while but the right boot has a seam which hits right at the base of my little toe and they boots are painful as a result. Sadly, the best boots I have ever owned are Scarpas from Italy. The pair I have now are 9 years old and probably have 5000 miles on them. One more pair should take me to the rest home. GD

Only if you wear a size 6 or 6 1/2... Out of stock,,,,

Cove Shoe/HH Brown is a good size boot builder here in Martinburg Pa.
They specialize in specialized boots, built for known brands.
Due to foot shape combined with an Achilles injury, I gave up wearing
their loggers boot (Carolina) years ago. I should hit the outlet and see if they have
anything usable now. Most of their stuff is 6" or up, and that's a no-go.

Whites builds their boots custom sized for you based on your feet, differences between right and left foot, arch and other foot parameters.

I grew up among North Idaho loggers and the men were split between those who swore by Whites and those who swore at them. I wore Red Wings because, in those days, I could get Red Wings which fit pretty good for about 1/4 the cost of a pair of Whites. This was fifty years ago, mind you. When I moved up north, the biggest concern was keeping my feet warm at minus thirty and colder. GD

I'm fond of Russell's for a few reasons. Mine fit just right from day one, they last well, and if I do need repairs, they're on the way to the hunting camp or Mom and Dad's house. They also sell fairly large bits of scrap leather for a few bucks a pound. It's handy stuff for arts & crafts projects.

These display wonderful Euro hunting style. The ones from expensive line are usually Made in USA. You can ask before buying and they will tell you.
Let me help You......

Depends on the area you hunt...
Arid plains, they are just fine.

Schnees are .

Good boots, worth the $$$. Screw China