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What is everyone's go to boot for their upland bird hunting adventures? Currently i use Danner sharptails and they have served me pretty well. I like the idea of Russell Moccasin boots, but no way I can drop the coin on a pair.
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I basically wear "whatever" - either a pair of Doc Martin Chuka style shoes or an old pair of CAT steel toes.
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Looked at Russel Moccasins and know without putting them on they lack ankle support for uneven and sidehill grounds. Really liked Solomon 4g gtx, Mine finally started to leak, and the reviews on the updated version were almost universally bad for separation. Bought a pair of Crispi Lapponia....Took at least 20 miles to break in, but now I'm happy with them.
laissez les bons temps rouler
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Really liked Solomon 4g gtx, Mine finally started to leak, and the reviews on the updated version were almost universally bad Call Solomon. I believe they will warranty your boots. I’ve sent a pair back as well and they’ve been good
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Most likely they would, however they where beat up pretty good. When they stated to leak, it was a boot flood. Something let loose. They were at the end. One of the out of the box, most comfortable boots I have had.
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The people wringing their hands over Trump's rhetoric don't know what time it is in America.
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Depends if I chukar hunting in steep basalt lined hills- scarpa mountaineering type boot, chasing pheasants in wet sloughs- knee high rubber boots, sharpies -altra lone peak or grouse, quail Solomons, crispis..
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Crispi Nevada GTX non-insulated have been great for me.
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I basically wear "whatever" - either a pair of Doc Martin Chuka style shoes or an old pair of CAT steel toes. Yep, usually just my everyday boots.
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depending on where I'm hunting. Keen targhee, Irish setter Elk trackers or Muck boots.
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Here in Texas it's usually Chippewa snake boots.
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I wore Kenetrek Mountain Extreme 400 for several years because that was all I had. $200 cheaper than they are now, but still expensive. I do have some Keen low tops that allow every seed into my socks but are comfortable. This year I bought a pair of Kenetrek Corrie uninsulated hikers that easily broke in, are waterproof and provide good ankle support and traction. They were also cheaper than advertised at the local store. So far I am really liking them.
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Also happy with the Kenetrek Corrie's . Comfortable right out of the box and priced right for my wallet.
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Here in Texas it's usually Chippewa snake boots. I usually wear snake boots too, regardless of the amount of snakes around. They work pretty well unless it gets warm.
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A cheap pair of $30 “hiking” boots from Costco. Kombu or some schit.
They are light and cheap. Good sole.
https://www.costco.com/khombu-men's-hiker-boot.product.100853744.html
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Chuck Taylor highs, Russell's Joe's PH, White Boy Timberland's, doesn't really matter. A good dog and a bunch of messing about with the shotgun you're using makes the biggest difference.
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I like and use Hanwag Alaska GTX for tough, rocky country like chukar canyons, also like Kenetrek Hardscrabble hikers for the same in warmer weather. Boots for less severe hills that I like a lot are Danner Hood Winter Lights.
I have had no luck with any leather boot in constant really wet conditions, “waterproof” membranes or not. In fact I would much prefer they left out those linings as the boots with them take much longer to dry. Most work OK a couple times out, then leak, regardless of maker, IME.
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Here in Texas it's usually Chippewa snake boots. ^^^This^^^
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A cheap pair of $30 “hiking” boots from Costco. Kombu or some schit.
They are light and cheap. Good sole.
https://www.costco.com/khombu-men's-hiker-boot.product.100853744.html I bought a pair similar to these from Cabela's that have goretex in them. Light weight and comfortable. I did put a good insole in them as I do with most of my boots and shoes
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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Whatever you buy just make sure it's expensive and to color coordinate with your Filsons or tweed outfit and cap. The value of looking good out there so as to impress with your wealth and good taste simply can't be overstated.
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