New guy

[ericl23]

Just wanted to say hello. I'm a new hunter from LB. I have my guns and license and plan on taking a few of the hunting courses through the cdfw to improve my knowledge. In the process of purchasing some hunting boots and was wondering if you guys could recommend a good place to try on some boots? I've been to REI but they seemed to have a limited selection.

Thanks

Eric

 

[Hallx7]

Welcome.
In this area the only place I know of that has a decent boot selection is Bass Pro Shop in Rancho Cucamonga. Maybe some other guys will chime in with some other places as well. You may have luck as a work boot warehouse as well (not sure)
There is a thread down in guns, bows and gear about boots.

 

[Lungpopper]

Welcome to the site Eric. Do you have a specific brand that your looking for?

 

[ericl23]

Lungpopper

No not really. Since I have don't have any experience I'm going off what I read in the forums. So Something comfortable, durable. I'm open to any recommendations.

Thanks

Eric

 

[uplandfam]

Welcome. If u plan on hiking and hunting for years get the best pair you can. I have a pair of winter expedition boots I have had for 15 years. They were $500 new. They still look near new with lots and lots of trips. I can carry 75+ lbs for over a week on the snow and do light ice climbing with. However 90% of the time I have on my bates 9" side zip duty boots. I wear them everyday 12+ hours a day rain or shine 20deg to 120deg. They cost 150 ish with vibram soles and goretex water proofing. However my wife hunts about 10-20 days a year and got a great pair from bass pros for about 200 and they are good from about 20deg to 100+ deg and after 2 years they look great.

Bass pro in rancho is the best local place I'd say.

 

[Aeon]

go buy something that feels comfy and maybe has some good reviews. You will need to learn what you want and what works for your style and type of hunting. A billion variables from hot to cold to stiff to light weight and so on.

One option for you is to buy a bunch off of cabelas, They actually encourage you to order many and send back what you do not like.

A simple pair of light med hight boots with a gortex liner will kill it for you. Don't over think it

Worry later about getting job specific boots for load caring or light ice climbing

 

[Bonejour]

Check this thread, mentioned above:
http://southerncaliforniahunting.com/huntersforum/index.php/topic,4779.msg38721.html#msg38721

... and welcome to the forum!

 

[ericl23]

I am going to stop by REI, adventure 16 and Bass Pro Shops. If I can't seem to find any there I will order online.

Thanks again

Eric

 

[NBK]

Welcome to the SCH website ericl23. Enjoy!