Need to replace my local hunting boots. Want a pair that keep my feet dry during those wet morning. Any Recommendations on some good boots you are happy with?
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Below are some of the very best boots in the industry. All are at the top of the food chain. Take your pick - scrimp on anything but two items when hunting... Good glass (scope, bino, spotter) and good boots. Both can make or brake a hunt.
Kenetrek
Crispi
Zamberlan
Scarpa
Meindl
Russell Moccasin
Kenetrek
Crispi
Zamberlan
Scarpa
Meindl
Russell Moccasin
Snake Charmer
Happiness is a warm gut pile
I like Kennetrek, I have owned Russel's and Meindl's but have found the Kennetrek to be the best for me. They are the best boot I have found for rough terrain, because they are quite stiff they are not quite as comfortable as the others but the grip and the ability to side hill in rough terrain with positive traction is far better than any other boot I have owned.
Snake Charmer
Happiness is a warm gut pile
Lowa Tibet GTX's are exactly what my feet love. I have also tried most all insoles and found that Dr. Sholl's EXTRA Support to be my favorite. All feet are a little different so try as many as you can.
Wow! This is great information regarding boots. It was in passing I asked Wheels, my son, about boots. I really agree with one of the posts stating not to go cheep on glass and boots. I should have started here. thanks for all the information.
Snake Charmer said:
SC, great points about traction and support when side-hilling in and out of draws off trail. What do you think about the Kenetrek Mountain extreme? it is a 10 inch boot as opposed to the hard scrabble, which is 7 inches. Have you had a boot that gave you too much support in the ankle?
Snake Charmer
Happiness is a warm gut pile
Bonejour- I think they are too much (the 10") for the southwest but there are some folks out there that need the extra support for whatever reasons, no I haven't tried a boot with too much support I've found that the less the boot supports you lower joints the more effort you have to exert to keep yourself up right in steep terrain. I especially like that I can boulder hop and cross rocky terrain with these boots because they don't flex from one angle to another easily or slip without some serious terrain challenges
Snake Charmer said:
Thanks very much for that. I may try them out because I have a weak leg from an old back injury. I have Zamberlans which I love for the trail. They have great vibram soles but I am finding that when I track along game trails in rough country, my right ankle tends to roll over. It's really a problem when I'm side hilling with that foot downhill.
Thanks for the great insight!
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