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So I'm in the market for a new pair.
Any suggestions?
I had a pair that were just plain great. JB Goodhue. Canadian made and fit beautifully. They were 25 years old though. They resembled a pair of 8" logger boots but no steel toe. Closest I could find were something made by Danner at $500+! Way to expensive for this boy.
Any ideas?
You could try Huntshield at Canadian Tire and write a review for us.
One word............"Muck"............................ ....Daniel
Don't discount the Danner , I realize the initial price is a shocker but they are worth every penny if you ask me. I bought the Danner Canadians 17 years ago and the price is about the same today so say $500 divided by 17 years = 29 bucks a year. To me that's cheap considering I know people who spend 100 -$200 on boots and have to replace them every year or 2.
My .2 cents fwiw.
'Boots' are rarely all encompassing...different conditions and use should dictate what you need.
For instance, siting in a stand when it's -15 you don't need a good support hiker..you need a boot designed for cold like a Mukluk..
If you stalking deer thru wet/water areas, then an 8" boot is not as practical as a good knee high rubber boot...
I have a closet full of different footwear as I hunt from Oct (fall) to end Dec (winter)...
So Mr. Boiler...what kind of specifics are you looking for in a boot ?
Canadian Tire Rubber boots with felt lining $31.00 out the door.
Cant get my head around the idea of spending hundreds of dollars on a pair of mostly made Chinese boots,Kamik boots are Canadian made and good to below -40, your lining gets wet simply put a dry one in,they also dont leave much scent behind.
I have Danners, great boots but I mostly use rubber boots or hip waders to get to the lesser travelled areas. The Lacrosse Alpha Burly are really comfortable but only lasted one year before developing a crack and their warranty dept is of no use, I had 2 different Cabelas boots - the 'Comfort tracks' lasted about 3 months and are anything but comfortable - whereas the 'Dura tracks' are still going strong after 2 years though they are a bit stiff.
Your feet will sweat in rubber boots so if this presents a problem with cold feet what I do is pack in an extra pair of socks and change the damp ones out when I reach my stand.
Cabela's boots also have a lifetime warranty.
Sorry Gilroy, but $30 rubber boots with felt lining just don't cut it for me.
Lots to think about. Yeah, I'm figuring on hunting from mid October to mid January. All depending on the species. When I hunt with the wife cousin its out of a tree stand. Ive got a good pair of Baffin boots good to -40'. Good point regarding an extra pair of socks. Even with the warmest boots if your feet are wet the cold will get at them. The old hunting boots I had were more for stalk hunting. Thats where good arch support and fit comes in. Dancers may be the wise choice in the end. Ill let you all know...