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    Slowly getting kitted out for hunting season. I'm planning on doing a fair amount of hiking while i'm hunting, so do I really need fancy hunting boots, or will my standard hiking boots work?

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    Standard hiking boots are fine for the most part. Make sure they are really good quality though, and waterproof. Where they fall short though is if you have to go through deep water. Also if you hunt late season and need extra warmth, hikers don't usually have enough room for extra socks. I have good quality hikers that I use whenever I can. I also have " hunting boots" that are taller, insulated, and have a bit of extra room. Finally, I have insulated rubber boots for really wet conditions or really cold conditions.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nemcseal2 View Post
    Slowly getting kitted out for hunting season. I'm planning on doing a fair amount of hiking while i'm hunting, so do I really need fancy hunting boots, or will my standard hiking boots work?
    I just bought a new pair of these. My old boots finally wore out. These are "old school" but,they really are the best bang for the buck,IMO.
    https://www.kodiakboots.ca/en/work-s...=Wheat#start=1
    If a tree falls on your ex in the woods and nobody hears it,you should probably still get rid of your chainsaw. Just sayin'....

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    I prefer a lighter boot for still-hunting such as the Maine Guide Boot from LL Bean.

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    I have CTC hunting boots 1200 grams or what ever they are for road walks and light wooded terrain. Since I mostly hunt duck ponds, I use CTC muck boots. For Deer stand cold mornings, I use 2 size too big snowboots with extra socks - all for the price of good Irish Setters. That is not ding to Irish Setters or any other expensive foot wear, but I use purpose built boots for tasks requiring a solution. After 5 yrs, I replaced my first set of muck boots..ironically, I already had new pair waiting that I had bought end of season sale the year before at 50% off.

    Ya I am frugal I.E. Cheap.

    Now if you asked me what boots do I wear for work, a $400 dollar pair Gorilla Lineman boots, because 8hrs a day matters.
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    My Irish Setters are 15 years old now..lots of dubbin for water proofing..I love them. Have a pair of ctc boots that work well too.. But it depends on the terrain your going to be walking the most. Watch out for cheap rubber formed boots..had 2 pairs where the heels came right off..wasn`t happy..made me grumpy

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    I work in the bush so pretty much wear the same. They’re well broken in. If I’m sitting a long time when it’s cold , I go with my winter boots. I do have a pair of Irish Setter and Danner. I just don’t wear them that much.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nemcseal2 View Post
    Slowly getting kitted out for hunting season. I'm planning on doing a fair amount of hiking while i'm hunting, so do I really need fancy hunting boots, or will my standard hiking boots work?
    Whatever makes you feel comfortable,it is waterproof,and if in wet area,you will want at least 12" high.
    Otherwise since You plan to do a lot of hiking ,do not go overboard with insulation,your feet may get hot-sweaty-wet-cold.

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    I just picked up a pair of Cabelas gortex non-insulated apex hunting boots.

    So far very comfortable and I didn't drain my account to buy them.

    Time will tell if they last as long as my wolverines did...

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