Boot suggestions

[JF Sabou]

I have a pair of Rocky Arctic Bear Claw 3D. 10 years going strong. I'll buy that boot again if the same quality in craftsmanship is there. But its a 1400g boot!

[last5oh_302]

I have a pair of Rocky Arctic Bear Claw 3D. 10 years going strong. I'll buy that boot again if the same quality in craftsmanship is there. But its a 1400g boot!

I have Rocky Blizzard Stalkers and they're a great warm waterproof boot (1200 grams Thinsulate I believe), but alas, even Rocky is made in China now. I've had my boots for several years and they seem to be holding up however they also haven't been used that much.

[boogaloo]

Muck Woody Max. CTC has them for $30. less than BP.

[topher]

I have a pair of Rocky Arctic Bear Claw 3D. 10 years going strong. I'll buy that boot again if the same quality in craftsmanship is there. But its a 1400g boot!

Ya.. 1000+gr. Boots are nice.. but to warm if you are required to home into a stand... if your jumping if an ATV your ALL good... but a 1-2k hike will result in sweaty cold feet

[Bluebulldog]

Topher.

As usual, you ask for boot suggestions, you're going to get a range of responses.

If you narrow down what you're going to be doing, then it's easier to frame a response.

Stand hunting, in sub 0 Deg temps, you're probably going to want a pac boot, with lots of room, and insulation.

Still hunting / stalking in the same, you're going to want a lace up, with a decent amount of Thinsulate, and a waterproof outer, or treated leather.

Walking up, stalking game and doing lots of Kms, lighter weight, leather upper, full lace.

There is no "one good boot" that is going to satisfy all requirements.

Several very good manufacturers out there. I'm personally a fan of Danners, but I also like some of the boots that Rocky makes.

I probably own more pairs of boots than I should ( probably from being in the Army), but I have learned that taking care of your feet makes the difference between a bad day and a good day.

[Marker]

I have not had a pair of rubber boots last more than one year (Cabelas brand and LaCrosse), but I do a lot of scouting durring the off season. I have two pairs of Danners, one pair for at least 5 years, and they show very little wear.

So, not meaning to jack this trhead but if anyone has had good experience with some long lasting rubber boots I would be glad to hear about it as I look for a new pair.

[Jakezilla]

For rubber boots I have had good success with Bogs.

http://www.bogsfootwear.ca/shop/style/71066-974.html

[duckmaster]

Muck Woody Max. CTC has them for $30. less than BP.

Found them $10 cheaper than CTC at a company that sells retriever training supplies.

[topher]

Topher.

As usual, you ask for boot suggestions, you're going to get a range of responses.

If you narrow down what you're going to be doing, then it's easier to frame a response.

Stand hunting, in sub 0 Deg temps, you're probably going to want a pac boot, with lots of room, and insulation.

Still hunting / stalking in the same, you're going to want a lace up, with a decent amount of Thinsulate, and a waterproof outer, or treated leather.

Walking up, stalking game and doing lots of Kms, lighter weight, leather upper, full lace.

There is no "one good boot" that is going to satisfy all requirements.

Several very good manufacturers out there. I'm personally a fan of Danners, but I also like some of the boots that Rocky makes.

I probably own more pairs of boots than I should ( probably from being in the Army), but I have learned that taking care of your feet makes the difference between a bad day and a good day.

Walking.. I do lots of walking.. that's why I was looking for suggestions in the non rubber. 600-800gram thinsulate. any more than 800 causes my feet to sweat to much. I thought I said all that in my first post... except for the waking part.

So far I have tried
Rocky prowler... okay, but started to let water through in a year.
Irish setter gun flint 2
To hot for walking... plus they ripped on first day.
Irish setter ridge topper.. liked the look and comfort.. however felt to lose on the tongue support..


Leaning towards Irish setter elk tracker.
Danner Canadians look real nice.. but out of price range.. the elk tracker are as well... but not by as much.

[Bluebulldog]

Walking.. I do lots of walking.. that's why I was looking for suggestions in the non rubber. 600-800gram thinsulate. any more than 800 causes my feet to sweat to much. I thought I said all that in my first post... except for the waking part.

So far I have tried
Rocky prowler... okay, but started to let water through in a year.
Irish setter gun flint 2
To hot for walking... plus they ripped on first day.
Irish setter ridge topper.. liked the look and comfort.. however felt to lose on the tongue support..


Leaning towards Irish setter elk tracker.
Danner Canadians look real nice.. but out of price range.. the elk tracker are as well... but not by as much.

Perhaps look at a decent uninsulated boot, that's sturdy, and will travel for miles. You can always tailor your socks to fit the conditions, rather than relying on a boot to do it.

I have a few duty boots left over from when I was in the CF. When I'm up North for grouse, and I know I'm putting lots of miles on, I actually wear a pair of uninsulated SWATs. As they have full boot height, lace up, and actually feel as light as a running shoe. If it's colder out, I wear a liner sock, and a heavier wool one over it.

Key is getting a pair of boots that can lace up tight with your lightest sock on, that can then be let off to accommodate thicker ones.