Hunting boots...

[Mr.Boiler]

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?

[poltrojan]

You could try Huntshield at Canadian Tire and write a review for us.

[boogaloo]

One word............"Muck"............................ ....Daniel

[Hunter John]

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.

[MikePal]

'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 ?

[Gilroy]

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.

[Marker]

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.

[IceCrazy]

Cabela's boots also have a lifetime warranty.

[Roper]

Sorry Gilroy, but $30 rubber boots with felt lining just don't cut it for me.

[Mr.Boiler]

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...