I’ve got the Crispi Idaho‘s and they’ve been pretty rock solid for me. Elk, deer, and Chukar hunting in ID.
What hunting boots do you use?
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I love kalkal hunting boots they are awesome but they have their place and limits. My avatar picture with the moose I was actually wearing Mucks bug that was river hunting in late september. There is no way in hell I'm going to go hike a mountain to get a sheep with them though lol
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I got a pair of Danner Lights Kevlar a few years back, most amazing comfortable boots i ever had. Light, supporting, waterproof, and were like tennis shoes walking in, so comfortable. Had them resoled once, then got another pair, Danner Light II in leather and canvas... as they no longer made the leather and kevlar ones. These are tighter, heavier, just not the same. Had them for about 8 months so far and should be well broken in but dont seem like it. They are still good and I wear them but nothing compared to the old ones. I had even went to the factory store and got them in Portland OR. I think the quality of everything in the entire country has slipped in the past few years.
+1 for Lowas. Ive been rocking them for the past 6 months, and they feel great and can take a beating.
I do like my Kenetreks in the real mountains.
But they’re overkill in milder country.
Not to mention they’re ridiculous expensive anymore.
I bought a pair of Zamberlans Lynxs I think they’re called last year. So far I like them. Just wish they were a little taller. I like a 8-10” boot.
Kind of a half-breed between a true “mountain boot” and an upland boot.
But they’re overkill in milder country.
Not to mention they’re ridiculous expensive anymore.
I bought a pair of Zamberlans Lynxs I think they’re called last year. So far I like them. Just wish they were a little taller. I like a 8-10” boot.
Kind of a half-breed between a true “mountain boot” and an upland boot.
I hunt in Texas and Arkansas mainly so I generally don't need a lot of insulation. Danner Pronghorn side zip/lace snake boots if I'm moving and Muck Apex zip ups if I'm not. Last year it was so warm and I was stand hunting that I wore a pair of Sketchers slip ons.
I was about to reply to the thread that I wear about a 15 year old set of Danner pronghorns. I had to glue the soles back on also. After many miles though.
Danner has their own resole program. If they lasted that long, I’m sure they will last even longer with a new sole and stitching for the $100 or whatever they charge.
I'm trying yo remember the particulars of the Danners, where I sent them to, and where they came back from.. I know when I sent some Thorogoods to be resoled, it was done by a third party, which I later realized I could have/should have just sent it to them direct. https://nushoe.com
Im really liking the lacrosse offerings. I just picked up the alpha agility (uninsulated) for spring hunting. I also have the alpha burly pro insulated (1000 g) for winter time, paired with mid weight darn tough socks.
Well, I hunt in Texas where it can be not as cold as other places. I have had good luck with my Muck Boots but I have not worn them in the middle of August. They have some insulation to them but are rugged and sturdy.
I'm looking for some myself. Am finding that Crispi are too narrow as well as the Danner D width. The Kennetrek look like overkill for upland bird hunting. Guessing the Danner EE might be the ticket as the reviews say that the Danners run narrow.
This probably isn't going to be popular with many people for the weight, wait time, and price, but over the last 2 years I've almost completely converted my footwear over to JK and Nicks (White and Franks are others that are in the same world) boots. Of those two I slightly prefer Nicks.
I was previously wearing Danner RAT's leftover from my time in the USMC along with some of their insulated hunting boots and finally blew out the last pair. You figure a $250-380 pair of Danners that last 2-3 years plus buying superfeet insoles every few months, the $500 pair of Nicks or White's isn't such a bad deal monetarily. However, as far as comfort, support, durability it's not even the same world. I have joint pain that I was about to go to the doctor for that has all but gone away. They basically become heavy slippers once they're broken in and the arch support stays, no more disposable insole replacement. There's like 5-6 width sizes for every length size available. No more buying a size over for wide feet. Measure your foot and follow the guides.
They are heavy but I kinda have the same view on this as packs. If a heavier pack is more comfortable and allows me to carry 60lb where a lighter pack feels like shit at 45lb, I'll take the heavy pack. YMMV.
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I was previously wearing Danner RAT's leftover from my time in the USMC along with some of their insulated hunting boots and finally blew out the last pair. You figure a $250-380 pair of Danners that last 2-3 years plus buying superfeet insoles every few months, the $500 pair of Nicks or White's isn't such a bad deal monetarily. However, as far as comfort, support, durability it's not even the same world. I have joint pain that I was about to go to the doctor for that has all but gone away. They basically become heavy slippers once they're broken in and the arch support stays, no more disposable insole replacement. There's like 5-6 width sizes for every length size available. No more buying a size over for wide feet. Measure your foot and follow the guides.
They are heavy but I kinda have the same view on this as packs. If a heavier pack is more comfortable and allows me to carry 60lb where a lighter pack feels like shit at 45lb, I'll take the heavy pack. YMMV.
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After lots of research, I settled on the Danner Pronghorns. They had to be EE width and size 11.5 to work.
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