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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/01/21 01:10 PM
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redchevy
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They arent boots that make a statement, but I picked up a pair of lace up red head boots from BassPro a few years ago, they havent made a trip to the mountains, but they are waterproof very comfortable and keep my feet toasty warm and do not sweat like thick wool socks in my normal work boots used to.
They were like $40, some form of nylon/cammo.
It's hell eatin em live
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/04/21 02:09 PM
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stinkbelly
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I drove all over the metromess Saturday looking for boots. Redwing didn't have my size. Orvis doesn't sell boots in stores. Sheels only had the LLBean Kangaroo insulated, Irish setter insulated, or the pronghorn Sharptail. I want an uninsulated and I have been burned by my recent purchase of Danners.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/05/21 12:46 AM
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SRPI89
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I’ve worn eccos for the last 5 years. Have held up well and are comfortable.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/05/21 02:12 AM
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Timn
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I like Irish setter havocs that's all I wear. But they do wear out pretty easy. I do have bad feet so I won't wear anything else.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/05/21 12:03 PM
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BOBO the Clown
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I got a pair of Lowa Renegades after a recommendation from a friend. Love em, from hunting aoudad in canyon country to flat Nodak rooster country they are great. Hanwag banks and altra are slight steps up durability wise. But you can find Lowa Renegades a lot easier
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/05/21 02:46 PM
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Gringo Bling
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They arent boots that make a statement, but I picked up a pair of lace up red head boots from BassPro a few years ago, they havent made a trip to the mountains, but they are waterproof very comfortable and keep my feet toasty warm and do not sweat like thick wool socks in my normal work boots used to.
They were like $40, some form of nylon/cammo. I know this will come off sounding like a boot snob, but there is any hiking, rough terrain, or weather elements involved, I would never trust a $40 pair of RedHead boots. My current boot is the Lowa Camino GTX. They're great- comfortable and provide stability but not to stiff. And most importantly, they are actually waterproof. I've had inferior boots (esp. Danner's) that claim to be waterproof, but leaked from day 1. Made in Germany, so you know the quality is exceptional.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/06/21 11:30 AM
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blanked
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Forget upland boots. Back packing boots are the way to go. There designed to carry a heavier load and give more support on top of rocks. I like zamberlain.
Order from zappos and they do free return shipping. I ordered 3 pairs at once to see what fit.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/13/21 04:10 PM
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gettinbirdie
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I've been wearing browning kangaroo leather for quite a few years-they are still waterproof but they are getting a "little" worn. I've been researching since last season. My brother keeps complaining that his danner sharptails dont keep his feet dry. I tried to find a pair of irish setter original moc toe upland boots to try on but are absolutely backordered everywhere. I did find that they weigh 4 lbs-I walk way too much when I bird hunt or might have considered them. After a year of research, I'll will tell that you a lighter, waterproof mountain boot may be the way to go.I just pulled the trigger on a pair of crispi GMX @ 3lbs . Fit like a glove-plenty of support. Tread isn't too aggressive(mud), Superlight and waterproof with a lifetime guarantee. Great customer service. I wore them in North Dakota chasing sharpies on the prairie a few weeks ago-they were amazing. I look forward to the rest of my season wearing them.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/13/21 05:20 PM
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bill oxner
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Mine are pretty well broken but a good pair of socks is almost as important as the boots especially when I wear my rubber knee boots on wet mornings.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/20/21 06:05 PM
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bassfishinglawyer
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/20/21 07:01 PM
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stinkbelly
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Mine are pretty well broken but a good pair of socks is almost as important as the boots especially when I wear my rubber knee boots on wet mornings. Bill, what brand/model are those?
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/21/21 08:10 PM
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Greg Z
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Greg Ziemer Sewell Lexus 214-597-6006 Life's short... Enjoy the ride!
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
[Re: gettinbirdie]
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10/21/21 08:12 PM
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Greg Z
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I've been wearing browning kangaroo leather for quite a few years-they are still waterproof but they are getting a "little" worn. I've been researching since last season. My brother keeps complaining that his danner sharptails dont keep his feet dry. I tried to find a pair of irish setter original moc toe upland boots to try on but are absolutely backordered everywhere. I did find that they weigh 4 lbs-I walk way too much when I bird hunt or might have considered them. After a year of research, I'll will tell that you a lighter, waterproof mountain boot may be the way to go.I just pulled the trigger on a pair of crispi GMX @ 3lbs . Fit like a glove-plenty of support. Tread isn't too aggressive(mud), Superlight and waterproof with a lifetime guarantee. Great customer service. I wore them in North Dakota chasing sharpies on the prairie a few weeks ago-they were amazing. I look forward to the rest of my season wearing them. Bet that putts a bounce in your step!
Greg Ziemer Sewell Lexus 214-597-6006 Life's short... Enjoy the ride!
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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10/22/21 09:41 PM
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stinkbelly
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I just bought Irish setter wingshooters. I have always been a Danner guy. These better not leak.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
[Re: stinkbelly]
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12/12/21 04:52 PM
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stinkbelly
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I just bought Irish setter wingshooters. I have always been a Danner guy. These better not leak. So far they don't leak. They are noninsulated, but they are hot. I have been wearing them everywhere to try to break them in. Halfway through the 1st day of my present hunting trip in Kansas I had to put them in the truck because they were giving me such bad blisters. I've been trying to wear them around on the land and to the rodeos, but they are wearing my ankles out.. I were really good double socks and these aren't working out. Never had an issue with Danner wearing me out.
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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12/12/21 05:37 PM
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huntingbig8
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Russell moccasins and Crispi
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Re: Who Makes A Decent Hunting Boot These Days?
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12/14/21 01:36 PM
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SRPI89
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Just tried to buy some Danner 8” sharptails- out of stock in every size except a few places with 9 and 10. I wear a 12 or 13. Some online chatter says they shut down for extended periods during covid. With them being based in Portland, this does not surprise me.
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