Hunting boots

flashman2 said:
Thanks Pete. Pretty solid recommendation. I'm stuck having to mail order where I am so that's very helpful. I definitely don't want warm, quite the opposite, but there's only so cool any goretex boot can be.
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Just remember that they are a stiff boot and may need to be broke in, mine were comfortable to me right away. I would hate having to mail order, I would rather try them on first. I do know one thing, you won't find a more durable boot.
 
In my experience, many people don’t know how to layer under Gore-Tex boots or clothing. It will never be as breathable as non Gore-Tex but layering properly will help considerably with not accumulating moisture. Good merino wool socks with a liner sock on the inside is the best way to go. Also, after a day in the field, pull your insoles out entirely because they are like a sponge and will not dry properly if left flat inside.

Patrick
 
If you want a good boot that is not too expensive, I have also been wearing the Cabela's Denali Boot by Meindl for awhile and they are very comfortable, don't leak and are holding up to some rough use.
 
I hike a lot year round, and have been wearing Scarpas for about 10 years now. They got like a glove and have treated me well over countless kilometres. Where abouts in southern Ontario are you? Hit up MEC and try a few pairs on. Ask to load up a backpack with some weight. Walk around the store. See what feels best for your feet
 
45ACPKING said:
stay FAR AWAY from the Irish Setter Vapor Treks.
When I first put them on in the store, they felt great..... nice and light, felt like a hightop running shoe. Advertised as breathable/waterproof and I bought the unisulated version.
Well.... they were used 1 season for deer hunting and I wore them fishing in the tin boat and some daily general use.
My feet would get hot and clammy.... not normal for me and the boots felt insulated but were not so meant they were not breathing.
I found them to be extremely slippery on any smooth wet surface..... no good at all
then i put them away at end of october , not to be used till following april when i went bear hunting/scouting. By the end of that day of walking..... maybe 10K total , one boot had a seam leak.
tried to take them backand got the run around..... used shoe glue and they were fine for another month and then they literally fell apart..... I wish I had taken pictures.
Worst boot failure I have ever seen..... stay far away LOL
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I had a similar experience with some Irish Setters. After one season started leaking and the sole eventually peeled away from the boot. I glued it all back together but it sill leaked like a sieve. Never again.
 
restless said:
I hike a lot year round, and have been wearing Scarpas for about 10 years now. They got like a glove and have treated me well over countless kilometres. Where abouts in southern Ontario are you? Hit up MEC and try a few pairs on. Ask to load up a backpack with some weight. Walk around the store. See what feels best for your feet
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I forgot all about mec having boots. Im a member there to. I bought both my kayaks there
 
hoytcanon said:
If you want a good boot that is not too expensive, I have also been wearing the Cabela's Denali Boot by Meindl for awhile and they are very comfortable, don't leak and are holding up to some rough use.
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Those are excellent boots and well worth the price. I’ve had mine for a few years now and use them grouse hunting, backpacking and hiking with my daughter.

Patrick
 
phinton81 said:
In my experience, many people don’t know how to layer under Gore-Tex boots or clothing. It will never be as breathable as non Gore-Tex but layering properly will help considerably with not accumulating moisture. Good merino wool socks with a liner sock on the inside is the best way to go. Also, after a day in the field, pull your insoles out entirely because they are like a sponge and will not dry properly if left flat inside.

Patrick
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Definitely agree on pulling the insoles out and letting boots dry out properly every time.
But no matter what I do gortex boots make my feet hot and sweaty. I already get eczema on my feet so I gave up on gortex in my work and hiking hunting boots. Nothing but good quality leather, treated inside and out with obenaufs. My feet have never been happier.
 
I just ordered a pair of cabelas herters non insulated leather boots for warmer temps as i think my danners may be to warm for turkey hunting. However it did snow last night so who knows what opening week will be like.
 
brybenn said:
I just ordered a pair of cabelas herters non insulated leather boots for warmer temps as i think my danners may be to warm for turkey hunting. However it did snow last night so who knows what opening week will be like.
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I have both the insulated and non-insulated Cabelas hunting boots (all leather). I find the non-insulated boots are good with a normal sock to about -10 Celsius if you are walking or 0 if your not. The non-insulated boots are still not too warm, in my opinion, for temperatures around +10 Celsius with a normal sock. If I am stationary in a hunt blind at below zero ... the insulated boots get used ... they have about 800 grams of Thinsulate and they are good to -15 or -20 Celsius if you are stationary and use normal socks. If you are walking they are good to -25 or colder.

You made a good choice getting Cabela boots. They are very well made and they stand behind their product. Bass Pro sells them too.
 
Manwithoutastar said:
I ordered a pair of Hanwag Alaska. Was between them, the Meindl Island Active or Lowa Tibet Pro. After reading reviews the only thing I found of concern is their “stiffness”. I hunt in moderate hilly, off trail terrain, hoping they’re not over kill bc of the mountaineering design. Does anyone have experience hunting in these boots?
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Great boots for hiking and mountain hunting. I don't know about yours, but mine creak a lot when walking so I won't be using them to sneak up on any white tails.
 
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