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I know this has been discussed before, but I have some specific requirements that I am looking for, and would appreciate your suggestions:D

1: Lightweight.....I will be using them mostly for walking/hiking
2: Good Ankle Support....I have weak ankles, and the terrain with be rough, loose rocks, blown down trees etc..
3: Waterproof.....will be traversing water, up to 8" deep
4: Warm......there will be times when I will be standing around for a few hours at a time, say -10C
5: A strong/lugged tread, but also sticky for traversing wet smooth rock


Basically, I am sick and tired of buying cheap boots that don't last, and are uncomfortable, and not waterproof. Willing to go to $400-$500, as long as they will last!

Thanks for your help!
 
I have experience with the Hanwag Yukon boots: Nothing but good things to say. All-leather boot, lace-to-toe, 8" high. Paired with a good set of gaiters, and you are waterproof up to your knees. The Hanwag "Alaskan" model have a goretex liner in them, if that matters. Fairly stiff, with excellent ankle support. Full rubber rand so it helps keep the boot from being shredded on tough scree slopes and rock beds.

The fit is generally narrow in the heel but wide in the toe box. I wear custom orthodic insoles, and they fit the boot really well. Because they are all leather, if they don't fit quite right in certain spots, a shoemaker can stretch the leather out in that spot and make them fit right. I had to do just that.
 
meindles with gaiters have worked well for me. choose the model that suits your needs (hight and Warmth). i like the lower glockner and hymalan models.

some buddys have the wags but they haven put any real abuse on them yet but the like them. another good one is the lowa sheep hunters, they look good and know guy that love them. iam not sure about the kenetreks some like them others dont. but they might be for you.
 
Danner Canadians. Best boot/shoe I have ever bought and I purchased them for the same reasons you listed. Walked hundreds of miles in them.
 
Another vote for the Hanwags. I bought the Alaska GTX and could not be happier. Excellent support, and ver comfortable.
 
Where I hunt, I love Nokians. It gets pretty swampy, so a leather boot doesn't cut it. ht tp://www.nokianfootwear.fi/eng/outdoor/
 
muck boots suck id rather wear donlop rig boots than another pair of mucks.

id get a pair of the high quality leather boots mentioned in this thread get some good insoles and a good pair of gaiters (OR and not mec), keep them greased and they will serve you for many years.

www.ajbrooks.com they are great to deal with and will have a pair on your feet in a few day.
 
Take a look at Meindl, a little pricy, but are well worth it. I have a pair of Canada Pro 3000s and I love 'em.

AJ Brooks has a full line, and like Sask_hunter says, they are great to deal with.
 
Have a look at some Irish Setters I have a pair and they have been great. A few friends where Danners and they seem to hold up great too.
 
I recently bought a pair of Hanwag Mountain light GTX's for backpacking and an upcoming sheep hunt. One of my Backpacking buddy's has the Alaskan GTX's and loves them. Hanwag seems to be highly regarded from the Googling I did. Either boot should have more than enough ankle support for you and plenty waterproof, especially when paired with a set of MEC Gore-tex gaiters. You may even want to consider buy one of the combo's that Lanthrop & Sons sell.
 
A couple of you mentioned gaiters. Do you have any favourites there? This Fall will be my first hunting in a long time, and they may help. Do you mean something like these:

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Sulisa,

Yes, those are the gaitors being discussed. I run Outdoor Research "Crocs" (ht tp://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/m_s_crocodiles.html) I actually bought them with my mountain climbing in mind, but quickly pressed them into service for hunting as well. They keep water out of the top of your boot, keep your legs dry from morning dew and creek crossings, and also protect the boot itself when in talus and scree in mountains. Combined with a heavy rubber rand on the boot, it keeps your boots in service for quite a while.

I can't really understand the suggestions for muck boots for hiking/packing... (Only one guy I've heard of was badass enough to pull that off, and he was an oldschool pilot/guide who probably didn't even know what an internet forum was.)
 
hansol said:
Sulisa,

Yes, those are the gaitors being discussed. I run Outdoor Research "Crocs" (ht tp://www.outdoorresearch.com/site/m_s_crocodiles.html) I actually bought them with my mountain climbing in mind, but quickly pressed them into service for hunting as well. They keep water out of the top of your boot, keep your legs dry from morning dew and creek crossings, and also protect the boot itself when in talus and scree in mountains. Combined with a heavy rubber rand on the boot, it keeps your boots in service for quite a while.
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Wow, that sounds great. I'll have to check them out. Nothing worse than getting cold and wet 10 minutes into the morning!

Thanks, and sorry all for the thread hijack!
 
Are those Gaitors made of Nylon........how noisy are they going through the bush?

My last pair of Hunting boots were the Irish Setters, not sure which model.....I did enjoy them, but they still only lasted 2 seasons. Was hoping to get something with a bit more life to them.

So far the Danners and the Meindles are jumping out at me.....now just to find some place that I can try a few pairs on......SW Ontario
 
hansol said:
I can't really understand the suggestions for muck boots for hiking/packing... (Only one guy I've heard of was badass enough to pull that off, and he was an oldschool pilot/guide who probably didn't even know what an internet forum was.)
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Asking about "good" boots around here is like asking what is a good rifle to buy. Your gonna get a million answers and lots of those will be telling you that a Stevens 200 is "good" enough :eek: :)
 
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