Favorite Hunting boots?

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I've been thinking about buying a good, high end pair of boots. Something in the $200-300 range most likely, although I could go higher if absolutely necessary.

They need to be waterproof. Full leather is preferred, because they can be treated with dubbin for long lasting waterproof properties, but I would be open to non-leather constructions as long as they are waterproof and won't leak in the second or third season.

So what boots do you guys like?
 
Elk Trackers, I think thy are the 200g models but I have worn them in the arctic on the tundra and my feet stayed war and dry.

Plus they can be resoled when they wear out.
 
What kind of hunting are you doing? Mountain climbing or sitting in a stand? Depends how much support you need. I use scarpa wrangel for mountain hunting. Irish setter elk trackers for driving around in the truck because they don’t have the support for all day walking. Also have a pair of muck boots for really wet situations.
 
Altberg Defenders; which are basically a standard issue British infantry boot. I wear them everyday, in town, hunting, on my fall, winter and spring trapline, and to more than a few weddings and funerals. Wet , dry, hot , cold, pretty darn steep, most of the continents.

I never knew what a good boot was before I tried Altbergs. Probably thought I did though. ;)
 
I picked up a pair of Magnums from MD Charlton a couple weeks ago. I'm so happy with them, that I'm going back for 2 more pairs.

Great boots. Great price. I'm never going back to Marks Work Warehouse. I had been collecting junk boots that I had been wearing out (sometimes in as little as 4 months). Was up to 7 pairs, piled in the back of the garage. Gross, I know. All gone now.
 
How are the Irish setters and muck boots for grip?

I’m often hunting on frozen hillsides with a skiff of snow and all the boots I’ve ever owned turn into downhill skis at 5 below zero.
 
coyoteking said:
How are the Irish setters and muck boots for grip?

I’m often hunting on frozen hillsides with a skiff of snow and all the boots I’ve ever owned turn into downhill skis at 5 below zero.
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I have both Irish Setter Elk Trackers 1200 gr thinsulare and Muck Wetland boots. To answer your question, elk tracker traction is far and above better than Mucks in all temperatures. Entirely different boot though. One practical consideration that I’ve notices is that the ‘nipples’ under the elk tracker soles hold mud that rains down once your in your stand and it has time to dry out. Can cost you a deer. Watch for that if that’s your style of hunting. Mucks of course are way higher for water proof, and if you have stout calves, as I do, they fit snug enough there that you can an get past the occasional overboot soaker with minimal inflow. Love that for pheasant hunting when I only make it 90% of the way across the ditch! IMO a major downside of the Mucks is durability, at least for pheasant hunting (many miles, rough cover tearing at theneoprene etc...). The most annoying wear point is the heel cup inside where the athletic pursuit of pheasant hunting with a flushing dog results in the neoprene layer wearing off in the heel leaving rubber exposed, which of course is a blister factory. I get past this by adding bama booties inside (buy a half size bigger) so that when the heel cup wears out your bama booties protect you. Anyhow, as others have said, without knowing whaf you want to hunt, wear, how fast you want to move, how cold, hot etc... it’s hard to make recommendation. meindl, LL bean boots, sorels, lacrosse - lots of different options that are ideal for different situations.
One thing I’ve started using again for fast moving pheasant hunting is the Sealskin socks right up to my knees with a pair of old, light hiking boots over top. I just let the overboots get wet but the socks keep my feet dry and warm. They’re a lot better than I thought they’d be. And they got all the way to the knee and fit tightly, so you can get through some pretty deep water with them. After three season the membrane seems to be holding up fine and they still don’t leak. I wear a gaiter overtop to prefect the socks above the top of the hiking boots.
Cheers,
Dave
 
Another vote for the Irish Setters, light, warm and dry. My only gripe is I want more ankle support but I like a stiffer ankle in a boot, other than that they’re great. I oiled them well last year and snow sealed them good this year, if my feet feel wet it’s just from sweat and not water getting in. My feet run hot and with merino socks my feet sweat in them in the early season, I think I have the 200g insulation.

I’m going to have to look for a new pair of summer boots as my old jungle boots just fell apart, those are the best.
 
I have a pair of Russell Moccasin boots on order...I hope they become my favourites...
Currently have a well worn pair of Irish Setter wingshooters. Nice boots but the fabric inside looks like it’s gonna wear through soon.
 
can't get them anymore but I have a pair of Cabelas Pinnacle front zipper insulated boots that are my favorite boots by far. They are tall like a snake boot.
I have not found a "good" standard hunting boot under 300.00. My Pinnacles have lasted 6 years of heavy use hunting/quadding/ice fishing but every standard hunting boot under 300.00 that I've bought in the past 20 years of hunting have lasted "maybe" 3 years. Last pair were irish setters and .... well..... do not buy irish setter Vapor treks ..... total garbage.

curious to see what folks recommend as I too am in the market for a good quality hiking/hunting boot , a real quality high cut walking boot.
 
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