Like the best gun for bear defense. Or the popular variety of home invasion threads. I would like to get your suggestions on good insulated waterproof hunting boots. I would like to spend from $150- $300, & can't stand cold feet.
Looking for recommendations for a good pair of hunting boots
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I bought a pair of Irish Setter Elk Trackers with 600g Thinsulate for a little over your price range but I couldn't be happier. Lots of good options in your price range from Irish Setter and Rocky that I've tried over the last couple of years, I'm sure you'll hear some interesting responses here.
The answer is much bigger than the question. I have many pairs of boots for many different types of weather. I can usually plan for the weather, dry, wet, snowy, ect. Further to having good boots, you need a second pair of boots for camp so the good ones can dry out properly for the next day. Extra liners are worth gold for a pair of damp Sorels while still out in the bush.
There is no one pair of perfect boots in my opinion, not for all weather conditions and temps
There is no one pair of perfect boots in my opinion, not for all weather conditions and temps
Winter or Fall Hunting? I have a pair of Cabelas Perfect by Meindl 200 grams of thinsulate good for walking and about -5 degrees while sitting in the tree stand. Any colder I wear the sorels with some hotties in the toes. By the way the Cabelas are the most comfortable hunting boots I have ever owned.
I just bought a pair of Elk Trackers. Very nice boots. I've only worn them while combining, in order to get them fitted to my feet. When I went into Cabelas in Regina, I told the young salesman that I was wanting a good pair of boots, but did not want anything with camo on them. He chuckled.
I am sure there are many good boots out there, but I wanted ones that were more traditional. I must be getting old.....
I am sure there are many good boots out there, but I wanted ones that were more traditional. I must be getting old.....
Here's more info. I will be in Ontario mid/late November. So I would say it is more winter hunting than fall. I have a great pair of Sorel waterproof winter boots, and some lowa hiking shoes for camp. I was guessing that a pair of rubbers and a hiking style boot would be what I needed. If I had to go over $300, I would do it for the sake of my personal comfort.
I have a pair of sorel's that I bought about 5 years ago if not more and they are very warm in the winter I picked them up for 200 or so, best winter boots I ever bought. was out one year in -36 sitting on a chair feet in the snow and my feet were as warm as they can be.
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I have sworn by Kamik's green insulated rubber boots for about 15 years. They are comfortable, durable and cheap. Currently wearing my 2nd pair in 15 years.
Thanks for all of the feedback! I will take all of the advice to heart. Irish Setter's products are where my focus will be. They have a pair called the snow claw, with 2000 grams of thinsalate. Anyone have opinions on those? I couldn't find the Elk trackers on any retailer's websites. Anyone know a store in Ontario that sells them? I'd prefer to buy my boots in person, but do my research on line.
A pair of Kamik rubber boots as alternate 2nd pair are also in my sights. Because I'm a cheap a$$, I can't help but look at the Rocky boots that Cdn tire has on sale this week at 40% off. Anyone have those Rocky's?
A pair of Kamik rubber boots as alternate 2nd pair are also in my sights. Because I'm a cheap a$$, I can't help but look at the Rocky boots that Cdn tire has on sale this week at 40% off. Anyone have those Rocky's?
Rocky boots used to be good quality but their materials have changed and no longer hold up. Their new harder plastic soles get really slippery in cold weather and their water proofing does not last.
As per the other threads, Elk Trackers are the way to go. Buy two pair and alternate days wearing them, that way it gives the humidity time to evaporate before you wear them again. Sail Outdoors in Ottawa carries them and the last time I looked the price was either $229 or $259 but I think that was for the 600 and 1000 gram thinsulate boots respectively.
I hunt hard 3 months of the year (moose, bear, deer, geese, coyote) and these boots take a beating, maintain support and stay waterproof and have lasted me 4 seasons so far.
Good luck in your search.
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I have owned the rocky's from Canadian tire for about 3 years now and there just as good as the day I bought them. my g/f also has a pair she just bought on sale lol. they are very light 800 gram but these boots are more for fall for me. they are warm and I've walked through knee high deep water with them and had them soak right through, they are water proof, just not when you walk into knee high water. they have always kept me warm with the thinsolate and very light so you can walk all day long with them. they are durable and even after being soaked right through they are still in great shape, and didn't start to deteriorate on the inside. well worth the money. these go fishing and hunting with me and any outdoor activity. just make sure once you buy them to break them in before you go hunting, I walked around my house with them for a few days before heading out with them for the first hunt.
its funny but I am finding as more and more boots get manufactured in China ... fewer and fewer seem to remain resistant to water for long! even with Goretex .... I have an OLD pair of Rocky 'chukka' style boot (shoe) that have been really excellent ... but nothing they make today seems to last as long. anyway for waterproof and warm my best experience has been with 'PACs' AND extra wool socks and extra liners as perspiration will cause any boot to feel wet....BTW did I mention Schnee's ????
