On the hunt for a new hunting boots for the fall!

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Looking to buy some good boots. All the ones I have found so far seem to hurt my feet after 2 hrs. To be fair They are all from wal-mart. Lower price would be better! But I would spend abit more for a good pair.

Last year I was stuck with lots of blisters and sweaty wet feet. I manged to snag temporary boots for this year that are better but still feel abit hot and hurt my feet after several hours walking.
 
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Haahaa asking for advice on boots is like asking for advice on underwear it's a personal decision based on comfort
 
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carverk said:
If you can find a old trapper Nelson Packboard in good shape I would go with that one
You just can't pack the heavy loads that the Trapper Nelsons can carry
The new aluminum and fiberglass Backboards suck and just don't hold up
The old canvis and wood boards are still kicking around and thay quit making them over 30 year ago
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Thanks I ended up changing my question slightly! Ill look for one of thos tho I would love to find one but doubt I can.
 
timandkimandshea said:
Cabelas had a good deal yesterday on a couple of styles, and free shipping upon $99, i grabbed a pair of cabelas branded leather/synthetic 1000 gram for $75
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Im a bit hesitant to buy on line when it comes to shoes, all I have is canadian tire and wholesale localy. Sometimes I need size 11 and sometimes size 12 so I don't wanna get stuck with the wrong size. I know cabelas brand has let me down on sizing in the past too.
 
I like my Irish setter elk trackers so much I have a brand new pair waiting in the wings when the ones I'm on wear out. They are not lightweight but have remained waterproof for 5 years of pheasant hunting as well as whitetail, mule deer and elk hunts . Fit is an issue you can only deal with by trying them on in a store , hopefully with a knowledgeable sales person ( nowadays that's a long shot.) Make sure you are wearing a good pair of socks ( I like merino wool) as this will affect the fit of the boot.
 
I have two pairs of Irish setters.
A pair of elk trackers for november and an upland (maybe) set for use in bow/bird season. There is nothing cheap aboit either pair, but they will last me a long time.

Just a personal perspective. I'm no mountain climber and spend my November hunting standing around, and my feet stay warm in these boots.
 
Im using the Irish Setter "Grizzly Tracker", they were called something else before but thats what they're labeled as now.
4 years of hard use so far and I have zero complaints (excellent grip). I'll be picking up another pair so that Im good to go when these pack it in. Keep in mind that good socks are just as important when it comes to hiking (sweat/blisters)

When I started in the trades years ago, an old timer told me "Don't skimp on your work boots, without good boots you wont go far or fair well".

Same applies to Hunting (If you're using the quads god gave ya)
 
^^^ Exactly.

I have three different pairs of "hunting footwear".

For early season bow I wear a pair of North Face gortex low cut running shoes - don't need to go through swamps, snow, muck etc so don't need anything heavier.

When I need a little more support, but likewise not traversing any swamps etc I switch to a pair of high cut hikers that I got from Columbia - again gortex (or whatever Columbia's own brand of gortex is).

Then if I'm climbing, really bushwhacking, don't know what I will run into while out for the week etc in the cold, then I have a pair of Irish Setters, calf length with 800 grams of insulation.

Trying to cheap out on footwear is never a good idea. I learned the hard way with wrecked feet many years back, barely able to hobble along three days into a hunt.

If you need rubber boots because you are hunting birds in a swamp, wear them. But don't wear them if you are humping over rocks, hard ground etc. Likewise, stalking boots are no good when you need waders :)

And if you have to drive a bit to find what you are after and be able to try them on, then it's well worth it.
 
Like others have said it really depends what kind of hunting you do and how much terrain you cover. Some guys hunt, or at least do the stalking, in their socks while others need $500 heavy mountain boots, while yet others wear rubber boots or hip waders. If you're not sure get a boot that fits from Mountain Equipment Co-op: if it works out, great, if not you can return the item for in-store credit at any time. But other than rubber boots, decent hikers/hunting boots are gonna start at $150. I've never met anyone who said: I bought an expensive, quality pair of boots and I really regret it!

Good luck!
 
I bought a pair of Muk boots from Bass pro $180 I've never been happier with a pair of boots for dry and warm.
ATV riding up moose hunting. Ice fishing for wet when the auger breaks thru and water comes up , yote hunting in winter...you name it.
That said if I'm out moose hunting ect. On foot on a blue bird day and it's not going to rain , it's a lite hikeing boot day.

It's a individual choice.
Good luck
 
CanadianBaconPancakes said:
Im a bit hesitant to buy on line when it comes to shoes, all I have is canadian tire and wholesale localy. Sometimes I need size 11 and sometimes size 12 so I don't wanna get stuck with the wrong size. I know cabelas brand has let me down on sizing in the past too.
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Since you have a CT check out the Huntshield Ridgetracker. I picked up a pair during one of their 60% sales before last deer season. Other than the hike in to the stand or blind, I sit all day. They were surprisingly comfortable, had excellent tread in the slop, and kept the feet warm while sitting without overheating your feet while moving. I have been very impressed with them after one season. The next few seasons will tell whether they would be worth it at regular price ($160 or so). If I didn't get them on sale I would never have bought them.
 
`We had lots of swampy/wet areas where I hunt with tons of mud. Staying dry can be hard. I hate the feeling of rubber boots tho. I would love shoes but I would have to watch my step constantly I think.
 
Don't cheap out on boots - you will only be disappointed. Buy a good pair and they will last you many hunting seasons, saving you money in the long run and keeping you and your feet happy in the process. I'm partial to Danners myself. My Hood Winter Lights were not cheap but they are by far the best pair of boots I've ever owned and after 5 years they still keep my feet comfortable, warm, and most importantly, dry.
 
I bin trying to remember the name of the Company that makes custom fit boots made in BC
ever west cost logger had a pare same with the rock scalers but thay are not cheep , but if you want the best that's the way to go
 
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