Recommend some boots

Danner's FOR SURE !

I bought these at Lebaron
http://www.danner.com/products.asp?catid=10&prodid=2192
Because of my fit, the Irish setters were just too tight.

After one use of these boots and I was so glad I spent the money. After a couple more uses where I did a lot of walking up and down rough terrain, I only had one complaint, and that was about the hook type eyelets on the top 4 of 5 rows of the boots. So I wrote to Danner and told them I loved their boots, but that the eyelets were not that great.

Danner rep called me, and asked me to ship my boots to the recrafting department, and they would change the eyelets to regular round hole eyelets, NO CHARGE !.

HUH !, so I sent them my boots, it only cost me like 20.00 shipping. They changed the eyelets, and reconditioned the leather for me as well, while they were there. They also sent me back a small can of boot conditioner that I told them I would pay for. I got conditioner, but for no charge.

Bar none, these are the most comfortable boots I own.

P.S.
My brother in law bought the Rocky boots from CDN Tire, - he says they are comfortable, but half way through the season, they leaked! He took them back, but is not optimistic about the replacements. He had to exchange them for the same ones

hope that helps
Dave
 
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If I were doing a lot of sitting and not moving much in the cold, I'd choose some kind of felt pac boot for sure. I find nothing warmer in really cold temps. They let me wear light socks to move the moisture out, and are comfy like slippers!
 
I have a pair of Prospectors, RCMP issue black, with 600 gr o thinsulate, they are great. I also have a pair of Irish setter knee boots I wear early in the season.
 
Many more good suggestions; thanks again.

I kind of expected some bashing to be done in this thread. :p I've read more than my share of "Danner's QC has gone downhill", "Rocky is crap", Irish Setters are garbage", etc......

Anyway, I'm taking a good look at the Schnee 10" Extreme pac boots and some Danner models. The Frontier (1000g Thinsulate) looks pretty good but the Pronghorn seems light at 400g. Is 400g enough to keep feet warm when standing still for a couple hours?


Is Whole Sale Sports the only place in SK to get Danners? Anyone know of another dealer?
 
I see that you are hunting Saskatchewan in late November.If the temperature is -20 or colder ,400 grams will not keep you warm for long standing.Even my 800gram Meindls start getting chilly standing around in the cold.When it gets that cold,I switch over to the schnees,as they are much more suitable for colder temperatures.I should mention that Schnees are also rebuildable for a reasonable price if you wear out the soles or cut the lower boot.
 
I wear a pair of Danner Frontier 1000 gram thinsulate. Good boots and warmfor moderately cold days in the stand. However these Danners were made in CHINA. I really do not have a problem with them though, they are light years ahead of newer Rockys or Brownings. IMHO. I wear a pair of RCMP issue Made in Canada Prospectors ( insulated, Gortex)for walking and hunting birds. These are extremely comfortable and waterproof. I have worn Danner Acadias and in my opinion they are better than the Frontiers but not enough to justify the price difference over the Prospectors. In my opinion the Prospectors are the better value for the money. Just my opinion.
 
mistahmojoryan said:
"Danner's QC has gone downhill
the Pronghorn seems light at 400g. Is 400g enough to keep feet warm when standing still for a couple hours?


Is Whole Sale Sports the only place in SK to get Danners? Anyone know of another dealer?
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My experience so far is that the boots are excellent, the service is awesome ( read my previous post ) , and the Pronghorn I wear are 1000 grams. They come in uninsulated, and 400 and 1000 gram, and they are Gortex as well.

PRONGHORN CAMOHIDE GTX 8" 1000 GRAM MEN'S.

The Schnee's look cool as well, I wonder how they are to walk in? and how they breath?

Good luck in your searchy, lots of good info on here.
Dave
 
The Schnee's look cool as well, I wonder how they are to walk in? and how they breath?
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I have worn schnees on several elk hunts and killed a nice bighorn ram while wearing them.Not as good as my Meindls in the rocks,but still much better to walk in than any other boots that I have worn that offered as much warmth.
 
Well, I've narrowed it down to the Danner Grand Slam GTX boots. I'm still debating whether to get a full-blown winter boot (1200g of Thinsulate) or the more multi-purpose ones with 400g. Either way, I think I'm going to be happy with them. :)

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If you plan on sitting at minus 20 or colder for any time,you may find that you need a warmer boot.My 800gr boots are warm at minus 20 if I keep moving but if I sit,my feet do get cold after a while.
 
stubblejumper said:
If you plan on sitting at minus 20 or colder for any time,you may find that you need a warmer boot.My 800gr boots are warm at minus 20 if I keep moving but if I sit,my feet do get cold after a while.
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So you think that the 1200g boots would still be a compromise because of the style of boot they are?

SuperCub, I won't be taking these boots in mud....unless it's frozen. ;)
 
I have tried many boots,and I still haven't found a boot that is as warm as the pac style boots with removeable liners.And so far, the schnees are the only ones that I have found to be comfortable to walk long distances or over rought terrain with.
 
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