My girlfriend was out of town this weekend, and in the process stopped at Cabela's and bought me a new pair of 400 gram Danner Pronghorn GTX's.
They don't quite fit, so one way or the other they're going back, whether it's for a different size or a different boot.
I need a boot that will be good from 20 degrees up, is waterproof, has good ankle support for hauling out game, and that'll be comfortable to walk 12-15 miles a day in. I usually hike pretty flat ridges and trails, but do need to cut across really steep and rocky crap quite a bit.
My question is if you had 180-200 bucks to spend on boots to fit this criteria, what would you go with?
I like the looks and feel of the Danners, but have heard mixed reviews on some of their newer stuff. Sounds like they have awesome customer service though.
The other boots I'm looking at are the Meindl Ibex and Perfekt Hikers.
If any of you guys have experience or opinions on any of these boots, or any other in that price range, I'd love to get some input.
I want to get them swapped out pretty soon, being so close to hunting season, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
They don't quite fit, so one way or the other they're going back, whether it's for a different size or a different boot.
I need a boot that will be good from 20 degrees up, is waterproof, has good ankle support for hauling out game, and that'll be comfortable to walk 12-15 miles a day in. I usually hike pretty flat ridges and trails, but do need to cut across really steep and rocky crap quite a bit.
My question is if you had 180-200 bucks to spend on boots to fit this criteria, what would you go with?
I like the looks and feel of the Danners, but have heard mixed reviews on some of their newer stuff. Sounds like they have awesome customer service though.
The other boots I'm looking at are the Meindl Ibex and Perfekt Hikers.
If any of you guys have experience or opinions on any of these boots, or any other in that price range, I'd love to get some input.
I want to get them swapped out pretty soon, being so close to hunting season, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.