Boots for Elk Hunting?

[Shangobango]

I am on my second brand of boot now. It is hard living so far from any dealers that have mountain boots in stock to just try on a bunch and decide.

My first was the Crispi Guide GTX. At first I thought they fit really well but after 30 miles or so worth of 4 or 5 mile hikes. I started getting pain in the instep and top of my right foot. I plan on selling those boots when I get time. They seem like high quality boots, they just don't fit my foot well.

Now I have Meindl Comfort Fit Hunters. I have them on as I type. I think they are going to be just fine once I get them broken in.

I plan on trying Kenetrek next.

I have a pair of Altra trail runners that fit like a dream. If they ever make a more robust mountain boot I will jump al lover that.

 

[Highlands Hunter]

Alright y'all. Due to a surprise surplus of funds it looks like I'll be ordering boots this year rather then next. So, final decision comes down to Kenetrek mountain extreme or Schnees beartooth classics? Both will be uninsulated.

Schnees!!

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

RUCK BOOTS! Any one of the hundreds available from the dozens of manufacturers should do you. I like Garmont. But Danner is a close second.

 

[Benfromalbuquerque]

This beautiful bastard is the Garmont T8 Bifida. Does it have insulation? No, wear wool socks. Is it lightweight? Nope, this is made for severe abuse. How about break in period? Takes awhile because this thing is rugged. But you know what, no kidding, I’ve taken mine over rough scree fields and up into snow. Great ankle coverage when packing a load. It’s made for people who have day jobs in Afghanistan and such. Owned these now going on three years.

 

[Slightball]

I love Danners but there are lots of good boots to consider

 

[Tiredofthebickering]

Schnees!!

Those bastards apparently raised their prices on the beartooth classic by $20 last night . . . . Along with everything going on with the stock market, that hurts lol.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Alright y'all. Due to a surprise surplus of funds it looks like I'll be ordering boots this year rather then next. So, final decision comes down to Kenetrek mountain extreme or Schnees beartooth classics? Both will be uninsulated.

Whichever one fits better.

 

[NvWarren]

Boots are a funny thing. I pretty much need to wear uninsulated boots unless the temps get below 0. My feet just sweat too much. This year I am trying something new and wearing uninsulated boots while walking and changing into 40 Below Booties once I get to glassing locations. If it is really wet I will wear some lightweat overboots. I will also be taking off my sweaty socks.

 

[Ruttybull]

I am going elk hunting later this year out west, and I need some good boots for walking that are comfortable and waterproof. Also, they probably need to be 700 to 1,000 thinsulate. Thanks for all the info!

cant go wrong with Lowa GTX

 

[amalpine]

I was just successful in archery here in new mexico using the Under Armor HOVRs, theyre great if youre looking to be lightweight and quiet.