I think I have an excuse to buy a new pair of boots. I'm headed to New Mexico in January to hunt mule deer and don't have a decent pair of cold weather boots.
Any recommendations out there? We will be hunting in the 5-7,000 foot elevation range and can expect temps to be below freezing in the morning to 40's during the day. Might do quite a bit of hiking, but also may sit still for periods as well.
I know my LaCosse Burlys aren't up to the job, and my uninsulated elk hunting boots might leave my toes a little frosty!
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Hey Joe, I'll give you a call when things slow down here some in a week or so. I love my Russell Mountain Climbers with 400g thinsulate for elk hunting. Good for down to like 25F treestanding, plenty warm if you're moving a bit, not too hot if it is 50F or below. Gotta keep them greased and they're great - plenty waterproof if you're not wading rivers. Wore these in BC. I've said before, a bit pricey, but my first pair of Russells from 2003 ($300) are going strong and have paid for themselves as I would have worn out 2 pairs of $200 Rockys by now. I can honestly say I never thought 10 years ago I would have paid this much for boots --but they are WORTH IT!
talk to you soon
R
Joe,
Schnee Hunters.
You really can't see them in this picture but, I am wearing a pair Kennetreks and they are great boots. Hunted all day in that snow and my feet never got cold.
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Joe,
Look at the Cabelas's Mountain Hunter 400gr thinsulate. These are by far the best boots I have worn both for comfort and for good all around heavy hill/mountain use. If you look close at them and the Kenetrek you'll see they are the same boot made by same company (Meindl - Europe), different logo and cheaper at Cabelas. As for breaking in they are fantastic and the most comfortable boot I've owned.