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Due to some low life indivduals that stole my beloved Danner hunting boots sometime last week,
I am in need of new boots,What kind of boots do you guys use and like, I loved my Danners by just checking to see if there is anything else worth looking at.....
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Danners are realllllllllllllllllly hard to beat. Except the price.

There are a lot of really good boots out there.  The tough part is finding a pair made in the US

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Boots made by Meindl have served me well the past 10 years or so.

Danners...I have 4 pairs.  Light, snake proof, med weight, cold.  They really hold up and fit great.

i've used Danner's in the past.  i just replaced my last pair with a pair of Under Armour Speed Freaks, and so far i really like them.  i do mostly day hikes and stalking for pigs with them.

Danner pronghorns here.  Finally broke down and bought two different insulation weights.

I might consider another boot for heavy-duty rock hunting, but my Danners work for everything else I have tried.

Really depends on the type of terrain and hunting that I'm going to be doing. But for most of my hunts out west I switched from Danners to Asolo hiking boots. They have provided me with great ankle support, very comfortable right out of the box, waterproof...they really are!, and they wear really well. I have used the current pair for 4 yrs and they are going strong. If I just walked through grasslands and light terrain I'd still have the Danner Pronghorns. But I hunt in the mountains and need more boot. The other models that Danner makes just don't fit my foot right.
It all comes down to personal preference and how a boot fits your foot.

How hard are you to fit?  I have "Fred Flintstone" feet - real wide with a narrow heel.  I started wearing White's Boots out of Spokane, Washington.  They are costly and heavy, but are custom-made to your feet.  They are the BEST investment I have ever made for my feet.

Someone stole your  boots !  I'm sorry... that's just unbelievable.      :mad:

Ditto on the White's.  I have a pair of Smoke Jumper boots that they made for me 37 years ago and am still wearing them after having them rebuilt about 4 years ago.  I had another pair made at that time so I wouldn't be without during the rebuild.

For warm weather I would recommend Russels.

Ive tried danner elk hunters, asolo,and several other "lesser brands". Only pair ive had that I would recomend to a friend would be russel moccisons.But they are alot of money for a pair of boots.

i cant believe someone stole your boots.  lots of bad apples out there.

ive been totally pleased with my Hanwags.  first read about em in Eastmans, and they have been a great investment.  unbelievably comfortable and everything they advertised. google lathrop and sons.

QuoteHow hard are you to fit? I have "Fred Flintstone" feet - real wide with a narrow heel. I started wearing White's Boots out of Spokane, Washington. They are costly and heavy, but are custom-made to your feet. They are the BEST investment I have ever made for my feet.

Same here only Wesco Boots. They will be the last pair of boots you will ever have to buy if you take care of them.

You might consider Oakley boots.  I've got a pair of the warm weather boots and like them so far, light, comfortable and made in the USA.

actually the stolen boots were just the tip of the iceberg, the 4 campers at out lease were broken into, the only things stolen were my boots and a buddys back pack with some gear and all our food and drinks,
we later found the remants of the food where they had went into a dry creak bed about 400 yards from our camp and had a feast.
we can only assume it was ileagles traveling the river.
kinda lucky that they didnt take anything else one guy had his bows in his camper, one other had a rifle and his hunting knives in plain sight.and thousands of dollars worth of hunting gear between all of us,
Im still counting my blessings

If I can spell it right, Miendel's, for me....

50° on up a pair of Merril Sight light hikers (good stalking shoes).

30° to 50° a pair of Vasque hiking boots w/200 gr Thinsulate.

Below 30° or in snow a pair of 400 gr Irish Setters (Gunflint?) if moving or Sorel Crusaiders if sitting.

Muck boots.

I like my Chippewa pull-over snakeproof and waterproof boots.  Very comfy, but can be fairly hot for the Texas heat.  Then again, it's in the heat of the summer that the snakes are out.

Otherwise, I have some Wolverine brand lace-ups that are also comfy and less hot, but they have more of a work sole.  So they're not that good in rough terrain.

For colder weather, I have some rubber-outer muck boots with removable insulation I got cheap from a local Army-Navy store that work great.

Stick with the Danners, been wearing them for years hard to beat.

I have Lowas that fit me well (narrow foot).  Not made in USA but in Slovania or Slovakia (can't recall which is the actual country).

Wesco boots are the best line boots made, but for hunting in the eastern woods I love my LL Bean boots. The soft rubber sole is near silent they are made in Maine, and have a great warranty. If you want boots for a more rocky environment I am still wearing a 4 year old pair of Asolo 525 hiking boots almost every day. They are simply the toughest boot, that you do not have to break in I have ever owned. I have done 20 mile days with a 30 lb pack in snow with these boots, and came out with dry feet and no blisters.

I have to go with White's boots. Have a pair of smoke jumpers I've had for 20 some years. Have had them rebuilt twice(not just for hunting wear). They come back like a brand new pair, but with that same old feel. Great boot for all terrain.

Now  THAT  is a "Cold Hearted' Snake-In-The-Grass" to Steal another Mans Boots!! They have Tortue Chambers for "Individuals" like that!!
 I own an older pair of Rocky Hunters that are The Best Thing since Indoor Plumbing to Me!!  :thumbsup:  Nice & Toasty in the Snow, Pull out the Liners and as Cool and Waterproof as I have ever had. Just MHO of course!!   :archer:

I've had great luck with Matterhorns both in the Army and in the job I am in now.  They are waterproof as much as any boot could be, and feel and wear like the Danners do.  Plus, they are made at the Cove Boot Factory here in PA.

Ladams, I was hunting a ranch in Rocksprings Tx once, we were riding around glassing some draws in the middle of the day and saw some illeagals walking up the other side a quarter mile away. My buddy says, "Hey that one has a jacket just like my ski jacket back at camp. That's an expensive jacket for someone like him to have". You know the rest of the story when we got back to camp. That was twenty years ago and he still gets reved about it.

I have some Lowa Tibet Pro GTX boots that I love. They have regular and wide sizes.

My go-to boots in south Texas whitetail country most of the season are a pair of Courteney Safari hunting shoes. They are tough, comfortable and quiet when traveling to and from the stand. I bought them in Namibia for around $80.00, although the only people who carry them in the states are Westley Richards - and they will cost you considerably more than what I paid. They are reinforced with Cape Buffalo skin and feature soft impala uppers and welts. They are bad in the rain and they are bad when sitting in the cold.

My favorite mountain hunting boots are a manufactured by Montrail. Great mountaineering boot, uninsulated and very cozy. I have beat those boots unmercifully and they are still around... that is about all you can ask for, I suppose. However, they will not keep your feet warm in extreme cold if seated for long periods and they are loud when stalking (Vibram sole).

My favorite all around hunting boot is still the venerable L.L. Bean Main Hunting Shoe. I have a pair I bought back in college, almost 20 years ago, that are still fantastic. Buy them a size too big and purchase quality merino or capeline socks and you are good for damn near any conditions.

Hot weather boots: Courteney Hunters (or other Courteney boots).

Making a decision is tough with all the quality boots  available.
I didnt put this much thought into buying my daughter a car,

love my hi-tech altitudes - super lightweight and comfy right outta the box.  was recommended to me by an oregon forest ranger, a good choice indeed.

Danner Pronghorns are certainly doing me well. 2nd season on my pair. And last season included a prairie hunt in NE and I am an avid rabbit hunter. So I put some miles on mine. They are comfortable and warm enough for me.

I also have a pair of insulated pronghorns that I love, but they are way too hot in texas early season.

I've had good luck with the Danners also.My lighter pair is a 6" TFX Hunter.I don't know if they make that one still but it is similar to an uninsulated Pronghorn.

One I've been trying this year for an early season boot is the Under Armour Speed Freak.This is an extremely light boot with Goretex.It is very comfortable,needs no breaking in,good traction and support for a boot that light.The Goretex will make your feet sweat when it's hot.They have the Valsetz model which is the same boot without Goretex but only comes in black or tan.I read a lot of great reviews on it.The Speed Freak is new.
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I've been served well by redwing boots.  

I've had a pair of 1412's that I wear a lot and have worn for over 3 years.

I have had great experience with two italian brands of boots if you're looking for something different.  Gronell and Crispi - these are both made very well and suited for the alps.  

Honestly though.  My next pair WILL wear the name Kennetrek, danner or meindl.  

My dad still raves about his matterhorns - i'll have to look into that one.

I love my Danner's as well. Never had a better boot.

Whoever stole them should be shaved, neutered and destroyed!!  I'd go with the Danners though....I use them at work, and for hunting!!

My favorite boots are Kenetrek Mountains that I wear elk hunting. Very nice. Only have used them for 1 season so far and like them for colder weather. Pricey though so time will tell whether worth paying a lot extra. I read a lot of good stuff about Meindl's before getting them. My brother got a pair in bargain cave for a steal and he really likes those.


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i usually wear 8" water proof leather work boots. its all ive ever worn for the past 20 yrs. i dont think it ever really gets cold enough around these parts to warrent anything insulated. i spent $70 on them and they last 3 yrs. now im lookin a new pair myself. i got a pair of 8" wolverine work boots on the way. rv

Russells

Lowa GTX Seeker.....price is high though. Very comfy and weight is nothing.

Bean boots.

Danners

Danners

I am sold on Kennetrek boots.  I took them out of the box last year and put them on, hunted 12 miles a day without a break in period.  They have awesome support and the comfort stands alone.  I would recommend these to anyone that is serious about hunting.  They are costly but you won't ever have to buy another pair of boots.
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Dave

Look at LL Bean Maine Hunting Boots, lightweight, fit great and great for still hunting. Not real rugged so if you hunt in the mountains maybe not ideal, but great for Texas climate. They do have insulated versions. ..