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.

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.