hunting Boots: your recommendations, please

[Sir Aardvark]

Check out Vasque boots. They make the best boots I have ever worn - they are SuperHiker II's.

They are a subsidiary of Red Wing Shoes.

 

[IDriveB5]

I have tried Vasques, they are GREAT boots. I was deciding between those and the ASOLOS for a hiking boot. The Vasques were just too narrow and the store didnt stock any wider sizes, so I got the ASOLO.

 

[LAK]

Seconding Irish Setters.

Regular hiking boots are very well suited for hunting - as are the less specialized mountaineering types if you are hunting in mountain areas. Afterall, the differences between the best hiking boots and hunting boots are largely cosmetic and marketing.

A good way to quieten down a pair of soles - just a tad - is a pair (or two) of oversized ragwool socks. Simply wear them over your boots during the actual hunt. They obviously will affect traction on some surfaces and this should be kept in mind.

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[islandphish]

I wear wide Vasques.

Also worth mentioning, I have had collapsed arches in the past. Other boots and shoes I needed to add Superfeet insoles. The Vasques were my most comfortable boots through that with no added insoles at al. The footbed in these is top notch. I think it was my Danner's I was wearing at work that broke my feet in the first place.

 

[Karbon]

Danner pronghorns and the Zamberlands I picked up from REI. both are great boots. Comfy, dry, and good traction with out all the extra weight. They haven't fallen apart like my past Rock-ies...or weighed as much.

 

[omcjf]

Irish Setters get my vote. I've had lots of different boots but bought my Setters 3 years ago, use them heavily, and they still look and function like new ( except the sore feet part ). Best pair I've ever owned.

 

[stevelyn]

H&H Hunter,

All the high-end models are American made. The Go-Devils, Acadia, Elk Hunter(?). The American made models have a prominent "Made in USA" tag on them near the top either on the inside or outside.

If you order from someone like Cabela's, they'll tell you in the product description whether they're American made or imported........or there won't be an indication of the origins of the imports. The Danner website does the same.

BTW, Matterhorns are American made too. They're owned by Corcoran Boot.


http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com
http://www.danner.com

 

[Kimber1911_06238]

I hunt with knee high rubber boots. scent free, comfortable, and they help on those shallow creek crossings. They are a bit heavy though, so if you're doing a lot of stalking, they probably aren't the best choice.

 

[41magsnub]

When it is really cold or wet I wear my old Matterhorn Cold and Wets I bought in the Army 15 years ago. Best boots I have ever owned and are the only piece of military gear I still use. I bought them after my first winter field problem wearing "cruit boots. God that was miserable...

For warmer weather hunting and hiking I wear Vasques.