hunting boots

[Buzzsaw]

If your boots don't fit, it doesn't matter where they are made. Most of us on this Forum will only buy the highest quality boots which usually leaves out those made in China.

Now there are a FEW of us who's feet are totally screwed up. 6E width, Hammer Toes, Morton's neuroma, etc. We have to use custom orthotics made buy a SPECIALIST.

Width is the biggest problem. 6E, I have to buy boots made by a specialty company who specializes in WIDE footwear. Then insert the orthotic sole.

Also, I mostly hunt from ground blinds in here in Texas. I like my Mucks for light walking and warmth if its wet. Usually just wear lightweight hiking boots as its warm throughout most of our season.

 

[Akredneck]

Whites boots, best boot I have found for hiking in Alaska. A lot of fire service people wear them completely rebuildable. In 15 years I have never had them rebuilt. I average about 100-125 miles a summer with a pack. Used to do a lot more but getting older.

 

[Papa762!!]

Yes, I did note that they are "made in Europe", not the US. But when it comes to my feet I have to go with what will actually work. Since I insist on all leather choices are limited, and I have fit issues so the actual style and last makes critical differences. If my feet are crippled from bad fit, I can't get there at all. Those Owyhees look like they could replace my glued together, long discontinued Vasques. Vasques went to the Devil. I used to use Danners, but their lasts/styles changed. Meindls are very nice, but the toe box is too low and it blisters the tops of my toes. I really wish Cabela's still had their old 9" boot.

Mmmmmm, Vasques, yes, Canadian Danner I think in the 50s or 60s, Galibrié Vercours for mountains (still have them too, 1971). Kenetrek not for sure. Ooops. Sorry. Yes I like boots. I repeated somewhere

 

[zr600]

Work boots I go with nicks or jk. They are basically just a branch off of whites. I have Hoffmans mountain boots for hunting. I would say hoffmans, Kennetrek, schenees. I believe all 3 of them hunting boots are mad in Italy.

 

[M77Fan]

Just found some Lowa Tibet boots. A couple days into break in, I think they are going to work for hunting/hiking. I really like the lack of seams in the toe area; no pressure points or rubbing on high spots so far. Nice high toebox so they don't rub the tops of my toes. I must have German feet.

 

[Sneuses]

Do you know all leather hunting boots of de4cent quality are very hard to find!! nylon w/leather trim is the w3ay know. we need all-american made shoes again along with blue jeans! apparently money don't matter cause 600$ boots seems the normal Sick economy!!!

All American Clothing

 

[Aoudad shooter1975]

My favorite are 15 in Russell moccasin--but they have doubled in price ...****

 

[Tracker12]

Europeans have always made the best boots. Everything does not have to be made in the USA to be serviceable. Im buying what gives me the best performance, quality and value. If I USA company wants my $$$ give me what I want. I love my Meindl comfort hikers.

 

[whitetail.roots]

Those don't work too well when you're walking and climbing for miles. Feet get hot and sweaty (they get wet from the inside), almost no matter what and Muck boots just don't breathe like a gore-tex type of membrane boot.

I know the desire to have things made in the USA but the best boots come out of Italy. They just do. It's a hard truth, just like the best optics come out of Germany/Austria.

There are companies like Schnees and Whites that make leather lined boots too, if that's what you're looking for. Otherwise there are a lot of good brands that make all leather exterior boots like Zamberlan, Kenetrek, the aforementioned and others. Yeah they're expensive.

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[Namuh]

I've had three different pairs of the Scarpa's (made in Italy) over the last 8 years and they've worked well for me. I've also worn the soles off of a few pairs of USA made LaCrosse rubber boots too.

 

[tomcat818]

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[Sdvldog1371]

I have been wearing Danner Recons for about 15 years, they're all leather, sewn welt and made in USA, but they do soak through when hunting here in the PNW, even with boot grease. I brought some Browning Hells Canyon "out dry" boots, my Danners and my Lowa Tibets this year and had to rotate them. I think the Browning boots were engineered to keep the environment from getting wet, as they had at least 1/2" of water in them after only maybe 2 hours. They soaked up and held water really well. My Danners lasted a whole day but took 2 to completely dry and the Lowas didn't last more than a few hours, but dried quickly. Now my hunting partner...his old lady bought him some Crispi boots, he has really bad foot problems...he was not only not in as much pain, but his feet never saw the outside moisture. American made is awesome, it would be better if they made a drier boot.