Hunting Boots

[hunterhawk]

Sorry Irving forgot i posted in here. Im constantly crossing streams with my boots.. i try to rock hop if i can but if i can't my feet get wet. Asolos were waterproof and the crispis are waterproof as well. But both are short hiking boots, and yes I was saying that because i don't hunt snow very often when archery hunting. It does happen but hasnt dumped on me yet. Tall boots are too heavy and not comfy enough for the ground i usually cover.. and i have weak ankles. Both have done well for that as well.

Im usually on Rokslide and archerytalk. Those are usually my go to forums.. i used to be on a lot more but too much bs on the others. Rokslide is most helpful and used to be hardcore hunters that were very knowledgeable. Now its a mixture but unless you are asking for a hunting spot people are more than helpful with gear and other hunting stuff.

I do have a pair of rockys i wear for snow but im not really a fan.. i have heard good thing about Kenntrek (sp) but have not personally worn them.. as well as Lowa (sp) but again have not worn them.

Head up to scheels and try on boots.

Spend money on your feet. Lots of people end a hunt early when their feet are tired, wet, blistered and so on.

[Irving]

I hear that a lot about boots. Fortunately I've not had any foot problems so far besides getting them soaked.

[Little Dutch]

My Danner boots are leather, and Gortex, and probably have Nylon in them (Nylon is in the description of the new model boots at least). They are as near 100% waterproof as I've seen without going to full rubber. So I think a lot of it depends on how well they are assembled.

I don't recall which style mine are, but they look similar to those in the link below. Just to give you an idea.
https://www.danner.com/men/hunt/east...rown.html.html

Mine are the Danner Pronghorn. I couldn't be happier. I will, however, be sad if the next pair isn't of the same quality.

[Firehaus]

I guess I'll be the counterpoint. I've been competing in the SAC for a few years now, and I do a lot of hiking with a 50# ruck. A really lot. I'm partial to trail running shoes. They're light, comfy, and cool. My experience with waterproof boots has not been good. They're worse than useless if you have to cross something deeper than the boot as they never drain. Plus, as already noted, they're hot. I don't like wet feet, but I've settled on shoes or boots that drain quickly vs waterproof.

None of the above applies in the winter, I don't suppose. I don't hunt, so my experience walking outdoors in the snow is limited to shoveling my driveway.

I switched to trail runners 3 years ago for archery season. Always wear socks liners with wool socks. They get wet, sock liners wick moisture away from foot helping to prevent blistering and dry out as the day goes on. So much lighter than boots.

What?s the saying, a pound on your feet equals 7 on your back?

Colder weather, I wear these and they have been great. I bought them and hunted in them without breaking them in and no blisters.

https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/backp...e_width=Medium


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[Irving]

Would you guys mind talking about socks a bit as well?

I've never had an issue with socks on hunts, but I definitely am getting hot spots in all my shoes when I'm standing on 160 degree roofs all day. That might be a different conversation, but I figure it's like side hilling all day, only during a forest fire.

I'm curious about the liners. I got a couple pair for Christmas one year, but I don't understand their purpose. Seems like they just make your feet slip around inside the boot more. Do you wear the liner over the sock or under?

[Grant H.]

For Hiking/Hunting I usually wear a polypropolene liner with a wool outer sock.

Wicks your feet dry, and is very comfortable.

[Irving]

Do you do that all year round?

I either have my every day cotton socks, or thicker, cold weather wool socks. I'm new enough to hunting that I've not explored all the wool products that I should have. Are there wool socks that are only as thick as regular ole cotton socks?

[Firehaus]

Would you guys mind talking about socks a bit as well?

I'm curious about the liners. I got a couple pair for Christmas one year, but I don't understand their purpose. Seems like they just make your feet slip around inside the boot more. Do you wear the liner over the sock or under?

Liners are the best invention ever. They fit your foot and if your foot slides in your sock act as a protective layer while also wicking moisture away from your foot preventing blisters.

If your foot slides around in the boot/shoe thats why you?re getting hot spots. Mole skin is good to have in your pack to put on the hot spot to prevent a blister forming.




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[Firehaus]

Do you do that all year round?

I either have my every day cotton socks, or thicker, cold weather wool socks. I'm new enough to hunting that I've not explored all the wool products that I should have. Are there wool socks that are only as thick as regular ole cotton socks?

Smart wool makes thinner dress socks. Alpaca socks are supposed to be even better.


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[Irving]

Liners are the best invention ever. They fit your foot and if your foot slides in your sock act as a protective layer while also wicking moisture away from your foot preventing blisters.

If your foot slides around in the boot/shoe thats why you?re getting hot spots. Mole skin is good to have in your pack to put on the hot spot to prevent a blister forming.

My feet aren't sliding around in my hunting/hiking boots, but that's definitely not the case standing on steep roofs all days in my shoes. That makes sense, thanks.

So to clarify again, silk liners against your skin, wool sock over that?