Hiking boots...

[rellik74]

I wear Red Wing wildland fire boots avail in 8 and 10" high. Vibrran soles and tripple stiched. My current pair is 2 years and I wear them 5 days a week. Around $220.00

I mink oil them twice a month

[TennVol]

I've got several pair of Danner hunting boots and Merrell hiking boots. Both brands are awesome and I've worn them for years.

I'm surprised no one has suggested you purchase a pair of gaiters to wear to keep out the dirt, rocks, bugs, etc... I always wear mine when I'm hunting/hiking and I've never had a problem with anything ever getting into my boots.

[BushMasterBoy]

I usually wear military issue boots. The boots from the 60's and 70's we pretty bad. The newer military boots with Vibram soles, cambrelle lining and sewn in Goretex booties make life much easier on my feet. Add in Thinsulate insulation and they are usually warm and comfortable in the Colorado terrain. The other factor to consider is really good socks. A good wicking synthetic or a wool/synthetic blende is a must! I hike around mountains prospecting for precious metals and most civilian boots are too expensive and usually don't have the ruggedness of the made for the military versions. The popular brands are Belleville, Bates and Danner. Some of the boots are made under contract by these companies and don't have any names on them.

[Beprepared]

If you have a common size and can do mail order, here is yet another resource.http://sportsmansguide.com/net/brows...wear.aspx?c=11

[br82722]

Not sure if it was mentioned yet, but LAPG is a good place to catch closeout sales on boots. You have to act fast because the popular sizes sell out quickly.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/dastiidx8unb.html
http://www.lapolicegear.com/danner-4...rom-boots.html

I picked up some Goretex Bates combat boots from them a couple years ago for $35/pair. Still have them.