Boots…

[CP3]

I’m 40. I’ve never spent more than 150ish on boots. Currently hunting in some rubber boots. Not real comfortable in the saddle. Climbing or leaning.

I’ve got some hiking boots that are comfortable, but are not warm enough in colder hunts.

What’s a great boot for leaning in a saddle in 20-45 temps?

And…..go

 

[Brendan]

My favorite boot is the Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX. Not cheap, but finding them on discount helps, and warm, dry, comfortable feet are worth it.

But, I still like rubber boots for wetter areas or shorter walks in. You could try a superfeet insole to see if that helps too.

 

[Hall17]

I’ve had my Kenetrek Extreme 400s for a few years and absolutely love them. Ditch my 800 gram boots as soon as I got them.

 

[NimbleTimbo]

I use Danner Pronghorns but lately I prefer going with light cheap hikers and then I just throw arctic shield boot covers over when the temps drop. Nice and light and warm system. Camofire often has the covers for $20-30.

 

[CP3]

My favorite boot is the Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX. Not cheap, but finding them on discount helps, and warm, dry, comfortable feet are worth it.

But, I still like rubber boots for wetter areas or shorter walks in. You could try a superfeet insole to see if that helps too.

I’ve been eyeing the Crispis.

 

[CP3]

My favorite boot is the Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX. Not cheap, but finding them on discount helps, and warm, dry, comfortable feet are worth it.

But, I still like rubber boots for wetter areas or shorter walks in. You could try a superfeet insole to see if that helps too.

Are you a leaner? Do the boots suit well for that? Too stiff?

 

[Brendan]

Are you a leaner? Do the boots suit well for that? Too stiff?

I do a little bit of everything - lean and sit. Boots aren't overly stiff like a mountaineering boot but have great support. Pretty well rounded / great mountain hunting boot.

 

[CP3]

I do a little bit of everything - lean and sit. Boots aren't overly stiff like a mountaineering boot but have great support. Pretty well rounded / great mountain hunting boot.

Good info. Thanksgiving

 

[Scott F]

Big fan of LaCrosse Granger boots here in Florida swamps. 100% chance of walkinh through water where I hunt - but you can get 3/4 length hard insoles to make standing less irritating on your hooves.

I bet you could diy something for all day sits in a tree but havent done so myself (yet).

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[jphillips97]

Big fan of LaCrosse Granger boots here in Florida swamps. 100% chance of walkinh through water where I hunt - but you can get 3/4 length hard insoles to make standing less irritating on your hooves.

I bet you could diy something for all day sits in a tree but havent done so myself (yet).

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As another florida hunter, snake boots are a must......

 

[Lowg08]

I’ve been using scarpa ZG lite from January 2020 through all of the year. They are kinda stiff but not too bad. If it’s going to be cold I just put toastie toes and a super warmer on top with loose shoe laces in a boot blanket. I will be swapping to some crispi attiva gtx mid this year. A little less stiff than the scarpa

 

[Weldabeast]

As another florida hunter, snake boots are a must......

Have I ever been struck by a venous snake?

 

[Plebe]

My favorite boot is the Crispi Wild Rock Plus GTX. Not cheap, but finding them on discount helps, and warm, dry, comfortable feet are worth it.

But, I still like rubber boots for wetter areas or shorter walks in. You could try a superfeet insole to see if that helps too.

Would you mind sharing a bit about what circumstances they are best suited to, from your experience? Information on temperatures and distances and/or time on stand would be very helpful.

Most of the talk about mountain boots has focused on the uninsulated and 400gram (equivalent) variations (and boot covers).

I've read about these on Rokslide, but found conclusions at odds somewhat and would like to hear more. Thanks.

 

[CP3]

Would you mind sharing a bit about what circumstances they are best suited to, from your experience? Information on temperatures and distances and/or time on stand would be very helpful.

Most of the talk about mountain boots has focused on the uninsulated and 400gram (equivalent) variations (and boot covers).

I've read about these on Rokslide, but found conclusions at odds somewhat and would like to hear more. Thanks.

I second this. I’m considering the 400 gram boots.

 

[enkriss]

My favorite boots are the old cabelas Perfekt hunting boots. Unfortunately they stopped making them. Still have a pair I bought them 15 years ago and cant find a boot nearly as good.

So if anyone sees a pair In size 13 message me asap!!!!

With that said… I went on a boot search over the summer. Schnees are super narrow even the wide… hated them all. Crispis I have a problem with my heel moving around in them. Miendls comfort fit were the best for me. Roomy toe box and excellent heel lock. They run big though. Still don’t hold a candle to the perfekt unfortunately.

 

[Brendan]

Would you mind sharing a bit about what circumstances they are best suited to, from your experience? Information on temperatures and distances and/or time on stand would be very helpful.

Most of the talk about mountain boots has focused on the uninsulated and 400gram (equivalent) variations (and boot covers).

I've read about these on Rokslide, but found conclusions at odds somewhat and would like to hear more. Thanks.

I think I've posted my comments on Rokslide too, but I initially bought these boots for an October Elk Hunt, and so I'd have something for late season ground-hunting whitetail here in New England. Generally I wanted something that would be comfortable down to temps in the teens, bare ground and snow, and these boots have been awesome for that. I've covered a ton of miles in them, lots of elevation, and they're an awesome insulated mountain hunting boot with great support. I also have a set of Outdoor Research neoprene X-Gaiters that I can wear over them for extra insulation - wore them in knee deep snow last month in NH for a day and my feet stayed warm and dry the whole time which might be a first. I was seriously impressed with that combo.

Now, I get this is a saddle hunting forum, so applicability there. I don't think these boots will be quite as warm as an insulated Rubber like an AlphaBurly 1600 or something like a Baffin (REALLY warm), but that's not what they're designed for. They are MUCH, MUCH better when you have to cover ground, and especially with the X-Gaiter, they're pretty damn warm. My estimate is these would be fine down into the 20's sitting in a stand if you keep your feet from sweating and keep the rest of your body warm, but that's pretty subjective as everyone's different.

 

[JDHoosier]

I’ve had my Kenetrek Extreme 400s for a few years and absolutely love them. Ditch my 800 gram boots as soon as I got them.

I love my Kenetreks except for one thing. I have to put tape on my left heel every time I wear them or I will get a blister. After looking into it I guess it's a somewhat common occurrence depending on the shape of your heel. Who knows what brand will be best by the time I need new ones by if I had it to do all over again I would look into Crispis or Schnees.

 

[enkriss]

I love my Kenetreks except for one thing. I have to put tape on my left heel every time I wear them or I will get a blister. After looking into it I guess it's a somewhat common occurrence depending on the shape of your heel. Who knows what brand will be best by the time I need new ones by if I had it to do all over again I would look into Crispis or Schnees.

Try lacing them differently to get a better heel lock.

For example:

 

[Still Kicking]

Red Wing 800 gets my vote.

 

[JDHoosier]

Try lacing them differently to get a better heel lock.

For example:

I did something similar, but I'll give that one a shot. Unless I did it wrong the other one didn't work for me.