Hunting in hiking shoes.

[Hlzr]

One thing I didn't see mentioned so far is to factor in what you're carrying as far as a pack, some hiking boots are designed for the extra weight. I been using a pair of Solomon Quest 4 and they shine with some weight on your back, especially in the pre saddle time where I carried an Assault stand and sticks.

 

[tailgunner]

Uhhhh.....ultralight

 

[dalton916]

I glanced at a few responses in this thread so this may have already been mentioned, but gators are awesome and one thing a lot of people overlook about them is their ability to keep your feet warm in cold weather. If you will wear them they keep the frost from getting your pants leg wet which in turn will wick the moisture into your socks. Same with dew or even water from crossing creeks. Dry socks, warm feet.

 

[Iron_llama]

I glanced at a few responses in this thread so this may have already been mentioned, but gators are awesome and one thing a lot of people overlook about them is their ability to keep your feet warm in cold weather. If you will wear them they keep the frost from getting your pants leg wet which in turn will wick the moisture into your socks. Same with dew or even water from crossing creeks. Dry socks, warm feet.

If I'm not wearing rubber boots, I'm wearing tick gaiters. Or snow gaiters, treated with permetherin.

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That's clever, I like that. My gaiters have a hook on them to keep the toe end from lifting. I could put a loop or buttonhole or something there to do the same thing. Thanks for including some detail on your gaiters, too; they've gone on my project list as I don't have any in camo.

 

[hokiehunter373]

@Nutterbuster and others are you guys still loving those Tingley's and Yoders?? Going to Ohio and plan to use streams to my advantage to cut pressure. Like the idea of Wiggys but have read some concerns on durability. That made me think about just use construction trash bags.. still a possibility. Then I found this thread and watched Nutters vid on the Tingley/Yoder combo. Seems like the bees knees. Any reason not to go that route?

 

[raisins]

@Nutterbuster and others are you guys still loving those Tingley's and Yoders?? Going to Ohio and plan to use streams to my advantage to cut pressure. Like the idea of Wiggys but have read some concerns on durability. That made me think about just use construction trash bags.. still a possibility. Then I found this thread and watched Nutters vid on the Tingley/Yoder combo. Seems like the bees knees. Any reason not to go that route?

Construction bags inside some shoes that get wet?

 

[jtw0057]

@Nutterbuster and others are you guys still loving those Tingley's and Yoders?? Going to Ohio and plan to use streams to my advantage to cut pressure. Like the idea of Wiggys but have read some concerns on durability. That made me think about just use construction trash bags.. still a possibility. Then I found this thread and watched Nutters vid on the Tingley/Yoder combo. Seems like the bees knees. Any reason not to go that route?

Only thing to mention is that the fabric is pretty dang loud. That’s been my only complaint with em


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[hokiehunter373]

Construction bags inside some shoes that get wet?

Over the outside of everything. You just step into them

 

[raisins]

Over the outside of everything. You just step into them

I'd be afraid that would be slick as cat snot and get holes really easily stepping on the corner of rocks/sticks. I'd definitely try it somewhere first. If you've ever slipped on a rock with water near the top of your hip waders with 20 or 30 lbs on your back and a bow in your hand....bad times.

I have a pair of Frog Toggs hip boots with a felt sole that I carry for crossing streams (they are lightweight for what they are). If I'm only crossing in one area, then I bring a garbage bag and hide the waders in them next to my crossing point.

 

[Weldabeast]

Tingly/Yoder is my main hunting shoe. They are real loud if u let the fabric rub together. U can diy something, buy stretchy pants with leg holes able to cover the fabric, or those neck gaters just the right size to cover the fabric for when the wader fabric is rolled down. When u roll them up u gotta remember to walk a little wider than normal but I've staked within bow range of critters with them up or down. It's really wet down here almost everywhere and my wader get used pretty much every hunt so it's justified....if u just wanna cross a stream every once in a blue room and u rarely need hip wader maybe the other two options are better? If u buy the T/Y I would wager u wouldn't be disappointed....maybe someone here on SH that lives somewhere close by owns a pair

 

[NMSbowhunter]

I went looking for some Tingleys to try on at Tractor Supply last week. I wanted to see them first hand and try them on. Getting a set with those yoder chaps has been on the back burner of a while.

 

[jtw0057]

Tingly/Yoder is my main hunting shoe. They are real loud if u let the fabric rub together. U can diy something, buy stretchy pants with leg holes able to cover the fabric, or those neck gaters just the right size to cover the fabric for when the wader fabric is rolled down. When u roll them up u gotta remember to walk a little wider than normal but I've staked within bow range of critters with them up or down. It's really wet down here almost everywhere and my wader get used pretty much every hunt so it's justified....if u just wanna cross a stream every once in a blue room and u rarely need hip wader maybe the other two options are better? If u buy the T/Y I would wager u wouldn't be disappointed....maybe someone here on SH that lives somewhere close by owns a pair

To add on to that I got a pair of $10 fleece pajama pants at academy that I slip on over them when I get in the stand. Keeps the chaps from rubbing together since they work pretty well as a windproof pant in the few cold weeks we get a year. If I was savy enough id sew in some buttons or a zipper to make them easier to get on over the chaps.


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[Iron_llama]

Thanks for sharing your insights on hunting shoes and how to make them quieter in the field. It's always helpful to hear from experienced hunters about their gear tips and tricks.I appreciate your suggestions on dealing with the fabric noise issue. It's clear you've put some thought into making your hunting experience as smooth and silent as possible. DIY solutions can be ingenious!I've been on the hunt for some new kicks myself, although not for hunting purposes. I've been checking out www.kickslounge.com, and they've got quite a selection.

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