I wear Under Armour boots. Lightweight and very comfortable. A heavy pair of wool socks and they work fine in the winter. My Chippewa snake boots are almost as comfortable, though.
Kenetreks is the way to go IMO. I own two pairs and switch them out according to what/where I'm hunting. I've got the mountain extremes and hardscabbles.
I have really, really liked these Timberland hiking height boots that I wear for work everyday. We are all over the hill country hills(mountains) and everything from Dimmit county scrub to Val Verde rocky hills and they are by far the most comfortable for all day use. My feet don't hardly sweat in them either. Don't remember the style name but they are the leather with kind of a khaki green inset in them. Only run like $80....
Got rid of my danner high ground. Started using them hard and wouldn't cut it on big long hikes in wet and rough rock. Slippery. Bought a set of Salamon Quests and using them now. Been good so far. Really depends on your use. A lot of Texas hunting I just wear my Anderson beans haha
This...love my Salomon Quest boots. Waterproof, not too hot, great support with a 50lb backpack for backcountry camping and flexible/comfortable walking, climbing ladders, etc. with just hunting gear. This will be my 3rd year with them and they've held up great so far.
My advice - don't limit yourself to a "hunting" boot. Go to REI or something similar and try on a LOT of hiking/backpacking boots as well as traditional hunting equipment stores. See which one fits your foot best and go with that.
This...love my Salomon Quest boots. Waterproof, not too hot, great support with a 50lb backpack for backcountry camping and flexible/comfortable walking, climbing ladders, etc. with just hunting gear. This will be my 3rd year with them and they've held up great so far.
My advice - don't limit yourself to a "hunting" boot. Go to REI or something similar and try on a LOT of hiking/backpacking boots as well as traditional hunting equipment stores. See which one fits your foot best and go with that.
Another vote for the Salman. The Quest 4D 2 GTX is by far the best I have tried.
The zillion dollar [emoji385] question for me too !
Bone spurs in both heels, arthritis in the ankles and hips. Too much hard contact sports as a kid catching up to me.
I feel just about most boots when new feel great. Once worn in, start to hurt.
As noted above, I too use a uninsulated rubber boot for Florida swamps and bow hunting in general.
I've appreciated Alpha Burly by LaCrosse.
HAW by Under Armour ( bought 2 pairs) currently using them.
Muck liteweight not worn yet.
Alpha and UA both have has soles come unglued which I've reglued multiple times.
Alphas leaked, UA didnt because they are 2 piece made and glued.
I'm looking for further ideas from y'all.
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Russels man . Had mine for over 20yrs, built to fit MY foot, no boot has a better guarantee/warranty. Might be as good, certainly not better. Special foot problems, they will create a boot for you. Comfort is as good as it can get!
I also own several pairs of Solomon's, as well as Oboz. Have owned dozens of Merrels, North Face, Rocky, Danner, etc... After 10 yrs Rocky won't even acknowledge the boot, Merrel will, depending on the particular product, Solomon is out the window as well, Oboz hasn't been around 10 yrs, Danner isn't interested in a boot over 5yrs old, RUSSELL is for life.
Make sure it's a style you like, cuz you will be looking at them for a long time.
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