Boots

[BigRod]

Looking for a new pair of hunting boots! Something fairly priced maybe 100-250, waterproof, durable and can take a beating! What y'all recommend?

 

[Grill-n-man]

Danner. Bought a pair over 10years ago and they still good to go

 

[Gobble4me757]

Can't go wrong with green lacrosse boots for cheap in the swamps. May get cold though

 

[RobDooley]

Lacrosse are really good boots I have a pair that I alternate with a Muck Artic Pro.

 

[Hduke86]

I did the "buy once cry once" moto on my last pair a few years ago and got some Crispi boots. I love them but the ones I got are very stiff to help with packing out gear or animals out west so your calf muscles don't kill you or your feet on steep uneven climbs with a heavy load on your back.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Shame Cabela's sold out to Morris, used to be Cabela's would be one of my first choices, now Irish setter or danner.

 

[Rakkin6]

I am a LaCrosse and Muck fan. I have a pair of Irish Setter also that I love but I have read bad reviews on there newer rubber boots

 

[MickThompson]

If you can make it to Black Friday in what you got your boot money will probably go at least 20% further

 

[tellico4x4]

Danner Pronghorn, been thru two pair in past 14 yrs. Only leather boot I'll own. Schnees pack boots for rubber bottom & leather uppers for snow.

 

[TNRifleman]

Danner used to be the standard but their quality has fallen way off. The best boot out there under $250 is the Salomon 4d 3 GTX.

 

[tellico4x4]

Can't tell any difference in Pronghorns I bought 3 years ago & my original pair 14 years ago. Lots of TN & western miles on them too.

 

[Union Co. Boy]

Gotta give another recommendation for the Danner Pronghorns. Had 3 pairs in my life. All 3 have been very comfortable and performed as expected.

 

[BigRod]

good lord guys! Y'all were right! It's gonna be a buy once cry once kinda thing here lol

 

[DMD]

I'm really high on Red Wing. I've just had great success with them. I don't like rubber boots for hunting where I do. I know there are votes for Danner, had a terrible experience with Danner boots, I won't ever own another pair. Ever. But, they must be good, because lots of people like them.

 

[tellico4x4]

I'm really high on Red Wing. I've just had great success with them. I don't like rubber boots for hunting where I do. I know there are votes for Danner, had a terrible experience with Danner boots, I won't ever own another pair. Ever. But, they must be good, because lots of people like them.

Young guy archery elk hunted with me a few years ago & he asked about boots before hunt. Told him Pronghorns but he bought a different style from Danner as they were cheaper. Got what he paid for as they leaked terribly...Called Danner when he got home & they swapped them even for the more expensive Pronghorns. He's a happy camper now.

 

[DMD]

Young guy archery elk hunted with me a few years ago & he asked about boots before hunt. Told him Pronghorns but he bought a different style from Danner as they were cheaper. Got what he paid for as they leaked terribly...Called Danner when he got home & they swapped them even for the more expensive Pronghorns. He's a happy camper now.

Yea, I know they have to make good boots. Too many people I trust like them. I mostly wear lightweight, uninsulated hiking boots when I'm deer hunting. I like to keep my feet from sweating before getting in the stand and then cover my boots with boot blankets when needed. Anyway, I bought a pair of Danner hiking boots. I can't remember the model now. I paid somewhere between $150-200 on Amazon. They were waterproof. Or at least they were supposed to be. First off, my socks would get wet just walking through wet leaves. One morning my feet were freezing, I hadn't walked very far to the stand, it hadn't rained. I took my boots off, and my socks were very wet. But, the worse thing about them - they were like walking on ice. I have never fallen in the woods for no reason, and rarely ever fallen in the woods. I cannot count the number of times I would be walking down a flat, level logging road and just BAM! On my backside. This happened time and time again. I sent them back to Danner - they sent me another pair - same issues. By time all that got figured out, the warranty was up on the new pair. Danner wouldn't do anything to help at that point. I sold them at a yard sale - almost brand new - for $1.00. I felt guilty taking that, as they weren't worth a $1.00. I got a pair of Red Wing boots and a pair of Keen Hiking boots - no more wet feet and I've never fell in the woods since. And that's probably been 10 years ago.

Like I said, I know I just an isolated bad experience. They have to be good boots. Too many experienced hunters swear by them.

 

[TNRifleman]

good lord guys! Y'all were right! It's gonna be a buy once cry once kinda thing here lol

Know one has even mentioned expensive boots yet

 

[JCDEERMAN]

I have some Irish Setters I really like. I have a different boot for each season. Warm season, mid season and late season. The Irish Setters are the mid season and what I wear predominantly. Lightweight, flexible, waterproof and warm.

 

[DMD]

I have some Irish Setters I really like. I have a different boot for each season. Warm season, mid season and late season. The Irish Setters are the mid season and what I wear predominantly. Lightweight, flexible, waterproof and warm.

That sounds like me. I'm kinda anal about footwear and hunting. I have warm weather/cold weather/long walk boots and socks, then very cold weather boots and socks/short walks, and extremely cold boots and socks/short walk. I've just hunted so many years, I've just finally figured out what works and stuck with it.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

That sounds like me. I'm kinda anal about footwear and hunting. I have warm weather/cold weather/long walk boots and socks, then very cold weather boots and socks/short walks, and extremely cold boots and socks/short walk. I've just hunted so many years, I've just finally figured out what works and stuck with it.

No doubt. I have non-insulated, 400gr and 800 gr boots.

And talk about being anal about boots….those 3 pairs have never step foot inside or even a truck - only woods and fields.

 

[Tweeter]

Any of y'all tried them LITE boots yet?

 

[bjohnson]

Take care of your feet and get a pair of good boots. I've had my Crispi Nevada noninsulated boots for 5 years now, still waterproof and I'm rough on boots.

 

[knightrider]

I know all our feet are different but crispi is the worst boot ive ever out on my feet, tried several different insoles and still couldnt make them work. I love my salomon boots though

 

[Carlos Viagra]

Danner Pronghorn, been thru two pair in past 14 yrs. Only leather boot I'll own. Schnees pack boots for rubber bottom & leather uppers for snow.

These are my favorite as well, they last forever, and are warm and comfortable also.

 

[mike52]

Best pair of boots that I have Ever Had was a pair of Rocky's 800 gram thinsulate about 1998 ,wore them hunting in all sorts of terrain , mud snow wet grass unbeatable until the 8 the year I had then, then the soles just disappeared. Ordered another pair and got less than 1 year out of them. same thing, soles gone . Went to Danners boot, first pair started leaking the 2nd week i wore them. Took them back to BASS PRO got refund. I tried different boots for years and finally when back to Danner. First boot was made in China /second was Vietnam. So far I am somewhat satisfied in this boot . Been using them 3 years

 

[Hduke86]

I know all our feet are different but crispi is the worst boot ive ever out on my feet, tried several different insoles and still couldnt make them work. I love my salomon boots though

I can honestly say my Crispi boots are the STIFFEST boot I've ever had on my feet and at first I was thinking NO WAY could I walk in these for long. Salomon is a great boot and love the pair I have.

 

[Hduke86]

Look up Oboz Bridgers, great boot with good ankle support and lightweight. I seriously don't know how mine are not leaking cause I've worn them pretty much every day for 4 years. I'll take a picture of them and I swear they don't leak a drop somehow.

 

[Hduke86]

buying cheap boots and expecting longevity and comfort is like buying cheap tires for your car thinking you'll get 60k out of them. There's a few things I use everyday of my life that I don't mind spending money on BOOTS, TIRES, and POCKET KNIFE

 

[Buzzard Breath]

The best boot out there under $250 is the Salomon 4d 3 GTX.

I'm not going to say that these aren't the best boots under $250, because $250 doesn't get someone many choices in a high quality boot. But..... my last 2 pairs of these have been junk and started to self-destruct in under a year. I haven't even had any hard hunts that really put them to the test. I've got some pretty big plans in the coming years and will need a reliable boot. So, I'm going to start new boot search this winter and I'm sure I'm going to cry a little when I hand the cashier my credit card.

 

[Tnshooter15]

I have a pair of danners. I won't buy any other brand for walking and hiking. I do hunt in mucks however.