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Ok I normally wear rubber boots but been wanting a 7" or 8" LIGHTWEIGHT waterproof boot to use some for turkey and archery season. Non insulated of corse. I want to empathize lightweight as possible

Was looking at Irish setter vaprteck ones and redhead RCT goretex ones. Both have super mixed reviews though. Seems danner doesn't make the jackel anymore and doesn't seem to be a lot of other options out there for super light ones in that height.

Anyone have some real time experience with these or other suggestions?


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Re: Lightweight boot suggestions

A buddy of mine has the Irish setter rpm rubber boots but they are closer to 17" but they were extremely light for rubber boots


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Yeah I have some Irish setter rutmaster rubbers now and they are great. Just want a pair of shorter light boots to mix in on hot days where deep creeks or tall wet grass isn't a huge issue


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I was looking into the Irish Setter Vaportrek 8" very light boot, however there have been reviews the sole is too soft and wear quickly. Im also in the same boat as you REN. if I could find a boot with the specs of the Vaportrek with a better review id be trying them out.
 
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Cabelas has a few options for lightweight ones but I have a hard time buying a shoe sight unseen.


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Re: Lightweight boot suggestions

Chippewa Apache is a great leather boot. I wear them in the steel toe version everyday
 
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PickettSFHunter":3a18z4kb said:
I wear Danner Steadfast for that very purpose


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At 3.5lbs a pair they are not the lightest out there but may look into those
 
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Don't get Vaprtrek. They don't hold up good


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It sounds like you won't get a good durable boot that is also very lightweight. I'll be wearing my Redwing leather work boots this spring as I did during the past deer season. Never had an issue with the weight, they aren't heavy. They keep water out and are real tough. Tread has shown to hold up very well so far. I also wear them to work so they have seen some wear in the past few months.


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Re: Lightweight boot suggestions

PickettSFHunter":3819x5md said:
SKFOOTER":3819x5md said:
PickettSFHunter":3819x5md said:
I wear Danner Steadfast for that very purpose


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Do you have the snake boots or the 8" boots??
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I have the 8" and 6".


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I just ordered the 8" Uninsulated Steadfast boot from Midway USA for $69.99 with free shipping. What is your opinion of it??
 
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SKFOOTER":1gq73p48 said:
PickettSFHunter":1gq73p48 said:
SKFOOTER":1gq73p48 said:
PickettSFHunter said:
I wear Danner Steadfast for that very purpose


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Do you have the snake boots or the 8" boots??
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I have the 8" and 6".


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I just ordered the 8" Uninsulated Steadfast boot from Midway USA for $69.99 with free shipping. What is your opinion of it??
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that's a deal. I've had them 2 turkey seasons and 2 deer seasons and they are holding up. I put mink oil on the leather twice a year. They are comfortable and light to me though I guess there are lighter boots out there.


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TN Whitetail Freak":3kzz2lhr said:
catman529":3kzz2lhr said:
Don't get Vaprtrek. They don't hold up good
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Personal experience?
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Yes... tread wears out fast and the synthetic mesh part started to tear up. And they never were really waterproof to begin with.
 
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I think i may try the Danner Steadfast. for $69 its worth my hope they fit and work out I guess. they are 3.25lbs not 3.5 so they are not much heavier then the others out there. was looking for some under 3lbs but seems that is hard to find these days and them being worth the money.

or these as well. Will have to try and decide i guess. These are 1 lb lighter which is a lot really. they also have a lifetime warranty from Cabelas which makes them intriguing

http://www.cabelas.com/product/footwear ... FN-1102519
 
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Setterman":3jcs3uk1 said:
camo crocs
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funny you say that, id be lying if I said I have not had more then a couple hunts where I left my boots by mistake and ended up hunting in crocs lol. to be honest it wasnt that bad of an option.
 
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REN":pjy6cr51 said:
Setterman":pjy6cr51 said:
camo crocs
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funny you say that, id be lying if I said I have not had more then a couple hunts where I left my boots by mistake and ended up hunting in crocs lol. to be honest it wasnt that bad of an option.
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I thought it was a brilliant idea for early bow season down south. Chiggers and fire ants convinced me to only try it one time. :D
 
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Setterman":2o0h62ei said:
REN":2o0h62ei said:
Setterman":2o0h62ei said:
camo crocs
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funny you say that, id be lying if I said I have not had more then a couple hunts where I left my boots by mistake and ended up hunting in crocs lol. to be honest it wasnt that bad of an option.
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I thought it was a brilliant idea for early bow season down south. Chiggers and fire ants convinced me to only try it one time. :D
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HAHAHAH the chigger comment is EXACTLY why I now have a back up pair of boots in my tool box incase it ever happens to me again
 
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muddyboots":9tgxhqfs said:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/footwear/men-s-footwear/men-s-hunting-boots%7C/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104826780/cabela-s-men-s-8-silent-stalk-8482-sneakers-with-gore-tex-174-/1214138.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmens-hunting-boots%2F_%2FN-1102519%2B4294363361%2FNe-4294363361%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104826780%3FWTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU

I like these ren. 2.5lbs a pair.
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none in size 12
 
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I have been backpacking in a Solomon X Ultra Mid 2 GTX and really like them. They are waterproof and tough, super light too. Not 7", but give them a look. I will probably hunt in mine this year when I don't want to wear mucks.


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whiskey":2d3ul8wg said:
I have been backpacking in a Solomon X Ultra Mid 2 GTX and really like them. They are waterproof and tough, super light too. Not 7", but give them a look. I will probably hunt in mine this year when I don't want to wear mucks.


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Are these camo?
 
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catman529":kppmte4z said:
TN Whitetail Freak":kppmte4z said:
catman529":kppmte4z said:
Don't get Vaprtrek. They don't hold up good
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Personal experience?
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Yes... tread wears out fast and the synthetic mesh part started to tear up. And they never were really waterproof to begin with.
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Exactly what I read in reviews, I need something as light as them though
 

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