re: Good hunting boots - lace up, waterproof

Russel moccasin by far. First par lasted 10+ years and would have lasted longer if I took care of them. I treated them bad did not dry after getting wet or condition the leather everyone in a while.
Have friends that bought 3-4 pairs of $200 boots in same time frame.
You will save money in long run.
They have a list of boots on web site that have been made and returned and sell for half price. Check that out. They run a little big if buy already made boots.

I’ve owned Russell boots for over 40 years and Schnee’s for 20 plus years. Both are great boots.

I’ve never owned a pair of lined Russell boots, just the bird shooters and the chukkas. They are great boots, but I would recommend a heavier sole than the standard bird shooter sole for walking in the west. We are a Russell family. My dad wore them, my brother wears a pair everyday, my cousins wear Zephyrs. Truly a great company. But, they are moccasins. I’ve never seen or heard of a pair with arch supports or the like. The boots are supposed to mold to your feet. Kevin’s in Thomasville, GA has them in stock, ready made. Or, you can contact the factory and have a pair made. I think they are well worth the money.

The Schnee boots are like the old Bean boots on steroids. You can’t kill them. I keep a pair of lined, pull on boots as my winter boots for Montana winters. The short lace up boots are a great camp/light hunting boot. Treated properly they will last as long as you will ever want to wear them. The main store is in downtown Bozeman.

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How do they hold up to delta mud in LA?

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They were excellent in the swamp and mud; never leaked and much more comfortable than rubber boots. I treated them with Obenauf’s once a year.