Hiking boots for mule deer hunt

I wore my Georgia Giant work boots.

Irish Setter Vaprtrek 2.0 have worked pretty dang good for me

What part of New Mexico and what time of year. I went last year to the southern part of the gila in early bow season i got uninsulated La sportiva’s and they worked fine- it was really hot. Whatever you get you need to break them before you go or your trip will be miserable.

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can I find something that is not super expensive like crispi?

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You can.

You can also deal with bad feet a few days into your hunt.

Your call.

I will second the Danner Pronghorn. Most comfortable and durable leather boot I have come across for the money. They feel broken in straight out of the box, and well constructed. I have been through two pairs in the past ten years, and only reason I bought another was the gore tex liner wearing out.

I’ve worn camouflaged crocs the last 2 years.
Strap around the back and you’re good to go

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Danner pronghorn

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I've worn Pronghorns occasionally to and from my stand over the last few years. They have an eye rivet on the left boot that presses into my ankle after a while so I don't recommend for hiking. I returned a pair of Danner Steel Yard work boots because the same rivet issue was unbearable for a full work day. They will also squeak like basketball shoes when you walk in damp grass and leaves.

I purchased some Danner Pronghorns last year. After breaking them in I put about 50 miles on them in Missouri. They were comfortable as all hell and feel pretty durable. These are the 400 g primaloft version, I plan on getting some uninsulated ones soon.

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Irish Setter Vaprtrek 2.0

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I have a pie of these in their snake boots. Worn them for 5 years now. I have a pair of insulated boots, but the Irish Setters are so comfortable I end up wearing those just about every time I’m in the woods.