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Recommended hunting boots/hiking boots for Hunting out west
Posted on 10/1/17 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 10/1/17 at 5:05 pm
Going to be going to Colorado elk hunting in a few weeks and would like to get the proper footwear for the terrain. Down here for hunting I usually wear rubber boots or regular ole dr Martin work boots and they suit me fine. However I don't want to get 1500 miles away and be miserable for 5-8 days of hunting in the Colorado terrain. What do you guys wear out west?
Posted on 10/1/17 at 5:22 pm to gsvar2004
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Going to be going to Colorado elk hunting in a few weeks
Man, you should have gotten those months ago to break them in...
Posted on 10/1/17 at 5:35 pm to wickowick
Probably so. But it is what it is.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 6:10 pm to gsvar2004
Take a look at Schnee’s performance boots from Bozeman, MT. They are high quality and made for and used by many people who hunt similar terrain to what you will experience. They have insulated and uninsulated boots.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 6:30 pm to gsvar2004
What conditions do you anticipate? Do you need insulated? Are you crossing water?
Posted on 10/1/17 at 6:53 pm to gsvar2004
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Probably so. But it is what it is.
Look at Lowa's. I have never worn their hunting versions but I own a hiking boot and a mountaineering boot and they have a repeat customer for life. I've worn my hikers hunting in eastern Oregon and I can't imagine you hunting anything worse than that and they held up just fine.
One good thing about them is they don't require a long break in period.
Hope I helped out.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 6:55 pm to gsvar2004
I’ve had two pairs of Danner work boots that required zero break in. I’d buy a pair of Pronghorn 8” lace ups. Gore Tex and I like the stability on my ankles you get with lace ups. TIFWIW.
Nice subtle brag on the elk trip, too.
Nice subtle brag on the elk trip, too.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 6:59 pm to elprez00
I ordered the danner high grounds.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:02 pm to GREENHEAD22
Honestly I have zero expectations of this trip. This will be my first time. We are going up in the south east corner between Trinidad and Pueblo.
I tried the danners at Bowie but they didn't have my size. Might have to find them elsewhere.
I tried the danners at Bowie but they didn't have my size. Might have to find them elsewhere.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:06 pm to gsvar2004
It's hard to go wrong with these:
Timberland Chocorua
I've used them for years for general purpose hiking boots. Very comfortable, waterproof, $99 at Amazon. I just ordered my second pair, the first have lasted me 4-5 years of frequent use that is often wet and muddy. Amazon sells a ton of them for a reason, they are highly rated and fairly inexpensive.
Timberland Chocorua
I've used them for years for general purpose hiking boots. Very comfortable, waterproof, $99 at Amazon. I just ordered my second pair, the first have lasted me 4-5 years of frequent use that is often wet and muddy. Amazon sells a ton of them for a reason, they are highly rated and fairly inexpensive.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:11 pm to gsvar2004
Danner or Kinnetrek with out break in
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:18 pm to Tigris
I actually tried the timberlands today at academy. Didn't care for the fit tbh was hoping to get something "ready to wear"
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:25 pm to gsvar2004
Check out Salomon and Vasque
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:33 pm to gsvar2004
Go to moosejaw.com
Danner, in my opinion. Military grade with consumer in mind. Get your wallet out.
Danner, in my opinion. Military grade with consumer in mind. Get your wallet out.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:46 pm to upgrayedd
I've looked at the Solomon. I need to look at them again.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:52 pm to gsvar2004
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I've looked at the Solomon. I need to look at them again
A lot of SF guys use both those brands so they must be legit
Posted on 10/1/17 at 7:53 pm to gsvar2004
I ordered my last pair off amazon. No place had them in stock close enough to try on. I really could’ve gone a half size up than what I ended up with.
Posted on 10/1/17 at 8:13 pm to PetreauxCat
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PetreauxCat
You headed up this year? This will
Be my first hunt. Really hoping to get a kill. My father in law killed a nice mule 2 years ago and his brother killed a nice 5x6 three years ago with the same outfitter.
Posted on 10/2/17 at 8:43 am to gsvar2004
Yes, I'll Elk hunting Oct 13-18. I'll be on the New Mexico side though
This post was edited on 10/2/17 at 8:45 am
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