I have a Hunter's View. It is heavy. I usually leave it where I hunt for that reason. I have found it to be comfortable enough to hunt all day. As far as strapping my boots in goes I took the nylon straps off and put Romex on. for those that don't know Romex is wire used to wire houses. I made a pair of stirrups and it works great. East to get your feet in and out of, it won't collapse and it is very durable.