Ive got a bunch of boots...Muck makes the best rubber boots, however for early bowhunting i find any cheap pair of rubber boots will do. As far as hikers go, i have a pair of Danners, there good, but not great, however there line of boots made in the USA are much better then their China line.. However, i did destroy a pair of Danners in two weeks once, but the company stood behind them and replaced them, good customer service. However if i had to choose one pair to wear to use id use either Schnees or Kenetrek boots of Montana. Both are awesome!