Ever wore out pair of boots?
12-21-2010, 11:27 AM
#1
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: west central IL
Posts: 674
Ever wore out pair of boots?
Has anyone wore out a pair of boots on a signal hunt?
I have a few times mostly elk hunting I dont buy cheap boots but not the most expensive either. Rocky's ,Irish-setters, Cabela's haven't tried Danners yet but I think next elk season I will.
Thing is I tell my lowlander buddy's that I ware out a pair of boots in 2 weeks they look at me like I have 2 heads . Is it just me?
I have a few times mostly elk hunting I dont buy cheap boots but not the most expensive either. Rocky's ,Irish-setters, Cabela's haven't tried Danners yet but I think next elk season I will.
Thing is I tell my lowlander buddy's that I ware out a pair of boots in 2 weeks they look at me like I have 2 heads . Is it just me?
12-21-2010, 01:41 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,780
You wear out a pair of boots in two weeks? What kind of wear (worn sole, etc.)?
I have cut up a pair of boots pretty badly on sharp rocks and ruined them after a few hunts, but that was extreme abuse that I would not classify as "wear".
I have cut up a pair of boots pretty badly on sharp rocks and ruined them after a few hunts, but that was extreme abuse that I would not classify as "wear".
12-21-2010, 01:47 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY: NYC to Watertown
Posts: 897
cheap boots say approx $50 boots will last under 100 miles of trekking before seams start tearing and such,
Good boots say $150-$200 boots can last 10-20 yrs
I had a 15 yr old pair of HH brown that i used for 15 yrs, and would have continued using them if they werent stolen
Good boots say $150-$200 boots can last 10-20 yrs
I had a 15 yr old pair of HH brown that i used for 15 yrs, and would have continued using them if they werent stolen
12-21-2010, 02:58 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Arkansas Ozarks
Posts: 325
Bought a pair of Browning Nomads in the late 80's and used and abused them. The lasted about 10 years. Bought some cheap boots with bad results, and finally bought some Danners. Hopefully will get several years out of them.
12-21-2010, 05:39 PM
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Colorado
Posts: 797
I do in September I buy brahma's hunting boot it has the softest sole I've seen yet. But it's 50% quieter than any boot I've worn for bowhunting. Great for stalking. They last about a good months worth and they start to lose water proofing and most times have holes from rocks here and there.
12-21-2010, 07:28 PM
#9
Typical Buck
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: west central IL
Posts: 674
I will take pics and post. Stitching around the the toes come loose sole wants to separate. This year killed a bull over 3 miles in and took nine loads to get him out But I have done that before . Maybe I just have gotten Lemons by bad luck . Should of had over 100 miles in the 2 weeks would of been close. I will get some pics up.
12-22-2010, 05:50 AM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,320
I am all about the comfort. I don't care if the boots cost $50 or $350 and to be honest I don't care if they last one season or 10.
Last pair of boots I "wore" out were Irishsetters. They survived 6 long seasons of antelope hunting, plains deer hunting, mtn. elk hunting and dozens of trip out to hunt pheasants. The main thing is they were comfortable and very light. What good is apair of boots that last 10 seasons if they hurt your feet or they limit your range.
Last pair of boots I "wore" out were Irishsetters. They survived 6 long seasons of antelope hunting, plains deer hunting, mtn. elk hunting and dozens of trip out to hunt pheasants. The main thing is they were comfortable and very light. What good is apair of boots that last 10 seasons if they hurt your feet or they limit your range.
