Boot advice??
09-12-2002, 08:30 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Milltown IN USA
Posts: 8
Boot advice??
i hunt in souther indiana. i want a boot that in bow season, october 1st, will not make my feet extremely hot, but in shotgun season, through the coldest part of winter will keep my feet nice and cosey. dry is a must, and scent lok an extra but is not necessary. as of right now i'm leanin' toward a pair of Rockey Boots, but they are so darn expensive. i would like to keep it under $120. anyone that has a good pair of boots let me know.
09-12-2002, 09:06 PM
#3
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bremerton washington USA
Posts: 64
RE: Boot advice??
I just had a hunting weekend ruined by boots, I had a pair of Wolverines that I have hunted in for 2 season, and thats the only time they got used was for hunting purposes. The sole separated from the boot. I would recommend any new boot buyer to get a boot that has REAL stiching holding the sole to the boot, as far as I'm concerned the glue only method of boot making just don't cut it.
09-13-2002, 07:37 AM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Connellsville, PA
Posts: 840
RE: Boot advice??
I have a pair of all rubber Rocky boots, keeps feet dry and scent free. They were about 60$ and Ive had them for four years now. Very comfortable. Soxs are very important, anything made of sheeps wool works great for keeping feet cool, warm, and from sweating. They are also very comfortable. Cost about 10 to 15$ a pair. Best of hunting Matthews
09-13-2002, 08:31 AM
#7
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Katy TX USA
Posts: 35
RE: Boot advice??
My experience with boots is that you usually get what you pay for. Rubber boots would be a good option and they are usually considerably cheaper than leather or Camo-fabric boots. They are water-proof obviously, no scent and come insulated for warmth.
I wear a pair of Rocky Boots. The high-top kind. They are water proof with a gore-tex lining all the way to the top and comfortable. I got them for $99 on sale. The sole is a bit soft and while in Argentina recently I had numerous thorns (all the trees have thorns over there) stick into the bottom of the thick sole. A minor annoyance. All in all the performance has been good though.
Just don't expect the same performance from a Rocky Wild Cat boot that you will get from a pair of Bear Claws or higher priced boot. If you walk a lot, comfort is the key!
I wear a pair of Rocky Boots. The high-top kind. They are water proof with a gore-tex lining all the way to the top and comfortable. I got them for $99 on sale. The sole is a bit soft and while in Argentina recently I had numerous thorns (all the trees have thorns over there) stick into the bottom of the thick sole. A minor annoyance. All in all the performance has been good though.
Just don't expect the same performance from a Rocky Wild Cat boot that you will get from a pair of Bear Claws or higher priced boot. If you walk a lot, comfort is the key!
09-14-2002, 03:56 AM
#8
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Port Matilda PA USA
Posts: 344
RE: Boot advice??
Just bought my 1st pair of rubber boots this year. I was not sure if I would like the loose fit since I was so used to the tight feel of lace up boots.
Wore the for 3 hours on stand and walked around for aprox 1 hr. LOVE THEM<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Wore the for 3 hours on stand and walked around for aprox 1 hr. LOVE THEM<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
