MILLERTIME10

I am looking for a good pair of boots to take to the mountains on an elk hunt,they have to bereliable and comfortable. My feet tend to stay warm, so I am not looking for anything with a lot of insulation, maybe 400 grams of thinsulate at the most. I have heard people say I need a taller boot for ankle and calf support. If this is the case, would a 8 or 9" boot be sufficient? Thanks in advance for all the advice and input.

This is the boot that I am leaning towards, but haven't made up my mind quite yet. Since these boots are new, there really aren't many reviews on them.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_99719____SearchResults

selwaytom

You cant go wrong with Danner: 9 inch boots are good for any hunt.

dadof4

Last season i went thru the same thing with new boots.

light weight was a priority
waterproof
ability to breath somewhat

My choice was danner pronghorn
Couldn't be happier, best boot for fit, comfort and hiking i have ever owned
They hardly needed to be broken in.

now I am a big guy, and I perspire a tad more than my brothers which has
always left me with damp feet at days end. These boots helped with that more than any other
I have used.


Oh I just noticed the link you put there with the danners, you do realize they are fairly insulated?
If you do a lot of sitting they are ok, but might be a tad warm if you do a lot of hiking/walking
just make sure it's what you want

good luck with your choice.

Matjac

I'm a fan of all leather boots, at least for my hiking boots, I really like the Redhead 7" Mountian trail boot
soft leater, gore-tex 200 grams insulation, aggessive tread design and have a steel shank for extra support

Good luck with you chose, buying boots can be a real headache sometimes

Cossack17

I can recommend Matterhorns (only made in the USA models), I have a 8" and it they are made of soft but durable leather. Pleasure to wear and tough like nails. Very short break in time. I saw a good deal on few models at www.sportsmansguide.com. I got mine for $162 and it worth every penny

JFergus7

I got to use my brand new Scentblocker boots today for the first time. I was shocked to see how light they were. I am not sure what insulation they have but I know it isn't much. They seem to be waterproof as I stepped in several creeks on the way to my stand. But after an entire day in them I am very happy with them.

Mojotex

I am a Danner fan. I have the Pronghorn and a heavier insulated boot by Danner of which I forget the "model". I have hunted eastern Montana. Lots of walking. Not at high altitude, but lots of steep sided washes, because it was going to be near or bleow 0F, I took the heavier boot. These 9" boots did great in temps down to about -10F. Stayed warm and no problems with support.

116Buck

Schnee's boots, made in Montana. Best boot's I've everhad for comfort and fit. Also very warm and durable.

Canned Heat

Make that two Danner fans. I have yet to find anything that matches these boots to date...although I have heard that Irish Setters are worth their weight in gold, too. We'll see at some point.