Boot Question

[doug77]

Danner's for me for the last 3 years used to use Rockey's but their quaility has gone south .

doug77

[Shaun]

Russell are my favorite. Wide feet with high arch was easy for them with the measurement system. My old pair of Birdshooters needs a rebuild but I hate to send them in and be without for however long it takes. Worth the money.

[LBR]

Eric, you might look at zappos.com and check out the Propet "Camp Walker".  I don't have the heel problem, but I am hard to fit--to the point that Russell Moccasin couldn't help.  You know about my other problem.

I was leery--the camp walkers are only $64 (shipping included), but I gave them a try.  The day I got them I walked about 4 miles, mostly on gravel, mostly up or down hills.  

They are soft--didn't have to break them in--and I didn't have any blisters or sore feet of any kind.  Ankle support is excellent.  They do run a little wide--I normally wear a 4E, but the 3E fits perfectly.  They also have free return shipping if the fit isn't right, and a 6 month wear warranty.

I've had mine less than a month, but I'm very impressed so far.

Chad

[pronghorn23]

Schnee's has an interesting website too. Haven't tried their boots but may be worth a look?

[Hamish]

I have just brought some Zamberlan 631's. Still braking them in but very happy so far but time will tell. Hope you sort something out Eric to keep yourself on those trails.

[Otto]

Ditto on the Russell PH's.  Unbelievable comfort.  Closest thing to a boot/Keds high top you'll ever find.

[Blue Knight]

Schnee"s are the best boots I have ever worn. While hunting in Kodiak AK. I wore a pair of Danners that gave me blisters. I am glad I threw in my Schnee's. I have never got blisters with Schnee's.

[Bakes168]

I have a pair of Rocky Timber Wolves that are pretty good.
Fred Bear used to hunt in sneakers similar to the Converse All-Stars,  I thought that was interesting.
Bakes

[Eric Krewson]

After looking at all the info I think I will have a pair of Russell's made. The only problem is the 18 week delivery time.

[hill boy]

Eric, Try on a pair of those danner pronghorns.No break in period and the most comfortable pair of boots you will find.

[snag]

Lots of options...you might check out Asolo 520s. They are well built and comfortable right out of the box. The Lowa and Asolo would be my choice. I have had a pair of the Asolos for 3 yrs. and they are holding up great. I have a pair of Danner Pronghorns for back ups. They are good for the price. But if you were blindfolded and put the Pronghorns on and then the Asolos I know which ones I would not want to give back!!!

[Bjorn]

I was discouraged by the wait for Russells too. But when they arrived, and after wearing them a few times, it was worth it.

[snag]

..."things worth having are worth waiting for"...

Kind of like my Blacktail bow!   lol

[sbschindler]

I like my Meindle fit IQ's

[sendero25]

I have a few foot problems as well, mainly tiny broken bones from getting stepped on by horses, I shoe horses by trade.
I wear Danner Jackals for a lot of walking/stalking, and Pronghorns for less walking and more stand sitting. Both great boots so far.
Take care of your feet,
"No Hoof, No Horse"  
John

[Otto]

Eric

I think Russells are awesome boots.  Here's a couple of pics.  The first are my Safari PH's.  Bottoms are a chamois leather and the uppers are cotton duck.  These are truly like hunting in tennis shoes except the treated leather keeps your feet dry when walking through wet grass.  They are awesome in warm weather as they are not insulated and the cotton duck allows more air to your foot.

 

These are French Veal Imperials.  More of an all around boot but the French Veal leather is what makes these special.  A very strong/dense yet lightweight type of leather.  I had these made with a triple vamp to enhance comfort and waterproofness.  

 

It would take somebody a whole lot bigger than me with a very big gun to get me to part with any of these boots.

Yeah, Russell has a bit of a waiting list.  But so what.  It takes a year to get a Blacktail from Norm Johnson.

[Pete Patterson]

Good choice. Erik.  Something I didn't expect out of my Russells.....after a day of walking the Rockies, my calf muscles were not sore or tired.