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Offline chesapeakeblend

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stalking shoes
« on: July 07, 2009, 02:20:00 PM »
Gosh it has been a long time since I have posted a thread!  Where does time go?  I need to stop working so much!

Anyway I have to tell you guys I picked up a pair of vibram five finger shoes for strengthening my feet while hiking/running and it occured to me this might just be the best stalking shoe ever!  Just like being barefoot except with a little protection!  

I thought if anyone would appreciate this shoe for hunting it would be tradgang.  I will keep you posted as to how they end up working out this fall.

Here is a link -  http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/


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Offline Wallcrawler

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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 02:25:00 PM »
Those are absolutely incredible and I think I may have to get some now, thanks.
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Offline chesapeakeblend

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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2009, 02:43:00 PM »
yeah they came out a few years ago but it took that long for someone to actually carry them locally.  Check out your hiking/outdoor stores.  

The shock value is great too.  People are always doing a double take when I wear them to the grocery store!
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2009, 03:01:00 PM »
I thought about them too as stalking shoes when ive first seen them, please keep us updated how they work
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2009, 03:11:00 PM »
That's pretty funny as my son-in-law was wearing a pair of those with his scuba gear at our camp over the 4th.  He loves 'em but they didn't look like they gave much protection...Doc
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 03:15:00 PM »
They stink to high heaven after very little wear and fall apart pretty quickly. They were great for a few days but not worth the money, imho.
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2009, 03:16:00 PM »
tippit - very little protection.  maybe 1/4" piece of vibram.  that being said they conform to every little change in the ground and have to be the quietest shoe i have ever worn in the woods.
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 04:10:00 PM »
I have a pair. Bought them as an impulse buy, haha. I think they're great. I love to run in them and I occasionally wear them to the bar...makes for a nice conversations starter.

I wouldn't wear them anywhere you've got cactus, though!
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 04:51:00 PM »
They are excellent for stalking and just plain wearing around.  Have to disagree with JC.  I wear mine all the time and have worn them in some pretty aweful places; like for instance, my deer lease which is nothing but rocks, mesquite and cactus:
 

If you are an elk hunter they are perfect for warmer weather and when you have to cross streams and rivers and don't want to get your regular boots wet.  For a tradhunter, they are a must!

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Offline Three Arrows

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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2009, 06:21:00 PM »
I have 2 pair.  Never tried to hunt in them.  Lots of poison ivy around here.  They are great for trail use though, so I don't see why one can't use them stalking.  Mine are 3 years old and still in great shape.
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2009, 06:27:00 PM »
Well I stand corrected  :knothead:  Now the Big Question...do they come in size 14  :bigsmyl:  Ya'll might be reading some posts about Sasquatch hunting around my deer stands!  Doc
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2009, 06:35:00 PM »
the website asks for your feet measurement in inches.  I have the Classic and KSO.  The Flow looks to be best for trail use. It is new as of this year I believe.
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2009, 10:43:00 PM »
Steertalker said: "For a tradhunter, they are a must!"

Sir....we will just have to agree to disagree on that statement 8^).
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2009, 01:00:00 PM »
They look neat, a great idea and as far as comfort goes I thought they were top shelf; I guess from all the other comments I must have gotten a bad pair but mine literally started coming apart after a couple of trips to the river and couple more to the woods.

From those of you who like them, how have you gotten around the smell...or was I unlucky there too?
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2009, 03:14:00 PM »
i have a pair i got for Christmas. i wear them around the yard on the weekends, and they work ok for that.  My biggest problem is that i have a high instep, and they give very little arch support. i can't wear them all day without my feet giving out.  So far i haven't noticed the smell...
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2009, 03:23:00 PM »
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From those of you who like them, how have you gotten around the smell...
They just stay away from you Joe!  :biglaugh:  Seriously, I've shared a tent with those feet & they could rot through lead!  :biglaugh:

(sorry Joe, couldn't help m'self!)
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2009, 03:36:00 PM »
No worries Rob...but I thought that 20mph wind that blew through the tent was enough to keep it away from your "delicate" senses. Should I post the "tasting" video for reference?     :eek:
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2009, 04:57:00 PM »
I wear them all day in 100+ degree heat on my deer lease during the summer months walking across rocks, gravel and then down in the Pecos R. and then around camp.  Have not had a problem with smell.  Only time I wish I had been wearing something else was when a I got a hot .45 ACP brass stuck inside.  Those suckers are hot!!!!!

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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2009, 05:56:00 PM »
too many many snakes in Oct/Nov to try them where I hunt
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Re: stalking shoes
« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2009, 06:28:00 PM »
Haven't had the smell problem yet and I typically do pretty quickly with sandals and flops.
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