Favorite pair of boots?

[Bakes168]

What's your favorite pair of boots and why? Waterproof lining? All leather? Insulated?

I am searching for the perfect pair right now.

Zack

[House]

Montrail Morraine AT, but sadly they quit making them, have been trying to find another for a couple years and haven't been completely satisfied with any of them.  Have been breaking in a pair of Meindl Perfekt Hunters for the last couple of months and have been happy with them so far, we'll see how they do in 3 weeks when I'm chasing and good Lord willin' packing out elk.
Travis

[ron w]

I had a pair of Danners that I liked. They lasted about 8 years,last 2 years or so they were no longer warm but stll comfy. They never leaked,they were Gortex.

[the ASSASSIN]

LL BEAN MAINE HUNTING BOOTS, water proof, quite

[Lefty]

Another vote for the Maine hunting boot!

[Bakes168]

Does anyone wear the logger style boots?

[snag]

I've worn a lot of boots over the 30+ yrs. I have backpacked and hunted here in Oregon. It all comes down to comfort and durability for me. I have been wearing the Asolo 520 and love them. They are waterproof...walked through shallow creeks to try them out. The fit perfect for my foot right out of the box. I have put them through a lot and they are holding well. This will be the 3rd year with them. I can wear them in August through the late hunt here in December. But you really have to try on boots to see if they work for you in the fit department. Some makers of boots just don't make sizes that will fit everyone.

[arrowflinger1]

Lowas are unreal! best boots ive ever owned by far............

[Bill Carlsen]

Muck boots.

[HATCHCHASER]

I'm digging my Limmer's.

[fatman]

I've got an old pair of U.S. made Danner Sharptails that are the best boots I've owned for 90% of what I do....alas, the Sharptail is no longer US made and has been changed.  Should have bought two pair....  

[northener]

Irish Setter 10" upland boot. Cordura uppers with leather moccasin toe lowers. I like these because they are waterproof,comfortable (out of the box) with good support and most important to me these days, they are light! Good boot for the money!!

[John Nail]

Schnee's

[stickbow2442]

Rocky's

[The Vanilla Gorilla]

Vasque

[Paul Shirek]

I like Schnees!

[easyup]

Lowa, with gore lining only, although they are leather lined on the interior.  Work great from Alpine forests snow (Sheephunter) in winter to Sept AZ deserts (Baffin).  Almost no break-in and super comfort, the taller Sheephunters have very good ankle support for the rough stuff.  Follow their recommendations for care, a lot of guys put goop on their boots which stop the breathing and makes boots hot in summer and when you sweat, and you do even in the winter, your feet will get cold.  Don't like boots with insulation linings as they are not as efficient as good quality socks at wicking away moisture and keeping your feet dry/warm.  Unless you have got an Alaska hunt coming I would avoid linings.

[Grant Young]

I have three pairs of Russell's for different conditions and love them. I've been a Russell fan for as long as I can remember.    Grant

[AMB]

I'll second the Russells, I cruise timber and wear boots everyday.  I basically got sick of the made in china crap and decided that I would pay for quality and for someone in the US to have a job.  They are the most comfortable boots that I've ever worn.  If you take care of the leather, you can have them rebuilt for many years to come.  If you just hunt in them, I can't see you wearing them out.

Different boots, different situations. Bean boots are great at times (stalking, mild to medium temps, damp); LaCrosse boots are great early season for keeping scent off the ground; muck boots are super when it's cold. I think my most versatile boots are Rocky Gore Tex stalkers, with 400 gm thinsulate. They fit me well, are light and waterproof and a little warm.