OPINION: Are these good stalking shoes?

[VA Bowbender]

OPINION: Are these good stalking shoes?  I'm going to go try a pair on and see what they're like.

Fila skele-toes
 

Vibram FiveFingers KSO TREK
 

[huntin_sparty]

Never tried em.  Look like a glove for your foot!  I would need waterproof knee socks where I hunt with these.

[cyred4d]

Not a clue. Try them and report back.

[sbschindler]

I'd guess you had better have strong feet. looks like they might work for the younger set. I could have wore them 30 years ago but not any more, Even if I were hunting the small hills.Anymore I need some good support. Of course they would be useless hunting the flats for antelope, the cactus would be a nightmare...

[bolong]

People will see your tracks and think Bigfoot is in the woods.

[The Whittler]

That sure is different.

[Ranger44]

As hard as it might be to believe on another forum I frequent there is at least one elk hunter that wears them in the mountains.  My son wears a pair of them for comfort around home.  I'm of the same thought as howler that my older feet would not enjoy them in the woods

[bowmofo]

at $125. Ill never know    

[VA Bowbender]

Originally posted by bowmofo:
at $125. Ill never know      

The Fila are $50.00

[ishoot4thrills]

They might be a good idea, at least for warm weather hunting.   :cool:       I can't imagine using them in cold weather.  

[rastaman]

Not for me...i have a pair for goofing around the yard.  i have a high arch and these offer zero support. My feet hurt after a couple of hours.

[Spectre]

Originally posted by VA Bowbender:
 

Originally posted by bowmofo:
at $125. Ill never know        

The Fila are $50.00 [/b]

But the Vibrams are much higher quality. And yes---they work great, your calf muscles will scream, though, if you haven't been working out.

[Shedrock]

I need support also. When I spot the animal I'm going to sneak on, I slip my boots off and go in socks, much quieter.

[The Vanilla Gorilla]

They sell heel supports that you can buy separately.

True, the vibram soles would be better quality. But if I need vibram soles, id just wear my boots.

I've thought about getting a pair for bowfishing.  I would use them for stalking before I went barefoot. Too many thorns in My area.

[Spectre]

Originally posted by The Vanilla Gorilla:
They sell heel supports that you can buy separately.

True, the vibram soles would be better quality. But if I need vibram soles, id just wear my boots.

I've thought about getting a pair for bowfishing.  I would use them for stalking before I went barefoot. Too many thorns in My area.

What I meant is that the Vibram is just a much better shoe, very well built amd will last a guy a while. I intend to give the Fila shoes a solid operational test this summer, but after close inspection already, the Vibram is much better built.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Look like good wading shoes for fishing the river or floating the river in a canoe.

I dang sure couldn't wear anything like that where I hunt, too many locust thorns. I have to put slime in all my ATV tires a couple times a year because of the thorns. The locust trees shed the dead limbs constantly and the thorns end up all over the place. Don't know how many pairs of rubber boots I've ruined because of locust thorns?

[L. Harris]

I know a couple that swears by them (they don't hunt in them). The shoes are suppose to be great for your legs and re-aligning your back. They were wearing them at a south Texas trad shoot, where there were lots of rocks. Didn't seem to bother them at all. I will be getting some this month.

[sweeney3]

I used them some last year.  Didn't reach any shot opportunities, but I did manage to sneak up on some critters while I was wearing them.  I use them to run a lot and can attest that they do allow you greater sensitivity to the ground. I plan to use them again some early in the season this fall.  

A few considerations: your feet will get wet.  Not a big deal if it isn't cold, but something to think about.  Also, your ankles/lower legs will be relativly unprotected from briars, thorns, etc.  This can be a good thing as it will encourage you to move more carefully.

[b44mag]

my buddys boy just bought them i think they are made for weight lifting but i thought great canoe shoes as semo
but for $$$$ ill stick with the cheap river wading shoes from wally world

[TxAg]

My brother wore his Vibrams all weekend while we were turkey hunting and stump shooting. I have a pair, too, but opted to wear boots with all the cactus and mesquite thorns.

Vibrams are well made...they used to only be $75, but increased with popularity.