Stalking footwear

[joe ashton]

I usually kick off my boots (flag them) then go the last  bit in my wool socks.

[Smithhammer]

Anyone tried  these?

[Fletcher]

Has anybody tried the Danner Jackals?

[Smithhammer]

I've got a pair of Jackals, and used them a fair bit last season, often hiking several miles a day in them. I found them pretty comfortable, with an adequate amount of ankle support and they are definitely quiet, as long as you're using proper foot technique.

I was a little dubious about the durability of the cloth upper, but they've held up really well.

But beware, they do tend to run a little narrow.

All in all, pretty happy with them.

[Fletcher]

Thanks Smith, that's what I was hoping to hear.  Guess I'd best order them wide.

[RedShaft]

the old converse shoes!! you can even get them in camo.. they are nice. def not water proof or anything but they work well.

[njloco]

Dyer's Moccasins, I have been able to find arrows that buried themselves in the ground, yes they are slippery, but I use the slip on's for walking on ice when it's wet, and they work fine.

[wooddamon1]

I also have a pair of Danner Jackals. I usually wear a regular width but had to get an EE to fit like a normal size. Takes a while to break 'em in but overall a good boot.

[woodchucker]

Carry a pair of light "Totes" slip-over boots and an extra pair of heavy socks. (if you think you'll need the extra warmth)

Just like stalking in your socks, without the "wet feet"!!!  

[JockC]

Smithhammer, I have the Day One Creepers in ASAT wool.  I bought them both for stalking and for warmth on stand.  They work well for both, but unless you take your boots off they don't give you any ground feel, of course.

I bought a pair of Danner Jackals and returned them.  The heel pocket was too shallow for me, which is not usually a problem.  Given all the praise I see for them, maybe I got a bum pair.

I have yet to find anything near as good as those discontinued Cabela's I described in my earlier post.  If everyone on this thread would e-mail Cabela's customer service and the company responded, I would be a happy, happy man.  The Bean's hunting shoe (NOT the regular Bean boot, which has a steel shank stiffener) is close, but it's too hot and breathes too poorly for most Western hunting.

[ChuckC]

Smithhammer. . . yes, I have a pair and they are VERY quiet and you wear them over boots,  Thorns don't matter.
ChuckC

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