Best Boot for Hunting/Hiking

[Three Finger]

So I have narrowed it down to the Asolo 520 GV or the Cabelas Perfect Hiker by Meindl.
What do you think if you have had either pair. These will be for hunting in VA/NC and Going out west for Elk.

[ISP 5353]

I wear Asolo 520s for hiking, but they are not warm enough for most of my hunting.  Great hiking boots though!

[Bjorn]

My favs are the Asolo tps 535 and the Lowa Renegade gtx. Depending on conditions, the Lowa is a bit more quiet, and the Asolo a bit more rugged.

[shootssmallbulls]

You cant go wrong with the Asolo's, I love mine.

[Rob DiStefano]

there's a ton of great hiking/hunting boots to choose, and what works best will depend on how well it fits yer feets, how durable and rugged, and what break-in period time frame.  on the recommendation of an oregon forest ranger, last year a bought a pair of hi-tec altitude ultras and they have been the absolute best hiking/hunting boots i've ever owned and used lots.

[Hummer3T]

two different for applications, nothing beat my Vasques for hiking and being in the mountains, and for tree stand I use soft soled hermans or pac boots depending on temps. Stalking I use soft sole hermans or mukluks/socks.

[Rick Richard]

I just purchased a pair of kenetrek Mountain Extremes and can't say enough good things about them.   Pricey, but I think we'll worth it.

[Rifle River Scout]

I agree with Hummer, I have a pair of Vasques I just can't wear out.
They were comfortable right out of the box.

[lablover]

I've just gotten a pair of Zamberlan mountain hunters. So far I have been impressed to say the least. Very well  built and fit perfect.

[EHK]

I love the footbed of my Vasques but the upper on my Lowa renegades is incredible.  I guess it all depends on the individual foot.

[Bullfrog 1]

Meindl are high quality boots.   Bill

[jsparky93]

I have worn the Meindl "Perfekt" Hikers for several years now & I have nothing but good thing's to say about them.

[creekwood]

Originally posted by Rick Richard:
I just purchased a pair of kenetrek Mountain Extremes and can't say enough good things about them.   Pricey, but I think we'll worth it.

Gee, I wonder where you plan on wearing those this coming fall...  

[pamike]

Meindl's ave been awesome! 8 yrs of hard use to i finally got them to leak. Buying a new pair ASAP!

[58WINTERS]

I've worn out 3 pairs  of the Asolo 520's over the years.  I need a wide width or they would have been the 535's.  Gortex can be too hot in hi temps.  Over all great boots.  One complaint the material they use around the collar  wears through before rest of the upper and sole are worn out.  Most of the high end boots seem to be using the same thing.  As an after thought the little metal gortex label near the ankle always gets ripped off leaving a hole.  I wear them everyday on concrete for work, get about 3 years per pair.  They are my main daily foot wear.  Solid boot overall.

[bowslinger]

The best one is the one that fits you best.  Both boot manufacturers are well regarded.  Both brands are too wide for my feet, but a few buddies that wear the Perfekt Hiker by Meindl swear by them.

[Rick Richard]

Lablover,  tell these nice folks why you got the new boots...

Wyoming in the fall for big bugling bull elk!

[Tatonka17]

I bought a pair of Crispis this year and absolutely love them. Pricey, but worth it.

[Rick Richard]

Crispis was the other boot I tried on with the kenetreks, but the Kenetreks just fit my feet better..

Crispis are also a very quality boot.

[Tater]

Meindl's.......the "Perfect Hikers" are a good choice.

  I personally prefer the "Denali's" but that is just a matter of personal prefrence.