Need help with boot choice

[BrianfromTulsa]

I've got a pair of Meindles that I wear almost everywhere and I love them. Only downside I've seen after three years is they are a bit heavy but very comfortable

[Steve Jr]

I have Irish Setters that seemed to last forever. Last year I went to Idaho for elk so I bought a pair of danners to try out. They broke in quick and I ended up wearing them the hole 10 days I was there. I don't think you could go wrong with either of these boots. Try to buy the one's made in the US. They are the best!

[Brianlocal3]

Park,
While not all leather I would HIGHLY suggest L.L beans main hunter boots. Affordable , long lasting and unbelievably comfortable. Just my suggestion

[Rick Richard]

I have a pair of Kenetrek...not cheap, but the best I have had on my feet.

[reddogge]

BTW the Meindl's are German made and have a cork insert that will mold to your foot which makes them so darn comfortable. Sold through Cabelas.

[Michigan Mark]

russellmoccasin go check out the site custom made in America.

[refugerambler]

Woody Max Muck boots are the bomb! Lightweight and warm

[Angus]

Kenetrek for me, their Mountain Extreme non-insulated.  Made in Italy, great comfort, almost no breakin, wonderful support, I have a pair of Zamberlain's too, but prefer the Kenetreks.

[Ryan Rothhaar]

I used to wear out a pair of Rocky's or Cabelas (by Danner) boots a year.  I also bought 10.5 or 11 wides.  I finally broke down in around 2002 and ordered a pair of TLC Woodcock boots from Russell moccasin co.  I had the soles replaced a year and a half ago, worn smooth, and now they are like new after 11 years.  Best $300 I ever spent on boots - that works out to about $2000 worth of Rocky's or Danners I would have worn out by now.

Oh, and by sending in measurements to a boot making company, instead of buying over the counter boots from China, I found out I'm really a size 9 X 4E ....had to buy the 10.5 or 11 and put up with the extra length to get the width I needed.

I bought a pair of their "Mountain Climber" boots with 400g Thinsulate for later season colder weather, and I have a pair of the Thula Thula ankle boots with the newporter sole that I wear to work.  The Thula Thula's have already outlasted a pair of the normal $80 shoes that I wore to work, so a couple more years and they pay for themselves too.  Oh...and the feet don't hurt anymore  

I'm a Russell fan...

R

[Tatonka17]

I've owned a lot of boots and I've finally settled on Crispis. Expensive, but worth it.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I love the Irish Setters for my cold weather boots, but the last two years i've been wearing The "Keen
Ketchum Hiker"... These are a lot lighter weight than my Irish Setters, but they are very tough waterproof boots. Average weight: 3.1 lbs./pair.

they are pretty good in weather to the mid to low 30's, but for snow i prefer the insulation i have in the setters.
 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Keen-Ketchum-Hiker-Boots/1381113.uts?productVariantId=3151968&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03435484&rid=40&channel=GoogleBaseUSA &mr:trackingCode=FAC54B46-B1D2-E111-8DC4-001B21631C34&mr:referralID=NA&mr:adType=pla&mr:ad=31358518991&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=57898461071&gclid=CIbu4I7Sg7kCFStxQgodE2sAGg

[LB_hntr]

Keen! thier hikers and winter boots are becoming my favorites. I love danners and have 3 pairs of setters. But for the last 4 years i have been wearing shoes, hikes, and boots by keen. they are made in the usa, thier keen dry waterproof is really good, and thier are incredibly tough. i mean its almost shocking how durable they are and how long they last. also the most comfortable shoes and boots i have ever worn. definetly worth checking out.

[wixwood]

Danner.
Just bought my 4th pair, 1st was about 15 years ago and only that first pair has finally worn out. I love the Pronghorns, have 1 pair of the Jackal's (not as durable but great for mild weather silent stalking. The latest (American made Ridgemaster) are not completely broke in but so far I love them. They are very similar to the second generation of Pronghorn's in construction.
Anyway, Danner.

[md126]

I've tried Asolo and zamberlan.

Right now I have the asolo powermatics & they are great. I wanted to give kenetrek and crispi a shot but couldn't find any to try on yet. I hear great things about them though

[groundhawg]

I would like to know where [what stores] you guys are finding the high end boots. I would want to try on a pair before I shell out big bucks. I've been to Gander and Bass Pro and everything is from China.

[wixwood]

I bought the American made Danner's from Sportsman's Warehouse. I see they are online too but I try and buy from locals when at all possible.

[LB_hntr]

groundhawg, Rei, cabelas, or most hiking stores will carry the high end hikers like keen, asolo, lowa, etc. online zappos has a great return policy (my daughter showed me this site as she buys alot of shoes there).

[groundhawg]

Thanks, there's a new Cabelas in Columbus, guess I need to make a trip.

[southernwoody]

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=64;t=004807;p=1#000006

[MnFn]

I have had Chippewa, Danner, Red Wing, Asolo, Rocky, Browning, Meindl.  I have used some of them in Ak, MN, CO, and ND.

Currently very satisfied with Perfekt Hikers by Meindl. If I were buying today I would be looking hard at Asolo and Meindls.

I should mention I have poor arches so boot selection for Mtn hunting is critical for me.