Elk hunting with minimal foot ware

[The Night Stalker]

I have hunted elk several times and each time I have had trouble with my feet. My first couple of trips, I wore hanwags and each time my feet were numb on the top for months.  Last trip, I wore danner pronghorns and had a better trip but I prefer a lighter shoe.  The ground around home is much steeper than the elk mountain so I am looking to try out a minimal hiker. Anyone elk hunt with this type of shoe?

[widow sax]

Saloman Quest 4D GTX check them out they are a great boot I love them they are light but give boatloads of support.    Widow

[dhermon85]

Under armour speed freak wear like a shoe IMO. Lightweight and breath good. I wore them down on the Gila on an elk hunt and really liked them. Enough ankle support to make the hard climbs.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I am a Danner boot fan but I do have Merrell I wear and thier light weight.

[Biathlonman]

I do.  I really like the Inov8 shoe line.  Nothing but positive  things to say about my 390GTX.

[huntnmuleys]

I haven't had that type of problem, but I do think everyones foot is different, and there is probably one boot that fits everyone well.  finding yours is the tough part....

personally, I like the heavier boots cause im kind of a clutz and need the ankle support

[Pat B]

I wore my LL Bean Maine Hunting Boots on both Colorado elk hunts at 9-10k in the San Juan Mountains.

[beendare]

In really rough country and doing a lot of off trail stuff my feet do better with a stiffer boot. Those Hanwags are very well thought of and I can't help but think its a lacing issue.

I do use the mid high day hiker type boots from Danner, Vasque and you might like those. All boots benefit from a good insole

[Trumpkin the Dwarf]

Light shoes are great till you have 80 lbs of elk meat on your back. I'd strongly recommend finding a good fitting pair of heavier boots that you can at least leave in the truck to be used if packing an elk out.

[Dan bree]

Check out I longbow web. Then check out the mini mill boots

[twitchstick]

I like a light non bulky boot or sneaker myself. I like the lightest quietest waterproof boot I can find. I use sneakers a lot if its dry and been known to hunt miles in just wool socks but that's me. I like my latest pair of boots the Lowa renegade. light as a sneaker and waterproof but haul a load just fine.

[The Night Stalker]

These are what I was looking at.  The North Face hedgehog gtx 3.   http://www.backcountry.com/the-north-face-hedgehog-guide-tall-gtx-hiking-boot-mens?rr=t

[twitchstick]

They look good to me. I have some North face sneakers in a low top like that that I like. The only thing I have found that the mesh on the out side dose snag sticks and stuff and will trip me up sometimes.

[old_goat2]

I personally wouldn't wear them elk hunting but the La Sportivas make a trail running sneaker that has built in mini gaiters that might work for you. I wear a pair without the gaiters and really like them for dry conditions hiking trails

[adamgti]

I second the Solomon gtx 4D

Best boot I have ever worn and will never buy anything else.

[lone hunter]

Lowa Renegade, on my 5th pair. Bought a pair of low cut NF hedgehogs last year for trails, little narrow in the toe for me and didn't care for the arch support after a few miles. At the same site that you posted, there is a pair of Lowa hylanders at a great price. Have a pair that work well for me. Boots and bows...everyone's a little different.

[njloco]

Hanwags this passed elk season in Idaho, first time elk hunting for me, no problems at all with them. The two guys I was hunting with had Danner Pronghorns and the Hanwags won ! Too bad you have problems with them.

[Biathlonman]

I have yet to figure out why folks think you need heavy boots to carry a load.  I wear tennis shoes training all summer with 40-80 lbs. Loads.  Never once wished I had more.  I had a hard time giving up my traditional hunting boots ( Meindel), but now that I've seen the light I can't imagine going back.

[Bob N.]

I have worn the gore tex merrill reflex hiking shoes on countless elk hunts. Though I switch to my meindle boots to pack the heavy loads out.  Wouldn't even consider heavy boots for hunting.  10-15 miles a day is normal and light boots go a long way to make it easier.

[joe ashton]

I hunt in tennis' when the weather is mild(I'll have some wet feet tho)  and Wing boots as the season advances.