in the market for some new boots for turkey huntin was wondering what you guys wear im thinkin about a nice pair of waterproof hiking boots anyone else wear these seems they would be a little less noisey and alot more comfortable
I've used the LL Bean boots for 20+ years and really like them. Recently I just picked up a pair of Under Armour hiking type boots (Speed Freaks?) for a little more rugged terrain, and I think those will be nice too.
I like the LL Beans because they are great for walking quiet. The soles are soft enough that you can feep the twigs you step on and not sound like a 3 ring circus walking through the woods.
I use either Danner Pronghorns or their Pronghorn snakeboots in tall, wet grass or mud.
Danner Kestrel or LL Bean Hunter Hikers here.
I wear an old pair of my Danner work boots. They don't take a shine very well, but the Goretex is still good and they don't leak.
I've had a few. I really liked my lacrosse alpha burleys, they were super comfortable, but only lasted a season and a half. I recently bought some muck boots, I wore them mushroom hunting, they are comfortable, but a little hot.
Rocky Aztecs for me I have had them for the last two seasons, not a single problem with them. They have quite a few miles on them!!!
I can tell you this, there was a recent post about socks, several posted about the under amour boots socks. I went and bought some, they are AWESOME!!! Get ya some!!!
i love my muck boots bout to retire a pair ive wore the crap out of in 4 years. from turkey to deer to duck hunting very comfy and all around not to hot. of coarse i dont sweat and get hot but i like em
I usually wear some Cabelas 8" boots, can't recall the name.
I sometimes wear BassPro lace up snake boots and Cabelas Pinnacle snake boots. The Pinnacles are zip up.
Muck Woody Armour snake boots in the spring, Muck Woody Max when it's cold.
DANNER OR RUSSELL MOCCOSIONS SNAKE BOOTS :turkey2: :turkey2:
Rocky snake boots
Danner Pronghorn Snake boots. Just got them last fall. Wore them a couple of times bowhunting and several times now scouting turkey.
They are COMFORTABLE and DRY. My two biggest requirements!
I also got some of the Under Amour socks. GREAT investment! :you_rock: :you_rock: :you_rock:
I've got some Rocky's I use for all seasons but lately they've been leaking big time. Thinking of buying some LaCrosse boots.
I have been wearing the cabelas i believe duratax the uninsulated pair for about 10yrs. they are comfortable and do not fail. I hunt at least 40 days a year in them I fish in them about 10 times a year. And this year for my hunting club work party was so wet I worked in them for a whole long weekend, what i am saying is these boots are durable as hell. They are great for the wet springs we have been having. I turned about 6 guys onto these and have had all of them thank me. hiking boots are nice and of coarse comfortable but it just seems that the rubber is always needed you know them high water sping streams swamps .....
I recently purchased a pair of lacrosse alpha burlys. So far I really like em
I used to wear some lacrosse boots, not sure of the model. But they gave way real quick. I was only able to use them for one year. I then went with some Lacrosse Burly Classics. They were nice but they were just too big and blocky. So this year I found some Danner Pronghorn GTX's on sale for $100. I couldn't believe it. They are extremely comfortable and very light. I hope these last me. But I am proud of the investment as these seem like they could be one of the best pairs of boots I have ever owned if they hold up.
danner jackal II's
Danner Pronghorn & Muck Boots
MUCKS!!!!!
Quote from: Double28 on March 31, 2012, 11:35:35 PM
I've hunted in a lot of different boots, but I am back to Danner for four years now. I wear the Grouse model, not a fan of their imported boots like the Pronghorn, decent boot, I'd just rather pay an American craftsman.
I just recently decided to retire my Danner boots of 25 years, which I bought soon after my first hunt for desert quail with my LL Bean boots that I loved back east. (Cactus thorns go through rubber very easily.) I think my Danners are an early version of the Grouse model, but even the Danner folks couldn't be sure. Given that those American made Danner boots served me so well for 25 years, I had no intention of looking anywhere else. I ordered the current Grouse model and they should be here this week.
Cabelas snake boots are a fantastic boot. I have worn a pair for 7 years now I think. No problems with them on our steeps slopes. I am alsoa a huge fan of the Danner American made boots. They are pricey but I have a pair of Canadians I have been wearing since 1994. The Pronghorns are an ok boot also, comfortable and very light, I just like USA made boots.
The Under Armour socks are awesome, been wearing them for several years now.
Danner Pronghorn 8". ;D
i wear the cabelas 16" snake boots...very nice...gore tex
Lacrosse mud lite snake boots.they just came out. Truly waterproof and not near as hot as muck woody armors. Like my proghorns too but they don't stay waterproof.
Danner Sharptail snake boots. Danner discontinued this boot a couple of years ago for some reason, but after searching from coast to coast looking for a pair, I found a store here in MS that still had some in stock. I love them as they are waterproof and comfortable. Maybe the best thing about them is there are no laces, which is a plus when running behind before daylight.
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When its wet or cold...my Muck's, five years old and still going strong.
If its dry and or hot...Irish Setter Wingshooters.
Both are very comfortable and let me walk all day. The Muck's get hot here in the spring, especially this year. I love my Irish Setters, they aren't too hot and very comfortable, but some of the swamps I hunt are too deep for them...
I have had several pair of snake boots. Probably at least 2 to 3 pair of Rockys, Lacrooses, and a pair of Redhead. My concensus is they all leak. $150 is a lot of money for a pair of boots that leaks after a couple of months. Next time I am going Danner snake boots. I have had a pair of Danner workboots, and they were the best pair of boots I have ever owned.
New Under Armor HAWS boots in MO Bottomland.
Good so far.....
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Danner Pronghorns work great in the mountains for me.
Wish I could recommend something but most seem to be junk anymore. They either don't last or leak out of the box. 3 pairs of pronghorns and they all leaked from day 1. Prob going to try meindl or the American made danners. You guys with the grouse boots had any problems leaking?
I wear the Redhead (Bass Pro) knee high snake boots. They are waterproof and lightweight and comfortable. And you can't beat the price! $80 on sale, $90-$100 when not on sale. :icon_thumright: Just like the Rocky's, but they don't leak 2.7 seconds after you start wearing them like the Rocky's do. ::)
Rocky Snake Boots in Mossy Oak Break Up.
Red Head Bayou zip up snake boots in full APG. They are by far the most comfortable boots I've ever owned. They feel just like a good pair of Nike Air sneakers to me. Two seasons on them so far and they haven't sprung a leak yet.
I used to only wear Lacrosse rubber boots, but they made my feet sweat too much and weren't the most comfy for long walks. I looked at Rocky snake boots, but everyone I know that has them said they leaked.
Muck Woody Elite and the Danner Pronghorn Snake Boots for me.