Hunting Boots

[Little Dutch]

My Danner boots are leather, and Gortex, and probably have Nylon in them (Nylon is in the description of the new model boots at least). They are as near 100% waterproof as I've seen without going to full rubber. So I think a lot of it depends on how well they are assembled.

I don't recall which style mine are, but they look similar to those in the link below. Just to give you an idea.
https://www.danner.com/men/hunt/east...rown.html.html

[Little Dutch]

My Danner boots are leather, and Gortex, and probably have Nylon in them (Nylon is in the description of the new model boots at least). They are as near 100% waterproof as I've seen without going to full rubber. So I think a lot of it depends on how well they are assembled.

I don't recall which style mine are, but they look similar to those in the link below. Just to give you an idea.
https://www.danner.com/men/hunt/east...rown.html.html

Mine are the Danner Pronghorn. I couldn't be happier. I will, however, be sad if the next pair isn't of the same quality.

[davsel]

Columbia BugaBoot - More of a cold weather boot - light, warm, waterproof, great tread. I've hiked many miles in these with no complaints.
Figure they have a warm-weather equivilent worth checking out.

[Irving]

Excellent suggestions so far everyone!

[Irving]

I hear that a lot about boots. Fortunately I've not had any foot problems so far besides getting them soaked.

[Irving]

Would you guys mind talking about socks a bit as well?

I've never had an issue with socks on hunts, but I definitely am getting hot spots in all my shoes when I'm standing on 160 degree roofs all day. That might be a different conversation, but I figure it's like side hilling all day, only during a forest fire.

I'm curious about the liners. I got a couple pair for Christmas one year, but I don't understand their purpose. Seems like they just make your feet slip around inside the boot more. Do you wear the liner over the sock or under?

[Firehaus]

Would you guys mind talking about socks a bit as well?

I'm curious about the liners. I got a couple pair for Christmas one year, but I don't understand their purpose. Seems like they just make your feet slip around inside the boot more. Do you wear the liner over the sock or under?

Liners are the best invention ever. They fit your foot and if your foot slides in your sock act as a protective layer while also wicking moisture away from your foot preventing blisters.

If your foot slides around in the boot/shoe thats why you?re getting hot spots. Mole skin is good to have in your pack to put on the hot spot to prevent a blister forming.




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[Irving]

Liners are the best invention ever. They fit your foot and if your foot slides in your sock act as a protective layer while also wicking moisture away from your foot preventing blisters.

If your foot slides around in the boot/shoe thats why you?re getting hot spots. Mole skin is good to have in your pack to put on the hot spot to prevent a blister forming.

My feet aren't sliding around in my hunting/hiking boots, but that's definitely not the case standing on steep roofs all days in my shoes. That makes sense, thanks.

So to clarify again, silk liners against your skin, wool sock over that?

[Grant H.]

For Hiking/Hunting I usually wear a polypropolene liner with a wool outer sock.

Wicks your feet dry, and is very comfortable.

[Irving]

Do you do that all year round?

I either have my every day cotton socks, or thicker, cold weather wool socks. I'm new enough to hunting that I've not explored all the wool products that I should have. Are there wool socks that are only as thick as regular ole cotton socks?