Hunting Boots

[Tim K]

I guess I'll be the counterpoint. I've been competing in the SAC for a few years now, and I do a lot of hiking with a 50# ruck. A really lot. I'm partial to trail running shoes. They're light, comfy, and cool. My experience with waterproof boots has not been good. They're worse than useless if you have to cross something deeper than the boot as they never drain. Plus, as already noted, they're hot. I don't like wet feet, but I've settled on shoes or boots that drain quickly vs waterproof.

None of the above applies in the winter, I don't suppose. I don't hunt, so my experience walking outdoors in the snow is limited to shoveling my driveway.

[Firehaus]

I guess I'll be the counterpoint. I've been competing in the SAC for a few years now, and I do a lot of hiking with a 50# ruck. A really lot. I'm partial to trail running shoes. They're light, comfy, and cool. My experience with waterproof boots has not been good. They're worse than useless if you have to cross something deeper than the boot as they never drain. Plus, as already noted, they're hot. I don't like wet feet, but I've settled on shoes or boots that drain quickly vs waterproof.

None of the above applies in the winter, I don't suppose. I don't hunt, so my experience walking outdoors in the snow is limited to shoveling my driveway.

I switched to trail runners 3 years ago for archery season. Always wear socks liners with wool socks. They get wet, sock liners wick moisture away from foot helping to prevent blistering and dry out as the day goes on. So much lighter than boots.

What?s the saying, a pound on your feet equals 7 on your back?

Colder weather, I wear these and they have been great. I bought them and hunted in them without breaking them in and no blisters.

https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/backp...e_width=Medium


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[Duman]

Colder weather, I wear these and they have been great. I bought them and hunted in them without breaking them in and no blisters.

https://www.lowaboots.com/mens/backp...e_width=Medium

Wow! Sweet!