Hunting Boots?

[Craig 522]

I guess I will have to disagree with the suggestions to get Rockys. I have not had them hold up well at all. All were comfortable for a while but had either fast wear of the soles, the inner lining pull apart, or the heel separate.

I have had 4 pair of the 911 Police boots, and 4 different pair of GoreTex hunting boots from 200-800 gr Thinsulate.

The 911 would wear out the soles quickly. They also would have the heal separate and create a popping noise with each step. Not a good thing in a Police boot or a hunting boot as it gives away your approach.

The hunting boots all had the same heel separation, along with the inner lining and insulation pulling loose.

I will never buy another pair of Rockys and figure 8 pairs were enough to form a pretty good opinion.

I have had great results with Wolverine boots. They are pretty much what I end up with each time I need hunting boots now. They wear forever (I have one pair that are 15 yrs old and still holding up) and are very comfortable. I currently have 200, 400, and 6oo gr boots, each with different tread patterns, and each work very well for their intended hunting purpose.

Although I only have one pair, I have some Hi-Tec boots that are holding up very well too. They don't offer the ankle support of some other boots but they are light, waterproof, warm, and are wearing great. They are also inexpensive. I have had some Hi-Tec hikers and they were some of my favorite ones- well after my Vasques.

I have never tried the Danners or LaCrosse boots mentioned but know folks who have and love them.