Hunting Boots

[Avali]

I am in the market for new hunting boots. The last pair I had were just okay and cost around $150. I used them every time I went out for 2 season. One thing I didn't like is that they weren't waterproof enough. Insulation was okay on them, being in the upland and working my toes were never the worry.
Although, I do use those boots for deer hunting and my toes were frozen. I am looking for strictly a sturdy upland boot that you guys trust and have used.

 

[Flyelk1]

Hate to sound the cliche alarm, but the “you get what you pay for” cliche definitely applies here, in my opinion. I have logged hundreds of miles on my hunting boots each year between big game archery and upland hunting. About five years ago, I decided to stop the buying of new cheaper quality boots each year, and just bite the bullet on a good quality pair. Going on season six with Schnees boots, and they have been well worth it. Won’t think twice when the time comes to replace them.

That said, hunting footwear is extremely personal as to what fits YOU best. Do your research. Schnees makes a very good boot and are highly recommended in the hunting industry.

 

[Jupiter58]

The only truly 100% made in America boot. Every single piece is mined, grown, tanned, cut, sown etc by folks in America on machines in America.

https://originusa.com/collections/boots?pf_t_boot_type=Everyday

Quite the success story of bringing manufacturing back to America.

 

[Sparse Gray Hackle]

Look at the Lathrop and Sons website. They have a pricey fitment offering if you want, but offer high quality boots from Italy. Last I knew the boots were all made by Zamberlan.

Mountain Hunter™

Best Hunting Boots by Lathrop And Sons, L&S Mountain Hunter boots are carefully hand-crafted and feature an advanced design loaded with features to make a true difference in stability, performance, fit, and comfort.

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[plh]

I bought a pair of Rocky upland boots 30 years ago and were rock solid, they wore out and a couple years ago I replaced them with another pair - not the same unfortunately.

 

[deserteagle56]

The only truly 100% made in America boot. Every single piece is mined, grown, tanned, cut, sown etc by folks in America on machines in America.

https://originusa.com/collections/boots?pf_t_boot_type=Everyday

Quite the success story of bringing manufacturing back to America.

They may be great boots...but I don't see anything on their web site that would qualify as a good hunting boot.

i.e. all day comfort, plus tall enough to provide protection against thorny brush and snake-infested rocks.

 

[Jupiter58]

They may be great boots...but I don't see anything on their web site that would qualify as a good hunting boot.

i.e. all day comfort, plus tall enough to provide protection against thorny brush and snake-infested rocks.

True. Maybe not to everyone’s liking but a super quality boot 100% American and they will match up to 90% of most hunters needs. All day comfort? Probably as good as anyone else’s claim. What handful of cheap overseas boots would you say meet the thorny brush and snake infested rocks criteria? And what percent of hunters actually need that? 1%?
You may not know this but the owners are avid hunters and their hunting clothing line was developed by one of the top bow hunters in the world.

 

[CCH]

I’m a Crispi fan for western hunting. However, find the boot company with the last that fits your foot best. If you’re hanging out in a tree stand in cold weather, a pac boot of some kind is going to keep you way warmer than traditional hunting boots.

 

[deserteagle56]

What handful of cheap overseas boots would you say meet the thorny brush and snake infested rocks criteria? And what percent of hunters actually need that? 1%?

I'm not questioning the quality of their boots. Nor am I promoting anyone else's boots - foreign or US made. All I'm saying is their boots are designed as work boots, not hunting boots. I've been hunting for nearly 70 years now...no one I know hunts in 6" high work boots. What percentage of hunters need boots that are tall enough to provide good protection for the lower legs? I'd say 100%.

Go look on Cabelas (or other sporting goods) web site to see how a hunting boot should be designed. If the style of boot you are promoting were better for hunting that's what would be selling.

 

[Wyo37]

Depends on what you're using them for. But I like La Sportiva, lowa, and zamberlan boots. Personally I think mountaineering boots are far superior than "hunting" boots.

 

[afdad]

I am in the market for new hunting boots. The last pair I had were just okay and cost around $150. I used them every time I went out for 2 season. One thing I didn't like is that they weren't waterproof enough. Insulation was okay on them, being in the upland and working my toes were never the worry.
Although, I do use those boots for deer hunting and my toes were frozen. I am looking for strictly a sturdy upland boot that you guys trust and have used.

I HAVE A PAIR OF DANNER TROPHY , BEST BOOTS EVER

 

[2025 deleted member]

Depends on what you're using them for. But I like La Sportiva, lowa, and zamberlan boots. Personally I think mountaineering boots are far superior than "hunting" boots.

They definitely are

 

[Ozarker]

Well gents, my Cocrans are 52 YEARS OLD, still in great shape, and yes, mine fell out of a C-130 with me in them!

The ULTIMATE HUNTING BOOT!!! If they are good enough for Rambo, they are good enough for you!

 

[ThundahBeagle]

The only truly 100% made in America boot. Every single piece is mined, grown, tanned, cut, sown etc by folks in America on machines in America.

https://originusa.com/collections/boots?pf_t_boot_type=Everyday

Quite the success story of bringing manufacturing back to America.

Ah! What L. L. Bean and Chippewa used to be.

I can say that I'm not a hunter per se (though I have hunted) but I will be looking for a pair of the moc toes for my next pair of boots. Big supporter of this ideal.

 

[ThundahBeagle]

I'm not questioning the quality of their boots. Nor am I promoting anyone else's boots - foreign or US made. All I'm saying is their boots are designed as work boots, not hunting boots. I've been hunting for nearly 70 years now...no one I know hunts in 6" high work boots. What percentage of hunters need boots that are tall enough to provide good protection for the lower legs? I'd say 100%.

Go look on Cabelas (or other sporting goods) web site to see how a hunting boot should be designed. If the style of boot you are promoting were better for hunting that's what would be selling.

Maybe with gaiters?