Hunting boots

carolina-rig-01 · 01-09-11, 07:58 PM

I am looking for a new pair of hunting boots since the pair of Rocky's that I have had for years is giving up on me. I have a pair of knee high rubber boots that I wear bowhunting when the weather isn't too cold but I need a pair for when the weather is cold. I will be doing quite a bit of walking in these boots too while I am rabbit hunting and coyote hunting but also I will spend a lot of time wearing them in a tree stand as well. They need to be waterproof as much as they need to be warm. Currently I am looking at Danner's and Irish Setters but don't have any experience with either brand (I do know that Irish Setter is made by Redwing). Anyone have any suggestions?

coachpurdy · 01-09-11, 08:06 PM

A hunting buddy of mine has a pair of Irish Setters and he loves them, they didn't set him back too much either. He hunts in the mountains of East TN and does alot of walking so I guess he would be a pretty good judge.

TN_Bassin · 01-09-11, 09:19 PM

I've a pair of Redhead Bone-dry with Gore-Tex that haven't let me down. A little heavy but warm. Never had any experience with Irish setters or Danners though.

walkeraviator · 01-09-11, 10:07 PM

Why not another pair of Rocky's? The pair I am wearing now have me convinced to never look anywhere else.

bamabassman · 01-09-11, 10:17 PM

love irish setters. take a look at eh red head too. i have been looking at those in the BPS catalog. nice looking boots for a lot less money. also look at georgia boot company. they got some nice ones.

Jrob78 · 01-09-11, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by walkeraviator

Why not another pair of Rocky's? The pair I am wearing now have me convinced to never look anywhere else.

I agree, I've had 2 pair of Rocky's and they were both great. When I buy a new pair of hunting boots, they'll be Rocky's.

carolina-rig-01 · 01-09-11, 10:30 PM

I haven't ruled out another pair of Rocky's. I was just curious about some of the other brands out there.

CiK · 01-09-11, 11:11 PM

I have been looking in the BPS catalog too. I was looking at the Red Heads myself, but will take a closer look at the Rocky's you guys keep mentioning.

Sorry for the hijack, but what level of insulation is a good number? I am tired of cold feet.

Good topic, good posts.

66KingFisher · 01-09-11, 11:39 PM

Doc Martins are the finest pair of boots I've ever owned...I highly recommend them

bamabassman · 01-10-11, 12:04 AM

MICHEAL!!!!! since WHEN do YOU wear shoes of ANY KIND?!?! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

carolina-rig-01 · 01-10-11, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 66KingFisher

Doc Martins are the finest pair of boots I've ever owned...I highly recommend them

They do make nice boots, I have a pair that I have had for probably 12 years and they still feel good on my feet. But I never really considered them as hunting boots. Maybe I need to reconsider, thanks for the idea.

CamG · 01-10-11, 11:05 AM

Everyone should have a pair of Muck Boots. They are light as air, and honestly feel like a pair of tennis shoes. You can walk in them all day long and never get blisters, or feel like you've been lugging around bricks on your feet. The best part is that they keep feet warm.

I've had my pair of Woody Max's for 11 years. That's a long time for any boot, but a really long time for me to have a pair.

66KingFisher · 01-10-11, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bamabassman

MICHEAL!!!!! since WHEN do YOU wear shoes of ANY KIND?!?! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

Now John...Just cause I own shoes don't mean I actually wear them anymore....lol.

Before I converted to a full time Arkansas Hillbilly I liked wearing shoes, but that was before I learned better...lol.

For the record, I've been barefoot 97% of the time since this past June.....My wife insists that I wear shoes when we go to one of the local restaurants and to do any shopping with her....otherwise she thinks i'm goin thru some sort of midlife crisis and tollorates my weird behavour.

MississippiBoy · 01-10-11, 01:17 PM

Michael, I'm gonna start calling you Cody...

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/dual-survival/bios/

cassidyta · 01-10-11, 01:30 PM

While they are pricey, the only boots I use are Danner. They were my boot of choice while in the Corps and they are the ones I still use to this day.

jmartin · 01-11-11, 11:57 AM

Having owned Rocky Bear Claws for the last 6 years I cant bash Rocky at all, however I bought a pair of Danners for the 2010 hunting season and I gotta say they are the best fitting, most comfortable boot I have ever put on my feet. With the exception of Warringon Pro Boots. These by far beat the any other boot I have ever owned. I have never had the Irish Setters so I cant speak for them. Also Look at the Cabelas Outfitter Boots my Brother has a pair of them and loves them. They, like Danner offer lace-to-toe and that is were you get the great fit.

Jerry

01-09-11, 07:58 PM	#1
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	Hunting boots I am looking for a new pair of hunting boots since the pair of Rocky's that I have had for years is giving up on me. I have a pair of knee high rubber boots that I wear bowhunting when the weather isn't too cold but I need a pair for when the weather is cold. I will be doing quite a bit of walking in these boots too while I am rabbit hunting and coyote hunting but also I will spend a lot of time wearing them in a tree stand as well. They need to be waterproof as much as they need to be warm. Currently I am looking at Danner's and Irish Setters but don't have any experience with either brand (I do know that Irish Setter is made by Redwing). Anyone have any suggestions? __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-09-11, 09:19 PM	#3
TN_Bassin BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bon Aqua,TN Posts: 1,013	I've a pair of Redhead Bone-dry with Gore-Tex that haven't let me down. A little heavy but warm. Never had any experience with Irish setters or Danners though. __________________ Other anglers are tough, but the fish are the real competition.

01-09-11, 10:17 PM	#5
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	love irish setters. take a look at eh red head too. i have been looking at those in the BPS catalog. nice looking boots for a lot less money. also look at georgia boot company. they got some nice ones. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-09-11, 10:30 PM	#7
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I haven't ruled out another pair of Rocky's. I was just curious about some of the other brands out there. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-09-11, 11:39 PM	#9
66KingFisher BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 1,327	Doc Martins are the finest pair of boots I've ever owned...I highly recommend them __________________ In memory of lost fishin buddy's, Ricky Shealy, Keith Hale, Zooker Dickerson.

01-09-11, 08:06 PM	#2
coachpurdy BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: coffeeville, ms Posts: 143	A hunting buddy of mine has a pair of Irish Setters and he loves them, they didn't set him back too much either. He hunts in the mountains of East TN and does alot of walking so I guess he would be a pretty good judge.

01-09-11, 10:07 PM	#4
walkeraviator BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,119	Why not another pair of Rocky's? The pair I am wearing now have me convinced to never look anywhere else.

01-09-11, 11:11 PM	#8
CiK BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 221	I have been looking in the BPS catalog too. I was looking at the Red Heads myself, but will take a closer look at the Rocky's you guys keep mentioning. Sorry for the hijack, but what level of insulation is a good number? I am tired of cold feet. Good topic, good posts.

01-10-11, 12:04 AM	#10
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	MICHEAL!!!!! since WHEN do YOU wear shoes of ANY KIND?!?! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-10-11, 11:05 AM	#12
CamG BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Superior, NE Posts: 974	Everyone should have a pair of Muck Boots. They are light as air, and honestly feel like a pair of tennis shoes. You can walk in them all day long and never get blisters, or feel like you've been lugging around bricks on your feet. The best part is that they keep feet warm. I've had my pair of Woody Max's for 11 years. That's a long time for any boot, but a really long time for me to have a pair.

01-10-11, 01:17 PM	#14
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Michael, I'm gonna start calling you Cody... http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/dual-survival/bios/ __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

01-10-11, 01:30 PM	#15
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	While they are pricey, the only boots I use are Danner. They were my boot of choice while in the Corps and they are the ones I still use to this day. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

01-11-11, 11:57 AM	#16
jmartin BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgewater Va Posts: 304	Having owned Rocky Bear Claws for the last 6 years I cant bash Rocky at all, however I bought a pair of Danners for the 2010 hunting season and I gotta say they are the best fitting, most comfortable boot I have ever put on my feet. With the exception of Warringon Pro Boots. These by far beat the any other boot I have ever owned. I have never had the Irish Setters so I cant speak for them. Also Look at the Cabelas Outfitter Boots my Brother has a pair of them and loves them. They, like Danner offer lace-to-toe and that is were you get the great fit. Jerry __________________ "Body Piercing by Springfield"

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