Hunting boots recommendation. Looking for something affordable, waterproof and comfortable.
Cheers.
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Hunting boots recommendation. Looking for something affordable, waterproof and comfortable.
Cheers.
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@Sarvo....... sitting here wearing a lightweight pair.....my mate saw them and fired off an order too.... walked up town n back in them and they feel pretty darn good.
What sort of hunting in what sort of country?
I mainly do day trips in North Island bush, mainly easy to medium hill country. I have some Hitec Bryce WP I got on sale at Rebel Sport (about $100), they are pretty good without a load on, but I mainly wear Lowa Renegades, they have better support but did cost 4 times as much.
I'm in the same position; can't afford an expensive pair of boots. Mostly hunt goats and fallow in bush/farms etc; so no Duley hunting type work!. I've been recommended the John Bull Highlanders as a good reasonably priced boot. I haven't tried them yet. I've often been told to buy Lowa Tibets etc but there is no way I can afford that sort of $ssss for my type of hunting. Would be different if I was chasing tahr etc.... Highlander 2.0 | John Bull Footwear
These are the newer version of what I got. They have good grip and are comfortable and fairly waterproof, maybe not very breathable though as they often steamed when I took them off. They did well for day trips, not suited for lugging a heavy pack though.
Rebel Sport - Hi Tec Mens Bryce II WP Outdoor Shoes
I have just spent a week wearing a pair of boots I got from @Sarvo for $150
Comfortable despite not wearing them in first
Would I buy them again for bush hunting? Sure would
Note - If you want to keep your feet dry don’t leave them outside in the rain at night
@sako75 - cheers
When people ask "are they water proof" I say " Gore-Tex = waterproof apart from the big hole at top"
Yes - to be honest these boots have amazed me prob more than anyone
I have been wearing the Summer (the ones with the Cordura panels) since Sept - totally neglecting them for the reason on testing durability.
Yesterday was in soaking wet Fog Grass for about 2 hours - that's a good test for any boot being/remaining waterproof.
I would have worn mine 4 days out of 7 too
Tried going back to Tibet's and my old favorite the Rusa Boot - but next day back into these - feel like I will roll out of the others after these
That was my only complaint too
But if you get longer enough laces - you can loosen off with out dropping out of the eyes.
Plus get some good laces that are a bit harder and slide better through eyes and they are actually quicker - trust me :-)))
I reckon they be great in your work situation Mike - but maybe need SCaps ??
Notice they not slip like others do on hard (like floor/concrete etc) surfaces
Also sole is chem resistant
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