Thread: Whats your hunting footwear????

I knew you meant that Dougie

got a pair of merral hiking boots but dug the old lace up red bands out for the last hunt for a change and they went surprisingly well

Currently cycling between Lowa Tibets & Scarpa SLs(thrashed). I also use a pair of slipon rock shoes that I got from the warehouse for around camp, they weigh like 150grams or less. Ideal.

I just use bare feet

Those are tiger feet muppet, bears have far bigger claws

cnut

Horses for courses. High altitude winter through to low altitude summer.

I don't see any horses?

Originally Posted by Gibo

I don't see any horses?

You're in one of those moods aren't you @Gibo.

Originally Posted by Shearer

You're in one of those moods aren't you @Gibo.

Obviously rainy day f-all else to do ������ know the feeling...

Im waiting for a plane , bored to shit

My go to are Lowa Z-8S GTX, work a treat for me...

I personally feel that you don't need big ass high-top boots for ankle support carrying a pack ect. They are for toeing in on big alpine steep shit or sidling also on said steep shit. I had a pair of big all terrain boots but never wore them, the lighter boots are just way more comfortable. Part of my gym routine includes strengthening and working my feet and ankles, something I think a lot of people neglect. You don't need extra strapping or anything unless you already have an issue or atrophy in the ankle or foot area.

For NI bush most hiking style mids will be sweet. I use an 'Approach' (Salewa Firetail) style boot which are a cross between a hiking boot and a climbing shoe, they have a bit of support but are still nimble and soft enough for sneaky pete'in.
The Solomon GTX's are popular as well.

If you allready have trail runners, nothing to stop you using those, plenty of people hike in them

My mains are GriSport Kaikoras. I got the 1st demo pair that came into the country years ago and are still going.
With the old style Stoney Creek Gaiters with elasticated mid and top I can wade knee deep for about 10sec and be bone dry. Any longer and just get damp on tops of boots.
If it's a major crossing and have to help the old boy across then take them off
I don't do wet boots
They arnt a light boot but it's the 1st set of tall boots I've ever had and will never go back. Something to be said for support.
I'm in the US now and going to look and some of the Meindl ultralight talls.
BTW the Under Armor Brow Tine are an epic pair of light weight boots. Cheap, mid+, light and super comfy
Cabellas have a exclusive version that's leather upper instead of syn


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I wear asic gels nearly everywhere. They're a pain in the ass gravel/ pumice, shit on the socks etc but they're light and comfortable. 70% of that is in pine forests though. I take sneakers everywhere.
Kaikouras are awesome best I've had but old man tried them on so they're now claimed, so I've recently acquired some Lowa Z-8S also and I think they're maybe slightly better quality than the Kaikoura and for $350 2nd hand a very good buy. Both highly recommended by me as NI boots.


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