Thread: Boots Boots Boots???????????

Originally Posted by Shelley

If you are not actually doing any alpine climbing then you may want to consider lace up gumboots, they are cheap for one thing, waterproof and are quite as the runner tenses to absorb rather than transmit the sound of your walking, know I guy who swears by them, just a thought.

Thanks Shelley, I used to use skellerup Bullers in the bush when I hunted up north.....did a lot of hunting in the kaimais and a bit around the central north island ie upper whirinaki minginui lake waikarimoana, rubber boots like the bullers are great for this kind of bush stalking, but offer no support for the steep screes and rock bases of the otago/Mackenzie high country, a hiker may be ok during summer months, but will not last very long in this demanding environment, this kind of country requires a 3 to 4 season boot with at least 1/2 shank and good torsion rigidity. Winter hunting brings a whole new list of issues for boots in this type of country as I'm sure you are aware of having ascended ruapehu. snow and ice are a constant during winter months and a good sturdy sole unit that will take a crampon or be able to kick footholds is essential...Yes I do, do a bit of low country bush hunting and so am looking for a boot that will be able to stalk thru thick scrubby regen, and kanuka type bush. with a bit of luck I can repair my Asolo's to be able to use on the low country/bush hunting, but they are no longer capable of hunting the high country and I wouldn't trust them to last up there.
Thanks for your input tho, bought back a few memories.....back when I was a lot younger fitter skinnier and not so broken.
I have had some major leg injuries and ongoing knee problems so really do need the support of a good boot.
am expecting this will cost me in the region of 600-700 and am willing to pay that for a decent boot that's gonna last me
Cheers
Matt