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Thread: Boots, what do you think?

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    Boots, what do you think?

    hey Team
    I am keen on getting some boots for summer hunting.
    They will only be used between 6 and 12 times per year and i'd like to spend around $200. I see there are a few available in Hunters Element Evolve and a Grisport hiker.
    Hunters Element Tramping Boots - Outdoor Clothing - Hunting and Outdoor Supplies
    Grisport HIKER Boot - Other Accessories - Hunting Accessories - Hunting

    is it better to get the higher boot like the HE Sika or Razor back over the lower style, does that help with ankle stability over rough ground? I do see myself going deer stalking, i just go on occasional day trips with the lad in search of goats and pigs and head across the paddocks after rabbits and hares. Up until now i have been wearing my gumboots but far to hot to carry on that idea.

    thanks in advance for your advice.
    If i could have a full time job shooting pests i'm up for over time.

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    so went and checked them out and bought the Grisport. The feedback i got from the people at the store is that they get very few if any of them returned but regularly get the evolve back.
    If i could have a full time job shooting pests i'm up for over time.

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    Got a few mates with Vasques who rate them. I've never tried a pair but they look comfy.
    I'm drawn to the mountains and the bush, it's where life is clear, where the world makes the most sense.

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    Flip Flops for summer my man
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshC View Post
    Got a few mates with Vasques who rate them. I've never tried a pair but they look comfy.
    They are comfy but after 3 days wet in and out of creeks I thought I had sat in dogshit.Never had that prob with Bullers,then one of the eyelets pulled out.
    got some new Bullers for the bush and some highend bestards from EZDIRECT at the old pub
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshC View Post
    Got a few mates with Vasques who rate them. I've never tried a pair but they look comfy.
    I have had Vasque boots for 5 or 6 years and they are the Bomb!.. I have done a lot of miles in them and have no complaints at all!

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    Ive blown out stitching in my Irish Setter Elk Trackers after 3 years so i find myself in the same situation, What next?

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    GRI are good boots for the money keep them protected dry them when wet and you will get the mileage.
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