Thread: Lightweight hunting shoes

I’ve been a meindl man for the last 14 years. I’ve had a few pairs. Most of my hunting in the last few years has been in some pretty wet muddy terrain. I’m
Sick of wet heavy boots. I brought a pair of Lowa Locarno GTX Lo shoes today. Has anyone else got a pair or anything similar. I’m told they will still provide ample support for carrying heavy loads. We will see.

https://lowa.co.nz/products/copy-of-...31627251122291

Be interested to see how they go.

Originally Posted by Kudu

Be interested to see how they go.

Yeah I will write a report. I’m hauling a Tatonka 90l these days and have carried 35 kilos of boned out deer in it over 4-5 hours quite a few times with the old boots. They will be tested this weekend all going well.

I’ve been using Salomon 4D Quest GTX for a few years now, really good for stalking and quick drying. I get roughly 200 days of hunting out of them and lots of river crossings and climbing on all 4s, the only time I use my Lowa Tibet’s is tahr hunting now. I’m due to get my third pair of them soon.

Did the same brought some Merrell's for summer hunting best thing ever ,heavy leather boots suck the older I get.

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https://www.vivobarefoot.com/nz/mens...our=Dark+Brown

These are what I have been stalking with in the last few months.
Very light and super quiet, semi waterproof and very warm and confortable.
Not the most confortable if you hunt / walk long distances with a heavy pack( 20kg +).
But perfect for all your day hunts...etc.
I highly recommend them

I have some Scarpa approach shoes that I use for summer tramping (wearing them into the Kaimais today). They are great but off track you really need some gaiters (the running ones would be good) to keep shit out of your shoes.

I spend some of of time hunting in similar shoes during the summer. They actually strengthen your ankles - just be a little bit careful while you get used to them.

Worst feature is that a lot of crap gets into them so I wear ankle puttees with them. (Later, I see Shearer said this too).

I got a pair of these on Thar's recommendation and I really like them. Awesome sole, light and a ton of support.

Originally Posted by viper

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I got a pair of these on Thar's recommendation and I really like them. Awesome sole, light and a ton of support.

Yes. I wear them mostly.

If you do not need them tomorrow (or those who can think ahead :-)
Give me a whistle
Crazy $$ I see above
Save you $100 min - but ETA be 3-4 weeks

I am wearing these around boat/fishing etc
Be exc camp wear or river
Weigh 230 grms each

M-Tac make exc gear and not made in China

Originally Posted by Sarvo

If you do not need them tomorrow (or those who can think ahead :-)
Give me a whistle
Crazy $$ I see above
Save you $100 min - but ETA be 3-4 weeks

What can you get in size 16 US light weight

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Originally Posted by viper

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I got a pair of these on Thar's recommendation and I really like them. Awesome sole, light and a ton of support.

Snap. I have had a pair of Mt Trainers for about a year and love them.

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