Thread: Rugged all terrain boot recommendations

Originally Posted by Zedrex

I've just got a pair of Irish Setter Elk Hunters (they're American, so y'all just need to look past the name!)
Full grain leather, soles are stitched on, I went for the 10" cos I like plenty of ankle support.
I have NOT done any big days out yet but have been out for a few hours at a time over rough steep ground full of rocks, shale, loose powdery soil and clambering in and out of guts etc.
First impression is not too stiff in the sole, good solid snug fit without being too tight (I've always worn two pairs of socks, one for the boot, one for the foot, I really don't get why people insist on taping their feet to prevent blisters when two socks do the job and last for days) ankle support is excellent, they don't feel heavy at all (although in my other life I wear steel capped boots for 10 hours a day)
You can get them in a range of heights with differing levels of insulation, think they all come lined with gortex and on my (admittedly nothing higher than ankle deep) creek crossings, nothings let the water in.
$475 from pioneer outfitters (i think) so far I'm very happy with themAttachment 242685

Wouldn't suit me with my habit of continually coming inside for a cup of tea. Too slow to get in and out of.