Thread: What kind of boots for NZ?

Why anyone would recommend gumboots as the best hunting boot is beyond me.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Why anyone would recommend gumboots as the best hunting boot is beyond me.

I didnt...I answered the question that was asked...honestly and truthfully.
why anyone would recommend $500 plus boots as the best hunting boot is beyond me....heavy noisy smelly plurry things that scould the crap out of my feet if worn wet or on warm day.....years of problem feet was solved the instant I changed over to ashleys as my main boot...the Sarvo synthetic hi top boots are my other pair,bought after mates gave me shit about gummies...they are great boots,but if its wet or damp,the ashleys are ideal....

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I didnt...I answered the question that was asked...honestly and truthfully.
why anyone would recommend $500 plus boots as the best hunting boot is beyond me....heavy noisy smelly plurry things that scould the crap out of my feet if worn wet or on warm day.....years of problem feet was solved the instant I changed over to ashleys as my main boot...the Sarvo synthetic hi top boots are my other pair,bought after mates gave me shit about gummies...they are great boots,but if its wet or damp,the ashleys are ideal....

they are just not getting it Mickey Duck for South Island thar chamois snow ice crampons yes spend and get the right boot - but for Te Urewera Waioeka Taumaranui National Park Pureora Whirinaki and yes Stewart Island Bullers Ashleys all you need and you will be very happy with them

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I didnt...I answered the question that was asked...honestly and truthfully.
why anyone would recommend $500 plus boots as the best hunting boot is beyond me....heavy noisy smelly plurry things that scould the crap out of my feet if worn wet or on warm day.....years of problem feet was solved the instant I changed over to ashleys as my main boot...the Sarvo synthetic hi top boots are my other pair,bought after mates gave me shit about gummies...they are great boots,but if its wet or damp,the ashleys are ideal....

This is the type of thread where there is no right answer. Here’s my 10 cents based on my experience. I wore out a pair of Ashley’s followed by a pair of bullers in the kawekas as a young fella. Yeah they are cheap but like anything else you get what you pay for. Cart a pack load of venison out of back ridge biv over the main range and tell me your feet are not sore. No real ankle support when carrying heavy loads. Yes good having holes in the instep and they dry quickly. No good in summer when your mate takes his boots off in the evening and they have been sweating in rubber all day !
I brought my first pair of meindls in 2007 for a South Island hunting trip. I wore them out and had them re soled. I’m on my fourth pair now. Would I ever go back to the buller express ? No friggin the way. My bullers these days live at my camp and serve as slippers in the evening. Best use for them. Will leave carrying big loads to a boot more suited.

Originally Posted by Nathan F

This is the type of thread where there is no right answer. Here’s my 10 cents based on my experience. I wore out a pair of Ashley’s followed by a pair of bullers in the kawekas as a young fella. Yeah they are cheap but like anything else you get what you pay for. Cart a pack load of venison out of back ridge biv over the main range and tell me your feet are not sore. No real ankle support when carrying heavy loads. Yes good having holes in the instep and they dry quickly. No good in summer when your mate takes his boots off in the evening and they have been sweating in rubber all day !
I brought my first pair of meindls in 2007 for a South Island hunting trip. I wore them out and had them re soled. I’m on my fourth pair now. Would I ever go back to the buller express ? No friggin the way. My bullers these days live at my camp and serve as slippers in the evening. Best use for them. Will leave carrying big loads to a boot more suited.

Same, meindl's for hunting, Ashley's for round camp and cutting wood as they have steel toe caps......just get what works for you......no right answer