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Posted: 6/12/2020 10:56:58 PM EDT
[#1]
My LaSportiva Trango GTX’s have survived 3 elk seasons...which is 2 seasons more than any of my other equally expensive boots have made it through. Comfy too.
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Posted: 6/12/2020 11:11:57 PM EDT
[#2]
The less bloody ones.
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Posted: 6/12/2020 11:51:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: those are more for trail walking. What kills me is that Danner wants like 150 for them and they are Chinese. Thats a dealbreaker. I would get a real boot. You an get Bates Combat Hikers in specific sizes on Amazon for 125. Here They are not made anymore. These were military boots. Danner, Bates and Wellco made them. Danner now sells the same boot to civilians and now calls them Crater Rims and they are around $400 These boots are awesome for yard chores and durable enough to dig with a shovel and it wont hurt your feet. I can spend all day at the range and be comfortable. Waterproof too. No insulation. I have had mine for a decade. I only wear once a week, so they ook great. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/252915/20200612_223433-1459420.jpg Cool thanks for the info. Those look a lot like my Timberlands. I will look into those. (edit: figures they don't have my size) The imported "made in China" thing is a deal breaker for me also. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 12:48:30 AM EDT
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I have an old pair of Altama jungles in od green. They've attended about a decade's worth of trips to the National Matches, been water logged more than once down there, and a few times in deep mud. Yet them clean up and look good when polished still.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 12:59:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a friend with some RATS. They look new because his nickname is “blister”.... I have RATS from Bates and Danner and never got blisters. Maybe he should buy boots that fit. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 1:00:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H5IAAOSwrk5ezfyN/s-l300.jpg Alden 405's are my go to, do anything boots. They're worth every penny. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Allen Edmond Normandy Boots Made in the USA https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/263816/B72D35FC-17E7-4F37-A51E-F300FC766CAF_png-1459176.JPG Damn, I like those. I always wanted a pair of Alden 405 boots, but finding a pair in 14W would be expensive and probably a custom job. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H5IAAOSwrk5ezfyN/s-l300.jpg Alden 405's are my go to, do anything boots. They're worth every penny. I love those, but in 2 weeks they'd look like shit. 
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Posted: 6/13/2020 4:42:30 AM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It took me forever to find the perfect boot for hot weather in the humid South. Then I tried the Belleville 990 Hot Weather Combat Hiker. It was perfect and I wore them everyday for eight years. When I needed a new pair, I discovered Belleville discontinued them. I tried a pair of the Bates version and they don't fit the same and aren't as comfortable. @HermanSnerd Belleville still makes that model. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 4:45:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cool thanks for the info. Those look a lot like my Timberlands. I will look into those. (edit: figures they don't have my size) The imported "made in China" thing is a deal breaker for me also. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: those are more for trail walking. What kills me is that Danner wants like 150 for them and they are Chinese. Thats a dealbreaker. I would get a real boot. You an get Bates Combat Hikers in specific sizes on Amazon for 125. Here They are not made anymore. These were military boots. Danner, Bates and Wellco made them. Danner now sells the same boot to civilians and now calls them Crater Rims and they are around $400 These boots are awesome for yard chores and durable enough to dig with a shovel and it wont hurt your feet. I can spend all day at the range and be comfortable. Waterproof too. No insulation. I have had mine for a decade. I only wear once a week, so they ook great. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/252915/20200612_223433-1459420.jpg Cool thanks for the info. Those look a lot like my Timberlands. I will look into those. (edit: figures they don't have my size) The imported "made in China" thing is a deal breaker for me also. What size are you? |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 4:48:03 AM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryMarry Poppins wears those too. 
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Posted: 6/13/2020 4:59:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Marry Poppins wears those too. Quote HistoryQuoted: Marry Poppins wears those too. Those would shit the bed in this situation  |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 5:07:37 AM EDT
[#11]
Danner Acadia...
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Posted: 6/13/2020 5:15:15 AM EDT
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I've got around a dozen pairs of boots, my favorite calf=high boots are Meindle. In ankle high hikers it's Lowa. Both have stayed waterproof for a number of years of walking through water regularly.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 5:28:40 AM EDT
[#13]
Currently my goruck boots.
6 mile hikes every weekend in them |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 6:06:58 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/13/2020 6:14:30 AM EDT
[#15]
RM Williams Comfort Craftsman
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Posted: 6/13/2020 6:21:45 AM EDT
[#16]
Danner Pronghorn side zip/lace up snake boots. I use theses 90% of the time hunting in Texas and Arkansas.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 6:52:56 AM EDT
[#17]
When I see what some of you wear for boots, I have to admit that we have more homosexual members than I had realized.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 7:29:23 AM EDT
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I bought these Keens years ago from a recommendation on here. Great boots lasted a long time (a long time is two years for what I do )
 Attached FileI bought these Keens hoping to get the same usage, nope, lasted about a year  Attached FileHad to buy a pair in winter and boots are hard to find around here in winter that aren’t 1200 grams of thinsulate .These Keens sucked ass and last about 4 months  Attached FileNow I’m in these Georgia boots with the shitty “heel lock “ system. Heaviest most uncomfortable boot ever , but they have lasted two years now  Attached FileI can’t imagine paying 400 for a pair of boots that I would ruin in a couple years AT BEST . I’m looking for a summer boot right now , everything is shitty hiking pieces of shit that wouldn’t last the month . |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:03:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:07:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought these Keens years ago from a recommendation on here. Great boots lasted a long time (a long time is two years for what I do ) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/24298BEE-E38A-45FA-BA7F-63E94EF60033_jpe-1459690.JPG I bought these Keens hoping to get the same usage, nope, lasted about a year https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/C0ACF6E8-7303-4A1E-9A79-5B67B4C165DA_jpe-1459691.JPG Had to buy a pair in winter and boots are hard to find around here in winter that aren't 1200 grams of thinsulate .These Keens sucked ass and last about 4 months https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/289234F0-AE45-4C9D-BDEC-0301878F0733_jpe-1459694.JPG Now I'm in these Georgia boots with the shitty "heel lock " system. Heaviest most uncomfortable boot ever , but they have lasted two years now https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/476A79BE-8663-44AE-9680-2B5A3F072CEF_jpe-1459695.JPG I can't imagine paying 400 for a pair of boots that I would ruin in a couple years AT BEST . I'm looking for a summer boot right now , everything is shitty hiking pieces of shit that wouldn't last the month . Kinda hard to break in, but really durable |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:15:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought these Keens years ago from a recommendation on here. Great boots lasted a long time (a long time is two years for what I do ) https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/24298BEE-E38A-45FA-BA7F-63E94EF60033_jpe-1459690.JPG I bought these Keens hoping to get the same usage, nope, lasted about a year https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/C0ACF6E8-7303-4A1E-9A79-5B67B4C165DA_jpe-1459691.JPG Had to buy a pair in winter and boots are hard to find around here in winter that aren't 1200 grams of thinsulate .These Keens sucked ass and last about 4 months https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/289234F0-AE45-4C9D-BDEC-0301878F0733_jpe-1459694.JPG Now I'm in these Georgia boots with the shitty "heel lock " system. Heaviest most uncomfortable boot ever , but they have lasted two years now https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/223987/476A79BE-8663-44AE-9680-2B5A3F072CEF_jpe-1459695.JPG I can't imagine paying 400 for a pair of boots that I would ruin in a couple years AT BEST . I'm looking for a summer boot right now , everything is shitty hiking pieces of shit that wouldn't last the month . What do you do? @dsteelman |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 9:03:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you do? @dsteelman Land Surveyor . |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 9:06:07 AM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Try scarpa wrangell gtx. Kinda hard to break in, but really durable Those look nice, gonna check them out , thanks |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 9:22:44 AM EDT
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Scarpa Haraka gtx, Im fully satisfied.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 10:58:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What size are you?  9 or 9.5 depending on boot/shoe |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 11:09:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Land Surveyor . Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What do you do? @dsteelman Land Surveyor . I think your issue is you are buying imported boots. Honestly, paying 250 and up for boots that are USA made and tough, isnt that hard to swallow if they last 4 times as long as your $150 boots that last 1 year. I posted a link to the Bates combat hikers for 125.. see if they have your size. they are pretty tough, USA made surplus, only 6 inches tall, so that might be a deal breaker. they are not insulated. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 11:15:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like a nice round full C. B's are ok if they are shaped nice on a small frame woman. There is no excuse to have A's in todays society. ‘More than a mouthful is a waste’ That said, my shirt is stuffed with Cs 
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Posted: 6/13/2020 11:22:15 AM EDT
[#28]
Lowa Trekkers.
Very comfy and protect my feet and ankles. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 11:31:39 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @HermanSnerd Belleville still makes that model. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It took me forever to find the perfect boot for hot weather in the humid South. Then I tried the Belleville 990 Hot Weather Combat Hiker. It was perfect and I wore them everyday for eight years. When I needed a new pair, I discovered Belleville discontinued them. I tried a pair of the Bates version and they don't fit the same and aren't as comfortable. @HermanSnerd Belleville still makes that model. Really?? They aren't listed on the website anymore. They have the Burma 901 jungle boot and the C390 Hot weather combat boot but those are both 8" boots. I don't see any of the 7" hiker hot weather boots. I also bought a pair of their 6" Tactical Research boots and they were garbage. Looking for any recommendation from someone that lives in a hot and humid area for a comfortable hiker boot that allows heat and moisture to escape easily. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 11:39:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Really?? They aren't listed on the website anymore. They have the Burma 901 jungle boot and the C390 Hot weather combat boot but those are both 8" boots. I don't see any of the 7" hiker hot weather boots. I also bought a pair of their 6" Tactical Research boots and they were garbage. Looking for any recommendation from someone that lives in a hot and humid area for a comfortable hiker boot that allows heat and moisture to escape easily. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: It took me forever to find the perfect boot for hot weather in the humid South. Then I tried the Belleville 990 Hot Weather Combat Hiker. It was perfect and I wore them everyday for eight years. When I needed a new pair, I discovered Belleville discontinued them. I tried a pair of the Bates version and they don't fit the same and aren't as comfortable. @HermanSnerd Belleville still makes that model. Really?? They aren't listed on the website anymore. They have the Burma 901 jungle boot and the C390 Hot weather combat boot but those are both 8" boots. I don't see any of the 7" hiker hot weather boots. I also bought a pair of their 6" Tactical Research boots and they were garbage. Looking for any recommendation from someone that lives in a hot and humid area for a comfortable hiker boot that allows heat and moisture to escape easily. I wear Bates RAT boots when its hot, they are tough, but very cool and flexible. Belleville has a 590 that looks decent. If you do some digging, you might find the Bates RAT boots in your size.. They probably will have the EGA logo on them. The Marines had alot of leftovers when they switched boot styles. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 11:47:41 AM EDT
[#31]
 Replaced my old Danners with these really like 'em I still have my 45 yr old Danner lights I wear in winter...and an older pair of Danner mid cut hiking boots |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 12:23:12 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 9 or 9.5 depending on boot/shoe There's a few 9.5 Thorogoods in the Amazon Warehouse deals right now. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 1:22:19 PM EDT
[#33]
God I hate these damn threads......Now I HAVE to have a new pair of boots
I wear hiking boots almost year round for both work and home. I currently have a couple of pairs of Merrels, a pair of Kayland Zephyr, Danner Acadia, Lowas, and a couple of pairs of Salewa approach shoes. The Merrells are by far the WORST POS boots I've ever bought. They are the same size but yet fit completely different and the soles inflame my knee to the point I limp. So far out of all the boots I've had over the years, the Asolo I had for dog training were the most comfortable boots right out of the box for everyday wear. Danner Acadias are awesome but damn heavy and not for casual wear lol. Anyone looking for low top comfortable hiking shoes should look at the Salewa Wildfire GTX shoes. Super comfortable and durable as hell. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 1:32:58 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: There's a few 9.5 Thorogoods in the Amazon Warehouse deals right now. Thanks I'll check them out. Presently I'm leaning toward the Bates GX-4.  But I'm a little hesitant about Bates. I had a bad experience with Bates dress shoes when I was in the Navy. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 6:31:30 PM EDT
[#35]
Timely thread is timely. I'm looking to replace my Bates GX-8 comp toe side zips. The've been great, I'll miss them. Since I have to complicate things, I decided that this time around, I will buy only US-made boots. That narrowed the selection somewhat, because 99.87 % of boots sold in the US are made in ChinaIsAsshoe.
I dislike waterproof boots, and black footwear in general. Insulated boots are for weather that I rarely encounter in Arizona. Zippers are a good feature for when my back is acting up. Safety toes are increasingly mandatory on job sites, and a good idea in my line of work anyway. I finally found a Belleville steel toe-side-zip-hot weather boot that I like. Belleville recently quit making this model, to the supply is limited to stock on hand. I've tried a few Bellevilles on in the store and found them to run about a full size too large. The boots had to be ordered online with no chance to try them on. They're sage green, which I can live with. I would prefer some shade of tan. If these don't work out for me, Keen has a (very) few models that will suit me, but I really wanted at least a 6" boot. I just tossed two pairs of pull-ons, Justin and Durango, both Chinese. Both had saddle vamps, which failed at the stitching. I think this is from being rubbed against ladder legs, but it's been a failure point on two pair. The Durangos in particular are comfy as bedroom slippers, but they only held up for seven months. The Justins blew out at the vamp and at the side seam by the ankle, also within a year. The leather and soles on both are still in great shape; it was the stitching that gave up. Repairing them would be more spendy than replacing them. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 6:38:09 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Those would shit the bed in this situation https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/252915/20200103_092953-1459657.jpg Disagree. I bought a pair of those fifteen years ago and just recently threw them out, and then only because my water heater died and soaked a bunch of my stuff. Those boots and two other pair were covered in green mold, so they took up residence in the dumpster. Those boots went everywhere, in all weather, and only got sidelined because they didn't have steel toes. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 6:48:20 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I like a nice round full C. B's are ok if they are shaped nice on a small frame woman. There is no excuse to have A's in todays society. I read it that way too |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 7:27:14 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Disagree. I bought a pair of those fifteen years ago and just recently threw them out, and then only because my water heater died and soaked a bunch of my stuff. Those boots and two other pair were covered in green mold, so they took up residence in the dumpster. Those boots went everywhere, in all weather, and only got sidelined because they didn't have steel toes. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Those would shit the bed in this situation https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/252915/20200103_092953-1459657.jpg Disagree. I bought a pair of those fifteen years ago and just recently threw them out, and then only because my water heater died and soaked a bunch of my stuff. Those boots and two other pair were covered in green mold, so they took up residence in the dumpster. Those boots went everywhere, in all weather, and only got sidelined because they didn't have steel toes. You wore dress shoes to do actual work in? |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 7:32:58 PM EDT
[#39]
My RW 10877's. Have a shit load of their heritage line. Have White's Smoke Jumper's, Horse Hide Wesco dress boots, but I always come back to the old faithful moc toe.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:16:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 9 or 9.5 depending on boot/shoe Some Bates Combat Hikers on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/BATES-Size-9-5-REG-Gore-Tex-MILITARY-MCB-MOUNTAIN-COMBAT-HIKER-BOOTS/193135222489?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:17:21 PM EDT
[#41]
Asolo
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:22:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:31:16 PM EDT
[#43]
Miendl - Made in Germany got a pair from Cabela's (before Bass Pro bought them out), excellent quailty.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:41:21 PM EDT
[#44]
Love my Oboz.
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:42:45 PM EDT
[#45]
17” bison hide Chippewa Snake boots. Sort of a cross between cowboy boots and Wellington boots. They are near perfect for walking deep grass at night while hog hunting. I can step on a snake and not sweet it now.
Every step pumps air so my foot stays comfy even with cushioning wool socks in the summer! My pant tuck in and stay clean. Great for hay operations, briars are no problem. I keep them polished up and can walk through creeks and my feet stay dry. https://www.amazon.com/Chippewa-17-Mocc-Toe-Pull-23909/dp/B00INUOQCW |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 8:51:56 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: kennetrek This. |
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Posted: 6/13/2020 9:13:09 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryThanks for the link.  I read up on the sizing. Looks like they run about a half size large so I got the Belleville's instead of the Bates in 9R for $60. Made in the USA. 
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Posted: 6/13/2020 9:13:46 PM EDT
[#48]
Kennetrek mountain guide boots.
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Posted: 6/14/2020 2:01:55 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks for the link. I read up on the sizing. Looks like they run about a half size large so I got the Belleville's instead of the Bates in 9R for $60. Made in the USA. Please post you're opinion of them and how they fit when you get them. |
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Posted: 7/3/2020 7:48:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Please post you're opinion of them and how they fit when you get them. @OverScoped @charlesb_la and everyone else, Thanks for the advice! I ended up with 4 pairs of boots.  Bates GX-4 = Yeah not happy with these. They dig into my ankle and have a hot spot on top of my foot. I do like the light weight. I'm hoping over time they will break in. Belleville MCB = Awesome and very well made boots. They are simple, rugged and basically bomb proof design. They should last a long time. They fit well and very comfy. Plenty of toe room. Danner Vicious and Downrange = Really nice boots. They fit like a glove but for my feet. Unfortunately they are made in Vietnam.  I got these during the Danner 30% off sale. I couldn't pass them up. Got a bunch of socks too. |
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