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Eight Point
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Hog Country, Oklahoma
Hunt In: Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado
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It's like parting with an old friend. But I figured this Christmas, I would ask Santa for a new pair of boots.
This pair has seen me through some tough miles, but at nine years of age, I think it's time to break in a new pair. These are Vasque Sundowners that were made in Italy. Now, they're being made in China. What kind of hiking/hunting boots would you recommend that are all leather and tough? Thanks! Tom
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Six Point
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Humble
Hunt In: Sabine and where ever else I can.
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Danner Canadians. Had my pair for 12 years through Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and now Texas. Couldn't ask for a better boot. Customer service with them is great also!
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Ten Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: La Vernia, Tx
Hunt In: mason/kingsville
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I will second the Danner name.You might look at the Russell line of bootsseveral friends of mine swear by them.
Dang Chinese could screw up a two car funeral with that cheap labor!!!
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Four Point
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Victoria,Texas
Hunt In: McCulloch, Victoria
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I've had a pair of cabela's brand made by danner boot's for 10years. They have gone to Alaska and some tough hunting here in Texas. I love them and I am like you. It's time to trade them in. I think Danner is the maker of boots for me. They are well worth the price.
Matthew
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Eight Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Woodway
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Danners
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Six Point
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Friendswood
Hunt In: Wherever i can
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I love my redwings
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Six Point
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Midland, Tx
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Check out sportsman's guide, they have alot of cheap pairs of boots.
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Eight Point
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: HUFFMAN TX
Hunt In: HUFFMAN
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Them boot are just now broke in.
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Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot.
Hunt In: Woods
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What size ? I need a back up pair.
![]() ![]() ![]() Danner makes good boots. |
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Nubbin' Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Katy
Hunt In: Texas
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Russell Moccasin...Safari PH...they are pricy, but for me they are worth it.
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Four Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Georgetown
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I got a pair of AKU (made in Italy) boots this year and wore them elk hunting. They are far and away a step up from Danner pronghorns (which I have two pair of and love them), in regard to support and just being a tougher boot. I would look at the Cabelas Alaskan hunters or the Lowa sheephunters if I were to purchase again, just happen to catch the AKUs on sale.
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Ten Point
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: austin, texas
Hunt In: Tilden, Tex and where ever
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Tom, you are kinda like me. Hate giving up on a good tool. I make my wife mad cause I won't throw boots away.
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Ten Point
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Hunt In: Wichita / Wilbarger County
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nothing alittle polish and coon pee wont help
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Spike
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Alvin
Hunt In: Cadena, Midfield
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Danner pronghorn good tough boot but does not have alot of insulation. In cold i just wear wool socks and all is good.
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Pope & Young
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: White Oak
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What did Santy Claus bring ya, Tom?
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Nubbin' Buck
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Haslet
Hunt In: All over
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Depends on where you are using them for. I love my Red Wing Irish Setters for Texas.
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Eight Point
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Texas Back Roads
Hunt In: Jones County, and anywhere else I can
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I'm in the Danner camp also.
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Ten Point
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Azle
Hunt In: Gordon, The Matador (when drawn)
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Everybody I know that spends alot of time in boots, Swear By Danner. They will be my next pair.
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Eight Point
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Lake Jackson, Tx
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Russell ..........
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Ten Point
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Bellaire
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Tom - I can relate to how you feel about your Vasques.
I'm on my third pair of Vasques. But I don't wear them as much as I wear my military desert boots. The desert boots are quite a bit lighter and are very comfortable when you put a GOOD set of EVA insoles in them. I'm on my 5th or 6th pair of desert boots? What I like about them is they are CHEAP!! always less than $70, usually less than $50. Heck, the good insoles can be $25. ![]()
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Four Point
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Texas/Arkansas
Hunt In: Texas-Arkansas
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Watch out for the brand names, especially for people that have had boots a long time. Now, the good boots you bought 10 years ago are being made in China.
I was disappointed with Russell. About 2 years ago I decided to cough up the money for a custom pair. After sending in the drawings and numerous phone calls, they wouldn't give me the time of day, couldn't find the drawings, etc. Still don't know of any.
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Four Point
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Gatesville, Tx
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Got my first pair of Danners this past October. And I did what I know you should never do. I put them on brand new and hiked miles each day for 5 days straight on a black powder mulie hunt in NM. The boots performed fantastic and I never got a blister or even tired feet. I'll definitely have more.
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