Tough Boot Recommendations... - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Tom Kidwell · 11-06-2009, 06:31 AM

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

Kodiakk · 11-06-2009, 06:37 AM

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!

rubydog · 11-06-2009, 06:59 AM

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!!!

jackhammersst · 11-06-2009, 01:50 PM

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

Restless · 11-06-2009, 03:27 PM

Danners

WildMatt84 · 11-06-2009, 03:45 PM

I love my redwings

codfish · 11-06-2009, 03:46 PM

Check out sportsman's guide, they have alot of cheap pairs of boots.

widdler · 11-06-2009, 04:54 PM

Them boot are just now broke in.

Wudstix · 11-06-2009, 06:50 PM

What size ? I need a back up pair.

I can send my address along and pay for shipping.

Danner makes good boots.

Moengo · 11-06-2009, 11:43 PM

Russell Moccasin...Safari PH...they are pricy, but for me they are worth it.

Black Dog · 11-07-2009, 02:17 PM

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.

bob sarrels · 11-09-2009, 10:01 AM

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.

meangene1969 · 11-09-2009, 10:12 AM

nothing alittle polish and coon pee wont help

stick'um · 11-09-2009, 04:25 PM

Danner pronghorn good tough boot but does not have alot of insulation. In cold i just wear wool socks and all is good.

B Randell · 01-23-2010, 03:16 PM

What did Santy Claus bring ya, Tom?

FF407 · 01-23-2010, 03:57 PM

Depends on where you are using them for. I love my Red Wing Irish Setters for Texas.

RickBarbee · 01-23-2010, 04:26 PM

I'm in the Danner camp also.

huntinpool · 01-23-2010, 10:04 PM

Everybody I know that spends alot of time in boots, Swear By Danner. They will be my next pair.

Feederwatcher · 01-24-2010, 07:54 AM

Russell ..........

FW

CaptJack · 01-24-2010, 09:59 AM

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.

El Paisano · 01-24-2010, 10:02 AM

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.

TopNoc · 01-24-2010, 10:06 AM

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.

11-06-2009, 06:31 AM	#1
Tom Kidwell Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hog Country, Oklahoma Hunt In: Virginia, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado	Tough Boot Recommendations... 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 __________________ Life Member - Compton Traditional Bowhunters

11-06-2009, 06:59 AM	#3
rubydog Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: La Vernia, Tx Hunt In: mason/kingsville	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!!! __________________ I shall never say I wish I had only that I'm glad I did and thank God he allowed me to do it!

11-06-2009, 01:50 PM	#4
jackhammersst Four Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Victoria,Texas Hunt In: McCulloch, Victoria	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 __________________ Cabela's Interceptor XP /Parker Force Mulitplier 29" draw at 70# /29" draw at 62# 29" Carbon Express /30" Easton 2514 125 Wasp JackhammerSST Trophy Taker Drop-away Vital Bow Gear Sight

11-06-2009, 03:27 PM	#5
Restless Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodway	Danners __________________ All who wander are not lost

11-09-2009, 10:01 AM	#12
bob sarrels Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: austin, texas Hunt In: Tilden, Tex and where ever	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. __________________ Now then, get your weapons ~ your quiver and bow ~ and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me. Gen. 27:3

11-06-2009, 06:37 AM	#2
Kodiakk Six Point Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Humble Hunt In: Sabine and where ever else I can.	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!

11-06-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
WildMatt84 Six Point Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Friendswood Hunt In: Wherever i can	I love my redwings

11-06-2009, 03:46 PM	#7
codfish Six Point Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Midland, Tx	Check out sportsman's guide, they have alot of cheap pairs of boots.

11-06-2009, 04:54 PM	#8
widdler Eight Point Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HUFFMAN TX Hunt In: HUFFMAN	Them boot are just now broke in.

11-06-2009, 06:50 PM	#9
Wudstix Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: Woods	What size ? I need a back up pair. I can send my address along and pay for shipping. Danner makes good boots.

11-06-2009, 11:43 PM	#10
Moengo Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Katy Hunt In: Texas	Russell Moccasin...Safari PH...they are pricy, but for me they are worth it.

11-07-2009, 02:17 PM	#11
Black Dog Four Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgetown	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.

11-09-2009, 10:12 AM	#13
meangene1969 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Hunt In: Wichita / Wilbarger County	nothing alittle polish and coon pee wont help __________________ What does he need? Revenge. For what? Being born Cowtown Bowmen Event Chairman Smithfield Archery Staff Shooter TBoT Member

11-09-2009, 04:25 PM	#14
stick'um Spike Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alvin Hunt In: Cadena, Midfield	Danner pronghorn good tough boot but does not have alot of insulation. In cold i just wear wool socks and all is good. __________________ Massie Longhorn Massie Tradional longbow Massie reverse handle longbow Red Wolf takedown recurve Kota Bows Kill'um mesquite recurve and a couple of wheeled things LSBA member NAHC life member

01-23-2010, 03:16 PM	#15
B Randell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: White Oak	What did Santy Claus bring ya, Tom?

01-23-2010, 04:26 PM	#17
RickBarbee Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Back Roads Hunt In: Jones County, and anywhere else I can	I'm in the Danner camp also. __________________ TBoT Member For Life LSBA Member ASA Member To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-23-2010, 03:57 PM	#16
FF407 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Haslet Hunt In: All over	Depends on where you are using them for. I love my Red Wing Irish Setters for Texas.

01-23-2010, 10:04 PM	#18
huntinpool Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Azle Hunt In: Gordon, The Matador (when drawn)	Everybody I know that spends alot of time in boots, Swear By Danner. They will be my next pair. __________________ BE PATIENT, AIM AND MAKE A GOOD SHOT President Cowtown Bowmen Archery Pro Staff TX staff Morrison ILF w/Sky Carbon Foam Eagle Optics Texan Till I Die To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

01-24-2010, 07:54 AM	#19
Feederwatcher Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lake Jackson, Tx	Russell .......... FW __________________ I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks. Daniel Boone Massey 64" 55#@28" Longhorn

01-24-2010, 09:59 AM	#20
CaptJack Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bellaire	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. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. • To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Austin "Little Colony" Bastrop 1830 • Republic of Texas To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. • NRA Lifer

01-24-2010, 10:02 AM	#21
El Paisano Four Point Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas/Arkansas Hunt In: Texas-Arkansas	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. __________________ Fight Organized Crime...Re-elect NO ONE! Ebi-kuyuutsi I remember when I lost my mind. There was something so pleasant about that day...

01-24-2010, 10:06 AM	#22
TopNoc Four Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Gatesville, Tx	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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