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Bowdacious · 03-01-2021, 02:27 PM

Salomon quest 4d gtx

Pernell · 03-01-2021, 05:57 PM

I have been using Zamberlan boot for 20 years. Its an awesome Italian made boot.

tigerscowboy · 03-01-2021, 06:02 PM

Danner uninsulated and Irish Setter insulated 1200 have been the favorites for me.

ejj005 · 03-01-2021, 06:29 PM

Any other places to try some of these on? I saw someone said REI but is there anything else?

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SharpEnd · 03-01-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ejj005

Any other places to try some of these on? I saw someone said REI but is there anything else?

Scheels in the DFW area.

32drawlength · 03-05-2021, 06:43 AM

Lowa’s on Camofire today at a good price

sotx · 03-05-2021, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by C R Cox

Lowa
Renegade

Feel broke in from day one. Me and the wife wear them they are awesome

Lowa Tibet GTX. Best boot hands down and broke in from day one just like Cox said.

armadillophil · 03-05-2021, 07:44 AM

My first elk hunt I bought a pair of Danner Pronghorns. Heavy and uncomfortable. Fast forward to my second elk hunt a few years later and I went went La Sportiva. I can walk for miles in them and feel great.

kingranch · 03-05-2021, 08:21 AM

i like my redhead trackers from basspro.. only get the goretex insulated and very happy

canny · 03-05-2021, 08:52 AM

To be honest I have been very pleased with my Ariat Catalyst GTX, another great boot is the Schnees Pac boot (very common boot for guides in WY). The key for me is high ankle support and depending on whether or not horses are being used they need to fit comfortable in the stirrups, some boots are too wide.

Paycheck · 03-05-2021, 09:13 AM

I got 2 pairs of Danner. One insolated and one not.

donpablo · 03-05-2021, 09:14 AM

I know they say that this is the most important piece of gear you’ll need for elk hunting but… That being said, I just took the same old boots I got from Walmart on clearance and was fine. Of course, I went in September.

Charrison · 03-05-2021, 09:48 AM

Like others have said, go try them on.
I thought I would love the Lowas and they just did not fit my feet correctly. Have had a pair of the Salomon Quests and absolutely love them- been on multiple mountain hunts. My buddy blew the sole out of his 2 year old Asolos on our Utah trip last year - was not a happy camper 7 miles from the trailhead.

recar · 03-05-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Madden

I found them on sale, I think I paid 150 something

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I have this same boot. Never even had to break them in. comfortable the first day I put them on. Many miles on them and no signs of wear and tear.

piercebronkite · 03-05-2021, 10:01 AM

Walked over 40 miles up and down Colorado mountains and loaded with a 70 pound pack at times in these boots. These did extremely well with grip on the rocks and steep angles too. https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/produ...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

ejj005 · 03-06-2021, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SharpEnd

Scheels in the DFW area.

Thank you, looks like they carry most everything I wanted to look at. I will have to make a trip up there.

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justletmein · 03-06-2021, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bowdacious

Salomon quest 4d gtx

So far my uninsulated Salomon are my favorite. I've tried quite a few, Zamberlain would be my 2nd choice right now but I can't seem to finish a hike without wet socks in them no matter how cold it is. Meindle were hot garbage, wore twice and won't touch them again.

kingranch · 03-08-2021, 02:32 PM

My only gripe about all these mentioned is the lack of good ankle support.. Some of the Colorado spots I have hunted will eat your ankles up without a bit more height.

WyoBull · 03-08-2021, 03:02 PM

Boots I wear elk hunting would not be the same boots I would wear on a spring break trip to Tahoe, unless you plan on going on an early season hunt. Boots are a very personal thing mainly because everyone's foot is different and they all fit differently.

For me personally, I need very good foot support when mountain hunting and I have also had a history with foot blisters. So, I wear Kenetrek Mountain Extremes with a thin sock liner and a good out sock, like Smartwool or Farm to Feet.

I think one thing you have to consider when hunting mountain country is weather and temperature. Do you need a waterproof boot? Do you need an insulated boot? I have friends that in early season will wear a cheap pair of Merrells and do just fine right up until it starts snowing. For me, they don't have the foot and ankle support for mountain hunting.

03-05-2021, 09:48 AM	#63
Charrison Six Point Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lake Highlands, Dallas Hunt In: Callahan County	Like others have said, go try them on. I thought I would love the Lowas and they just did not fit my feet correctly. Have had a pair of the Salomon Quests and absolutely love them- been on multiple mountain hunts. My buddy blew the sole out of his 2 year old Asolos on our Utah trip last year - was not a happy camper 7 miles from the trailhead. Last edited by Charrison; 03-05-2021 at 10:02 AM.

03-05-2021, 10:01 AM	#65
piercebronkite Four Point Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Texas, Colorado	Walked over 40 miles up and down Colorado mountains and loaded with a 70 pound pack at times in these boots. These did extremely well with grip on the rocks and steep angles too. https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/produ...B&gclsrc=aw.ds Attached Images Last edited by piercebronkite; 03-05-2021 at 10:05 AM.

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03-01-2021, 02:27 PM	#51
Bowdacious Eight Point Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Antonio TX Hunt In: Webb Co	Salomon quest 4d gtx

03-01-2021, 05:57 PM	#52
Pernell Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Humble TX Hunt In: N.M., East Texas, South Texas	I have been using Zamberlan boot for 20 years. Its an awesome Italian made boot.

03-01-2021, 06:02 PM	#53
tigerscowboy Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Texas Hunt In: Eagle Lake. Elk, Pronghorn, Nigai, Carribou, Deer in CO,WY, TX, AK. Bass, Trout, and Reds.	Danner uninsulated and Irish Setter insulated 1200 have been the favorites for me.

03-01-2021, 06:29 PM	#54
ejj005 Four Point Join Date: Nov 2013	Any other places to try some of these on? I saw someone said REI but is there anything else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-05-2021, 06:43 AM	#56
32drawlength Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Frisco Hunt In: Palo Pinto County, Mexia	Lowa’s on Camofire today at a good price

03-05-2021, 07:44 AM	#58
armadillophil Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Keller Hunt In: Oklahoma	My first elk hunt I bought a pair of Danner Pronghorns. Heavy and uncomfortable. Fast forward to my second elk hunt a few years later and I went went La Sportiva. I can walk for miles in them and feel great.

03-05-2021, 08:21 AM	#59
kingranch Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: lakeway	i like my redhead trackers from basspro.. only get the goretex insulated and very happy

03-05-2021, 08:52 AM	#60
canny Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montgomery County Hunt In: Houston & Zavalla	To be honest I have been very pleased with my Ariat Catalyst GTX, another great boot is the Schnees Pac boot (very common boot for guides in WY). The key for me is high ankle support and depending on whether or not horses are being used they need to fit comfortable in the stirrups, some boots are too wide.

03-05-2021, 09:13 AM	#61
Paycheck Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Waco	I got 2 pairs of Danner. One insolated and one not.

03-05-2021, 09:14 AM	#62
donpablo Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Odessa Hunt In: Iraan, Culberson County & Public Land	I know they say that this is the most important piece of gear you’ll need for elk hunting but… That being said, I just took the same old boots I got from Walmart on clearance and was fine. Of course, I went in September.

03-08-2021, 02:32 PM	#68
kingranch Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: lakeway	My only gripe about all these mentioned is the lack of good ankle support.. Some of the Colorado spots I have hunted will eat your ankles up without a bit more height.

03-08-2021, 03:02 PM	#69
WyoBull Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wyoming Hunt In: Wyoming	Boots I wear elk hunting would not be the same boots I would wear on a spring break trip to Tahoe, unless you plan on going on an early season hunt. Boots are a very personal thing mainly because everyone's foot is different and they all fit differently. For me personally, I need very good foot support when mountain hunting and I have also had a history with foot blisters. So, I wear Kenetrek Mountain Extremes with a thin sock liner and a good out sock, like Smartwool or Farm to Feet. I think one thing you have to consider when hunting mountain country is weather and temperature. Do you need a waterproof boot? Do you need an insulated boot? I have friends that in early season will wear a cheap pair of Merrells and do just fine right up until it starts snowing. For me, they don't have the foot and ankle support for mountain hunting.