I'm in the market for a new pair of light weight boots. I have been wearing a pair of Danner Jackal II's for the past couple years. I was happy with them, but recently they started giving me trouble. After a couple miles, they get painful around the toes.

Any recommendations for light weight boots that give some ankle support??

Thanks!!!

Russell Moccossin PH's.

Since I wanted to use them in Texas, as well, I got my first pair in all leather, for cactus...

Russell Moccossin PH's.

Since I wanted to use them in Texas, as well, I got my first pair in all leather, for cactus...


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Originally posted by DAL:
Russell Moccossin PH's.

Since I wanted to use them in Texas, as well, I got my first pair in all leather, for cactus...


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I used the Merrell Moabs on my safari last year. I took along My Merrell Phasers as back up, but there more of a mid wieght boot.

I used Palladium boots last trip, and got the girls the same thing. A little soft for lots of rock walking, but not so bad I switched over to the Danners I also brought. Bringing them again this year, but also having been wearing the Under Armour SpeedFreaks, pretty light, lots more support and stiffer sole. Those are going also.

I must be doing something wrong. On four safaris I have worn the same New Balance walking shoes I walk in each morning.
They worked in Zim, TZ, Namibia, RSA and at the ranch in west Texas hunting deer.
Gaiters needed in some places.
I am sure there are many other boots/shoes that will do as well.
Two of my pair have stayed in Africa when I came home.
Better tomorrows!

If you need a stiffer boot, look at the Lowa Zephyrs. A good boot, fit's great right out of the box, as most quality boots do.

They are more rigid, but not stiff in an uncomfortable way.

I used to be a big fan of the Ecco Track, but the last pair I bought were a bit of a different design, not as comfortable as the previous ones I owned. For $200, I will probably abandon this model and look elsewhere.

Not much ankle support but very quiet. Clark's Desert Boots.

Lowa Renegade - still in production, which says a lot about a boot.

Merrill Safari, if you can find them.

Military desert boots and pair of comfy sandals and
Gin at night and you're ready next morning ...believe it or nor. Couple of good will shorts and t shirts that you leave behind at the end of the hunt
And you got couple of hundred bucks for another baboon or warthog
My way of looking at things

I've been wearing Converse side-zips for several yrs now in desert tan color, just picked up another pair in sage green. They're light, durable and are easy on/off.
I used the tan pair for the last hunt in Namibia, had zero issues.

http://www.qmuniforms.com/conv...-zip-boot-desert-tan

http://www.easthaugh.co.uk/out...ut/touring-ideas.htm

Great boot.

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I've been wearing Converse side-zips for several yrs now in desert tan color, just picked up another pair in sage green. They're light, durable and are easy on/off.
I used the tan pair for the last hunt in Namibia, had zero issues.

http://www.qmuniforms.com/conv...-zip-boot-desert-tan
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Great boot

I'm with boarkiller, load up on good quality but inexpensive clothes from charity thrift stores then re-donate them over there. Don't scrimp on footwear, but you don't need to break the bank either. I'm not a big Cabelas fan ( kind of a big-box hunting monoply,IMO) but I have a pair of their light hikers that I 'll be wearing soon on a Zim buffalo hunt. They were fine on 2 previous hunts and several here in the states. Good luck!

I just bought a pair of Merrells in their Shiraz Chuka shoe and will be breaking them in for backup to my Courteneys for the next trip.

+1 on the Lowa Renegade. Light but good support also comes in wide sizes. Most importantly an aggressive sole which is also soft and quiet. Your PH won't give you any dirty looks for making noise in these.

....just Googled the Lowa Renegades, they look the same as Cabelas light hikers...Hmmm?

"Cabela's Uninsulated Kangaroo Featherlight™ Boots"

FEATHERLIGHT

Kentucky, Alaska, Africa ... all the same to a good set of clodhoppers like these.

The non-insulated kangaroo leather "Upland" boot from Cabelas:
I waded the swamps of Tanzania in these with Saeed's crew and they dried out just fine, stayed comfortable the whole 21 days.
Not too noisey, great support, and feel light as a feather on your feet.
They break in easily, are soft, supple, and breathe well in the heat, tough and strong "to boot" and will make you feel like hopping about like a kangaroo yourself.
I always keep a well used pair in a place of honor in the reloading room.



http://www.cabelas.com/product...XX2LgCFY9AMgod9BoAVw

i like the justin chuca boods.

I'll second the Lowa renegades. You can get them without goretex as the leather lined option. I love mine, nice balance between weight and robustness.

I am trying out these at the moment and like them.I jogged and ran with them last week(took a long walk downtown too) and they worked fine.My feet are also treated to some daylight and air!
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I am trying out these at the moment and like them.I jogged and ran with them last week(took a long walk downtown too) and they worked fine.My feet are also treated to some daylight and air!
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There's no way I'd wear those in the bush. I'd be miserable with all kinds of debris getting inside and poking me. I like ankle height with gaiters.

That is what I thought even after seeing all three of my PH`s wear them.I know that after wearing them for a week I do not want to go back to socks and running shoes before the winter.I plan on using them on my next hunt.

I wore a very-well broken-in pair of Irish Setter upland boots that were uninsulated. They are fairly light, quiet gum-sole style boots with lots of durability. They have held up for years now of walking through the thick Northern grouse woods as well as the pheasant prairies. Check them out!

http://hunt.irishsetterboots.c...s-wingshooter-auburn


-John

I have two pairs of Hi-TEc Altitude 4s and they simply kick ass. I could pay a lot more than I did but I've had them for years and years and they are still in great shape and comfortable. The soles are impressive as they wear like iron but still have great traction. And don't forget wool sock, such as Smartwool, change them halfway through the day and thank me later.

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Originally posted by shootaway:
I am trying out these at the moment and like them.I jogged and ran with them last week(took a long walk downtown too) and they worked fine.My feet are also treated to some daylight and air!
[URL= ]shoes[/URL]

There's no way I'd wear those in the bush. I'd be miserable with all kinds of debris getting inside and poking me. I like ankle height with gaiters.

i will be wearing a pair in Zim this October.

Jeff

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Originally posted by gsganzer:

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Originally posted by shootaway:
I am trying out these at the moment and like them.I jogged and ran with them last week(took a long walk downtown too) and they worked fine.My feet are also treated to some daylight and air!
[URL= ]shoes[/URL]

There's no way I'd wear those in the bush. I'd be miserable with all kinds of debris getting inside and poking me. I like ankle height with gaiters.

i will be wearing a pair in Zim this October.

Jeff

I like to wear something very similar but have tried the close toe like shown above and found them a little miserable as it is tough to get debris out of them without taking them off. I really like the Keen Daytona which has an open toe. I also brought back the Courtney version with me from Zim this year that I have yet to try out. If you don't require any ankle support (Which I don't) I don't think the sandals can be beat hunting. I hike with them in our mountains around here in Utah often. My feet get overheated with heat rash quite easily though and find the sandals are best for me.

I saw the Daytonas you are talking about and they look really good.I know what you are saying about the debris as I walked on some small loose gravel the other day and the tiny rocks got in and I needed to shake them out.The Daytonas could be better in the heat too.I guess I need to try them out and learn more about them as these sandal like shoes are new to me.I am also worried about the bad smell and the risk the shoes get and trap fungus and bacteria from sweat.This is one reason I wear gore-tex or waterproof running shoes.The shoes never get soaked inside often and they stay more or less uncontaminated and odor free throughout the year and make for healthy feet.I will not buy ordinary running shoes(non waterproof) ever again as they become contaminated and stinky very easily in our wet environment.
On the subject of heat and shoes,I am starting to believe that a closed shoe will slow you down in a physically active hot hunting day over a sandal the same way a t-shirt will slow you down compared to going shirtless while doing an exercise session.It is incredible how 5 extra degrees or so can slow one down.

http://www.palladiumboots.com/...r/pampa-hi-5588.html

Very comfortable

They were fine for the soft sands in botswana, but I have never done 10-20+ mile days in them either.

If you can find a pair of the TAG safari boots you will really enjoy them. I have two pair and they are great.

I have a narrow heel and every pair of boots I tried let my heel slip up and down until it wore a blister. I miss the ankle support but my last three buff hunts have been done in New Balance running shoes with gaitors. They are inexpensive, quiet, light weight, and they keep my heel locked down. The only other good answer is a pair of custom made boots.