Ok,

Well I am not going to the Kalahari in December, but the result is the same. I live in America's Kalahari the Mojave.

Very similar countryside to Namibia. I haven't been everywhere in Namibia, but I spent 15 days there and drove from top to bottom and hunted all over.

Boot choice would be relevant.

I need a pair of non-goretex boots that I can wear at 120 F, and be at least able to walk.

I realize that is saying a lot. Previously in Afghanistan, Iraq and Djibouti (Djbiouti was 120 F), I wore Blackhawk desert boots. But now because of my back I need a higher end kind of boot with more support.

What say you folks?

Hot weather boots with good support.

Wear what ever boot is comfortable and add a foot support such as super feet. This is what i do, although it is much better to build foot strength up to where you do not need such support.

Take a look at the Merrell Moab Mid Ventilator:

http://www.merrell.com/US/en-U.../Moab-Mid-Ventilator


This is the boot I was planning to use for a February hunt in South Africa. I ended up doing the hunt in May and instead chose the Gore-tex version of this boot. It should be fine for heat, but the support may be deficient because it is only a 'mid' boot.

Being a Lowa fan, I thought these would be the ticket and tried them, but uncharacteristic of Lowa they were too tight in the toe bed:

http://www.lowaboots.com/catal...-mid-tf/3105350411/8

I have three pair of these and wear them in all conditions/weather and find that with Smartwool Light Hikers they work in the heat (Africa) as well as the snow/cold:

http://www.lowaboots.com/catal...gtx-mid/3105854185/4

The Spenco PolySorb HD insoles work well to provide support and cushioning while improving the fit in the heel. Although lightweight, both may be "more boot" than preferred by most.

Everyones feet are different--the last they are made on makes a huge difference. You have to find what fits you.

In my case I like Merrills for light boots and Danners for more rugged ones.

quote:

http://www.lowaboots.com/catal...gtx-mid/3105854185/4

It will be 110-120 degrees here in the Mojave in about 2 and half months.

While I can appreciate that everyone's feet are different, this isn't one of those questions.

I am talking about super hot work, that requires boots.

Its commonly that hot here in texas--thats when I like merrills