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If ever there was a boot that doesn't cramp the toes its a Courtney; the rounded design of the toe cap allows for the toes to be totally free .... unless you have deformed feet which might be you case. | |||
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I feel like it's time the Pith helmet made a return... ![]() I can pull it off ![]() | |||
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Choose your style http://www.throughouthistory.com/?p=3153 Mike | |||
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Lets be honest with ourselves, Courtneys are popular, like Pith helmits, double rifles, snake skin banded Safari hats and coats..Its part of the African "thang", its nostalgia at its best... The courtneys have no arch or build up, they are soft and like a slipper for support..The best boots for Africa are Justin lace up ropers or Tennis shoes, the best hat is a ball cap, Cinch or wrangler jeans; and about any jacket..A double rifle is great for DG, but a good bolt gun is just as good... I keep my horse tied out behind the house to make a quick run for it... ![]() ![]() Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Funny you mention Justins; I've worn Justin chukkas my last 2 times. I also took some Crocs planned for them to be camp and shower shoes, but ended up using them as wading shoes. Caleb | |||
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I bought hippo Courteneys about 10 years ago. I wore them on and off on their original soles until we moved to Alaska in 2014. We had a move to California and another to Germany and some where they didn't get packed. I kind of quit wearing them, and they were honestly hell to break in, and if I left them alone and didn't wear them they went back to their old ways of being uncomfortable. I bought two pairs of Courtney Patrols in 2016 and sold both of them when they finally arrived. I didn't care for the shallow fit internally of height above the toe. I have plantar fascitis, and I can't manage boots like that anymore. I was not impressed with them, and they screwed up the order on colors, so I sold them for what I had in them. Whoever bought them saved about $300 total off new cost. I didn't even wear them just tried them on, and was hopeful but didn't feel they were worth bothering with. The order process took 7 months. I have bought "ready to wear" Russells and have been impressed with the quality, but not for the price point they are at. They require a bit of breaking in, but not as bad as classic Red Wing moc toes of course nothing like Whites. Russel wants something like $650 to make a pair of boots fit you. I guess that is a good deal??? If they an accomidate your feet. I didn't get a warm fuzzy they could accomidate mine. I used to wear Danners, but my feet have grown two sizes and went from D to EEEE. I have not found a pair of factory boots that fit that had enough room for the kind of cushion insoles I need. Danner probably makes a 14EEEE boot, but I have not found one on the shelves anywhere. The Marine Exchange at MCAS Miramar had a slug of Danners in stock. Fort Irwin Exchange was the same, But 14 EEEE was not one of them for either store. | |||
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I hunt in Merrel world walkers-it really doesn't matter what brand--everyones foot is different, just find what fits you and lets you walk comfortably. When I found the Merrels they fit so well I bought two spare pair. For everyday wear I have my boots made at M.L. Leddys in San angelo TX- "The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain TANSTAAFL www.savannagems.com A unique way to own a piece of Africa. DSC Life NRA Life | |||
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Wasn't going to chime in, but couldn't resist. I too am at a loss regarding Russell. Stand there getting measurements taken like a teenager getting fitted for a rental prom tux, then wait months longer than stated only to get a boot that doesn't even come close to the dimensions of your foot. My one and only pair are in a Waste Management landfill somewhere .... JEB Katy, TX Already I was beginning to fall into the African way of thinking: That if you properly respect what you are after, and shoot it cleanly and on the animal's terrain, if you imprison in your mind all the wonder of the day from sky to smell to breeze to flowers—then you have not merely killed an animal. You have lent immortality to a beast you have killed because you loved him and wanted him forever so that you could always recapture the day - Robert Ruark DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Beings I have feet that had seen some surgeries I too got the Russell's. As it was I got a pair of built bird hunters style that was just ok. They seemed tight but I didn't wear them much. So I gave it another try and got a set of PH's made up. Expensive yes, but I got what I wanted in terms of sole, and lining inside and the padded collar, pull strap, the poron etc. And they fit well too if you like the lower volume toe of the Russell's. At the same time I got a call from them that said we need your hunting boots back as they aren't the same. Yes thats correct. So in the end the PH's are good and while the hunters are better, they still aren't exactly right. So I am at 50/50. Along the way I found the Cadillac of boots for me for Africa and that is the Lowa's. Those things are light and feel great on and tough too. I had them along in Namibia on the last trip but I stayed with the PH's as they were working. I never had the Courtney's though. The guys there always get my Under Armour anything though. Including my UA flops. | |||
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Do you wear coolmax liner sox with the merino wool socks? USMC Retired DSC Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Had a pair of Courtney boots made from my tuskless and love them. No break in period and have worn them when working at the deer lease, on turkey hunts and hikes on the trails. Price was more than fair for a pair of custom made boots and are about the price of decent mass produced boots. The danger of civilization, of course, is that you will piss away your life on nonsense | |||
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I hope you have better luck with Courteney than I did. Ordered a pair on December 6. Still haven't seen my boots. I've emailed them three times with no response. | |||
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I ordered mine from African Sporting Creations, they are scheduled for delivery tomorrow. | |||
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Love their boots but geez their Servis sucks! Had a pair partially delaminate between the two rubber layers. I private messages a question on which product they could recommend to fix it. They would not reply other than to recommend I send them back. Like as if I'm going to send them back to Zim ![]() | |||
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How much do the elephant courtneys cost if you them in Bulawayo ? | |||
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A bit over $650.00 USD | |||
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Yikes, I had a PH buy me a pair about five years ago at the factory and they were half that price. Mike | |||
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I bought some russell's years ago and after three tries, none close to fitting, I sent them back. Thought I'd give them another try with a lace up boot - figured that would be easier, first pair they sent me was not even close to fitting. Waiting for next round. I have a normal foot, just baffles me that they claim to be custom and they are WAY more off than I just bought in regular sizing like I do the rest of my shoes. They need to get this fixed, I thought I was a unique case, now think they get more wrong than right. | |||
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![]() For my last 7 hunts I've worn a pair of Ecco Moc Toe High Tops...comfortable as; no problems. I've had Lowa sole units fall off, Russells never fit and Courtneys look they were made in well, bloody Zimbabwe... | |||
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When I was having my taxidermy work done in Zim bu Collett's they were more than helpful and ran the tanned elephant leather down the street to Courtney and just added the cost onto my taxidermy bill. Cost for my boots was $300. The danger of civilization, of course, is that you will piss away your life on nonsense | |||
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Just got mine this afternoon from the big brown truck. Threw them on as I was about to take the baby for a walk around the neighborhood. They felt good from the go on my feet, although I think I might try the 1.6mm insoles as the 3.2mm are making the shoes a bit too tight. We shall see how they break in..... | |||
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Received the LOWA's today from amazon. Another REALLY comfortable boot. Heading down to PA in a few weeks for another pheasant hunt, going to give these a try down there. | |||
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Seen you do it many times on the Political Forum ![]() | |||
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I bought a pair of Courtneys back in 2003, but I never really liked them. On my last safari, I bought a pair of Caterpillar work boots from Sears. They are lightweight (really important to me), made of leather, and are a delight to wear. I think I only paid about $60.00 bucks for them (they were on sale). I used them for 6 days of hunting in Zim, and never had a problem with them as far as comfort (although a white thorn did go completely through the sole one morning). I had went to Cabela's and several other stores looking for a good hunting boot, but they were all too heavy for my liking. JMO BH63 Hunting buff is better than sex! | |||
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For a great, affordable safari boot, that you can take into the marsh of Moz if you want, I like the Palladium. Every time I take a family member to Africa, I have them buy a pair - around 40-50 bucks, strong and made of canvas so they breathe, and you can clean them with a hose. https://www.amazon.com/Palladi...&keywords=mens+pampa Zero downside to throwing a pair in your bag. | |||
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. . . taking two pairs of Palladium boots to Cameroon in a month. In wearing them a bit before the trip I find them pretty darn comfortable, and the price is hard to beat too. The PH with Mayo Oldiri that we spoke to indicated that he has been using them now for several seasons. Mike | |||
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Mike, I have the same Palladium boots, I think. I loved them until a mesquite thorn went through the sole. Otherwise, they are a great light weight boot. I meant to be DSC Member...bad typing skills. Marcus Cady DRSS | |||
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Sold my Courtneys on ebay because they gave me blisters. My wife also told me that they look ridiculous. Wife "They may look cool in Africa but news flash, this is America! They look GAY" She would have me in a suit and Cole Hanns everyday if it were up to her. I have a pair of Russell Plantation boots but they are not the same since I replaced the soles. I wore them for at least 15 years. My go to boot are my Merrells. My uncle is a Podiatrist and he got me wearing them. Good shoes are important. The right boot will decrease knee and back pain, especially after hiking five miles. | |||
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![]() I have a couple of pairs of courtneys but I do most of my flat land hunting in Merrells. Very little break-in required on Merrells. | |||
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This has been very enlightening. I guess I got lucky on my one pair of Russell Mountain PH's. They fit me perfectly and have held up well over the years, but I only wear them every other day for a couple of weeks a year. I also love my Courtney's, which I wear every week, but I'm as flat-footed as they come. Agree they need very little break-in. I have a Palladium canvas boot that is a lot like the old Converse high-top basketball shoes that is a great stalking shoe, but the sole is not particularly thorn-proof. I've hunted in Merrell's but they have an aggressive sole and are loud. All told, I like the Courtneys' best and my Russell's second. But based on other's experience, not sure I'll ever buy another pair of Russell's. | |||
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