Asolo FSN 95 GTX boots with Dalgren socks. They work anywhere anything else I've used, from deep snow to dry, loose rock desert sheep ranges. They weigh, in size 11, a whole 1 lb. 9 ozs. each. E

Brad,
The main problem with Birkenstock's is I don't have enough hair to put in a ponytail as a counter balance

Jeff

Jeff, with a handle like "Skibum" I'm shocked at your lack of hair

Brad

[ 01-11-2003, 06:17: Message edited by: Brad ]

The Swedish Lundhags is my favuorite. I just got a new pair since my old got stolen from my car by some lowlife creep. The old pair (model Alaska) I had for twelve years without much problem, and used them during my national service year in the Swedish army.

I do not know if Lundhags are available in USA, but I have seen them in British magasines. In UK they are known as "Falkland Boots" as they were issued to the special forces operating there during the war in 1982, when their standard boots became useless in the wet bog.

i have a pair of danners and a pair of whites with a deep lug vibram sole. both are incredible. when it snow i grab the danners, when it doesnt, its a toss up. cheers

I like wat is called over here Vellies shoes made out of hide very popular cheap and last a long time

Gentlemen,

The shoes Flip is talking about are great. They kind of remind of the "Romeo's" we wear here in the Northwest after we take our caulk boots off at the end of the day.

Joel Slate
Slate & Associates, LLC
www.slatesafaris.com

7mm Rem Mag Page www.slatesafaris.com/7mm.htm

*Danner Santiams*

Pros: Good from cool to cold, waterproof, not too heavy, comfortable from the start, very little break in (almost none for me), lots of support, great traction and clean out.

I wore them everyday for six weeks straight in Alaska with a pack; no blisters or sores.

Cons: about $250, not warm enough when it's real cold (below 10 degrees)

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When it really gets cold...

Schnee's Hunter Pack boots 13"

Pros: WARM, good traction, good support

Cons: Heavy (5 lbs, 9 oz)

I've got a pair of Asolo GFX 520's that I really like.

I bought a pair of the Haix P6 High's 2 years ago. They are without a doubt the best quality boots I have ever purchased.

They are made in Germany and from what I understand from their website, they are the current German issue army boot. They are a Gortex lined leather / cordura composition.

They do a really nice dessert boot, the P9 which is standard issue to some European army's for use in Afganistan.

Quite a bit cheaper than the Meindl but of equal quality.

www.haix.com

To me hunting boots are kind of like rifles. They can be specialized. The rifle I choose for a hunt depends on the game I go for, the terrain & weather. Some cartridges are more allaround than others. But, IMHO, none is best for all things. I feel the same way about boots.

My kind of mild weather general purpose boot is a 5" all leather uninsulated Danner Mtn. Lt. with Vibram tread sole. For cold, wet/snowy conditions I have Schnees Pac Boots wi air bob sole & liners. I alternate the latter with a 10" all leather, insulated Danner Winter Lt. wi Vibram tread sole. For really aggressive climbing after sheep & goats I have the uninsulated 10" Lowa Christallo X Pro Gtx, Goretex lined wi Vibram tread sole; this is a stiff, mountaineering type boot. They are all very comfortable. I wear poly type liners and wool socks. With these boots, liners & socks rarely experience sore feet.

I am very cautious when selecting boots and try them out at home. Then if not to my liking I return them. This is a condition of purchase; if not acceptable to the seller I go elsewhere.

Problem I have is that I have a narrow foot (10B) and many makers of some top rated brands do not carry narrow widths- or their offerings are limited. Many years ago I had high regard for Red Wing and had several pair (for different purposes) but then they discontinued their narrow widths. So, they lost me.

For my Africa hunt I took two lighter weight, more flexible boots, a Merrel trail hiker and a Danner bird hunting boot- and I would go even lighter, if there is a next time, something like a suede desert shoe, as well as the Merrels.

shame on the NA hunters. My favorite is the the LL bean boot. To hunt in NA nothing has been made better.