I am looking for a new pair of hunting boots and am curious about the Rocky ProHunter Revolver boots. They have a sort of self lacing system to tie the boots and since my boots are constantly coming untied in heavy cover I thought these sounded convient since there are no actual laces, just an aluminum cable. Anyone have any experience with these boots? Any other suggestions or opinions?

I think Rocky Boots in general are a grate boot. I have 4 or 5 pair depends on the use. I have worn them from Alaska to Africa . I did alot of walking in Africa and Montana. I will use them in Mexico this year for Mule and Coues deer.

blaser on a side note who are you going to hunt with in Mex?

Thx

Mark D

I have 2 Pair of Rocky's one insulated one not insulated both squeak!!! The insulated ones the inside bootie comes out when I take them off, I have a pair of Cabellas outfitter series and love them, many miles in the Mts. they don't squeak!! I won't buy Rockies again.

Mark I am hunting with ElHalcon in Chihuahua.

My concern with the Rocky's with the steel cable lacing is what happens if that fine steel cable breaks? I've seen several boot makers now with neoprene lace covers that zip up of velcro over the laces to keep them from coming untied. I just double not mine and wear gaiters to keep the grabby stuff from working the laces loose... I'm a big fan of Danner boots though. I've worn them for years, and their comfort and features were always worth the few buck more I paid for them over Rockys, LaCrosse, Redwing, and a host more..

I bought a pair of Irish Setters last year. They are warm, light, very comfortable, and truely waterproof from my own testing! I wear them hunting, and also Ice fishing, and my feet never get cold, even in -20 weather(celcius)

I am aware that Rocky many great pairs of hunting boots. I am curious if anyone owns or has seen the new lacing system they have on the ProHunter line of boots. I own several pairs of Rocky Boots, and the only problem I have with them is that in heavy brush the laces come undone and I'm wandering if the new system would solve that?

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Posted 11 December 2005 09:28
I bought a pair of Irish Setters last year. They are warm, light, very comfortable, and truely waterproof from my own testing! I wear them hunting, and also Ice fishing, and my feet never get cold, even in -20 weather(celcius)

This is my boot also.
I ordered a pair and a pair of Danners at the same time and sent the danners back for another pair of Setters. They fit my foot very well. I always felt Rockies were too narrow for the size.
FRank

I won't own another pair of Rocky boots. They are made in China and they are not comfortable. I would find another brand of boots if I were you. Rocky boots are nationally advertized but I think the are lousy.

I have owned two pairs of Rockies and never again.

Danner baby!

I don't have the widest foot but wear a wide in Danners.

Up in the Northwest you will find very few forrest fire fighters not wearing Whites Boots. Their Whites Smokejumper is almost the 100% choice. These guys live in their boots for days and want the best. Whites uses your foot measurement and makes the boot for your foot. I have had a pair of their hiker model since 2001,which is actually one of their lighter boots,and must say they show no wear and are a joy to wear. I have had several pairs of Redwings and they don't start to compare.

I wear Danner 'Light Hikers' for much of my NA hunting, which is mostly in high desert country, and I've used them more than any other boot for the last 18 years. I've gone through at least five pairs of them since 1987.

I'm glad White's was mentioned, because the other day I was at a gun store in Portland that was now carrying White hunting boots. They looked to be extremely well made, and the fit like a glove. I think I'm going to invest in a pair of them myself.

AD

I have wide feet. I have tried Danners, Rockies, Schnees, Filson, etc. Filson isn't bad. Then I was recommended Meindls Boots. they make the Perfekt Hunter which I tried and it was okay. However, their Canadian Hunter is one of the best boots I have ever worn, bar none. You can get them at most Cabela's stores. I also like their noninsulated models for warm weather hunting. They are a bit more expensive, but in my opinon worth it. What I really like about the Meindl is that the toe box is shaped more like a real foot, whereas some of these other boots have a straight toe box. One thing I have learned in wearing different types of boots in real cold weather is that you need room in that toe box to keep your feet warm. In my opinion, a pair of boots with less insulation but a bit more room in the toe box will keep your feet warmer than a pair of boots with more insulation but fitting to tight in the toe area.

I have a pair of Whites. They however are not what you would think of when thinking of a hunting boot. They are the "packer" style. I traced my foot on paper etc. and they are the best fitting pair of boots I have. I can walk long distances or stand on concrete all day and suffer no ill effects.

As a side note there customer service is outstanding. You have to understand I wear these boots everyday rain or shine. they have seen it all. Saying that, when I purchased them I wore them completly out in a years time. I was still tickled with them as that was not unusual to wear out a pair of boots in a year. So I sent them back to have them rebuilt. (another plus to white's) When they recieved them they called me back to say that thry were sorry that the boots had only lasted 11 1/2 monthes and that they would build me a new pair for the cost of a rebuild! I have had this pair rebuilt once since then and they are about ready to go again. Both times lasting a full 2 years.

I get Rocky Boots for free in uniform allowance. I go through 2 to 3 pairs of boots a year at work. I bought danners with my own money for several years untill they were offered in uniform supply. For a construction worker who needs to keep his feet warm and safe from abrasions Rocks would be OK. However for field work or hunting I would not give Rockys to my worst enemy.

Use Danners in Africa and the South West USA and in cold and wet I rely on Lacrosse rubber boots and Schnees Pack Boots.

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Originally posted by rdb86:
I am looking for a new pair of hunting boots and am curious about the Rocky ProHunter Revolver boots. They have a sort of self lacing system to tie the boots and since my boots are constantly coming untied in heavy cover I thought these sounded convient since there are no actual laces, just an aluminum cable. Anyone have any experience with these boots? Any other suggestions or opinions?

It depends on your requirements. Obviously, if you're gonna be hunting pheasants in the Dakotas, you don't need something for the mountains. I didn't see any comments as to your use. Assuming you will need boots for the mountains, I wholeheartedly agree on the Whites. I've had my customized Smokejumpers since 1971. Yup!, 1971. They've been refurbished twice for a nominal price. Now, I admit I don't wear them every day and I got them primarily for sheep hunting but they are the best boot I've ever seen. Mine were custom made to my feet and one drawback may be their weight. I do think they are a bit heavy for sheep hunting but they are hell for stout. I had mine made 10" high and with no lacing hooks - eyelets only. One word of warning, your feet conform to the boot, not the other way around. Should you go with them, you better wear them & break in your feet. You'll regret it otherwise. It took me a week of wearing them to class to get them so I could wear them, (I was in college at the time). At one point, I thought I'd never be able to wear them but now, theyre great. Wore them sheep hunting that year too. They're expensive but worth every penny. Good luck, Bear in Fairbanks

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Originally posted by Bear in Fairbanks:
Mine were custom made to my feet and one drawback may be their weight. I do think they are a bit heavy for sheep hunting but they are hell for stout. I had mine made 10" high and with no lacing hooks - eyelets only. One word of warning, your feet conform to the boot, not the other way around. Should you go with them, you better wear them & break in your feet. You'll regret it otherwise. It took me a week of wearing them to class to get them so I could wear them, (I was in college at the time). At one point, I thought I'd never be able to wear them but now, theyre great. Wore them sheep hunting that year too. They're expensive but worth every penny. Good luck, Bear in Fairbanks

I forgot to mention the break in peroid. I usually don't lace them very tight for the first week or so. That seems to help.

Have any of you tried thr Danner GTX desert boot? I need alot of support, and I cannot find a suitable boot yet.

To answer the original question, I have no experience with the new Rocky lace system.

As for my opinion, I spend quite a bit of time working and recreating in the forests of central Idaho. I own three a pair of White's boots, one pair of caulked (logger)boots, the other pair has a vibram sole (smokejumper), and the thrid pair are pack boots with a caulked sole and wool felt liners. For warm weather work and play the leather boots are the most comfortable footwear I have. I wear them all day with zero fatigue at the end of the day. The pac boots on the other hand provide less support but I have been out to work in sub-zero weather an my feet stay warm.

The White's boot company will build their boots around your foot for max. comfort and support. I had a pair of Danners but I had them tore up after a year and they were not comfortable at all. Check out the White's boots web page:

http://www.whitesboots.com/boots_sub.php?request=category&p_id=White%27s+Boots

One last thing, I use leather boot laces in all of my boots. Leather bootlaces are easier on boot eyes and can be tied tighter. Because of their physical properties they can be pulled tight and then simply tied in a square knot. All you have to do to untie them is to sharply pull on one of the dead ends and the knot will pull over, loosen, and can be untied the rest of the way with one hand. There are no loops to get caught up and untie or trip over (can be deadly when using a chainsaw). Maybe try leather laces in your current boots.

i have had 4 pairs of rocky boots & they are comfortable but the soles fall apart so you need to add a $80.00 resoling job into the cost

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Originally posted by tom ga hunter:
i have had 4 pairs of rocky boots & they are comfortable but the soles fall apart so you need to add a $80.00 resoling job into the cost

One pair with soles that came off was enough for me to look elsewhere.

I was fitted for a pair of Whites at the Schnees store in Bozeman MT in 1992 and wore them non-stop on our farm and ranch for 12 years with 4 resoles and 2 rebuilds. They are expensive but are a great boot. They definitely require some breaking in as they can be down right painful for the first few weeks of wear. Then for some reason at the age of 32 my feet have grown from size 9.5 to 11s and now I need to get fitted for another pair. I wouldn't hesitate to get another pair of Whites or maybe Vieborgs (spelling?) from British Columbia. They are supposed to be better than Whites.

I will never buy another pair. The rubber on the sole is deteriating and coming off in chuncks so all the lugs fell off this season. They have been worn 2 weeks per year for 7 years which is 14 weeks of wear and they are now worthless boots. $159 for 14 weeks wear is very poor.

Have not worn the Rocky boots so cannot really comment on them. I have worn a pair of Russell Sheephunters for the last 9 years and find them to be the most comfortable boot I've ever worn. Definitely not inexpensive though and there are probably many just as good I just have not worn them. Only other boots I worn that came close were the Corcoran jump boots I wore in the Army.

I'm sold on Danner.....tried them all I think.....

I had one pair of rockies and won't have another!
While on a backpacking hunt I had the sole split across under the arch. By the time I walked out the sole was flopping around and my foot was hurting more than I thought possible. They weren't waterproof either in spite of the advertisment.

I am using Danner's now. I like them quite a bit, but they are not easy to dry out over night. Nate

Whites-----period! Loggers, smoke jumpers or pacs.

I have good luck with Rocky Cornstalkers from a quite a few years ago. I recently use Danner Frontier 1,000gr. But after only 2 months of hunting use and 3 months in Iceland, they leaked around the bottom inside. This happend after a long day in the wet deep snow this past Nov. Sent them back to Cableas for another pair. The only reason I sent them back to Cabelas, is they GUARENTEED replacement, as Danner said they would evualate them (Gore-Tex was only warrantied for 1 year).Someone mentioned about Rocky boots being made in China. I am starting to wonder if it even matters anymore where boots are made as far as quality. My Danner boots are made in China as well. Hopefully my Danners wont leak again...well see.