good warm weather backpac boots

264win · #1 04-15-2009, 07:41 PM

im hoping to get some recomendations on a good warm weather boots ,70+ highs , . im 6' 2 220 . im trying to gear up for early season high country hunting . i ve tried asolos , and they fit well in the wide sizes . but after a few hours of rough country the balls of my feet start to ache . i dont have this problem with my mendles or danners. which are way to hot for me in sept . any tips would be appreciated. adam

northtoalaska · #2 04-15-2009, 11:03 PM

I'm a big Danner fan. If I'm not mistaken the military has gone to Danners in Iraq and Afgannistan, so whatever model that lightweight hot weather boot is might be a good bet.

264win · #3 04-16-2009, 02:52 PM

thanks for the info ill see if i can find a pair , if there good enuf for our boys over there their good enuf for me . adam

Dewey · #4 04-18-2009, 08:22 PM

I would suggest custom "orthotics", which can really help aleviate your foot pain and make any boot feel better...if, correctly fitted.

linksmechanic · #5 04-22-2009, 04:34 PM

Kenetrek mountain o gram. I've tried danner, Lowa and asolo's and to date this is the best backpacking boot I've ever worn. I'd have to give the lowa second.

264win · #6 04-22-2009, 07:05 PM

appreciate the ideas everyone . ill keep wathing and see what i can find . would like to get something soon to breaking them in . adam

BigHonu · #7 04-24-2009, 07:07 PM

My friend and I have had good luck with Gore-tex lined kangaroo leather boots. His from Cabelas, mine from LL Bean. Very light, durable, and decent support given its design, and is re-soleable. The Vibram Gumlite soles don't have big lugs on them so won't pick up a ton of mud. Not as cool to wear as some of the fabric based boots, but not bad either.