Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Hunting
Backpack Hunting
Boot Suggestion
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Mike 338" data-source="post: 1090475" data-attributes="member: 41338"><p>I've owned several pair of Whites. Positively the worst hunting boots owned. Built like tanks, they're even heavier wet. Wet and frozen is just more of the same fun. I wore them for years and no matter how well broken in or changing fitting, the blisters resembles an extra toe on my feet. Almost disabling. The needs of a Wildland Firefighter are different than a hunter. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Same ankle problem here. I'm thinking the Euro mountaineering boots have it figured out. A thin sock (to add compression and tighten up the ankle area) and another good hunting sock (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XFZXYK/?tag=lrhmag19-20" target="_blank">Darn Tuff</a> socks) help. Ankle braces cut in. </p><p></p><p>I now have Kennetrek Mountain Extreme and they're working O.K. Good ankle support and quick break-in. The heel is a little sloppy though. 2nd season use seemed to get rid of a hot spot on the side. Anymore, I try to prevent blisters with moleskin on hot spots covering parts of my bit toes, little toes and heels before I put on my hunting boots. You can start a blister just by doing chores around camp so I get the moleskin on right after the tennis shoes come off and I keep extra in the pack. That's done more than anything to keep my mind off my sore feet.</p><p></p><p>I'm going to want a lighter, breathable warm weather boot for scouting in the summer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mike 338, post: 1090475, member: 41338"] I've owned several pair of Whites. Positively the worst hunting boots owned. Built like tanks, they're even heavier wet. Wet and frozen is just more of the same fun. I wore them for years and no matter how well broken in or changing fitting, the blisters resembles an extra toe on my feet. Almost disabling. The needs of a Wildland Firefighter are different than a hunter. Same ankle problem here. I'm thinking the Euro mountaineering boots have it figured out. A thin sock (to add compression and tighten up the ankle area) and another good hunting sock ([URL='http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000XFZXYK/?tag=lrhmag19-20']Darn Tuff[/URL] socks) help. Ankle braces cut in. I now have Kennetrek Mountain Extreme and they're working O.K. Good ankle support and quick break-in. The heel is a little sloppy though. 2nd season use seemed to get rid of a hot spot on the side. Anymore, I try to prevent blisters with moleskin on hot spots covering parts of my bit toes, little toes and heels before I put on my hunting boots. You can start a blister just by doing chores around camp so I get the moleskin on right after the tennis shoes come off and I keep extra in the pack. That's done more than anything to keep my mind off my sore feet. I'm going to want a lighter, breathable warm weather boot for scouting in the summer. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Hunting
Backpack Hunting
Boot Suggestion
Top