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<blockquote data-quote="Bingoc" data-source="post: 1839768" data-attributes="member: 38930"><p>We all have different opinions regarding our experience with boots as with everything else we use especially for our outdoor activities. And all our feet are different as is how we walk and how much load we can carry. I have had many of the above mentioned boots for the decades that I have been hunting and backpacking the mountains of Idaho, Washington, Montana etc. The one brand of boot that I prefer for the extended hunting trips in mountain terrain that has not failed me for the past 6 years is the 10 inch Crispi. The next brand that I like are the Kennetreks, but I have found that they are a little stiff and have taken a lot of time to break-in for me. I have Danners that separated at the sole. </p><p>Since I also hunt coyotes and upland gave, I use different boots for that. I always use a liner with a good wool sock. I don' t like too much insulation, if any. This is all a personal preference that comes with experience. I always carry an extra pair of both socks even on day hikes. Whatever it takes, try the boots out in the store with your socks for as long as you can before you buy and go up and down stairs. When that is not possible, get a written authorization or discuss the return policy so that you have a trial period and walk daily everywhere you can to insure your feet are comfortable. At times I walked so much in the house because I did not wan to show wear on the soles that my wife though I would wear out the carpet. I have spent a lot of time on this because if there is one piece of equipment that can ruin a hunt it's a pair of boots that gives you blisters. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bingoc, post: 1839768, member: 38930"] We all have different opinions regarding our experience with boots as with everything else we use especially for our outdoor activities. And all our feet are different as is how we walk and how much load we can carry. I have had many of the above mentioned boots for the decades that I have been hunting and backpacking the mountains of Idaho, Washington, Montana etc. The one brand of boot that I prefer for the extended hunting trips in mountain terrain that has not failed me for the past 6 years is the 10 inch Crispi. The next brand that I like are the Kennetreks, but I have found that they are a little stiff and have taken a lot of time to break-in for me. I have Danners that separated at the sole. Since I also hunt coyotes and upland gave, I use different boots for that. I always use a liner with a good wool sock. I don' t like too much insulation, if any. This is all a personal preference that comes with experience. I always carry an extra pair of both socks even on day hikes. Whatever it takes, try the boots out in the store with your socks for as long as you can before you buy and go up and down stairs. When that is not possible, get a written authorization or discuss the return policy so that you have a trial period and walk daily everywhere you can to insure your feet are comfortable. At times I walked so much in the house because I did not wan to show wear on the soles that my wife though I would wear out the carpet. I have spent a lot of time on this because if there is one piece of equipment that can ruin a hunt it's a pair of boots that gives you blisters. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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