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<blockquote data-quote="One Hole" data-source="post: 1930022" data-attributes="member: 90934"><p>I have tried a lot of different boots over the years and have found the Danner Rain Forest and Santiam fit my narrow arch the best and have a great balance of weight vs. durability. I also have the Danner Elk Hunters but they don't fit my foot as well. Danner builds a lot of junk boots in China nowadays but these 3 models are handbuilt in Portland and are factory rebuildable. The Rain Forests are available non-insulated and with 200G insulation. The Santiams come with 400G of insulation. </p><p></p><p>As far as insulation a lot of it depends on good your circulation in your feet is and how active you will be hunting. I believe it's better to create insulation with socks rather than have it built in the boots. Boot insulation becomes matted over time and is much harder to dry than a pair of socks. For 80% of my hunting (still hunting and spot and stalk) I wear the non-insulated Rain Forest with medium or heavy wool socks. If I am going to be sitting for more than an hour in the snow or a cold treestand I wear the Santiams. </p><p></p><p>All three of these have much softer leather and less rigid soles than my Kennetrek Mountain Extremes or Meindle/Cabelas Outfitter boots. The only time I where these is if I will be packing a lot of weight on my back.</p><p></p><p>I like the Rain Forests so well I bought a second pair and wear them everywhere (summer hikes, to work...) The first has 7 seasons on them and the second is going on 3. Other than typical scuffs and worn soles both pairs are in great shape. The Rain Forests are $270 on the Danner site now and the Santiams are $277. I usually find them cheaper from distributors than thru Danner. Great boots at any cost!</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps-</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="One Hole, post: 1930022, member: 90934"] I have tried a lot of different boots over the years and have found the Danner Rain Forest and Santiam fit my narrow arch the best and have a great balance of weight vs. durability. I also have the Danner Elk Hunters but they don't fit my foot as well. Danner builds a lot of junk boots in China nowadays but these 3 models are handbuilt in Portland and are factory rebuildable. The Rain Forests are available non-insulated and with 200G insulation. The Santiams come with 400G of insulation. As far as insulation a lot of it depends on good your circulation in your feet is and how active you will be hunting. I believe it's better to create insulation with socks rather than have it built in the boots. Boot insulation becomes matted over time and is much harder to dry than a pair of socks. For 80% of my hunting (still hunting and spot and stalk) I wear the non-insulated Rain Forest with medium or heavy wool socks. If I am going to be sitting for more than an hour in the snow or a cold treestand I wear the Santiams. All three of these have much softer leather and less rigid soles than my Kennetrek Mountain Extremes or Meindle/Cabelas Outfitter boots. The only time I where these is if I will be packing a lot of weight on my back. I like the Rain Forests so well I bought a second pair and wear them everywhere (summer hikes, to work...) The first has 7 seasons on them and the second is going on 3. Other than typical scuffs and worn soles both pairs are in great shape. The Rain Forests are $270 on the Danner site now and the Santiams are $277. I usually find them cheaper from distributors than thru Danner. Great boots at any cost! Hope this helps- [/QUOTE]
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