Footwear Review

[Antarcher]

Place your review on your favourite footwear.

[benhohnke]

Blundstone 490's the are easy to put on have a soft base and are comfortable and under $90 i use these every hunt

[robbbo]

I am using Hi Teck Lite hike and have found them to be a great boot
Andrew

[rohan]

in america i went to a hi-tec boot outlet and picked a boot by the name of magnum which is a division of hi-tec.
they were only $30 american dollars. :shock:
rohan

[ROULSTON]

I only wear my old scarpa trekking boots. Hard wearing, ultra-strong ankle support, water proof if you remeber to water proof them :lol:

[Grunter]

I have been using the Brahma anckle high boots for ages & find them as comfortable as. They are 200 grain Thinsulite & are 90% waterproof (They advetise 100% :roll: ) they have a verbatrim sole & are leather upper & the rest conundra (spelling) They are in 3D seclusion camo as well. Highly rcommend them.

Grunter

[HOOD]

Grunter do you have a pic, whats the retail on them and who stocks them?

[Grunter]

Mate i got them from Eagle archery a while ago. Col who works there told me about them & his boss brought a heap back from the states. They were around $69 or $89 if i remember correctly. I will take a pic in morning & post them up for you Hood.

Grunter

Same as these mate, i wi ll still post a pic of mine.

'Mossy Oak Camo Brahma Hunter Hunting Boots

Description
Mossy Oak Camo Brahma Hunting Boots - Hunter Model 200 Grams Thinsulate Insulation Hydrogard - 100% Waterproof Impermeable Bootie Flexible Lightweight Polyurethane Midsole & Durable Lightweight Rubber Outsoles Textile Lining absorbs Foot Perspiration, Dries Quickly and Resists Foot Odor & Mildew Breathes to Let Air in and Moisture Out Leather & Man Made Materials Absolutely Gorgeous Boots

[HOOD]

Impermeable Bootie
What you talking about here :lol:

[Grunter]

They have like a wet suit material inside that comes out like a divers style boot, if you know what i mean.

Grunter

[HOOD]

Sorry grunter that one went straight over your head.

I was being sarcastic refering to the BOOTIE being impermeable.
Just my sick twisted mind working over time AGAIN :twisted:

[Grunter]

Yeah i must be tierd as well Hood. On second look i know where you are comming from. I know how the mind wanders. Achery one minute & Bootie the next. 8)

Grunter

[Grunter]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y212/grunterhunter/23-03-07_0800.jpg

Sorry for quality, too cold to go up the shed to get camera out of hunting room.

Grunter

P.S Thats a little fella i got about 4 weeks ago. His friend is getting the full monty done on him should get him back in around 10 months :roll:

[woodstoka]

i use good old blund stones seeem good to me need to ree water proof mine :lol:
bit noisy wile stalking though :lol:

[HOOD]

Grunter there's something stuck tot he heel of your boot and it looks like it's been run into the ground a bit :lol: :wink:

so his mate is going to be a FULL body mount is that correct?
should look great in ya trophy room once done.

[Grunter]

I wish i had the room for full body mount. Got to keep some room to get more in there. No i am stealing an idea of Peter M's fallow he posted here a while ago. The one that looks like he is jumping out of the wall. I was very impressed with it, so much so i wanted it for my next mount.

Grunter

[Rock Steady]

How can they advertise hunting boots as 100% waterproof when they have a big hole in the top where your foot goes in?

[tomkat]

I wear Original S.W.A.T Classic 9" side zip waterproof leather tactical boots, i am very happy with them, a bit pricey $220.00

[ricochet]

How can they advertise hunting boots as 100% waterproof when they have a big hole in the top where your foot goes in?

Very true there Rock- just dont walk in deep water,lol, i used my new pair "Landrover Boots"" in New Zealand, they were good for the three days at the tournament, but got very wet whilst hunting, to which i found that water was getting into the big holes at the top of the boots LOL, my pants were very wet and the water was then running down to the bottom of the pants and then down my socks into my boots, so after all this i put on a pair of gators, and my boots were dry from then onwards,

Cheers,
Rick

[Puk]

i use good old blund stones seeem good to me need to ree water proof mine :lol:
bit noisy wile stalking though :lol:


I was always the same, and it was never a problem, as i only hunted in sand.
On the admin group hunt last week, we had three days of rain, and had to cross a lot of flats with clinging black-soil mud. The elastic-sided blundstones slipped at the back (because of the extra kilos of mud and spear-grass hanging from them), putting all the strain on the front of my legs. When you cleared the mud, you were onto hard basalt rocks, and the blunny's just didn't have the cushioning needed.

the two of these together added up to the worst shin splints i have ever had. I was just starting to get them when we went for a 7-hour hunt to the basalt wall on day four. By the time i got home i could hardly walk, and the other boys will attest to my grim death-march back across the flats. I have never had shin splints before that made my shins swell outwardly, and i needed to be bandaged and sitting in woodpiles waiting for deer (treestand style) for the rest of the week. Here i was in the best hunting paradise i have ever been in, and i couldn't walk.

I learnt the hard way. GET GOOD BOOTS! Don't skimp on your feet. When you are 60 metres from a deer and don't think you can actually get to 40 because of the pain in both legs you will curse yourself. I am now looking for boots with a vibram sole, gore-tex or equivalent waterproof fabric, and good ankle support. And they have to be lace-ups. I am not going to make that mistake again.

Spend the money. Quality will last.

Puk

[Hoyt]

Hi all,

I have Zamberlan 142 Cuenca GT plus, they are a top boot, very light, durable and 100% waterproof. They cost me $210. I use them for everything from Sambar in vic to rabbits at oranges! I would recommend them to anyone!

[Puk]

Post-script:
Talking to a doc about the continued cramping in my shin the other day, he said it had probably got to the stage of "compartment syndrome" where the swelling gets so much in the confines of the muscle that it builds up enough pressure to stop any more blood getting in. You keep using the muscles and they aren't getting oxygen or energy, so they start eating themselves to get the energy they need to work, and it can cause serious muscle damage. It looks like i was lucky and only got a tinge of it, but again it is a good lesson to take care of your feet and get good boots. It seems like the best cure would have been the one Mick was joking about (at least i think he was joking) to stab the muscle with a broadhead, It would have let the blood and fluid out, reducing the pressure.

I am SO saving for some good boots. I am still on anti-inflammatories and I never want this again.

Puk

[misfit01au]

I use a pair of steel cap work boots. I have a pair of Olivier A/T's. They have an awsome sole on them and their lace up with good ankle support. The only downsides are they arent very waterproof and they are a bit heavy.

[GREG D]

I wear Redback brand boots like the army fellas wear, nice fit, very good sole and a combination of kangaroo leather and canvas for the upper. I find they are reasonably quite but a not water proof. They do dry very quickly though when wearing them.

[Marlin44]

I've been using redbacks myself for ages - ankle high lace up leather ones. Recently tried on a pair of tactical type boots http://www.blackhawk.com/product1.asp?P=83BT00&C=C0863
after hearing good reports first hand from persons working in the big sand pit. Very comfy with plenty of support. Felt like I had a runnign shoe on - got a pair ordered.

[Puk]

Checked out the link.
There's no price listed.
That always worries me.
Do you what the damage is?

Puk

[GlennMac]

I wear danner's 100% water proof, verbatrim sole, gor-tex lined so warm in winter but breathable in summer. Very strong boot had them for years and looks like I will still get plenty of years to come. Only problem was the price, $450 but you can walk all day and they never get sore feet.

[Marlin44]

Checked out the link.
There's no price listed.
That always worries me.
Do you what the damage is?

Puk

Must have to select size and colour - Tan in my size (12 US) $169.99USD

[Al Kidner]

I'll 2nd the Danners as top end boots. But the best thing with boots is getting the fit right. I've walked more miles than most and did it for a living. Good boots and socks are paramount when out in the weeds. bad boots on the other hand..... well you all know the rest.

At this point in time I'm wearing in a pair of these...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/Longbow_lad/i812335sq01.jpg

So far so good but I'd never never agian deal with the company that sell them here in Oz.

A.K.

[Puk]

This might be a dumb question but i am wondering about Socks?
Are there any kinds out there that wick sweat away, or at least keep your feet drier and more comfortable than the nylon type work socks i have?

Any recommendations?

Puk

[mayall]

Full wool socks do the job
I use dunlop volleys they are good for the cape . down n.s.w i use a good hiking boot

[derek_webster]

I got a pair of Terra's from a mate at the Q store. Nice and high, lots of ankle support, good insert in case you need to make em a bit more snug. Add a pair of explorer socks and it makes a nice combo

[derek_webster]

i use Dubbin wax polish to waterproof my boots, especially made for this purpose. Wont get a shine on them ever again after you use it, but dont have to worry bout that anymore now i'm no longer in the Army. If you are going to buy yourself the new you beaut lightweight combat boots, such as HiTec then you have to take into consideration that you will not get the mileage from these as you will a more heavier, solid boot. Believe me, I used to stomp around the bush when I was in the Army with a pair of HiTec Magnums. Great pair of boots but split at the toes after about 6 months

[huddo0312]

I use these mostly. Not real good for deer country but great for up here. And look at that camo. Can't even see my foot...
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa47/huddo0312/huntingboots.jpg
Sometimes I use these. Great for stalking in.
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa47/huddo0312/huntingboots002.jpg

[ricochet]

To many burrs and prickles down this way to go bare footed, would be very painfull:)

Rick

[Ozchuck]

K-swiss Ariake's
Coolest shoe ever, I go mountain climbing in them.
If you need to be quieter, the trusty $20 dunlops will do the trick.

[RMF]

Can you get $20 dunlops anymore?

I'm a big fan of K-Swiss (great shoes if you wear orthotics), I might check those out.

[Ozchuck]

They only come in brighter colours in most stores, if you wanna be really camouflaged you could make a little hood for them.
But these shoes being designed for free running have an amazing ammount of strength, and through regular walking or hiking you'll never find their limits.
Like I said, I mountain climb in them and I dont have to use my hands anywhere near as much as my friends and I can simply sprint up extreme steep surfaces with the grip, and can rely on the sensitivity and studiness of the shoe to not send me flying backwards and smashing my skull.
For $200 though you'd have to be keen on a set, but as far as multi-purpose shoes go, these are the best you can get in the world.
I bought these and then ended up donating my running shoes and my street shoes and my dancing shoes to the less fortunate.
They're that damn good.

If you can get away without needing properly soled shoes, or have an existing set of good sturdy boots already,
Dunlops now come in 2 types, the old volley sand shoes and a newer variant which is more expensive, but more durable. though the durability makes them heavy and less sensitive for the feet.
These have the benefits of being $20-$40.

[Ozchuck]

Or you could buy these:
https://www.vibramfivefingers.com/barefooting/trekking_traveling.cfm
:O how cool do they look?

[derek_webster]

I'd give those fivefingers about, ohhhhhh, half a day on the basalt