JG.270 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 G'day all,i've been hunting sambar for a year or so now and am looking at getting a good pair of boots atleast something a bit better then my work boots which is what i have been using,any advice would be good.cheers Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T bolt sporter Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have a pair of Hitec Altitude Ultra hiking boots and they are very comfortable. I purchased mine off amazon.com for about $120 delivered cause the cheapest I found them here was $209 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aborg Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have a pair of Hi Tecs as well and, while they are good for general walking and hunting, they don't provide a great deal of ankle support if you are contouring around steep hills. My favourite boots so far are my 8" Irish Setters but I'm not sure what model they are. Plenty of ankle support & absolutely waterproof - great for crossing small creeks & swampy areas. I also have a pair of 6" Danner Pronghorns which are OK but not as waterproof or as comfortable as the Irish Setters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samburstalker Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I use football boots, plenty of grip, light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 +1 for the Irish Setters. There is generally a big difference between hiking boots and hunting boots. Hiking boots are made for walking on trails and not for contouring on loose terrain. I found an ENORMOUS difference when I swapped to purpose built hunting boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henno Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I swear by my meindls. Never a drop through either pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltonaHunter Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 +1 for the irish setters. Plenty of ankle support/tough/waterproof....but mine are ugly as . I got mine from cabelas awhile back for $120 delivered while on sale. I also had some hitek altitude' and like has been said, theyre compfy hiking boots I wouldnt use them for hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredz4 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 i use danners they are by far the most comfortable boot that i have worn and the goretex lining works a treat. good ankle support aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafloss Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Another vote for Irish Setters - comfy & waterproof. Heading into 4 seasons for my current pair & they haven't leaked one little bit. I give them a going over with Dubbin once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelRobbo Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have a pair of Hi Tecs as well and, while they are good for general walking and hunting, they don't provide a great deal of ankle support if you are contouring around steep hills. Agreed, I love my Hi-Tecs, super comfy and can go all day and then all night in them, but they do lack in the ankle support. Looking for something with more ankles support myself, is very difficult though as finding any in my size (6 womens) is frustrating. Going to get a t-shirt printed that says "Women hunt too!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamHutch30-06 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I just bought and used for a week a pair of rusa boots, i don't have any issue's with them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsp Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 saw a pair of columbia"bugaboots"in rays out doors last week,dont know much about them as far as quality etc goes,but they were light ,probably4- 6 inches above ankle,good rubber cover over toe area and along the side above the sole which was vibram[some dont like this on hunting boots],from memory claimed to be waterproof,insulated,black ,good padding at collar and tongue,a mix of leather and cordura i think and about $200 odd.i currently use a pair of hi tecs and apart from limited ankle support the're good and suit me but will look at a pair of moroka .30's next,not cheap but look the goods.imho budget plays a big part in boot purchase but failed feet=failed trip to me and i have to drive to far to blow it on poor boots[been there done that] and so far the hitecs are doing the job well and fitted the budget at the time.cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 The tread pattern is important too. If I look at my hiking boots vs the hunting ones, the tread patterns are markedly different. Bit like road tyres vs muddies (if you get my drift). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsp Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 your right duncs, was going to put it in but thought of it later and thats were i wonder if the vibram soles that dont seem to grip some surfaces in the wet might have something to do with the tread but i've no idea as i havent used them so i cant comment.sometimes my hitecs with a rubber type sole dont grip everything i stand on so the compound might have a lot to do with it as well.the bloke who makes the perfect [or near to it ]sambar boot will do all right i reckon. after "feeling"the weight of a boot i go straight to the sole and look at its pattern,in particular to see what the loose down hill grip might be like as well as sidling grip but each to his own i suppose.my wife has a pair of merrels,more a hiking boot with not real high anlke support but good grip except for wet rocks /logs and they are vibram.they are not a realy chuncky style but suit her,and they would want be for the money they cost.cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Nothing is ever as simple as it looks, is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joefish Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Another vote for the Stoney ck Rusa boots , easily the most comphy boot out of the box ! Keep up the Nikwax and they should last a long time. Theres so many good hunting boots on the market today its hard to choose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I have to admit, boots have been the hardest thing for me to find. To date im still looking, I also think you need to mention socks. They make a big difference to your feet in a boot and how your feet stand up to the work. For socks i wear NZ stuff they hug your foot and it does not slide around in the boot. Nice and thick. Turn them inside out and you will get a few more days out of them. As for the boot that i have worn for years, POO BOOTS. But there has to be something better than them out there somewhere.Poo Boots leak until you fill the drain holes up. They need to be sprayed layer on layer with water proof to try and keep them dry. They also take time to get on and done up right. Im still looking. best of luck with the boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 What the hell is a poo boot????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optic Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 lol. Its army issue boots mate. they are the (colour or color) of poo. = Poo Boots 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ahh. I was thinking you meant gumboots or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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