Hunting Boots

[Camo]

OK guys tell me who makes a good quality hunting boot with at least 800 grams of insulation that is light weight, durable, and waterproof. Need these for late season elk hunting at 8,000 to 10,000 feet. Likely walking in the snow and also sitting in the cold so I need me feet to stay warm and yet I don't need the weight. I have some Rockies I have had for over 10 years. They are pretty warm but way to heavy. Also give me your opinion on gaiters. Do I need them and which one to get. I am on a budget and don't want to spend $300 on boots but I don't want to go cheap and regret it with cold and wet feet.

[ST52V]

http://m.danner.com/?gclid=CPX15O3ovMACFQQT7Aodr1gARw

If they have your size buy two pairs incase they get wet and you can't dry them out every night. I would have gaiters. Last year in Wyoming , all the locals had them on. Even the guys who were not sporting the latest and greatest guns, camo ect.. Lesson learned on my part.

[Kevrod3]

Cabelas Meindl Perfekt boots are Amazing IMO! I used them last year in the mtns of Colorado, and didn't have a hot spot let alone a blister. I wore them and broke them in before I left for my hunt. They have a great foot bed and when you pick up the boots in the store and try to push your thumbs into the toe/arch area you will be unable to push it in. Meaning your feet will not break down as easily on rocky terrain. Also I really like how locked in my ankles felt. Solid boot! Make sure you spend Big money on liner socks and Merino wool sock. NEVER NEVER USE COTTON SOCKS!!!

I know 4 other guys that have the boots and are very happy with them. The only guy who is not 100% satisfied is because he wears a large EE size. He has soft feet to begin with. However all in all I'd give them 4.5 out of 5 stars. The only problem I have, but I found the solution is. The one lace that has leather sometimes rubs and makes a little squeak or rub sound. I used alittle of my smoke in a bottle, wind checker powder and it quieted it right up! Good Luck!

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home/Cab ... t112293180

[Camo]

Guys thank you for the info. The one question I have about the Cabela's boot is that it is only 400 grams of thinsulate and I believe I will need more than that. In regards to the danner boots getting wet, I have some old mostly leather Rockies. Have work them in each season with a fresh coat of mink oil and I have never had any problems with water penetration or wet feet. However my old Rockies are big, clunky, and heavy. I saw the camofire had a deal online for some 800 gram Rockies but I waited to long and their deal is gone. These boots were $69. Stupid me thought about it to long and lost on this deal. The reason for my delay is that I need to do some research on which boot to get. My big concern is cold feet and heavy boots. Keeping sending suggestions.

[wawhitey]

Don't know if 800 will be enough for late season at that elevation. I was hunting elk early December at 4500 ft and 400 grams ran me off the mountain. I can deal with cold body but cold feet is a deal breaker. Next day I went up with boots with 1400 gram and stayed from dark til dark no problem. Sometimes a bit of extra bulk and weight is called for.