Best Sheep Hunting Boots?
I was hoping to get some advice on the best sheep hunting boots. I currently use a good pair of mountaineering boots but they are getting worn out. They have a full steel shank (super stiff) and were great in lots of situations. However, they are heavy. What does everyone think? Anyone have a favorite make/model?
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Lowa Sheephunter!
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i and every other sheep guide i know wear Asolos. Awesome boot and i have never had a sore foot, pinched toe, or blister. Lightweight, waterproof, goretex, warm. Just an awesome boot.
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I also wear Asolo boots. Best footwear I have ever owned by a wide margin. Go and try lots of on though. Run around the store, kick the wall. Everyone is different, fit is the most important thing to consider.
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yeah good point, every ones foot is different. They don't come cheap though!
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I agree that every one's foot is different. I like the Lowa GTX like Sheep does as well....the Tibets are nice but they are lower....I got a bad ankle so taller is better for me.
Solid advice about trying lots on....try to go down and incline as well to see how much your slipping and cramming up against the end.....sucks with a pack on to say the least.......buy for YOUR foot.....there's lotsa good stuff out there. Merry Christmas, tm |
Lowa GTX Extreme( Sheep Hunters)
I bought a pr. of these (Lowa) last spring. They are fantastic. Ordered them from Baker Shoe company
http://www.bakershoe.com/lowa-boots-catalog/index.html Roebag |
My Lowa's have worn well and are very comfy.My only complaint is the rubber is peeling back.i took them to a boot repair shop and he told me that i would be better off buying new ones because they couldn't glue them back in place?
What Lowa's are the tallest with good ankle support? any website. Meindels are supposed to be cadillac,may be my next choice. I just want a real good quality well wearing boot when my lowa's are expired. |
Owned three pairs of Meindles....never again. Brutal warranty...and quality has gone way down hill!
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I still own three pairs of meindls,from five years old to ten years old.I only wear them for hunting and they are all still serviceable.The most comfortable boots that I have ever worn.
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yup
yea sheep i have to agree with you, i sheep hunted for a month every day on two different hunts this year and my mendals are jsut not holding up, i am also going to try the lowa next, used to be mendals were the boot to own now im not sure,
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Irish Setters suck. Poor choice for the money.
As an arborist, I've traditionally gone through (on average) two different pairs of boots per season..... Then I discovered Zamberlands. By the spring, I'll be entering my third season on the same pair. They've been up on the rock as well. They can take a beating. Great mountain boot until you start spending some time in the snow. Tree |
I was a huge Zamberlan fan till my last pair. They literally shredded my feet on the first two trips and I had to take them back. Apparently it's not uncommon with the new ones. Guy at MEC has had loads returned. I loved them too but they have definitely changed...ugh
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ok , now Tundra monkey has already cost me quite a few hundred for a good pack , so I have to ask , How much is a good set of boots going to set me back ? You definately want a good set on your feet for day after day of hiking up and down chasing the elusive Dall and I would like to get them a few months in advance to get them properly broke in.
Damn you TM , this friendship is getting very expensive !!! LOL |
I use danner canadians...i have had meindels, lowas and almost anything else u can imagine but i like these particular danners best. But honestly get whatever works with your feet dude, not what works for other guys...and the most importtant piece of sheephunting footwear is those big puffy down filled slippers MEC sells...honestly at the end of the day it is like someone hugging your footsies and they weigh next to nuttin
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I posted this on CGN a while back and pasted it here to save my fingers :D
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Maybe the more appropriate way to say it is, don't chince on footwear and buy the right boot suited for the terrain you hunt in. |
I have a pair of Meindl Canadians. I wore them for 2 seasons aprox 7 1/2 months between the two. And they are WORE OUT!!!!! I know a guy that weres Asolo's and swears by them (he guides all yr round) and another friend just got a pair of Lowa Sheephunters and so far he really likes them. Not sure what I am going to get for next season. But great thread gnolan, keep the info coming guys.
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I have used Asolos and Hanwags, both great boots but prefer the Hanwags.
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Bought a pair of hanwags this fall, was very happy,served me well on my 408 archery sheep draw
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My biggest problem with any boots is my feet sweat so much. My socks are always wet.
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You drew 408 this year wall? How'd you make out? |
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Meindles are still the best for me. The problem that ost guys have is that they get them wet wading across streams and thn get them too close to the fire to dry them off. Make sure you keep the leather clean and taken care of and put some good product on them and they will last you for a long time.
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