Hunting Boots
10-19-2006, 07:17 AM
#11
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Saint Robert, MO
Posts: 496
RE: Hunting Boots
ORIGINAL: r33h
how much does a pair run??
how much does a pair run??
10-19-2006, 07:18 AM
#12
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: TN
Posts: 492
RE: Hunting Boots
As far as rubber boots. I cant stand the thickness of an insulated boot. I have uninsulated lacross and love em. Thats just what I prefer I wear them all hunting season, (except when the get water in them) I used to have some rocky gortex slip on I liked those
10-19-2006, 07:31 AM
#13
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: Hunting Boots
I have a pair of the Pronghorns, but I don't think they're 1000 gram. I thought they were 600 or 800. I left them in NY last trip so I can't look. They're really comfortable. I wear rubber when I'm into more scent control but I wear the Danners when I'm in to more foot enjoyment. I really don't consider them a real cold weather boot. I have another pair for that.
10-19-2006, 07:48 AM
#14
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Ramsey,Indiana
Posts: 40
RE: Hunting Boots
Hey, thanks for the input. My idea would boot would of course be 18" rubber for scent control but cannot get a boot to fit my calves. Tryed all with gusset uppers as the big boy burlys and a pair of redhad at bass pro that was both gusset and zipped to no avail. I wear rubber sole pac boots in the early season but not to comfortable. I have a pair of Rocky Bear Claw 2's with 1000gr thinsulate that have owned for 5 years or so. Great boot, wear for deer, rabbit, and worn on 2 trips to Wyoming on Muley and Pronghorn hunts. I have heard about Danner boots from several people and would welcome the lighter weight over the Bear Claws. Again thanks for the input.
10-19-2006, 09:51 AM
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: MO
Posts: 492
RE: Hunting Boots
I own a pair of the Danners Pronghorn but they are only 800 grams. I have owned Rocky, LaCrosse, and a few other cheaper pairs and Danners are by far the best that I have owned. They are extremely comfortable and durable. As davidmil stated, they are by no means a COLD weather boot though. I will not by another brand of boot based on my experience that I as well as a couple of friends have had with Danner.
My only suggestion is stay away from Rocky. They are basically a one season boot if you are lucky. At least that has been my experience. I don't want to offend the Rocky faithful but spend the extra $40-50 and get a boot that will last you 4,5,or even more seasons.
My only suggestion is stay away from Rocky. They are basically a one season boot if you are lucky. At least that has been my experience. I don't want to offend the Rocky faithful but spend the extra $40-50 and get a boot that will last you 4,5,or even more seasons.
