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saturnine138

saturnine138

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I'm trying to find a new pair of boots, I have a pair of Magnum Stealth II's that were done in after only a year. I'm really liking these: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&indexId=cat601926&hasJS=true
From what I can see from the picture and read in the reviews, they look like nice boots. However, they're at least twice the price of the most expensive boots I've ever owned. My last boots cost me $80 and only lasted a year, so if these will last for at least two years, I'd be getting my moneys worth. All the reviews said they hold up well, but I wear my boots everyday, all year round, so they might not last as long for me.

How long should a good pair of boots last me? And what should I expect to pay for them? Does anyone have any experience with buying boots online? I cant get to a Cabela's store, and all the local stores have a pretty bad selection. Thanks for the help.
 
I had a thread here few months ago looking for hiking boots and I got a very nice response. I also have the same problem with nearby stores to test fit (as in NONE), and the best suggestion was companies online that offer free shipping both ways, like zappo's and 6pm. Of course trying them on is best because your feet are unique and their are so many brands and sizes. So if you can do it for free, it helps.

P.S. they compete against each other and everyone else, so if you find a deal they beat it+! :D
 
These are my 3rd or 4th set of Danners and that is pretty much all I will wear, I have been wearng these for the last 5 years and they look rough as hell but are going strong. I can't recommend them enough, Chris.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=ELK+HUNTER&noImage=0

Here is a pic of mine.:o

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I've owned a few pairs of cabelas boots. IMHO, their work boots are more comfortable than they should be, and tend to wear out quick. Right now I have a pair of their economy hunting/work boots. Check them out here. I really like them. Very comfortable, good traction, nice and waterproof. I should have got them in a wider size though, but thats my fault. Really, considering the price, these are probably the best boots I've owned. Cheaper than my old timberland work boots, and while maybe not quite as durable (those things were a tank, wore them HARD for 2+ years then passed them on to a broke buddy last year and AFAIK he's still wearing them), much more comfortable.
 
Saturnine138,

You said that you'll be wearing these boots every day but you didn't say what you'd be walking on. Will you primarily be walking on concrete & pavement, or out in the dirt? Hiking boot soles, as compared to those on work boots, tend to wear out very quickly when fead a steady diet of concrete & asphalt.

Also, you may want to consider buying a second pair as soon as you have decided you have found the boot you want. Boots last longer if you let them rest for a day between wearings. Also, boot manufacturers tend to change their designs every time I find a boot I like!!! :mad:

If you call Cabelas, they can usually tell you who manufactured the boot you are interested in. (If it is Rocky, keep looking!)

-- FLIX
 
Vasque Sundowners. A truely classic hiking boot. I bought a pair of the new ones (made in China vs. made in Italy) off eBay about 3 years ago and their still going strong. I have flat feet, and the new Sundowners have a much flatter sole than the Italian ones. Quality is top notch, I wear them everywhere, not to mention many hikes, some with 60 lbs. bags for 10 days. These boots keep my feet supported, and have just the right amount of ankle support. They are the most comfortable boots I've worn. Try them on first though for fit, but remember that full leather boots take a good 50 miles to START to break in.
 
Doing 3000 miles a year in the fields and woods, not taking care of them, with 220 lbs ( no I am not fat) a good pair last 6000 miles.Mephisto is the light diet and Browning signature is the heavy one.Price will be around 400$.Top quality leather,linings and 100% waterproof.Never wear the same boots day after day.Take two pairs.
 
Good boots should last years if cared for. Limmer boots have lasted 8-10 years with daily wear and 1000's of miles on them and you can resole them. They cost $300-450 aprox depending on custom built or off the shelf.

Quality footwear you trust your life with ain't cheap but this goes for near everything, you get what you pay for.

All this said no one boot maker is right for everyone unless its custom built so try and try some more but for a survival situation or hard use anything less than $200 is not great quality generally.

It amazes me people who will put together a $500 PSK and spend $1000's on all kinds of SHTF gear and then buy $100 boots to trust their lives with.

Your feet are your vehicle and are key. If they pack up no amount of gear will help you.

YMMV but I hope not.

skam
 
I have a pair of Vasque Sundowners that I bought in 1998 - still going strong.

I have also read good stuff about the Lowa Tanark. I have a pair of Lowa light hikers that has been good for about 7 years. They were very comfortable right out of the box.
 
If you have narrow feet like I do you should take a look at Montrail Torre's. They are, without a doubt, the most comfortable boot I've ever worn. I have easily put several thousand miles on them over the last few years and they are better than the day I bought them
 
I'm a huge fan of Bates. They're the most comfortable boot I've worn. A real testament to their quality and comfort is that the Bates durashocks combat boots (number 922 IIRC) is THE boot issued to BUD/S trainees. These are guys who run miles un them in all conditions, swim in the ocean with them, and basically do everything you shouldn't do to a boot. They're what I'll go with but you may want something a bit different. The real trick is to find about 25 different pairs of boots that look good and then start weeding out the ones that don't meet the criteria you've set.
 
skammer said:
Good boots should last years if cared for. Limmer boots have lasted 8-10 years with daily wear and 1000's of miles on them and you can resole them. They cost $300-450 aprox depending on custom built or off the shelf.

Quality footwear you trust your life with ain't cheap but this goes for near everything, you get what you pay for.

All this said no one boot maker is right for everyone unless its custom built so try and try some more but for a survival situation or hard use anything less than $200 is not great quality generally.

It amazes me people who will put together a $500 PSK and spend $1000's on all kinds of SHTF gear and then buy $100 boots to trust their lives with.

Your feet are your vehicle and are key. If they pack up no amount of gear will help you.

YMMV but I hope not.

skam
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IF they spend the $100! LOL

I really love the guys who have multiple $1-2K firearms and then brag on their $45 boots and $10 knife both made in China like they got the deal of a lifetime.

Rob
 
Been wearing Danner boots for the past 4 years. Black for work and a pair of their hiking boots for the woods, Valus (sp). Fit right, right out of the box. Little break-in needed. Needless to say I'll be sticking with this company from now on.
 
One word... Danner.

Mine are about 10 years old and still going strong. They're the insulated acadia, and they're the only outer footwear I wear from september through march. They look like hell now, but a bath and a shine and they'll be almost as good as new. Look at the cabelas black duty boots by danner. They're expensive, but they'll last.
 
I picked up a pair of Filson uplanders in 03' and there still going strong, they've been on 4 canoe trips which means there nice and wet from the day I put in until the day I get back to the van, and I don't know how many miles of grouse woods and deer drives but there still looking good and wearing strong.

Before I bought the Filsons I was lucky to get two seasons on a pair of decent boots.

I know a fair amount of Danner fans and they love them, I personally have no experience with them.

Good luck
Helle
 
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