Lightweight hunting boots

[SBD]

Hi All-

Pretty new member looking for suggestions.

Looking for a pair of early season (fall) hunting boots that are light and nimble for Oct/Nov deer season. Waterproof is a plus. I'm in northern Illinois so temps are 40's-60's or so. Probably don't need serious insulation, if at all.

What are you guys using?

Thanks in advance!

Tom

[SBD]

FWIW, right now I'm running Irish Setter Vapr Trek 8" boots but they are a little warm & heavy for early season here.

Thanks,
Tom

[Hoobilly]

Might as well wear hikers that you would use in spring turkey hunting

Bought myself the Salamon GTX 4’a and have worn them everyday for the last 5-6 months and love them

[DBLGBL]

I've been wearing Crispi boots they are not cheap but the last two weeks in the elk mountains have put over a hundred miles on the feet and no issues.

2Gbl

[Turkinator]

Might as well wear hikers that you would use in spring turkey hunting

Bought myself the Salamon GTX 4’a and have worn them everyday for the last 5-6 months and love them

I’ll second that recommendation!

[Spuriosity]

For deer hunting, I prefer to wear scent containing boots. For early bow season in NC, I wear cheap Lacrosse rubber boots. As temps cool, I switch to a pair of Muck Wetland boots. They are relatively lightweight and comfortable to walk in (although I wouldn't wear them upland bird hunting) and keep my feet warm from 30-60 degrees.

If I wasn't concern with scent and was planning to walk a lot (e.g. ruffed grouse hunting), I have a pair of uninsulated Zamberlan boots that are the best I have ever owned. I also have and like a pair of uninsulated Lowas. For the money, it is hard to beat Danner Pronghorns, but I find the sole lacking in traction for walking in the mountains of western NC. They would be fine in Ill.

All of the above are waterproof.

[SBD]

Guys-

These are great starts- thank you all very much!!! Starting my search now.

Tom

[WV Ridge Reaper]

Might as well wear hikers that you would use in spring turkey hunting

Bought myself the Salamon GTX 4’a and have worn them everyday for the last 5-6 months and love them

That’s what I recommend as well..Got a pair before season this year..I couldn’t believe I found a shoe/boot that wasn’t rubber but was actually 100 percent water proof..Amazed to say the least


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[Hoobilly]

Might as well wear hikers that you would use in spring turkey hunting

Bought myself the Salamon GTX 4’a and have worn them everyday for the last 5-6 months and love them

That’s what I recommend as well..Got a pair before season this year..I couldn’t believe I found a shoe/boot that wasn’t rubber but was actually 100 percent water proof..Amazed to say the least


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I love how my feet pop into them. Like they were hand made for me

[SBD]

Might as well wear hikers that you would use in spring turkey hunting

Bought myself the Salamon GTX 4’a and have worn them everyday for the last 5-6 months and love them

I’ll second that recommendation!

That's exactly why I posted up here.

[Turkinator]

I wore them from March in Alabama to the last of May in New York, they are very comfortable.

[jsh909]

https://workboots.com/georgia-10-athens ... 058/1&dl=b

Georgia Athens Wellington Pull Ons

I wear them for deer, turkey , squirrel. Whatever arises, light weight but tough, water proof. The mock toe is great for protection from the stirrups on my summit climber, it keeps the stirrups off the boot itself and saves them from getting torn up. Anyhow, they might be worth a look.

[SBD]

I hadn't considered a boot like that- thanks for the rec.

[CamoMan4025]

https://workboots.com/georgia-10-athens ... 058/1&dl=b

Georgia Athens Wellington Pull Ons

I wear them for deer, turkey , squirrel. Whatever arises, light weight but tough, water proof. The mock toe is great for protection from the stirrups on my summit climber, it keeps the stirrups off the boot itself and saves them from getting torn up. Anyhow, they might be worth a look.

I heard those are the boots they wore on Brokeback Mountain!!!

[Hoobilly]

https://workboots.com/georgia-10-athens ... 058/1&dl=b

Georgia Athens Wellington Pull Ons

I wear them for deer, turkey , squirrel. Whatever arises, light weight but tough, water proof. The mock toe is great for protection from the stirrups on my summit climber, it keeps the stirrups off the boot itself and saves them from getting torn up. Anyhow, they might be worth a look.

I heard those are the boots they wore on Brokeback Mountain!!!

[jsh909]

https://workboots.com/georgia-10-athens ... 058/1&dl=b

Georgia Athens Wellington Pull Ons

I wear them for deer, turkey , squirrel. Whatever arises, light weight but tough, water proof. The mock toe is great for protection from the stirrups on my summit climber, it keeps the stirrups off the boot itself and saves them from getting torn up. Anyhow, they might be worth a look.

I heard those are the boots they wore on Brokeback Mountain!!!

I don't follow?

[Hognutz]

It’s a joke. Broke back Mountain was a movie that involved gay cowboys..

[Hoobilly]

It’s a joke. Broke back Mountain was a movie that involved gay cowboys..

He’s young and missed those online forum days where we ran with the memes

[jsh909]

It’s a joke. Broke back Mountain was a movie that involved gay cowboys..

Ok, makes more sense now. They definitely aren't the best looking boot. I just went with comfort and fit.

[Hognutz]

It’s a joke. Broke back Mountain was a movie that involved gay cowboys..

They put their saddled on backwards so they could “sit” on the saddle horn!

[CamoMan4025]

Thank you guys for clearing that up for him

[jsh909]

At the risk of offending someone, I need to ask. Why are y'all watching movies about gay cowboys?

[Hognutz]

Is it wrong for two cowboys to love each other?

[Hoobilly]

At the risk of offending someone, I need to ask. Why are y'all watching movies about gay cowboys?

Never watched it because it was a gay movie

Should’ve been a great western but turned into a homo goat wrestling queer fest. We just joke about it pardner

[Hognutz]

Never saw it, never will! No, nope, nada!!