Affordable Boots?

[Mazz Hunter]

I am looking for a new pair of boots for CO elk & deer season. I outfitted my son for his first hunt this year including a new rifle so I don't have allot of left over in the hunting funds.

Any suggestions for decent pair of boots under $150.

 

[NVBird'n'Big]

I've got a pair of Cabelas Outfitter boots I really love. Great boot at a great price.

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I've used high tech boots for hunting and they worked well for a softer sole. I wear them for work now. They are very comfortable with minimal breakin. $80

 

[ALDERBUSTED]

Not sure what size you are but I have these for sale. Size 10 $200.00.

REI sells Salewa if you want to check em out. I'm only selling them because I bought them a bit too tight. I ordered the exact same boots just 1/2 size larger. They sell for $348.00 on backcountry dot com.


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[ALDERBUSTED]

Oh and they are crampon compatible just in case you decide to go after goats


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[Rick!]

The Danner 452 GTX Hiker fits your budget. Good fit, good traction, average ankle support, average to poor laces, soles will wear out in year of everyday wear. Don't get the 453's.
I went the economy route with hunting boots until one scouting trip out west. Now I wear Meindl Denali's and probably won't switch. 2yrs of everyday wear and the laces are just starting to die, ankle support is awesome, traction is great, price is on par for how long they last. YMMV

 

[hoshour]

I absolutely love my Danner Pronghorns in 8" with 400gm of insulation. On sale they'll run you $161 on Amazon right now. http://www.amazon.com/Danner-Mens-Pronghorn-Gram-Boot/dp/B004CFBB70

That's only $11 over your budget. They are comfortable right out of the box and have a good tread with a stiff sole, which is what you want. They also have a tough material on the toe front and heel to keep from getting abrasion there. I rub in a lot of Ebenauer's in the leather uppers to get them as water-resistant as possible.

Don't try to save money on boots with a set of Rockys or some other cheaper brand. You will wish you had spent a little more because your footing, your traction, your ankles, avoiding blisters and your overall comfort rely a great deal on solid, quality boots.

 

[bowhiker]

I'll second that. For the price, my danner pronghorns have worked out fine. You will need to purchase the waterproofing gel after a lot of use(second to third season).

 

[Umpqua Hunter]

I've got a pair of size 13 Kennetrek Mountain Extreme's I'd make a good deal on.

 

[tdcour]

Danner pronghorns are good. I also like my Under armor speed freak boots for bowhunting in warm weather. I recently purchased an upper end pair of boots that are great, but nothing wrong with the pronghorns. Danner has a website called hitthebreakroom.com that runs deals on danner and LaCrosse boots pretty often. Danners were going for 80 last week, but they may be sold out now. Worth a look anyway

 

[woodtick]

Look at Salomon GTX they run about 170ish and they'll handle anything you can throw at them!

 

[PointsHunter]

While not the traditional name brand... I picked up some Under Armour boots just to fool around in because they were in the $150 range. Surprising well made and comfortable. I don't know that they are the best boot I've ever owned - but for the price they exceeded my expectations more than any other boot I've owned.

 

[ScottR]

Ok, here is something to consider and i know this is not necessarily what the OP is about, but it is worth mentioning.

Boots are my number one non-weapon related piece of gear. If you can't walk, you can't hunt. A few years ago I stepped up into Meindl boots from the lower end waffled out boots I wore for years that shall remain nameless. Here is what I would do if I were in your shoes......

1. Find a boot that is primarily made of one piece of leather and doesn't look like a compartmentalized waffle on the sides. Waffle boots don't provide ankle support.

2. Fit is king, if the boot doesn't fit you won't enjoy the hunt. Don't buy a boot you can't try on and walk around in a little bit. At worst find a company with a good return policy.

 

[Never in Doubt]

The Danner Jackals are affordable but don't get them. I did and they didn't last a year. Just the other day they got a widening hole in the top of the boot where it flexes above the toe. When I emailed the company they weren't too interested in helping me when I told them their boot was a waste of my money.

 

[jasent]

I know it's double your price but I got a pair of ASOLO's and love them. I've put 150+ miles on them so far with no issues. Best boots I've ever had! Before those I was burning threw 2-3 pairs of rocky's a year.

 

[buckbull]

I was looking thru the bargain cave at cabelas and they have danner pronghorns for $150. Thats a good deal.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Bargain-Cave/New-This-Week/Footwear|/pc/105591780/c/105633180/sc/105636780/Danner174-8-200-Gram-All-Leather-Pronghorn-Boots/752283.uts?destination=/browse.cmd?categoryId=105636780&WTz_l=Home%3Bcat105591780&WTz_l=Home;cat105591780;cat105636780

 

[Colorado T]

Love my Danner Pronghorns, have had great luck with Danner. Tried the Meindl but they didn't fit my feet right although I know guys who love them. I agree with Scott, you need to try them on and walk around. I ordered the Meindl's and when they arrived was disappointed by how they felt.

 

[ScottR]

Love my Danner Pronghorns, have had great luck with Danner. Tried the Meindl but they didn't fit my feet right although I know guys who love them. I agree with Scott, you need to try them on and walk around. I ordered the Meindl's and when they arrived was disappointed by how they felt.

That is key with boots, everyone of our feet are different. Offering a review on the fit of a boot based strictly on personal foot shape is one of my pet peeves. Quality is a whole other issue, if a boot fits well but you can't beat the tar out of it then I wouldn't buy it.

 

[Murdy]

I would pick very carefully through Sierra Trading Post for clearance items. For example:
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/lowa-baltoro-backpacking-boots-for-men~p~6357w/?filterString=mens-hiking-boots~d~360/&colorFamily=01

(Lowa Hiking boots for about $170 (uninsualted, no gortex though) -- not sure what sort of boot you are looking for, but that strikes me as a pretty good deal)

You used to get an extra 30% off if you signed up for their emailing list as well

 

[d.kerri]

I will echo some of the sentiment away from buying anything much under your $150 thresh-hold. If you're comfortable buying a new pair after two good seasons of use, then you'll be fine, but I stretched my $120 boots to a 3rd season [and then a 4th] and I regretted it every step. My feet were absolutely miserable. It's not the end of the world [I'm sure some of our ancient relatives hunted in less comfortable, less water-resistant foot wear than our cheaper stuff today] but not having soaking wet, bloody toes makes for a more enjoyable hunt.