I guess it depends on what image you're after.
Spending Money on Good Boots
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Muley_Stalker
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I'm going to guess you didn't read all the posts. The OP is from Montana and I assume he'll be doing similar hunting to what i'm doing. He wanted to know if the higher dollar boots were an advantage over cheaper boots. I explained I used to go through the cheaper boots every 1-2 years. The Meindl boots I bought are going on 12 years and are still in good shape. So, in the long run I saved a lot of money and had comfortable, waterproof boots instead of the cheap boots. I also said I wear the boots everyday and i'm in the mountains at least 250 days a year. I thought I answered his question and it has nothing to do with looking cool. I doubt anybody knows what I paid for the boots by just looking at them. Plus, I like being alone, so few see me anyway.
So, are they necessary? I think so.
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I actually wore meindls before my foot relaxed and went to a 14.
Apparently there is a nerve hit by saying no, you don't need high end.
Apparently there is a nerve hit by some people viewing higher end boots as a good value/functional purchase.
I was trying to walk softly. I know who sponsors Fin.
Barriers to entry.
I didn't know a life's story. I didn't need to.
There are guys who don't live in mtn states. Guys who never see snow. Guys who have never been at elevation. Guys who have never hunted elk.
I assume if someone is asking a question, they don't know the answer.
As for hyperbole.
$400 kenetrek/schemes/crispi
$200 pants(FL, Sitka, KUIU.
$150 shirt
$100 underlayment
$250 jacket
$300 coat
$300 in rain gear
$500 pack
$150 bino harness
$2000 was low.
Its not hyperbole. And it can be a barrier to entry if guys don't know that while nice, and comfy, it's not a "need".
I feel like I've now wasted oxygen pointing out the obvious.
And I own 2 pairs of Crispis.
Neither are worth what they charge for them.
Both are worth the $99 I paid because of some issue on the size 14 soles.
The OP never asked if he NEEDED high end.
The addition of clothing is a red herring.
Carry on with your rant.
Of course, you are right.
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I was inspired to ask this question while reading the "Getting Started Hunting Fishing $$$" thread, but didn't want to hijack that conversation so I am starting a new thread.
There were a few in the other thread that said that would go used/cheap/borrowed on many items, but would not skimp on spending money on good boots. My question is what you look for in a good boot. I am so confused by the high dollar brands that I am paralyzed from spending the money on a pair. I have looked at some Kenetreks that are so stiff I can't imagine wearing them. Is that what you are going with and, if so, are they actually comfortable? Other boots look just like pairs that are $200 to $300 cheaper and I wonder just what I am getting that is worth all that extra money. Can you all help me out. What am I looking for? What am I missing out on with my cheap boots?
Perhaps re read the post.
I was inspired to ask this question while reading the "Getting Started Hunting Fishing $$$" thread, but didn't want to hijack that conversation so I am starting a new thread.
There were a few in the other thread that said that would go used/cheap/borrowed on many items, but would not skimp on spending money on good boots. My question is what you look for in a good boot. I am so confused by the high dollar brands that I am paralyzed from spending the money on a pair. I have looked at some Kenetreks that are so stiff I can't imagine wearing them. Is that what you are going with and, if so, are they actually comfortable? Other boots look just like pairs that are $200 to $300 cheaper and I wonder just what I am getting that is worth all that extra money. Can you all help me out. What am I looking for? What am I missing out on with my cheap boots?
Perhaps re read the post.
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rwc101
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Maybe it's just me but it sounds like more of a masonry boot.
And no where in there does he use the word "NEED"
You are correct, this is a waste of oxygen.
Carry on.
"Getting started hunting...."
"What am i missing....."
"Paralyzed".
Can't imagine where I got confused by someone in a "getting started" post, who is looking at expensive boots and wondering WTF.
You are correct. I said NEED.
And I stand by it.
If you are getting started in hunting, it's pretty safe assumption your NOT backpacking into the Brooks Range to hunt sheep.
Its a pretty safe assumption that a guy just getting started looking at what high end gear cost is wondering why.
His use of the word "Paralyzed" pretty much proves that.
If you are just "starting out", a pair of high end boots isn't necessary.
Im betting you didn't start in Zamberlins. I didnt start in Crispis.
In fact I hunted elk 20 years before I even owned "hunting boots"
All of us got by, until we figured it out.
And that's what he was asking and what I answered.
Muley_Stalker
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No, no nerve was hit. I just didn't want what I said twisted around. Do you need good boots? No, you can go barefoot if you're tough enough. I tried mocs for awhile to be in the spirit of the fur trade era. I like the Meindl's better. My size is 13 and I have a hard time finding boots that fit. I can imagine you at size 14 is way harder.
I started in Danners until I realized they sucked and my feet were much happier in better boots. My out of pocket expenses with good boots are no higher than with shitty ones.
Muley_Stalker
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If you buy high end boots and they don't last you any longer than cheap boots. Then it doesn't make much sense to buy good boots.
That's not the case for me.
That's not the case for me.
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JulesLWallace
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You should not think about how many you are going to spend to buy good boots. You should better research first some brands and their boots and decide which one is better for you. Also, you should keep in mind where you are going to hunt. You must take into consideration weather conditions, type of landscape, time of year and other things. Read some reviews of the best boots for hunting. You can check link about the best elk hunting boots for example. As for me, I have two pairs: Irish Setter Men’s 880 for warm weather and Irish Setter Men’s 860 Elk Tracker with high insulation for cold days. Both pairs are waterproof.
