Good boots?

[Hammer Time]

For cold weather hunting, check out Schnee's boots. Buy once, cry once.

[mkd]

used sorels for years deer hunting in the cold weather of Wisconsin. i also had seal skinz socks i wore that kept the pack boots bone dry. turkey hunting i used Rocky 8" insulated hiking boots with mid weight insulation and good wick control socks . One important idea of keeping feet warm is to make sure you have lots of room in the boots so the circulation is good and to wear good socks. boot blankets are a good option if you are sitting in a blind all day. sorels are too heavy for run and gun as in spring turkey hunting.

[KizerYSTY]

I go hunting a lot, you know. I've tried so many bad and good boots. And now I think the most important thing for boots is to be very light and waterproof because if you get your feet wet in winter, you'll find yourself on a coach with a blanket and a thermometer. So last winter, my sons gifted me a pair of men's wedge sole boots. They know what their dad dreams of. I found the same boots for Xmas for them so we could go for a hunt together. So, if you once see 3 men walking in the forest wearing the same boots, you'll recognize us. Be happy!

[mkd]

red wing wedge sole moc toe boots for mowing the lawn. only boots i wear anymore here in Florida.

[Skookum]

Best cold-weather boot is the US military's arctic Mickey Mouse boot (aka bunny boot):

https://www.mickeymouseboots.com/

[crosstimbers]

Best cold-weather boot is the US military's arctic Mickey Mouse boot (aka bunny boot):

https://www.mickeymouseboots.com/

I remember those! I didnt know they were still around except maybe surplus stores.

[Hammer Time]

Really depends on what kind of hunting you're doing. If you're going to be sitting around in cold temps for hours on end, that's different than actively hunting and hiking in cold temps. For one, your feet probably won't get nearly as cold if you're hiking, and you're probably going to want something more like a real hiking boot.

[Grendel]

Best cold-weather boot is the US military's arctic Mickey Mouse boot (aka bunny boot):

https://www.mickeymouseboots.com/

I remember those! I didnt know they were still around except maybe surplus stores.

Always out of stock in anything like wearable sizes.

[Skookum]

Best cold-weather boot is the US military's arctic Mickey Mouse boot (aka bunny boot):

https://www.mickeymouseboots.com/

I remember those! I didnt know they were still around except maybe surplus stores.

Always out of stock in anything like wearable sizes.

Given Grendel is a gigantic monster, perhaps of reptilian form, I should think any human footwear would be unwearable.


I gather the Mickey Mouse boot, aka bunny boot, is no longer GI.  A few years back the Army was planning to test overboots to replace them.  Troops sent to Norway to train in the Arctic with our NATO allies were given Norwegian-issue overboots which our guys liked a lot.  Has an overboot system been adopted?

[RSR]

Really depends on where you are and what your "snowy weather" consists of...  Wet snow, dry snow, how deep snow, etc.

As expensive as good hunting boots are, always good to remember that Scheels has an unlimited lifetime warranty on everything they sell: https://www.scheels.com/c/boots/men/hunting

[ghj773]

 Schnees would be your best bet! Second to SchneesI'll recommend also buying a extra set of liners, and the extra insoles, that way you can swap liners if your feet sweat or you get a bit of water in them. mine are going on around 5 years old and doing well, used too get cold feet not anymore. The other thing about them is if you wear out the bottoms just ship them back for re-placement bottoms. Bite the bullet and get a pair they are well worth the money.

[xring11]

Agree that Danner makes boots worth considering if you don't mind "old school break-in" period.

Merrells are quite good. I have worn two pairs out that served well.

I now wear Danner Mountain Light II boots. They are heavier, use Gore Tex for water protection, and require old school break-in. They wear like iron and can be rebuilt and properly resoled.  Danner makes excellent traditional hiking boots,  and I recommend them if a longer wearing (versus "no break-in") boot fits your needs..

Cheers.

[357MAGNOLE]

I've had my current set of Danner Boots since 2015. Good as new. I run them hard in the spring chasing turkeys and decently this time of year for hogs and deer.

[czrascal]

Definitely look into Crispi insulated. Best boots I've ever owned and worth every penny.

[Fyrfyter]

Sorrel