Help with Boots

[Reelaction]

Looking for some input / suggestions on a good pair of boots with the following must have considerations.

 

I am looking for a boot that I can put to the test. A couple of examples of their intended use would be fishing and hiking through the Niagara Gorge and upland bird hunting

 

 

 

Here's must must have list.

 

1) Must be waterproof.

2) Must be lightweight

3) Must be minimum 9" high. Not looking for a low cut hiking style boot

4) Must offer good ankle support and an agressive tread.

5) Must be breathable, don't want my tootsies sweating, then freezing

6) Must offer enough warmth for standing around waiting for my float to go down.

 

Any suggestions are welcome.

 

 

 

Thanks for your help

Chris

[DRIFTER_016]

I have a pair of Rocky's for hunting that are high tops with gortex and 1000gms of thinsulate that are good for that sort of thing.

[bare foot wader]

irish setter boots, can't go wrong with the elk hunter boot, but they are several models to choose from that would work for what you want and with different insulated ratings, 200-600grams thinsulate

 

combined with proper socks for the activity and you're good to go...about $200-300

 

good socks/liners will help address point #5

[BillM]

Salomon 4D GTX.. These will be my next hiking boots. My current pair of Salomons have lasted me 4 years of humping through the bush with 100lb packs. Great ankle support, waterproof, etc.. Well worth the $$$..

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Thanks for the replies.

 

The Salomon's may be what I am lookin for.

[Burtess]

I started a boot review post a few years back, I reveiwed a couple of pairs and others had good input as well, there may be something in there of interest to you?

 

http://ontariofishingcommunity.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=13779&st=0&p=301601&hl=boots&fromsearch=1&&do=findComment&comment=301601

 

Burt

[musky_hunter]

Irish settler!!

[moxie]

Looking for some input / suggestions on a good pair of boots with the following must have considerations.

 

I am looking for a boot that I can put to the test. A couple of examples of their intended use would be fishing and hiking through the Niagara Gorge and upland bird hunting

 

 

 

Here's must must have list.

 

1) Must be waterproof.

2) Must be lightweight

3) Must be minimum 9" high. Not looking for a low cut hiking style boot

4) Must offer good ankle support and an agressive tread.

5) Must be breathable, don't want my tootsies sweating, then freezing

6) Must offer enough warmth for standing around waiting for my float to go down.

 

Any suggestions are welcome.

 

 

 

Thanks for your help

Chris

 

 

Marks Work Warehouse. HD3 Snow Leopard III $149.

Edited November 27, 2012 by moxie

[wormdunker]

Good question. I feel u need different boots for different situations. I'll add my opinion for ice fishing/waterproof boots. "Nats" are all rubber, lightweight & warm, with removable liners. Also grip the ice & snow similar to winter tires. I couldn't beleive how light they are when I first tried them. Best rubber boot I ever used! Reasonably priced at $90.00.