Uninsulated Boots??

4shot said:
These Red Head tactical boots are my next try. Water proof and pretty tall, comfortable on my trip to Scheels today. $115. It will be interesting how the toe holds up in the grass. If I can’t get two yrs outta them I’m jumping in with both feet to the good stuff. I know I know but $400 for a pair of boots? I’m still trying to get over $4 McDoubles
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Those look like a nice design. Meet many of my criteria, a key one being no seam on the toe. I guess it's been a long time since I've bought a McDouble. Didn't they used to be $1?? Dang. Either way, the $285 you saved will buy quite a few of them.
 
A5 Sweet 16 said:
Those look like a nice design. Meet many of my criteria, a key one being no seam on the toe. I guess it's been a long time since I've bought a McDouble. Didn't they used to be $1?? Dang. Either way, the $285 you saved will buy quite a few of them.
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Why don't you like the seam on the toe? Uncomfortable or wears too quickly?
 
I need a moc toe on my boots. If it wears too much on the seam, I have a shoe shop apply toe tough, problem solved.
 
there are very good insulating socks these days
 
A5 Sweet 16 said:
I destroy them quickly. I'm sure it's a combination of the cover (mainly switchgrass & cattails) & the way I walk, but I have no luck with them.
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You can get moccasin style boots with toe caps to protect the seam. I ordered my Russell's with a boar hide cap and after @15 years no issues whatsoever.

I like moc style because they are so much more comfortable.
 
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Tufftoe is very good too, and also provides a glossy, drag-free coating
 
1729050274878.jpegthorogood 1957 flyway. I have an 8 inch pair for hunting and a 6 inch pair that are worn everyday for work. Change the insoles and had to get longer laces for the 6 inch pair. These have lasted better than any redwing I've tried.
 
I have a pair of 9d Irish setter insulated- Elk tracker boots that are almost new that I would sell if anyone is interested
 
That1uncle1776 said:
View attachment 8879thorogood 1957 flyway. I have an 8 inch pair for hunting and a 6 inch pair that are worn everyday for work. Change the insoles and had to get longer laces for the 6 inch pair. These have lasted better than any redwing I've tried.
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Those look very similar to my Filson Uplander boots.
 
A5 Sweet 16 said:
So Irish Setter discontinued my favorite boot, the 400g Elk Tracker 885 (camo), although I have a spare pair. But I'm going try the 0g version, the 861 (brown) next season anyway. My feet have never been cold, so I'm sure no insulation will be fine for the vast majority of my hunting. But what about those days when it's below zero?? Anyone else have experience hunting pheasants in very cold conditions with uninsulated boots? I've still got 193 days until the SD residents' opener. 😆

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Ive worn their gunflint 400g for years, as long as I am moving/standing ive never gotten cold feet. Usually the opposite, hot and sweaty. The pair i bought last year tore at a stitched seam this summer and their customer service is awesome! They couldn't locate a replacement pair anywhere so they gave me a coupon for a free pair of boots (any boots).

I was going to get elk tracker but ultimately settled on the vaprtrek in 8", they are so lightweight its like wearing tennis shoes. Im not sure how the uninsulated will be for late season upland, but so far dove hunting and working the dog this fall they are great. A good pair of socks is more important than insulated boots IMO.
 
I ended up getting a pair of uninsulated Russell’s. NOT inexpensive. Most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned, right out of the box. Pretty sure that the leather will last the rest of my lifetime, but, not so sure about the stitching.. we will see. I sure hope so! Working on keeping them from fraying!
 
LCR10A said:
I ended up getting a pair of uninsulated Russell’s. NOT inexpensive. Most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned, right out of the box. Pretty sure that the leather will last the rest of my lifetime, but, not so sure about the stitching.. we will see. I sure hope so! Working on keeping them from fraying!
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I've said that about alot of boots.lol
 
I'm going to bite the bullet on some schnees I've seen them 50% off; I'm done buying irish setters or danners, they last a couple of years then they lose the waterproof. I've only heard great things about schnees, kenetreks, and crispis, I just hope they last more than a few years as far as being waterproof
 
jmnhunter said:
I'm going to bite the bullet on some schnees I've seen them 50% off; I'm done buying irish setters or danners, they last a couple of years then they lose the waterproof. I've only heard great things about schnees, kenetreks, and crispis, I just hope they last more than a few years as far as being waterproof
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I've had my Crispis for 2 years and put a lot of miles on them, still waterproof and holding up well.

Just condition them every year per the manufacturer specs and you should be good.
 
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