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I am looking for new boots that are lighter than 4.1 pounds and that are water proof and 1000 grams of isolation.no rubber boots please. I would also like to buy them from cabelas because i have a gift card for there.

Remtech
 
Since you are sort of locked into buying from Cabela's I would head over to the nearest store and start trying boots on. See which ones fit and feel the best. Make sure you bring along the socks you intend to wear with the boots to get a proper fit.

1,000 grams of insulation is quite a bit depending on your intended usage. 600-800 might also be sufficient. Might be tough to find a lightweight boot with that much insulation. You might want to take a look at the Cabelas/Meindl Ultralight boots with 800 grams. http://www.cabelas.com/product/foot...g-boots/_/N-1102846/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_104841180
 
. . . and you may need more than one pair. Early season you might want uninsulated; late season insulated. While higher in price, Danner boots are top notch. Danner will also rebuild them. I use my uninsulated most of time which are the Ft. Lewis model inspired by what the troops are wearing in the Middle East. They're the most comfortable, cushiony hunting boot I've ever worn, waterproof, and have great traction. When it's cold I wear my Danner Elk Hunters. Another thing I like about Danners is that some models are available in B width which with my narrow feet I appreciate and get a much snugger fit that enables to avoid blisters.
 
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BritChaser said:
. . . and you may need more than one pair. Early season you might want uninsulated; late season insulated. While higher in price, Danner boots are top notch. Danner will also rebuild them. I use my uninsulated most of time which are the Danner Ft. Lewis model inspired by what the troops are wearing in the Middle East. They're the most comfortable, cushiony hunting boot I've ever worn, waterproof, and have great traction. When it's cold I wear my Danner Elk Hunters. another thing I like about Danners is that they some models come in B or D width which with my narrow feet I appreciate and get a much better fit that enables me to avoid blisters.
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I am a fan of the Danner boots as well. My model of choice is the Pronghorn Un-insulated. I hunt uplands birds from Nebraska to Texas and while the design has changed a little down through the years the comfort and traction have been consistent.
 
I've had two pair of uninsulated Danner Pronghorns, first were awesome for comfort, not so much for longevity. Second had the rubber toe cap, have held up great, not quite as comfortable, but still acceptable.

Also have a USA made pair of Danners, 200 gram, forget the model, but its discontinued.

I bird hunt down into single digits with these and a quality pair of wool socks. Feet don't get cold.

Sitting on a deer stand is another story though. If its cold out, I typically use pack boots or rubber boots and feet stay so much warmer.
 
I'm a fan of Danner boots, too, as long as they're made in USA. Bought a pair of 200 gr Pronghorns 15 years ago. Most comfortable pair of hunting boots I've ever worn right out of the box. Light, so comfortable, felt like a track star. But 3 days into a SD hunt and they leaked in the snow. Cold, wet feet are a bitch. I sent them back and upgraded to a pair of 400 gr Raptors, which I've had rebuilt once after having them almost 15 years. Granted, the Pronghorn purchase was 15 years ago, but I don't trust the imported stuff. Are they lasting better now than they did then?
 
My Meindl boots are the most comfortable shoe I own! They are worth every penny in my book. But fit is important and you need to find the one that works best with your foot. Go try them on and then make your decision. We love to give input here and you now have some options to look for, let us know what you decide.
 
goldenboy said:
My Meindl boots are the most comfortable shoe I own! They are worth every penny in my book. But fit is important and you need to find the one that works best with your foot. Go try them on and then make your decision. We love to give input here and you now have some options to look for, let us know what you decide.
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Which Meindl's? If I buy another pair of production boots I was going to look at their upland ultralights (look similar to a pronghorn).

Dad has a pair of Perfekt Hunters that he loves, but ssts they're too heavy and stuff for upland. He uses them elk and deer hunting.

He also wears Meindl's hikers daily to his work.
 
Ranger Rick said:
Granted, the Pronghorn purchase was 15 years ago, but I don't trust the imported stuff. Are they lasting better now than they did then?
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My first pair was 8 or 9 years ago. Again, super comfortable. The tie wire the leather down to the interior lining. Never did leak on me but the leather was falling apart. I admittedly neglected them, should have greased up with Obenaufs more often. I still didn't feel they lasted as long as they should have, 2 seasons, but I only hunted a few days back then in a season.

I must not have been the only complaint, their new ones had a rubber toe cap where the old ones wore down. Not as comfortable, but have held up several years of pheasant deer and antelope hunting. But I switch them out daily with my USA made Danners to allow drying of sweat. Probably have twice the hours on these ones and holding up well. Definitely not the boot of my USAs though.
 
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Remtech said:
I am looking for new boots that are lighter than 4.1 pounds and that are water proof and 1000 grams of isolation.no rubber boots please. I would also like to buy them from cabelas because i have a gift card for there.

Remtech
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Almost impossible to tell a person what type of boot is best for you--best advice someone already posted is go try on different boots to fit your needs. And budget --be prepared to bite the bullet for first class boots

I don't believe one boot will fit all needs--I have Danners-(several different styles) Pronghorns my favorite, Rockey's supper lite kangaroo, Browning kangaroo--and my one of my new favorites Meindles and Muck's among others-
(Last year guided for the owners of Rockey's-thank goodness I was wearing Rockey's that day:)great guys by the way):cheers:
I never wear a pair of of boots two day's in a row--(From years wearing boots at work in the field found buy switching boots every day they last much longer and more comfortable plus a little care--Oberoff's (
JMO

I'm not sold on any particular brand or style--currently
 
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The best advice I ever got from here is to wear sock liners. No matter what boot you end up with, cool max liners will make them better.
 
mgorvi said:
The best advice I ever got from here is to wear sock liners. No matter what boot you end up with, cool max liners will make them better.
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:thumbsup: I totally agree. No matter what the temp, I wear a "wicking" sock liner under a Merino wool sock. Back in 1974 when I was preparing for my first hunt in the mountains and was buying a pair of good boots, the salesman told me to wear sock liners under wool socks. Best advice I ever got and I've worn that combo ever since. Wicks the moisture to the outer sock and helps prevent blisters. Never wear a cotton sock.
 
I have wide feet. The boot industry apparently feels this is a small market.

I have had good luck with Cabela's Outfitter boots in the 400 gram insulation model.

Their Ingenious socks are perfect with this boot for me.

"Cabela's Men's Ingenius? Series 11" Sock - Medium Weight

The first liner sock and insulating boot sock knit together as one piece of fabric."

Never have had a blister with those socks. I used to wear a liner sock AND another sock. Not anymore; just the Ingenious.
 
It all depends on what you want to spend and what you want in a pair of boots. I like Danner boots but they simply don't last much more than a year for me. The mountains of Utah destroy them on my feet. I've tried elk hunters, pronghorn, and some I don't recall the style. They don't last me in the chukar hills either. I've bought Kennetrek boots and so far am very impressed. They are a little much for the Kansas Plains but I still wearing them there. I feel the cost is worth it because they are tough boots that last where I hunt.
 
I swear by my LL Bean Maine Hunting Shoe. I use it as my main boot unless it is very cold out. I also have the Gore-Tex thinsulate liners as well for colder days.
 
My job requires me to wear boots every day and I have worn practically every brand out there over a 30 year career. Currently, I would have to say that the Cabela's boot made by Meindl are one of the best on the market. They are not cheap but if you take care of them and treat the leather a couple of times of year you will get your money's worth out of a pair. For everyday wear and bird hunting I have found no equal.
 
I have had LL Bean boots for a very long time and really like them. I have a pair of Danner {cant remember the name} rear zip up boots that have become my go to but they are about done. I just picked up a pair of Russell Zepher Mocasins anyone have these. I hope they are as good as my danners.
 
I have tried a couple pairs of $100-150 waterproof upland Irish Setter boots with minimal luck. The waterproofing lasted a season on each pair while the boot generally speaking held together for another couple seasons. That led me to try Danner's Grouse boot (US made) and while heavy they've taken a beating and are still waterproof. I tore a sole off (kicking half buried rocks in my front yard) and when I sent them in for repairs they sent me back a new pair no questions asked. While more expensive, they've held up, customer service is excellent, and seem to be wearing significantly better in general than my previous boots. The heavier weight is likely a downside of better build quality/materials but am just guessing there.

Curious on the Russell's as well.
 
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I wear muck boots when it's real wet but would like another boot. I tried Irish setter but the stitching tore real bad. I bought some Danners but they hurt my feet (maybe I have fat feet). Has anyone tried Schnee boots?
 
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