What’s a good lightweight boot for hunting the Lords deer?

[DonkeyMan]

On 9/9/2025 at 6:11 PM, oz31p said:

Took the words right out of my mouth 

You and firstcoueswas80 are probably one of those dudes that claims to be a DIY hunter but has 9 of his best buds glassing the hills for him.  You people need to get life and better jobs.. 

[morgoth]

I have the Schnees Beartooth Mids for burlier affairs in colder and wetter weather and the Schnees Kestrel for hotter, dryer weather. I'll also wear trail shoes depending on what I'm doing. I love the flex and feel of the Kestrels, but they will soak out in wet vegetation where the Beartooths will not.

Its really difficult to have 1 pair of footwear as do-it-all mountain footwear if you're out and about extensively in the mountains.

[firstcoueswas80]

13 hours ago, DonkeyMan said:

You and firstcoueswas80 are probably one of those dudes that claims to be a DIY hunter but has 9 of his best buds glassing the hills for him.  You people need to get life and better jobs.. 

Nope. Just me and my 70 year old hunting partner. 

 

Who'd you hire for this year Frankie?

[oz31p]

I don’t even know 9 people 

[Coues_Culture]

To be fair firstcoueswas80 the DonkeyMan has to have help because he simply can’t see over the grass.  Idk why he’s even worried about boots rumor has it he just hops in his guides backpack to get to the top of the mountain 🤷🏼‍♂️

[Flatlander]

On 9/10/2025 at 8:49 AM, Flatlander said:

Zamberlan Thunder Pro GTX is a decent compromise between weight and support. I like mine so far, only a couple months into them.

After 9 days chasing elk in tons of different terrain and weather, gotta say, there are my favorite boots ever. Good support, light, water proof, and super comfortable. Just have to be careful with vibrancy soles on wet rocks.