Archive Looking for insulated and waterproof boot recommendations...

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 27, 2011 12:09pm

I'm in the market for a pair of boots and I've never really owned a nice pair so I have no clue what brands I should be looking at. My only requirements are that they are waterproof and warm. Whadya got?

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 27, 2011 12:09pm

How are Rocky boots? I'm a fan of the look of these guys:

http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/7569/1600FQ0007949/Rocky-Stalker-Insulated-Waterproof-Hunting-Boots/

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Jan 27, 2011 12:10pm

Will someone please direct this n00b to the proper place, please?

http://www.ohiochatter.com/forum/forums/25-Buy-Sell-Trade

jordo212000

Posts: 10,664

Jan 27, 2011 12:19pm

justincredible;655169 wrote:How are Rocky boots? I'm a fan of the look of these guys:

http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/7569/1600FQ0007949/Rocky-Stalker-Insulated-Waterproof-Hunting-Boots/

As an employee of Rocky, I am going to recommend you purchase a pair of Rockys

I have a pair like this:

and they are great. Feel light on the foot and have a very comfortable footbed/insole. This is coming from somebody who rarely wears/purchases boots. They are pretty popular here in the office too. Several people own them.

They are called "Mountain Stalkers"

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 27, 2011 12:24pm

ernest_t_bass;655171 wrote:Will someone please direct this n00b to the proper place, please?

http://www.ohiochatter.com/forum/forums/25-Buy-Sell-Trade

Cool post bro.

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SnotBubbles

Jan 27, 2011 12:31pm

Redwing. I work construction...well, I sit in an office and direct people to work construction....and I can say that Redwing make the best waterproof/insulated boots by far.

Here's a link: http://www.redwingshoes.com/

ernest_t_bass

Posts: 24,984

Jan 27, 2011 12:31pm

justincredible;655195 wrote:Cool post bro.

Nice Tat Ms. Incredible.

gerb131

Posts: 9,932

Jan 27, 2011 12:33pm

Just in Rockys yesterday on the way back from Belpre. Got a few pairs of socks....Rocky boots are nice. Look at the grams of thinsulate etc....

jordo212000

Posts: 10,664

Jan 27, 2011 12:36pm

SnotBubbles;655210 wrote:Redwing. I work construction...well, I sit in an office and direct people to work construction....and I can say that Redwing make the best waterproof/insulated boots by far.

Here's a link: http://www.redwingshoes.com/

Red Wing is great at making work boots, but they aren't so great at Outdoor/Hunting boots. The tread pattern you need for outdoor type stuff is totally different.

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SnotBubbles

Jan 27, 2011 12:37pm

Better yet, here's a link to all 35 versions of their "waterproof and insulated" boots.

You can check more criteria on the left (in case you're a retard).

http://www.redwingshoes.com/footwear/filter-insulated,waterproof/page-1/maxnum-0

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Sonofanump

Jan 27, 2011 12:38pm

jordo212000;655188 wrote:They are called "Mountain Stalkers"

How much?

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SnotBubbles

Jan 27, 2011 12:39pm

jordo212000;655220 wrote:Red Wing is great at making work boots, but they aren't so great at Outdoor/Hunting boots. The tread pattern you need for outdoor type stuff is totally different.

I own a pair of work boots and a pair of "Hiker" boots (http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/8685-red-wing-shoes/8685-red-wing-mens-hiker-brown). I would never complain about them, they're amazing. Quit trying to pass along your shitty product and give the man some honest advice!

Plus, he never said he was hunting in them.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 27, 2011 12:40pm

I never said I wasn't hunting in them. Boom!

mcburg93

Posts: 3,167

Jan 27, 2011 12:51pm

I recommend rockies from years of proof. Ive owned two pair of rocky boots and both have lasted over ten years each. Wouldnt trade them for any other kind of boot. Although I havent bought any in a long time. I wear them daily during the winter to work in and to go anywhere in. Only thing I wish they would do is make them a little lighter but other then that I love them. Ive owned red wings and they are a good work boot but just dont seem to hold the water proofing as long as the rockies do.

jordo212000

Posts: 10,664

Jan 27, 2011 12:54pm

Sonofanump;655224 wrote:How much?

For that specific style it looks like $179.99 is the price you can expect to pay. Our website has that price, and so does Cabela's

jordo212000

Posts: 10,664

Jan 27, 2011 1:00pm

Red Wing is great at making work boots, but they aren't so great at Outdoor/Hunting boots. The tread pattern you need for outdoor type stuff is totally different.

I own a pair of work boots and a pair of "Hiker" boots (http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/8685-red-wing-shoes/8685-red-wing-mens-hiker-brown). I would never complain about them, they're amazing. Quit trying to pass along your shitty product and give the man some honest advice!

Plus, he never said he was hunting in them.

I never said he was hunting in them either. Just said that the types of outsoles that Red Wing offers are best for working in construction or a factory. Not good for hiking, hunting, or anything else you might do outdoors.

That hiker you linked probably has a good outsole for hiking, but it looks like it is made for a senior citizen. Ugly shoe

NYFan54

Posts: 570

Jan 27, 2011 1:07pm

http://www.rockyboots.com/Products/search/outdoor_hunting_outdoor

Worked at Rocky for a few years....

You've got to determine when and why you'll be wearing them. Too many grams of insulation and your feet will sweat and peel. Anything with a "Vibram" sole will last a long time, and is fairly comfortable too. I always put gel inserts in my boots just in case. I personally love the "Bucklights." Very comfortable, and VERY light.

KR1245

Posts: 4,317

Jan 27, 2011 1:20pm

I have a pair of Merrells that I wear when I go down to Hocking Hills. They work really well

Heres a link

http://www.merrell.com/US/en-US/Product.mvc.aspx/15111M/0/Mens/Legacy-Gore-Tex?dimensions=0

I also have a pair of Columbia boots that I really like. They werent as exepensive as some of the other boots that I looked at but they work just as well

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SnotBubbles

Jan 27, 2011 1:24pm

jordo212000;655253 wrote:I never said he was hunting in them either. Just said that the types of outsoles that Red Wing offers are best for working in construction or a factory. Not good for hiking, hunting, or anything else you might do outdoors.

That hiker you linked probably has a good outsole for hiking, but it looks like it is made for a senior citizen. Ugly shoe

And someone from McDonald's just complimented how tasty a Whopper is.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 27, 2011 1:44pm

I agree with Jordo that the hiker you listed is ugly. If I were getting these for working I'd probably go for the redwings but I'll be wearing them for trekking around in the snow and crap (figuratively and literally). I'll probably end up using them for hunting as well.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 27, 2011 1:46pm

I am a big fan of these, though:

http://www.redwingshoes.com/red-wing-shoe/4401-red-wing-shoes/4401-red-wing-mens-8-inch-boot-brown

LJ

Posts: 16,351

Jan 27, 2011 1:54pm

As someone who beats the hell out of boots outside I can say that Rocky boots > *

power i

Posts: 1,296

Jan 27, 2011 1:58pm

justin, those are the same boots my husband has bought since I've known him. His have lots of wear and tear and they seem to stay waterproof for about a year.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Jan 27, 2011 1:59pm

LJ: Domestic violence is not a joke.

stroups

Posts: 3,223

Jan 27, 2011 1:59pm

I have been wearing a pair of rocky boots for about 3 years now and I love them. Once I got them broken in they are super comfortable and keep my feet dry in the winter.