Hunting Boots reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 173 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 10 posts to rank the best Hunting Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Hunting, r/wildcampingintheuk, r/RedWingShoes, r/Miguns, r/CanadaHunting. Top-rated brands include Danner (4.3/5), Irish Setter (4.6/5), Crispi (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews173
Subreddits6
Posts10
Brands60
Products63
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#1
Danner
4.3
(29)
"I got pronghorns before this season and I just used them on a 3 day pronghorn hunt and they were awesome"
"Danner Pronghorn"
"Danner's are the staple of hunting boots. You won't find a better boot."
"Danner Fort Lewis or Danner Canadian for snow."
"My mountain 600’s have been the most comfortable boots when I fish, hunt, and hike."
"I highly suggest danner boots."
"Wore Danner Tanicus boots through a bunch of super harsh field conditions, still have my original pair in working order."
"My danners were comfortable after 11 miles of hiking this last elk season, I’d recommend them especially if you live in a cold climate."
"I have a pair of Danner Pronghorns that have been great over the last several years."
"Great boots that have held up for two years so far."
#2
Irish Setter
4.6
(17)
"Get the Irish setter vaprtek. I sell shoes and everyone loves these."
"I do a lot of upland game hunting and I really like and recommend Redwing Irish Setters."
"Irish setter elk trackers are great."
"I second Irish setter. Maybe a little more than $200 but they are warm, durable, and comfortable."
"Look at Irish setter. They have a couple clearance models you can get right now for $65!"
"Irish setter wingshooters"
"I’ve never been happier with a pair of boots than my first time out in the field in a fresh pair of Irish Setters. Great hunting boots."
"Irish setter wingsetters! Have had them for 3 years for duck and goose hunting in fields. Love them."
"Out of the 3 you mentioned 2.0 has the best leather, most comfortable sole and best waterproofing."
"I Second this, look at the Elk tracker or Wingshooter families."
#3
Crispi
4.6
(15)
"Same I’ve got 5 seasons in a pair of crispis. Still no leaks most comfortable and sturdy pair of boots I’ve owned."
"I have had my crispis for about 4 or 5 years now and they are in great shape still."
"Crispi, Kenetrek, or Zamberlan. When you consider the comfort and durability those three are the way. Crispi is comfortable with a short break in period."
"Crispi’s are so worth it"
"The Crispi ThorII gtx, or the Zamberlan Baltoro Lite are two of my favorite boots."
"I have around 150 miles on my Crispis and they are still like new. They have excellent support."
"I got a pair of crispi 3 years ago for like 30%off and they have been great boots."
"Finally got a pair of crispi valdres and couldn’t be happier with them."
"Crispis worth spending some extra time saving for."
"I have the Valdres because I like a softer flex boot but I’ve owned my pair for close to 5 years now."
#4
Lowa
4.4
(11)
"LOWA renegades are some of the comfiest and most versatile boots I've ever owned, would recommend those if your budgets £200+"
"Lowas are the best boot you can buy. 7 years in the military and everyone swears by them."
"I used Lowa Renegades for several years with frequent wearing and they are amazing!"
"Bought a pair of Lowa Tibet GTX two years ago, and I can't believe I waited this long to get solid boots."
"Heard really good things about Lowa boots."
"Honestly pick up a pair of combat boots. Altberg, Haix, Lowa."
"Lowas, Lacrosse, Irish Setter, etc. The lowas also have no break in time."
"I would also recommend Lowa as they are at a lower price point and are also great quality."
"Lowa are great. Schnees are popular, Hanwag are great."
"Lowa boots rule"
#5
Kenetrek
4.4
(7)
"Kenetrek has a longer break in but is the most durable."
"My experience has been full leather boots from reputable brands (Kenetrek, Hoffman, Crispi, etc.) are the best and are worth the money."
"I've been using Kenetrek Mountain Extremes for a few years. They are an awesome boot. I can't recommend them enough."
"Kenetrek"
"I wear Kenetrek and Schnees boots but they aren’t cheap for sure."
"All the brands you listed are good. So are under armor, hanwag, lowa, schnees, kennetrek, la sportive, and salewa."
"I have a pair of Kennetrek that I like"
#6
Schnee
4.0
(6)
"I’ve had my schnees pair for 12 years."
"I was looking at the schnee beartooths for my next set. I’m hoping they are pretty comparable to my Zamberlans."
"Bought a pair of schnee timberlines this year as a back up pair to rotate with the crispis and they are pretty awesome as well"
"Schnees are also worth looking at I think."
"All the brands you listed are good. So are under armor, hanwag, lowa, schnees, kennetrek, la sportive, and salewa."
"Schee's, Kennetrek, Crispi."
#7
Altberg
4.4
(5)
"Had Altbergs when in the RAF, they were outstanding."
"I've had Meindl Bhutan and Altbergs. Both are good boots. I prefer my Altbergs."
"I like my altbergs. Bit ‘clumpy’ on anything solid, but very secure on anything soft. Take a bit of wearing in. Not leaked yet."
"I'd be looking to get them a A-grade pair of army surplus altberg defenders."
"Honestly pick up a pair of combat boots. Altberg, Haix, Lowa."
#8
Salomon
5.0
(4)
"Salomon do some great boots had mine years with no issues iv got the quest 4 goreTex boots and they have held up really well in muddy conditions and alot of river crossings."
"Can find SALOMON QUEST 4 GORE-TEX WALKING BOOTS for £150 or under these days. Excellent boot."
"I hunt elk in colorado in Solomon Quest 4Ds. Comfortable, waterproof, no break I’m needed."
"Salomon Quest 4d, by far the most comfortable boot I’ve ever owned."
#9
Red Wing
4.5
(4)
"I personally love my Dynaforce 4200s, one of the most comfortable of their heavy duty that I’ve worn."
"These reissued Huntsman boots are incredible."
"I use my 8" Red Wing moc toes for hunting all the time."
"10877 or 877 (basically same boot) are originally hunting boots—actually the hunting boot of choice for Dwight D. Eisenhower."
#10
Merrell
3.8
(4)
"I would go with Merrell. I hunt in in Idaho and they are really rugged, but fit like regular athletic shoes. They are a little spendy but I got 2 seasons out of my first pair before I out grew them and now my brother is using them."
"I do plan to do spot and stalk so I’ll defnitley look into the merrel Moab’s"
"Check out Merrells then. Usually around 150-250$ but they’re pretty good boots."
"Merrell isn't the company it once was. They cost less now, and wear out quickly."
#11
Scarpa
4.3
(3)
"My Scarpa boots are double comfy for any activity, cost about 180 6 six years ago and still going strong. Will defo get their boots again."
"I did a few seasons with Scarpa Fuegos as well. They were great in steep country but not quite as comfortable as my Kenetreks."
"I've heard good things about scarpa"
#12
Keen
4.0
(3)
"My new Keen hiking boots are awesome. Put roughly 80 miles on them through the muck and they’re pristine."
"I like Keen and Altra, but different foot shapes need different boots."
"So far I'm liking the Keens I have."
#13
Asolo
4.0
(3)
"Asolo is the only boots I've had that will last a year."
"Ignore the hunting aspect and get hiking boots. LaSportiva, Asolo, Vasque or some of the other European brands."
"My current pair is on year 3 of frequent wear - they're Asolo."
#14
Rocky
4.0
(3)
"Personally I love my rocky boots I hunt in Pa so they are plenty warm and very comfortable all day. I really like how well my ankles are supported."
"Rocky / Goretex"
"Rocky and RunFun don't measure up in all aspects compared to the former, but they offer a great value for the price."
#15
Zamberlan
5.0
(2)
"I finally broke down and bought some Zamberlan 980 GTX boots. I’ve had them for 4 years now and still going strong."
"My brother has been using Zamberlan Guide GTX for a few seasons and he loves them."
#16
LaCrosse
4.5
(2)
"Lacrosse alphaburly pro are the gold standard for tall insulated boots."
"Alphaburly Pros are great, good for a few miles but not somet"
#17
Under Armour
4.5
(2)
"I bought the underarmour boots cuz they were on sale by gander. I feel like him hiking in comfy sneakers."
"All the brands you listed are good. So are under armor, hanwag, lowa, schnees, kennetrek, la sportive, and salewa."
#18
Meindl
4.5
(2)
"Meindl make very high quality boots and very comfortable boots."
"I've had Meindl Bhutan and Altbergs. Both are good boots. I prefer my Altbergs."
#19
Cabela's
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had a pair of goretex Cabela’s brand boots for years and I love them."
"Cabela's has some excellent 2000g pak boots for a reasonable price."
#20
Hanwag
4.0
(2)
"Lowa are great. Schnees are popular, Hanwag are great."
"All the brands you listed are good. So are under armor, hanwag, lowa, schnees, kennetrek, la sportive, and salewa."
#21
La Sportiva
4.0
(2)
"Ignore the hunting aspect and get hiking boots. LaSportiva, Asolo, Vasque or some of the other European brands."
"All the brands you listed are good. So are under armor, hanwag, lowa, schnees, kennetrek, la sportive, and salewa."
#22
Adidas
4.0
(2)
"My Adidas Terrex AX4 GTX Mid have done me well for the West Highland Way, all the big fells in the Lake District and a load of Munros plus a few hundred miles besides."
"Adidas makes some savage hiking boots. I beat mine to death at work and play and I'll never go back."
#23
Nicks
4.0
(2)
"I use my Nick’s builder pros because they have very thick soles that keep my feet from freezing too quickly."
"Nicks are great with lots if customization options and sizes."
#24
Vasque
4.0
(2)
"Personally I wear Vasque St Elias."
"Ignore the hunting aspect and get hiking boots. LaSportiva, Asolo, Vasque or some of the other European brands."
#25
Ariat
4.0
(2)
"I’m been on a few stone sheep hunts with my ariat square toes and they held up really well with climbing and stayed dry for the most part"
"I wear ariats. Seriously though, if I'm doing spot and stalk, it's super cold out, or I'm hunting public land, I wear merrell moabs."
#26
Iturri
4.0
(2)
"I've been impressed with the iturri - the only minor annoyance is the closed upper lace loops."
"The iturri patrol boots are lighter but no membrane so need to be kept in good condition with wax to maintain waterproofness."
#27
Nicks Handmade
4.0
(2)
"Nicks Handmade Packers. Slick sole and heel for riding. Lace up for enough ankle support if you need to get off your horse."
"I think Nicks boots just released a hiking/hunting boot a few days ago."
#28
Alfa
5.0
(1)
"Check out Norwegian brand Alfa. They make some really good hunting boots."
#29
Cofra
5.0
(1)
"Cofra's, while expensive, are by far the best in my opinion. Myself and 4 other hunting friends all use them."
#30
Snow Claws
5.0
(1)
"I have the snow claws. Excellent boot, Very warm yet breathable. I've had my pair for ~5 years and the only thing I've done is replaced the insoles after wearing them out."
#31
Go Outdoors
5.0
(1)
"The own brand go outdoors ones that look like leather scarpas are brilliant."
#32
Carolina
5.0
(1)
"Personally, I wear carolina insulated loggers all year round every day. In my opinion, they are the perfect boot for any application."
#33
Anderson Bean
5.0
(1)
"I have some Anderson Bean boots and they are the most comfortable footwear I own"
#34
Mammut
5.0
(1)
"Pretty much any boot made by mammut they are brilliant boots I've used for a few years and they still fit perfectly and don't leak."
#35
Canadian Tire
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend finding a pair of the cheap winter rubber boots from Canadian tire that come with the liners, they're good to well past 45 below and would keep your feet dry as long as your liners are properly dried at the end of the day."
#36
Redhead
4.0
(1)
"Cheap enough to replace as needed, decently waterproof and comfortable"
#37
Pajar
4.0
(1)
"Water proof and warm and super comfy for all day hikes."
#38
Baffin
4.0
(1)
"If you are still hunting, I'd probably for for something like baffin insulated rubber boots. I have experience with the Baffin's which I wear ice fishing and they keep my feet toasty even when it's -30."
#39
US Military
4.0
(1)
"US military issued "bunny boots" are excellent."
#40
Buffalino
4.0
(1)
"I have a pair of buffalinos camo and they're the most comfortable boot and have great traction."
#41
Thorogood
4.0
(1)
"Check out Thorogood boots! My favorite for shop work boots."
#42
Altra
4.0
(1)
"I like Keen and Altra, but different foot shapes need different boots."
#43
Lacrosse
4.0
(1)
"Lowas, Lacrosse, Irish Setter, etc."
#44
Inov-8
4.0
(1)
"Not very stealthy, but comfy are inov8 roclite boots, served me well so far across many miles."
#45
L.L.Bean
4.0
(1)
"I'll go with some more of a hunting style boot like my LL Bean Ridge Runners"
#46
Cody James
4.0
(1)
"I wear Cody James Mustangs, fairly cheap, comfortable, waterproofing holds up well."
#47
Gunflint
4.0
(1)
"The Gunflint II 10-inch waterproof and insulated hunting boots are the closest thing you'll find to the ones I'm thinking about."
#48
Dubarry
4.0
(1)
"Try Dubarry hunting boots"
#49
Grisport
4.0
(1)
"Grisport gamekeepers are fairly low cost and high quality. Mine have been battered stalking 3-5 days a week for the last two years in the roughest of conditions and are only showing signs of fatigue now."
#50
Georgia Boots
4.0
(1)
"I wear Georgia Boots Farm & Ranch boots while hunting quite a bit."
#51
Guide Gear
4.0
(1)
"I have really wide feet, so I use “guide gear” boots."
#52
McRae Footwear
4.0
(1)
"At that budget I'd go Black All Leather Combat Boot with Panama Sole sized up a little for thick socks."
#53
Jim Greens
4.0
(1)
"Other good boots at that price are Jim Greens. Not Insulated, but they do have fully lined options and you can size to wear thick socks."
#54
Salewa
4.0
(1)
"All the brands you listed are good. So are under armor, hanwag, lowa, schnees, kennetrek, la sportive, and salewa."
#55
Aku
4.0
(1)
"Aku supply the British military and have a wide range."
#56
Brasher
4.0
(1)
"Some good deals on Brasher boots at the moment from gooutdoors."
#57
EMS
3.0
(1)
"The EMS lookout."
#58
RunFun
3.0
(1)
"Rocky and RunFun don't measure up in all aspects compared to the former, but they offer a great value for the price."
#59
Bogs
3.0
(1)
"I picked up a pair of bogs. Good for walking through swampy wet areas. I had to knit some liners for them to keep the snow out. Not very good for sitting in a blind or stand all day."
#60
Muck Boots
3.0
(1)
"Muck boots"
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