Quick update,
I wore these for the two-day NRL Hunter match in Cody, Wyoming. The match involves hiking from stage to stage with a backpack and rifle. My feet were comfortable the whole time, and the grip was really good. The tread is a bit on the narrow side, which makes it easier to roll an ankle if you're prone to that.
After the match, I drove to Idaho Sunday night for a week of bear hunting. I wore the boots each day, did some light hiking, and fished along the river one afternoon. I was even carefully wading into the water and the boots didn't leak at all.
On Tuesday, I packed all the meat from a good-sized bear through thick, wet brush and a creek bottom, and the boots worked well. The rest of the week was spent hiking to and from different bait sites to add bait and check cameras.
My only complaint so far is when I'm going up a really steep hill, I get pinching behind my toes on the top. It's mostly only on the left boot, so I think it will likely go away with more use and break-in.
I'm looking forward to more hiking and scouting trips and will continue updating this thread.
