Being a bit of a boot nut, I am always checking out different boots that are available, bit like looking over different packs all the time, I am sure most here can relate to this, ha ha.
Anyway, I was recently researching some hunting pants, and came across this Salewa boot on an arborist site.
I am just completely a^&l when it comes to boots, always preferring lightweight models. Before my last Sambar trip I was going to order a pair of the Salomon 4D GTX boots but never got around to it. I spotted these boots and they appeared to tick a lot of the right boxes (for me), so after some research bought a pair.
I got them on my feet, complete with a new pair of Wigwam Merino's and headed out into the hills for a quick hitout. The most standout feature, apart from being very light for an ultra supportive boot, was the fact that the lacing system allows you to adjust lacing tension perfectly, a bit here or a bit there, never had a pair lace this well before.
First wander, as in any new footwear, a little bit stiff, a few more k's over the next couple of days and adjusting the lacing, they are know feeling pretty good. Plenty of grip on the sole, I will mention here that I was traversing grassy and rocky slopes to muddy creek crossings.
I am not big on trying to have my boots stay waterproof, be good if you could, but I go by the adage, 'if your going into the field, you are going to get wet feet', so
waterproofness of a boot is definitely not a selling point to me. Know, my second hitout was the morning after a torrential storm, so the long grass was very wet, feet stayed dry, and after another wander this morning, feet still dry, pretty impressed with these all round so far.
Will keep an update happening for interests sake.
Thanks for looking.
Anyway, I was recently researching some hunting pants, and came across this Salewa boot on an arborist site.
I am just completely a^&l when it comes to boots, always preferring lightweight models. Before my last Sambar trip I was going to order a pair of the Salomon 4D GTX boots but never got around to it. I spotted these boots and they appeared to tick a lot of the right boxes (for me), so after some research bought a pair.
I got them on my feet, complete with a new pair of Wigwam Merino's and headed out into the hills for a quick hitout. The most standout feature, apart from being very light for an ultra supportive boot, was the fact that the lacing system allows you to adjust lacing tension perfectly, a bit here or a bit there, never had a pair lace this well before.
First wander, as in any new footwear, a little bit stiff, a few more k's over the next couple of days and adjusting the lacing, they are know feeling pretty good. Plenty of grip on the sole, I will mention here that I was traversing grassy and rocky slopes to muddy creek crossings.
I am not big on trying to have my boots stay waterproof, be good if you could, but I go by the adage, 'if your going into the field, you are going to get wet feet', so
waterproofness of a boot is definitely not a selling point to me. Know, my second hitout was the morning after a torrential storm, so the long grass was very wet, feet stayed dry, and after another wander this morning, feet still dry, pretty impressed with these all round so far.
Will keep an update happening for interests sake.
Thanks for looking.
