Sheep Hunting Boot? Too many options

[Rancheria]

Looking for advice from Individuals with tried and trued experience sheep hunting that can recommend a boot to me. Need something that is comfortable in varied but also has the integrity to preform with loaded packs and steeper conditions. Any advice / boot recommendations are greatly appreciated.

 

[wildwilderness]

Where will you be hunting? Lots of different Sheep terrain from the Brooks Range to the Sonoran Desert.....

Bottom line is get a stiff boot that fits your foot! Everyone is different. Also consider a custom foot bed like sheep feet if you have had issues with boots fitting.

 

[chizelhead]

Looking for advice from Individuals with tried and trued experience sheep hunting that can recommend a boot to me. Need something that is comfortable in varied but also has the integrity to preform with loaded packs and steeper conditions. Any advice / boot recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Fit is the most important thing to look for. Find what brand(s) fit your feet best and look for a soft mountaineering boot. For me it’s the Zamberlan Mountain Trek GTX RR. Lowa boots have a similar fit to the Zamberlans to me.

Good luck

 

[V2Pnutrition]

I’d echo what everyone here has said: try a bunch and keep what works (the photo was just round one of trials).

I ended up taking Schnee Granite’s. The all leather has always been good to me in keeping water out when wet. I normally like a synthetic boot, but without much sun in the forecast, I didn’t have strong hope they would dry out midday once wet.

These are a stiffer boot (both sole and uppers), but I had no problems at all after a 20-mile hike in and out + daily hunting.

 

[cwitt]

My Crispi Guides have taken me everywhere from the Brooks to Sonora and never let me down. Will be using the Briksdal MTN GTX a bit this fall as well and I have high hopes.

 

[Lathrop and Sons Boots]

Looking for advice from Individuals with tried and trued experience sheep hunting that can recommend a boot to me. Need something that is comfortable in varied but also has the integrity to preform with loaded packs and steeper conditions. Any advice / boot recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Like others have mentioned, the boot needs to fit the foot correctly. These boots all fit a little different... If you would like to discuss issues you have had we would be happy to discuss the possibilists and see if we can figure out a good direction.. Best of all, conversations do cost a dime!! Call if you like. 618 544 8782

Thanks

 

[TaperPin]

Some places we hunt deer, we’re looking down at sheep, but it’s a similar boot either way.

I only know Asolo boots which are a little on the narrow side and have worked well for me. No one boot is great for everything - the fabric Fugative model is about $200 and is my hot weather and easy trail boot, as well as the primary boot I spent a career in construction wearing. I’ve worn out over a dozen pairs and each one fits and feels great on my “c” width foot. Weight of this or a similar boot will be 3-1/2ish pounds.



The second all leather version that fits and feels very much the same but is more supportive is my go to for cold weather wearing crampons or snowshoes, as well as rough terrain and heavy pack boot. If there are rock slides, side hilling and lots of vertical up and down I’ll be wearing these. I haven’t worn out as many, probably 10 pairs if you count the two on the shelf right now. Typical price is $275 ish. Weight of this or any similar boot will be over 4 lbs per pair.



There are other models guys have sworn by, but these two do everything I’ve asked of them. They are stereotypical of good mountain boots. The Crispi guide is as stiff as the leather boot, but I can’t compare width. Merril boots are wider.

 

[dgfavor]

I wore the same Topo Athletic sneakers I wear elk, deer, chukar, rucking, everywhere, and every load. Super light, super breatheable, super flexy. Ground feel and flexibility are your friend.







The worst thing for me with super lightweight, thin footwear is not the terrain or the loads, it's this freakin' stuff!!


I use these insoles Run 619:

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Kenetrek Mountain Extreme.

 

[Revturbo977]

Kenetrek Mountain Extreme.

Are these that good for rough sheep country, say in the brooks range? I have a pare of scarpas gtx and they are a bit stiff, good boot though. I want another tough but comfortable mountain boot and everyone raves by kenetrek.

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Are these that good for rough sheep country, say in the brooks range? I have a pare of scarpas gtx and they are a bit stiff, good boot though. I want another tough but comfortable mountain boot and everyone raves by kenetrek.

Kenetrek's are awesome but not everyone's feet like them.

I personally have had zero issues using the Mountain Extremes, or the Hardscrabbles, in a wide variety of terrain. Worn the MEs in the Brooks Range chasing Dall and grizzly. Worn the MEs on Kodiak chasing goat and will be wearing them again there in November for blacktail. Worn the MEs in the Sonoran desert chasing desert bighorn sheep multiple times plus a ton of scouting. Worn the MEs chasing ibex in the Floridas multiple times and will again in January.

They've proven themselves to me in such a wide variety of terrain and weather that I have full confidence in them. You'll not be walking " on clouds" with them but you know that you can absolutely climb above the clouds with them on.

 

[dreamingWest]

I tried a bunch of boots before my 2018 goat hunt. Ended up with Crispi Nevada. They're going on their 8th hunting season now.

 

[Revturbo977]

Kenetrek's are awesome but not everyone's feet like them.

I personally have had zero issues using the Mountain Extremes, or the Hardscrabbles, in a wide variety of terrain. Worn the MEs in the Brooks Range chasing Dall and grizzly. Worn the MEs on Kodiak chasing goat and will be wearing them again there in November for blacktail. Worn the MEs in the Sonoran desert chasing desert bighorn sheep multiple times plus a ton of scouting. Worn the MEs chasing ibex in the Floridas multiple times and will again in January.

They've proven themselves to me in such a wide variety of terrain and weather that I have full confidence in them. You'll not be walking " on clouds" with them but you know that you can absolutely climb above the clouds with them on.

Thanks for the feedback. What level insulation do you run in them?

 

[cuerro viejo]

My Crispi Guides have taken me everywhere from the Brooks to Sonora and never let me down. Will be using the Briksdal MTN GTX a bit this fall as well and I have high hopes.

I’ve used the Briksdal MTN on two RMBH high altitude hunts and DBH. Also my archery elk boot, It’s very comfortable but if I was doing another steep hunt I’d get the SF version, as I’ve always wished the B MTN was just a touch stiffer. Over all great very breathable boot with great support

 

[AZ_Hunter_2000]

Thanks for the feedback. What level insulation do you run in them?

None as I wear them in all weather conditions from near 0* to past 110*.

Some people will tighten their laces so much they literally are restricting blood circulation to their lower legs. Some people sit wrong. They'll have their knees bent at an angle that is comfortable but then their boots dig into their calves at just the right angle to cut off the blood flow to their lower legs. It is tough to keep your feet warm when you are doing everything in your power, outside of a tourniquet, to cutoff the blood flow. And if it is really cold and/or snowy, a simple rubber pad under the boots goes a long way to help keep your feet warm; similar concept to not sitting directly on the frozen ground.