I know this thread is from earlier in the year but, for anyone reading, the non camo soled version of these are a steal from Cabela's/Bass Pro right now. I always hated the camo sole anyways, totally silly and I don't need any help looking like more of a redneck in public.
I have ran this boot, Lynx 4014 Boa, for a couple seasons. If you hunt hard in steep, rough/rocky terrain and have long packouts, they are hard to beat imho. They seem quite light to me for what they are.
They are 100% waterproof but breathe well enough for active hunting. You could extend these into later seasons but be warned that the open lug pattern, which grips dry terrain perfectly, is a recipe for a backcountry TBI on ice or even just regular wet, slippery stuff like a log. Best to keep them for early season and step lively around anything slick.
Sizing is tricky. One of my feet is like a an 8.5/9ish, the other a half size larger. Both feet are just on that edge of needing a wide if you put them in a brannock device (the classic foot sizing thing a good shop will use to fit you). I first had a pair fitted to me in 9.5, standard last (ZBPK). This wasn't incorrect but even after a couple yrs of break in I was getting heel slip/rub that had to be managed. My goal (more like an ideal) with boots of all types is to not have to tape my heels. So, I sold the 9.5 regulars and tried 8 and 8.5 regular with no luck. Got a pair of 9 wide (ZWL) on my feet right now and these are still long in the toe but feel like they're going to work. An 8-8.5 ZWL would probably be just right but they're two hundo more right now. Italians must have long, pointy elf toes or something bc there's an easy 1/2 inch of extra space, length wise in here whereas the fit is correct otherwise. I don't wear super thick socks in any of my boots. Anyways, my sizing advice is go wide if on the edge and go with your running shoe size up to one size down. Buy from a vendor that takes returns easily so you can dial it in.
