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Finding the right style is the first step in choosing the best hunting boot. Think about the boot’s height and weight. The taller the boot, the more support it gives your ankles, and the more protection it provides against rocks and sticks on the trail, and from snow coming in over the top. But, the greater the height, the greater the weight. Every ounce of weight matters in a boot because you’re picking it up and putting it down constantly. If you have weak ankles, you should probably opt for the most support possible, especially for hunting rough, steep terrain. If you want to wear short boots, you can make do with them in wet or snowy conditions by pairing them with gaiters.

You need to consider material, too, when choosing boots. Often you’ll have a choice of either all-leather or cordura, or a mix of leather and cordura. Leather is heavier and requires more care than fabric, but it’s tougher, less likely to puncture, and if you maintain it, it will last longer. Rubber is the ultimate waterproof boot, and the best choice for truly wet conditions. It also has the advantage of containing the scent from your feet, which matters a great deal if you’re hunting deer or other game that can smell you.

The best hunting boot is worthless if it doesn’t fit. Try on boots late in the day, when your feet have swollen to their largest size, and while wearing the socks you’ll wear on the hunt. Boots should fit snugly around the ankle, but without chafing, and they should be snug across the instep. You should be able to wiggle your toes. Boots that are too tight will cut off circulation, making your toes both uncomfortable and cold. Walk up and down an incline if you can. If your feet slip inside the boots, the boots are too wide.

Whitetail hunters know that a deer’s nose is its first line of defense. Tricking that ultra-sensitive nose requires utmost attention to wind direction, and reducing your scent as much as possible. Rubber boots contain the scent from your feet, helping reduce your scent trail when you walk to and from your stand. The taller the boots, the better they will contain scent, and that height also comes in handy if you have to cross bogs or small creeks. Insulated rubber hunting boots will keep your feet warm on stand, too.

Absolutely. Men’s and women’s feet are built very differently. There are over 30 measurable differences between a woman’s foot and a man’s. Women’s feet are narrower than men’s feet, and their heels tend to be narrower still. Women making do with men’s boots risk heels slipping inside a boot on uneven ground, and a risk of blisters and discomfort. Sometimes thicker socks will solve the problem, but it’s much better to shop for boots that are built to fit a woman’s foot in the first place.

An all-around hunting boot should see you through any kind of hunt that doesn’t involve extremes of cold or terrain. It should be comfortable and not too heavy for a day of still-hunting, following bird dogs, or spotting and stalking on the plains. All-around boots come in several different weights of insulation. Choose that based on where you hunt, bearing in mind that insulation levels of 400 grams or less won’t keep your feet warm in cold weather if you’re not moving around.

Although any boot provides some protection against snake bites, some venomous snakes can bite through leather or rubber boots, including hunting Boots. We do make a special snake boot that is reinforced to resist snake bites.

Several companies offer boots with 2000 grams of Thinsulate insulation for maximum warmth. Those are best for sedentary cold weather activities, like deer hunting from a stand, or ice fishing. Although the insulation of the highest gram Thinsulate boots definitely helps keep your feet warm, it’s also very important that the boots be waterproof so your feet stay dry, and that there’s enough space in the boots for air to warm and moisture to evaporate. Also, the taller the boot, the more of your leg it can warm.

Our boots have a good reputation for quality and durability. Give them proper care by keeping them clean, conditioned, and dry, and they will last many years. 

Regardless of what type of boot you choose, fit is the most important factor. Different boots are built differently, so just because a boot is your size doesn’t necessarily make it a comfortable fit. You may have to try several different models. Hunting boots should have enough room so your toes don’t get cramped and cold, and don’t smash into the front of the boot as you’re walking downhill.