>>2050651Bought that exact pair last year for deer hunting as my feet magically grew//old boots shredded themselves finally.
Overall good boots, kept feet dry crossing a creek, kept ankles steady climbing loose shale hills, didn't get punctured going through dense underbrush. I haven't put thousands of miles in them, but they're performing fine for me so far, break in wasn't too bad either.
The one thing I dislike is the stupid eyelets on the boots are prone to slipping when you tie up the boot. I may have become unlaced going through underbrush once that was tearing at my feet, but it's been awhile since hunting and I can't remember exactly - I've worn them since but never put as much punishment on them.
I might have gone with a different brand, but those specific boots fit me right, and that's the most important thing - not too short, not too long, just right. You don't want to be kicking things with the toe when you shouldn't be, and you don't want to be jamming your toes into the front of the boot going down hill. Try them on, try and walk on an incline and put your whole bodyweight behind one foot to see if your going to slide. Also wear the socks your going to be wearing. If your going to use thick wool socks, wear thick wool socks when trying on. Try on later in the day when your feet are swollen up too from walking around.
