I have been reading the forums over the last couple of months trying to learn as much as I can about outfitting myself and my son for a DIY elk hunt. We plan to hunt Colorado based upon the research I have done so far.
Part of my research is what boots to look into. Most of the brands that are thrown around this forum I would be unable to see and try on here in NJ.
That being said I see Salomon being mentioned often as a very popular choice and have found that at least a few stores here carry them but I also have seen that almost universally even with GoreTex lining most say they are not even water resistant? This blows me away being most of their boots are advertised as waterproof and people still love them. What am I missing?
I have also searched the site about Keen boots which I have had great experiences with the two pair that I have owned. Specifically the Tarhgee II. They have been virtually bomb proof and 3 years after purchasing my most recent pair they are still waterproof. I see almost no mention of the brand and the little bit I have read discourages those that asked about them to use something else. Are these really that bad for elk hunting or is it prejudice in favor of those that answered about the brand they are using?
Thanks in advance!
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Part of my research is what boots to look into. Most of the brands that are thrown around this forum I would be unable to see and try on here in NJ.
That being said I see Salomon being mentioned often as a very popular choice and have found that at least a few stores here carry them but I also have seen that almost universally even with GoreTex lining most say they are not even water resistant? This blows me away being most of their boots are advertised as waterproof and people still love them. What am I missing?
I have also searched the site about Keen boots which I have had great experiences with the two pair that I have owned. Specifically the Tarhgee II. They have been virtually bomb proof and 3 years after purchasing my most recent pair they are still waterproof. I see almost no mention of the brand and the little bit I have read discourages those that asked about them to use something else. Are these really that bad for elk hunting or is it prejudice in favor of those that answered about the brand they are using?
Thanks in advance!
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