How To Choose Hunting Boots With MeatEater's Dan Doty

The conditions of your hunt will determine what type of footwear that you need. MeatEater's Dan Doty lays out a spectrum of footwear options that will cover you for almost any hunt.

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[tedbeale]

Great video guys. One thing on Aigle boots: I have worn Aigle Wellington boots (as we call them in the UK) on nearly all my autumn/winter and even spring hunts for over 10 years. Aigle have some ankle support compared to other brands of welly boot and have definitely saved me over the years! I have walked over 17 miles in a day in mine with no problem of blisters or tired feet. Super well built boots and essential for any walked up bird shooting or deer stalking in wet conditions.

[terryleblanc]

In Louisiana, I think most popular hunting boot is lacrosse knee-high or hip boots..you usually go through a good amount of water somewhere... ankle tight perfect snug fit, , very difficult to remove from feet.. a little trick I've learned is to place feet in a plastic shopping bag... Boots slip off much easier..

[xxklokxxcolt]

I go naked with flip flop thong sandals a 243 no scope just iron sights a pack of camel crush silvers and a gallon of water.

[pooterbilbo]

Axe one of the two heavier boots and include a lightweight shoe like a trail runners. Your feet, knees, and back will thank you. Theyre perfect for quick jaunts or around camp. My boot mantra is wear the lightest possible shoe for the job. You will be amazed how much quicker you move not clomping around in a boot that is far too heavy for the task at hand.

[stevegrooms]

None of the four models you highlight would have been ideal for most of the hunting I did, which was upland bird hunting for ruffed grouse, prairie grouse and pheasants. My partners and I needed light, flexible, marginally waterproof boots that had smooth bottoms that would not load up with sticky mud. If you walk many miles a day in grassy fields, marshes or thick aspen coverts, you don't want insulation. The classic LL Bean hunting boots (soft leather upper, flexible rubber bottom) were just about ideal. A pair would last a season or maybe two. We never found anything better.

[Kurtdog]

I wear rubber, non-insulated knee high boots warm weather and wear light wool socks when temps in 40's or above. 30's or lower, I wear medium insulated, neoprene topped, knee high boots and wool socks. Neoprene is warmer than rubber and more quiet. I like tall boots I can tuck my pants in, wade across shallow creeks, and less ground scent. In early season, tucking your pants in your boots, reduces the ground insect (chiggers, ticks) funnel effect. I used to get clusters of chigger bites around my ankles wearing shorter boots with un-tucked pant legs. I haven't hunted with leather type boots in 30 years, but I don't climb mountains... thanks for sharing.

[openmythirdeye]

I find for cold weather bow hunting white Mickey mouse are the best. Especially for long waits in a tree stand.

[danjessee]

I loved it!! Been searching the net high and low for weeks and meat eaters hits the spot for all my questions about hiking boots vrs hunting boots. Great job guys!

[Nick-dsoc]

Another downside to felt-bottom wading boots is that they're illegal to use in some states/areas due to invasive species getting stuck to the felt.

[kennethwright]

Ok now I just need $1500 and I'll get right on to buying those 5 boots.

[masstrapper]

This channel is great. Informative and entertaining. Thanks guys. 👍

[Yelladog]

Thorogood 1957 flyaways work from Montana to Mexico 🥵 to 🥶 just adjust socks accordingly

[outdooroutfitters]

Good information. Thank you for sharing.

[unmike]

Was curious about the brand name of the 2nd boot? Thanks for the video!

[gmoutdoorsandmore]

Nice video, lots of good information!

[mrmike]

Vaseline also works in a pinch pretty damn good.

[Matthias.Madwell]

This is a great video for those that have enough disposable cash for a used atv but want to spend it all on boots. Seriously I like Rinella but sometimes i get sick of them acting like their target audience is people that won the powerball.

[rodneyhickman]

I am having a hard time decided weather I need insulated boots . Most of my hunting will be between 32 and 50 .

[FishTramp]

Bro those lowas just need some tender lovin care. They would have lasted a lot longer! Did u use the Active cream and water stop every 6 months?

[KILLKING]

do you need camouflage boots for things like rabbits since they are so low to the ground? and I do plan on hunting in a mix of prairie and forest