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This is a tough boot, yet despite all that armor, it’s easy to forget the boot once it’s on. The Pronghorn offers good support and plenty of comfort, thanks in part to a spacious toe box. The Vibram outsole sports an aggressive tread pattern and protects the rubberized EVA midsole. Danner’s Terra Force Next features both interior and external shanks for increased protection and support.

#UPLAND HUNTING BOOTS FULL#

Its Gore-Tex lining provides full waterproofing that lasts, and the optional PrimaLoft insulation (400, 800, and 1,200 grams available) keeps feet warm in frigid conditions. The eight-inch, full-grain leather Pronghorn is in its fifth generation and sports plenty of modern upgrades. This boot has been in production for two decades and has been used for upland hunts, backpacking hunts, and everything in between.

The term “best hunting boot” is subjective at best, but when push comes to shove, the Danner Pronghorn makes a strong case for that title. As such, I want to give a shoutout to Chippewa Boots, BlackOvis, Brian Call: Gritty, The Element, Field & Stream, Game & Fish, two reviews by GearJunkie, GOHUNT, #Hunt365, Hunting Gear Deals, Hunting The Outdoors, LAND&LEGACY, Survivalmag, Outdoor Life, Palmetto Prepared, Petersen’s Hunting, Project Upland, Shoot Like A Girl, Ultimate Upland, WhitetailDNA, and The Women’s Outdoor News. Whenever possible, I tried to find boots with a women’s version or direct equivalent, although this was not nearly as easy as it sounds.Īlso, I relied heavily on hands-on reviews and similar written materials to help evaluate each boot. As such, I looked for boots with a combination of comfort, traction, toughness, durability, and weather resistance.īy nature of living in Colorado, I primarily focused on hiking-style boots designed to take down game commonly found in the West and Midwest (mostly big game, turkey, coyotes, and upland birds). With so many combinations of boot types, features, and manufacturers, a filtering process is the only way to avoid true analysis paralysis and willy-nilly purchases. Picking a flavor for a single-scoop cone at Baskin-Robbins is easier than picking a hunting boot. Need a pair of elk hunting boots for your next backpacking hunt in the Bighorns? You’ll want the best of both worlds! No matter what the game or terrain, we’ve got you covered with this list of tough, capable, and comfortable hunting boots. Looking to wait it out in a blind for the next flock of mallards or trophy whitetail to come by? A well-insulated pair of rubber deer hunting boots or duck boots should be at the top of your shopping list. If you plan to walk for miles in pursuit of coyotes or pheasants, you’ll want a pair of boots built to absorb the impact of hundreds of miles over hilly, sometimes muddy, terrain. Besides your head, your feet are your most valuable asset in the field, so a quality pair of hunting boots are must-have gear.

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