Lowa Hunter GTX EVO Extreme boots

[BSK]

Camofire.com runs 80 different deals each day and had those on there the other day. Believe they were 40-50% off.

Thanks!

 

[BSK]

Been using them for years. They work well.
But get the largest size available (think there are 2 or 3 sizes).
You're not going to walk in them, and the larger size makes them easier on & off,
plus more room in the toe area for a handwarmer.

I put a handwarmer in each, then place in my pack.
When I arrive at stand, put them on.
They will be warm inside from the handwarmers.
I like the 24-hr big handwarmers best for this.

I don't have any trouble climbing with them on,
but don't walk in them.

Only plan on putting them on once I'm in the stand.

 

[DMD]

Huh. Mine grip well even in everything from mud to wet concrete. I know they have a few different iterations of them and they have changed slightly over the years. Mine are the most recent version and all leather. Not sure how much difference that makes.

I bought these new probably 7-8 years ago. I would walk on a logging road, flat surface, hit a little muddy spot and be on my butt before I realized it. Numerous times this happened. I've never had that problem before nor since. I don't know what the deal was. I have a pair of Keens use scouting and hunting now. I go anywhere and everywhere. I also have Red Wings and Rockys. Never a problem slipping. I've yet to find anyone else who's had a problem like that with Danners. I don't know what the deal with that pair of boots, but it was really weird.

 

[DMD]

Coldest I have hunted personally was a couple years ago in Kentucky. There was a really good buck (as far as I know, it was never killed, everyone around was after him). It was in the teens to low 20's and 20+ph wind with gusts. Sat in tree from daylight to dark. Actually used a camo sleeping bag, normal bag, like keep warm to 35 degrees or so, and not many clothes, uninsulated boots, one pair of moisture wicking socks and never got close to cold. Had ordered a heater type body suit that showed up and the next morning it was single digits with a wind but not as bad, sat all day, did not kill a deer but never got uncomfortable either day and I am in a lock on 30 feet or so up, no shooting house or windbreak of any kind. Only difference in sleeping bag and body suit is that body suit is easier to get in and out of, not really any difference in staying warm though.

I have used and still Arctic Shield boot covers for many years, they are awesome. But if it is really cold, or just cool with a strong wind, the heater type body suits are awesome. About the most I ever wear walking in now is: a pair of 5.11 tactical pants, wicking type socks, uninsulated boots, wicking type shirt, camo fleece pullover that zips up the neck when needed, light pair of gloves, hat of some kind (started carrying a dakota dan hat and they are the warmest for head I have ever seen, even when leaving ears uncovered) and either carry coveralls or heater type body suit in and put whichever on once I am in stand. Rarely get even remotely cold. If my feet sweat on way in, I am done till I get them dry and "start over".

I have a "sleeping bag" type piece of equipment I bought years ago. It's called a "Warm Bag". Comes up to my chest and has shoulder straps. It is the absolute best thing, besides a climbing stand, I ever bought for hunting. I dress really light. I carry the bag and a coat on my backpack. When I get cool, I slip it on my coat and Warm Bag - in less than five minutes, I can face about any cold weather you cold imagine. It's amazing how much warmer it keeps my feet than heavier insulated boots. I think Body Suits (in my case...Warm Bag) are the way to go, imo. Best of all...I bought the warm bag on clearance for $25. I liked it so well, I bought several of them and gave them to some friends. I kept two for myself. Though they will never wear out...I didn't want to take any chances.

 

[UCStandSitter]

I bought these new probably 7-8 years ago. I would walk on a logging road, flat surface, hit a little muddy spot and be on my butt before I realized it. Numerous times this happened. I've never had that problem before nor since. I don't know what the deal was. I have a pair of Keens use scouting and hunting now. I go anywhere and everywhere. I also have Red Wings and Rockys. Never a problem slipping. I've yet to find anyone else who's had a problem like that with Danners. I don't know what the deal with that pair of boots, but it was really weird.

Must've been the style of sole they used at the time? These jokers I wear now are super "grippy". Like em a lot. Even find myself wearin em to church. Most comfortable shoes I own. Of course the most expensive shoes I own as well so...

 

[Gravey]

Bought my daughter the Artic Shield boot blankets for Christmas this year, and I think I'm going to get a set for myself as well. I've got 1,200 thinsulate boots (cordura with goretex liner) and use Toastie Toes (placed ON TOP of the toes instead of under) when the temp falls below about 35, but even with that much insulation my feet still get cold when the temps fall below about 25. I've heard good things about the Artic Shield boot blankets.

Camofire.com runs 80 different deals each day and had those on there the other day. Believe they were 40-50% off.

They're on sale today 54% off for $29.99.