First Time Hunters and Some Hard Lessons

[bigpete]

As for boots, I personally prefer turf shoes, i.e. runners with a very aggressive sole, like footy boots clits but with rubber. Makes all the difference.

Where do you get these boots from lol

[juststarting]

As for boots, I personally prefer turf shoes, i.e. runners with a very aggressive sole, like footy boots clits but with rubber. Makes all the difference.

Where do you get these boots from lol

Scroll right to the bottom, to the very last photo.
http://myshootingjourney.com/2016/10/23/choosing-the-right-hunting-shoes-dont-fall-for-gimmicks/

I got mine for $140 from Merrell in Melbourne CBD

Adidas has similar as well, but double the price.

[juststarting]

Also, if you are flat footed little hobbitsy like me, Merrell is the way to go. Everything else I've tried on feels uncomfortably high around the arch. 'normal' hiking shoes are okay, unless you're climbing up wet dirt.

[Noisydad]

What ever you buy and wear, make sure you break them in at home for a month before heading out on a long walk through the bush - you should see some of the monumental blisters we see on Scout's feet because they've got footwear that's brand new 2 days before a 30 km, full pack hike!

[Gwion]

Mammout... Real boots.

That is all.

[RoginaJack]

That's a great article and nothing like a bit of experience gained by landing on the rear end a few times.
I prefer a higher cut boot for a bit more ankle protection and puddle wading and I take your point about prices; some are just exorbitant and well outside my budget..

[Supaduke]

I've worn merrells for years, great shoes. Very comfy, decent price and not too flashy.

[brett1868]

A great read and good to hear the adventures of others, a few flashbacks in there of lessons learnt in my own youth.