![]() I love mine, but after a few hours, I can feel pressure points that make them verge on uncomfortable. Do they get tossed into my truck for every adventure? You know it. Do they live at my front door because they can handle anything? Yup. Are they the most comfortable boots I own? Nope. I’ve probably worn these more often than any other boot, to be honest.Īre they giving you any ankle support? Not really. ![]() I lived in them fly fishing across Iceland. My feet have stayed dry in them on a horse through deeper-than-desired water. They’ve climbed with me into a tree stand. I’ve worn them upland hunting in areas with spongy ground. In the hunting world, these indestructible boots are perfect for waterfowl hunting, chasing early-season turkeys, or any other hunting where the muck is deep and the water is everywhere. If you’re in Alaska and someone tells you to grab your boots, odds are, they mean these. Likely found on every fishing vessel and dock on both coasts, it’s become a staple piece of gear. The Xtratuf 15″ Legacy Boot ($160) is simple and it works. On the flip side, if your feet run hot or the temps are moderate, this likely isn’t the boot for you. It wasn’t until I returned to the truck that it even dawned on me that my feet were completely dry and my toes weren’t frozen. With the mercury dipping well below -20 degrees in often knee-deep snow, my face was painfully frigid, my fingers had essentially lost function, but my feet weren’t even a consideration. It was a sock issue… but I held a grudge.ĭuring the 2022 big game season, I gave them a second chance and wore these boots through some of the coldest temps on record, for both late-season deer and mountain lion hunting, and my feet have never been warmer on a cold hunt. Where did my hate come from? I slipped them on with a pair of short ankle socks in a hurry to help track a deer. The Irish Setter MudTrek with 1200 grams of PrimaLoft insulation has the feel of an arctic Bunny Boot, with far more flex and comfort. These may be one of the warmest boots I’ve ever worn in the field. They now live at my front door and are my daily winter muck boot. I hated these Irish Setter MudTrek Boots ($230) when I first got them. If you’d like to read our full review of the Women’s Kestrel, check it out here. Otherwise, this is a boot that fits most hunting scenarios that you’ll run into, and it does it comfortably. If you’re a fan of Schnee’s Boots, as solid choice for a colder weather version of a Schnee’s boot is the Beartooth. I wear my Kestrelsin the early season and only swap to an insulated boot when the temps really drop or I need a higher ankle to help with snow protection. They just get the job done in a plethora of hunting scenarios. It is comfortable and waterproof and breathes and I love them. It is lightweight and feels more like a hiker than a mountain hunting boot. The boot is supportive without being cumbersome. The Kestrel could have landed as the best hiking boot, best early-season boot, best non-insulated boot, best upland boot, and more, which is exactly why it found itself here. I’ve run them for a few seasons now, and they’ve never let me down. The opportunity to have one of the first women’s pairs off the line gave me a chance to put them through the paces, and they met and exceeded all my hopes. It may seem lame to get excited about a women’s version, but I was stoked. The Schnee’s Kestrel($389) has been a favorite men’s hunting boot for years.
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