Best high country boots?

What boots do you recommend for high country hunts involving horse back or rugged terrain that are water proof and will last a long time? Cost does not matter as its for your feet...so unlimited on pricing in my book.
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sneekeepete
Well on early hunts i use
http://www.rockyboots.com/Product-Details/4286/1600FQ0000101/Rocky-S2V-Vented-Military-Duty-Boot/
And on all other hunts I wear Danner Elk Hunters. I am looking at some Lathrop and Sons Trapper GTX boots due to my multiple ankle surgeries though...
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my dad has some hanwag's from Lathrop...nice boots for sure. I might have to call ol' steven up at lathrop and sons...see what he can do
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fatrooster
For the last three years I've been using Kenetrek Mountain Extremes. Today I bought a pair of Zamberlains. The Zamberlains look almost identical to the Kenetreks. The Kenetreks performed great. They are stiffer than some of the lighter weight boots and require a little bit of break in time. I used to wear some of the lighter weight boots that required no break in time but found out that those boots are not good to wear if you are packing weight on your back. You want a boot that will support your foots arch and a boot with a high top will support your ankle. These type of boots will have an aggressive bottom for climbing and walking through rocks. This kind of boot might not be desireable in the stirrup of a saddle. If you do get a boot with an aggressive bottom then do not stick your whole foot into the stirrup. Put only your toes into the stirrup. fatrooster.
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Tyewire
+1 for what fatrooster said.

I would look at the Lowa Tibet boot as well. Very comfortable and ready for anything. Little on the heavy side, but to be expected.
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Great advice. I figure either way boots are going to run me 300-400 bucks for a good pair and it is to be desired considering your feet are precious assets in the back country. Would you recommend these boots for a moose hunting trip as well in the Yukon???

thanks
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Tyewire
I don't have any experience in the Yukon but mine do great in the soggy, muddy northwest.
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fatrooster
I also have no Yukon experience but these kind of boots are waterproof. Keep them oiled up to keep them waterproof. Hope this helps out. fatrooster.
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Awesome! Thanks guys. How long does it take to actually break in the boots?
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hardstalk
I was shopping for boots as of a couple days ago but was on a budget I ended up going with danner big horns been wearimg them for about 3 days straight 15 to 16 hours a day so far no break in Pain im pretty happy with them. im going hiking this weekend to try them on the hills. ill let you know how they feel.
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Good deal, thanks for sharing. Gotta keep your feet happy!
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TheGreatwhitehunter
Lathrop and Sons are great boots IMO
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Danner Pronghorns. Last forever. Broke in outta the box.

LONG LIVE THE PRONGHORN!
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dahlmer
+1 on the Kennentrek's. Great boot. There a little tight for stirrups, but I know guys that where them every day they are so comfortable.
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Muleys 24/7
Cabelas outtfiter guide boots they are around the 200 dollar range, I have walked through snow for two days and my feet were still dry. I have never tryed kenntraks but heard they are good
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I have tried alot of boots in the field and so far the best boot i have found to date are the Zamberlands. I own both the tall pair and the short pair and love them both. Previously I owned the kenetreks and actually gave them to a friend because they were so uncomfortable. Before that I bought a pair of lowas but they fell apart within 6 months. I have had these zamberlands for a year and a half so far and I put them to use every weeknd cant beat these boots.
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Lowa Tibet - great boot that will not let you down in the high country.
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plentycoupe
Lowa sheep hunter gtx. I have used them on two dall sheep hunts in Alaska. Best boot I have used while carrying a heavy pack. I think the type of boot is relative to the amount of weight you will carry and the type of mountain terrain. These things are designed to support you with heavy weight and in some nasty steep country.

I love me and will use em until they fall apart. Of course, with the current price tag, you have to!!!
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Lowa tibet
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A number of good brands listed above. People's feet are unique enough that what may be a great boot for one might not be so for another. The best I've found for my feet are Vasque's. Comfortable, easily broke in, and durable.
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I have a a pair of Zamberlans and by far the best I've bought so far. I started with pronghorns... absolutely fell apart within one season and no support what so ever! Bought a pair of kenetreks, tough break in, and after 30 or so miles i had blisters the size of a fist on the back of my feet.... Zamberlans Viaz have decent support, great grip, and last. I'm entering my 3rd season with the same pair, the only thing you need to be sure of is to make sure and oil them after each hunt, the leather on them likes to dry out. I've heard great things about lathrop and sons also.
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I'm a firm believer in Kenetreks. Expensive, but worth every penny in my book. I've had other brand mountain boots, but these have performed the best for me. I've worn them sheep hunting, Muley hunting, even sitting in the deer stand all day. Warm, comfortable, and tough.
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I have a pair of Irish Setter Grizzly Trackers 1000g insulate and Danner Pronghorns 400g. Love both boots both are extremely comfortable and very durable. For me the Irish Setter was most comfortable out of the box. I was elk hunting in Montana back in November and it was -26 the first day and -15 the second day then around 2 deg the last 3 days lol. I was wearing the Irish Setters since they're more insulated and my feet were warm, dry and comfortable the entire time. Sadly the rest of my body couldn't handle that kind of cold as well. If you're going to get an insulated boot, don't just go with the warmest or most insulated boot. That's the mistake I made when I bought the Irish Setters. When it's good weather during the elk hunt here in Utah (Not a blizzard, stays above or close to 32 deg) My feet would freeze to death from sweating while hiking into my morning spot then sitting still for hours at a time. Now with the Danner boots that are 400g they work just perfect for me in "normal" cold conditions. Not North Pole death cold temps like Montana haha
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