Thread: foxtrot boots

Had a good run out of my set of Stoney Creek Greywacke a few years ago, nice and light. New model $399, I used to think the same as you on price but you do get a better boot, Now i hunt almost every weeknd and prob average 50-60 hunts per year and look like i will get 2 yrs from my Lowa, Had 18 mths out of another brand and had to retire them due to a shonky repair. If with my current usage get 2 yrs out of some boots then that is $300-$350 per year. Longer would be better. Am going to try a slightly differnt style next tim e as they seam to wear in the same spot

Hamish

my current boots are the old model greywacke boots and they have been good. I think I will stick with that brand and try there new ones. thanks for your help. cheers

my current boots are the greywacke s they have been pretty good so I will stick with stoney creek and try their new ones, thanks for your help. cheers jeff

I've got the Greywackes too, been good for me in the Central N.I for the last couple of years and I haven't treated them particularly well. That said, boots will always be a bit of a conundrum for me as they will spend a lot of time wet wading when I'm fishing in summer so it's a big ask to have something that will last and do both jobs...which is why I hesitate to spend big money on boots.

I must confess I am a bit tight that's why I hesitate on spending big on boots. but $4oo for a good pair of stoney creek boots is proberly not to bad.i might even try their $300 stalking boots. cheers jeff

Kiwidisposals have some good buys now and then.

Just worn through the aforementioned pair of Foxtrots.

Been fantastic. However I ended up wearing through the point just over my toe joints - and was initially a little iffy about their longevity - however, they are also a sub $200 boot - so can't expect them to wear like my Meindls.

Replaced them with a pair of the Delta Boots - bit more leather in them and should last a bit longer. However, heavier, and taller. I have also just picked up a pair of Adidas AX2 Mid GTX Shoes - goretex tramping boots essentially - as a lighter, dayhunt/range day boot.

Though, still think I might be heading back towards a pair of Meindl Island Pros - my original Meindls were Himalayas - awesome, but ridiculously heavy and overkill for what I hunting in.