If you have ever seen real hiking boots, you may be frightened by the high price. However, every experienced mountain hunter will tell you that a pair of high-quality hiking boots is an essential equipment for mountain hunting! It is true that no matter you want to hunt bighorn sheep, goats, mountain mules and deer or red deer, as long as you go to these rugged and dangerous places, you must wear a pair of good boots that can help you walk freely. In those areas with steep slopes, large or small, round or sharp rocks, you can't imagine how quickly a pair of boots will go bad. Even professional boots made by hand with selected special materials may not survive several times of hunting.

Because of the severe test to be faced, this kind of boots cannot be cheap. When buying boots, you must try them on in person, and try several pairs more. You can even bring your own insoles to try them, because different insoles may make your feet feel different. If you feel a little uncomfortable or even painful when trying them on, please change a pair decisively, because you will definitely feel more uncomfortable when walking in the real mountains. Fit, enough support and protection for your feet, and strong resistance to adversity are the basic criteria for selecting hiking boots. The following six hiking boots have been tried on and assessed by old hunters, and I believe they can help you in your next mountain hunting.

Don't let the eye-catching color of this boot distract your attention, or even doubt its professionalism. It is absolutely serious to make hiking boots. The leather and synthetic materials on the upper are almost seamless, and the underlay is super protective. Honeycomb insole with Carbon Tech technology is firm, comfortable, stable and super light. In order to better fit different foot types, it is also equipped with a pair of removable tongue. The sole can be fitted with cleats, so there is no problem in climbing on the ice.

This is a pair of very light leather boots. The ankle is fully protected, and at the same time, it can move flexibly. The toe cap and sole are slightly upwarped, making it easy and comfortable to walk on the flat ground, but it may not be suitable for climbing steep slopes. The design of lace hole is standard, and it is convenient to adjust the tightness of laces. The air mesh insole is very breathable and helps to absorb moisture and sweat, but it is different from many hiking boots in the sense of foot.

This shoe is relatively heavy, but it has a full-length core gasket and a glued sole, which can provide sufficient protection for the feet. It is very stable and safe to walk on the rugged ground. The upper is made of cowhide, and the underlay is made of high tenacity rubber, which is firm and resistant to construction. When you first put on these shoes, you may have the illusion of wearing ski boots. It may not be so comfortable to walk for a long time, but once you start climbing, you can feel its good.

This pair of hiking boots looks like traditional hunting boots. The upper has 10 inch double and triple stitched full grain leather and a protective backing. Boots have light deadweight and may not be as hard as other hiking boots, but they are more flexible. The toe cap of K-Talon outsole is slightly upwarped, which makes it comfortable to walk on a flat terrain for a long time. The foot back and ankle are fully supported, and it is not so tired to walk with heavy prey meat for a long time.

The self weight of this shoe is relatively moderate, and it has a good balance between firmness and weight, taking into account flexibility and comfort. The vamp is spliced with split leather and synthetic materials, and the suture is almost invisible, with high toughness rubber protection. The bottom lace hole can well tighten the laces, making the shoes closer to the feet, effectively preventing blisters, and the upper lace hook can more easily adjust the tightness of the boots.

These boots can be called all-around hiking boots, and there is no pressure when walking on various surfaces. The reinforced Vibram rubber outsole has a specially designed deep pattern at the bottom and can also be fitted with cleats for excellent traction. Double stitching of thickened split leather and synthetic material on the upper. The protective underlay can not only protect the toes, but also well protect the heel area to prevent rock scratches. If your feet are wider, this boot is more suitable for you, because the toe cap is designed wider.