Scott Hearn said:
Just got back from boot shopping. It's downright depressing that every single piece of footwear that Academy sells comes from China. An exception here and there for Bangladesh and Dominican Republic. Where it gets really depressing is the same thing applies to Langstons!
I checked out those UA that WillR has and man they are light! Would be really tempting for summertime.
Never did see a pair of Danners or chippewas. Guess I'll hit up Shepplers tomorrow. If that don't pan out its off to bass pro to find which boot I want and specific size, then hit the web for deals.
I'm in the same boat. My 16" 1000 gram rubber boots that I've worn for the last 5 years got a hole in one of the creases on top. Probably have a couple hundred miles of walking in them while hunting upland game in OK, and elk hunting in NM.
Unfortunately, they are china made, and come from BassPro. Redhead brand. Zip up the side. Easy to get in and out of, and for MY feet are like wearing sneakers. Over the years, I've ordered, returned, ordered, returned, about every insulated boot out there, but they just didn't feel comfortable. Those redheads keep me warm at -25F in the mornings in the high country.
They get terrible feedback from others.
They work for me.