Boot Review

[ClownColor]

Over the last 5 days I got to try out both Danner (USA made) and Mucks(Field-Blazer). Each of the five days we put on many, many, many miles pheasant hunting out west. The first day I wore my new(er) Danners and my heels were in quite some pain. I attempted on field the second day in them and was forced to put on the Mucks. I was worried they'd be to warm and uncomfortable. They may have been slightly to warm but boy are they comfortable. I wore them the rest of the 4 days- put on a lot of miles and never had any comfort issues. My feet were wet from sweat but I'll take that over blisters anyday!

Going to give the Danners another chance, maybe break them in more but this is the second season of owning them...then they'll be in the trash if they don't perform. What a waste of good money there. Oh-well, I guess their not for everyone.

[leechlake]

I have three pair of the Danner Antelope. Work great for me but I have heard the Muck boots are really great boots. I've wore my Danners hiking mountains elk hunting, grouse in MN the one thing that I don't like about them is like with many goretex boots that if you're boots get wet even though your feet stay dry mine always feel wet the whole time. I'm always surprised to have pretty dry socks when I take them off.

Gonna have to try the Mucks soon.

[ESSGuy]

Here's a boot related question. I have trouble with my feet sweating and then becoming cold, mostly a deer hunting problem. I have heard from some people to spray my feet with underarm anti perspirant to stop the sweating. Anyone else try this?

[leechlake]

I'd just put a new pair of socks on when you get to stand if you have super sweaty feet. Worth a try though but may want to use an unscented anti persp.

[Jim Almquist]

One thing you could try is what they made us do in boot camp. Soak your boot under water for 24 hours and thyen put them on and wear them for the entire day. I have never had such great fitting/feeling boats.

[ClownColor]

One thing you could try is what they made us do in boot camp. Soak your boot under water for 24 hours and thyen put them on and wear them for the entire day. I have never had such great fitting/feeling boats.

one thing i was really anticipating with the Danners was that they were good out the box. I did wear these boots most all last season chasing grouse but never really put the miles on like i did over the last few days. I'll give your advice a shot as it couldn't hurt and i really want these boots to work. They are comfy but boy my heels (back side) were sure in pain. They just felt really stiff.

[Look-A-Like]

I have two pairs of Danner Pronghorns, one pair I've been wearing for the last four seasons, they have been great and have a bunch of miles on them. I bought a new pair this fall and have had the same issues with a sore right heel after several hours of walking. Just seem that the uppers are a lot stiffer and are going to require some extra break-in. I also have a new pair of Muck field blazers and they are the most comfortable rubber boots I have ever worn.

[delmuts]

" I have heard from some people to spray my feet with underarm anti perspirant to stop the sweating. Anyone else try this?"

I did that years ago. It did seemed to make a difference, but wondered about the odors plus the shock of spraying your feet very early on a COLD morning gave a whole new meaning to "wake up call"

[JohnMickish]

Wear a sock liner that will wick the sweat away from your foot, and a marino wool sock to absorb the sweat will help tremendously, but the number one thing you will need to do to keep your feel warm is to dry your boots on a boot drier EVERY night.