I still didn't see any boot I'm interested in. I'm not looking for a leather boot. I hunt in bowhunting boots made of cordura and gortex most of the time. They are light, waterproof and provide good support and flexibility I haven't found in a heavy soled leather boot. Possibly the kangaroo or ostrich boot would be close in the Russell line, but not sure about waterproofing. I think the kangaroo would be difficult for me to obtain in CA as I believe it's a banned product. The boots I've been buying last 4-5 yrs and that's about when I feel they need to go away for reasons other than wear.
Again, I'd buy a American made boots of same construction if I could. Unfortunately, I haven't found any. While I'm no penny pincher, I do think 5-7 times the price for these boots vs what I'm buying rocks me back a bit. If I thought I was getting better performance, I'd buy them. I'm still not convinced that's the case. I often come home and hose off my boots and scrub them with a brush. I'm sure leathers are not the way I want to go.
Last edited by Chuck H; 05/11/11 12:40 PM.
