I used to be a 'hard charger' back when I was young and quail were plenty in GA. I'd wear out a pair of rubber bottomed LL Bean boots every year and have them re-done.

Not anymore, I'm after foot comfort and ease. I suspect the complaints in this thread about Russells are expressed by folks who still hunt way harder than I do, in boot unfriendly places.

The Russell boots I've worn have been very comfortable and for my use wear well enough. I wish the OP's boots had been my size...Geo