Meindl Perfekts, I think they are called, seem to be a very good boot for steep hunting, with decent traction and stiff soles. Unfortunately, they have a smallish toe box.

I'm pretty sure that boots are just like pocket knives. It is maddenly obvious what the ideal model should be, but no one makes it. Hence, I have 8+ pairs of boots and twice as many knives and none of them are better than adequate.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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