Early Walkers
Warm-weather hiking boots and shoes

Happy feet will keep you hunting longer. So don't lug hefty "all-season-¿ boots into the warm early-season deer woods. Instead, keep your feet cool with lightweight, breathable models. Here are six great choices in three popular and useful styles:

Columbia Tigertooth
($80; 503-985-4000; columbia.com)
The look of the new Tigertooth says running shoe, but a seriously sticky tread and airy suede-and-mesh construction make this a low-cut, non-waterproof option ideal for scouting or hunting in hot, dry conditions.