Three Lightweight Hunting Boots, Ranked and Reviewed
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Our team tested three pairs of lightweight hunting boots to discover which work best for the stalking hunter.
1. Muck Pursuit Shadow Tall
$250; muckboots.com
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Specs: 5mm neoprene upper with fleece lining and a full waterproof gusset • EVA midsole • Rubber pod outsole • Height: 15″ • Weight: 3 lb. per pair
▶ “All of my other insulated boots are clunky. These aren’t, and they allow me to sneak around in the forest.” —Peterson
▶ “This boot is innovative: It’s truly a 100 percent waterproof-submersible lace-up. But it lacks the versatility of a standard hunting boot.” —Corelli
▶ “The weight is a third of that of a traditional hunting boot. It is also warm and durable, and speed laces make it easy to get on and off.” —Magaziner
▶”The good news is I was able to cover ground without feeling like I had bricks on my feet. The bad news is that the laces are far too long.” —Ray
2. Lowa Innox GTX Mid
$215; lowaboots.com
★ ★ ★ ★
Specs: Synthetic upper • Gore-Tex waterproof lining • PU midsole • Lowa NXT outsole • Height: 6.5″ • Weight: 4.4 lb. per pair
▶ “Excellent stalking boot on flat ground, but I’m not sure that the outsole can handle rockier terrain.” —Corelli
▶ “These allowed me to move quickly and quietly—as comfortable as any athletic shoe I’ve ever worn. A bit expensive, but worth every penny.” —Ray
▶ “Easy to put on, but annoying to take off. That’s because you have to thread the laces through a pair of metal loops at the top. However, the boot provided firm support.” —Magaziner
▶ “Didn’t care for the narrow toe box, but they were waterproof, durable, and lightweight.” —Peterson
3. Under Armour Ridge Runner Extreme Hunting
$225; underarmour.com
★ ★ ★ ★
Specs: Synthetic upper with UA Scent Control technology • Gore-Tex waterproof lining • EVA midsole • Height: 7″ • Weight: 2.2 lb. per pair
▶ “The nylon uppers are extremely strong and snagproof, and the aggressive soles can handle mud. An ideal turkey boot.” —Magaziner
▶ “Super durable boot. But the lacing system made it impossible to get uniform tightening.” —Peterson
▶”Very comfortable, almost sneakerlike. An ideal stalker that gives you reasonable support, but with an aggressive tread that grips while being soft enough to feel the ground underneath.” —Corelli
▶ “Took a while to break in, but delivered a lot of value. ” —Ray
TEST PANEL
Chris Corelli➞ Age: 51➞ Home Hunting Area: New York ➞ Days Hunted Per Year: 30
James Peterson ➞ Age: 45 ➞ Home Hunting Area: Utah ➞ Days Hunted Per Year: 12
David Ray ➞ Age: 46 ➞ Home Hunting Area: Indiana ➞ Days Hunted Per Year: 40
