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Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA #6246692
05/24/18 08:04 AM
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So I'm in the market for a new pair of size 13 8 inch boots mainly for hunting but I don't care if they are camo or leather or coyote tan. And I want some that are made In Usa I don't know why I'm just that way. A buddy of mine hunts the way I do (alot of mountian walking and ridge runnin) and he told me danner are the best he's had,he said he's worn out 2 pairs of rockies. I can't go over 300 but I want to buy one pair and have them for a long time and I hunt in North georgia if that helps any.

Thanks

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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246698
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See what Red Wing has to Offer...


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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246704
05/24/18 08:32 AM
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most of red wing is Chinese now ness.

Check out All American Brand Clothing Stores.

https://www.allamericanclothing.com/made-in-usa/WorkBoots.html

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246712
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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246736
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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246746
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Wolverine, Merrell are both American made with great customer service.
I believe Ariat is also.
Danners are nice

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246806
05/24/18 11:07 AM
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It's out of your budget but check out Nick's Handmade Boots.

https://nicksboots.com/

Custom made to your exact foot. You need to fill out a custom fit sheet and take a bunch of measurements of your feet and legs. It takes a while to get them made but they will be the best pair of boots you've ever worn. They can be rebuilt as well.

I'll put mine on at 6am and not even think about taking them off until after 10 pm when I head to bed.

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246814
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Trust me I would love a pair of nicks they are awsome and I will probably buy a pair long time from now but I'm only 15 and I'm still growing so that much money for boots Is kind of silly for me if I out grow them in a year or 2. I doubt I will out grow a 13 but still you never know.


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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246845
05/24/18 12:10 PM
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Danners are no longer any good IMO. They have changed the last they are made on, making the toe box oversized and the heel too narrow, and most or all are now made in southeast Asia. I still have a pair from 2002 that were top notch, but are now too worn out for anything other than work around home. When I tried to replace them I learned that Danners are not for me any more.

You really have to shop smart to find out where boots are made unless you can see a pair in the store and read the tag. When I look for quality boots I look for European mfg. Italy, Romania, Germany, that's where top quality boots are still made. Try looking at Zamberlan boots from Italy.

https://www.zamberlanusa.com/shop/category/9789376/hunting

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246848
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Kennetrek.... made in Montana. Have a great warrenty also.

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: OhioBoy] #6246856
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Originally Posted By: OhioBoy
most of red wing is Chinese now ness.

Check out All American Brand Clothing Stores.

https://www.allamericanclothing.com/made-in-usa/WorkBoots.html


Red Wing still makes a lot of models in their Potosi, Missouri and Red Wing, Minnesota plants. Most of their other brands ( Irish Setter, Vasque, Worx, etc.) are made overseas.


Eh...wot?

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246858
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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246871
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I bought some (read all details because there are nuances) LL Bean Hunting boots (fully gusseted) last year after wearing old boots my entire life.

They are the greatest boot of all time. And yes, despite rumors, according to me pressing them on the phone a few weeks ago, they are still 100% guarenteed for what you believe to be the life of the boot.

Code: SUMMER20 according to their website will get you 20% off until 05/29 but who knows.

This is the boot I got exactly from my cart: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/85438?cs...p;isItemId=true

Note: I wear Size 10.5 normally but the trick (I learned from Allen Edmonds, and they echo here) is to go "one size smaller and one size wider." And it worked here. I wear two pairs of wool socks with them but in upstate NY that means I wear them about 9 months out of the year. Can wear with one pair, not really loose.


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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246873
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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246876
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I own 3 pair of Whites. Hands down most comfortable and we'll made boot out there.They ain't cheap but I got a pair of packers I've been going hard on for 13 years.Drews boots has the best selection of whites in stock of anywhere including Whites

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246890
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Last pair of boots i got was Wolverine. They are comfortable and are lasting pretty well.

Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: nyhuntfish] #6246928
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Originally Posted By: nyhuntfish
LL Bean


Since they publicly went Anti-fur and Anti-trapping several yrs ago, they will never get another dime from me/us. I'm sure old LL is surely rolling in his grave.
We discussed it here at length back then.


White or Wolverine Boots for me!


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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6246938
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I also ended up with a pair of Wolverines as a replacement for my worn out Danners. They are very comfortable, good fit, Goretex and Thinsulate lined and so far have been completely waterproof. But NOT made in US. Says "Made in China" right on the tag inside the tongue.

I also have a pair of the LL Bean Hunting Shoes (vs their hunting boot - different sole) and I love them but they don't have the support needed for covering much ground in the mountains.

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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6247003
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Well I reckon my usa made options are pretty slim I just got back form ace hardware in ellijay and looked at georgia boots, redwing ,rockies , and chippewas , and wolverines. and all of them were made in China Bangladesh or vietnam or the Dominican Republic except 1 pair of chippewas that were usa made. Kinda sad if you ask me.


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Re: Looking for a pair of boots that are made in USA [Re: Jon C.] #6247006
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That seems to change daily where stuff is made today! LOL Wolverine boots are the best I ever owned hands down worth the money.


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