Zamberlan Leopard GTX

I have these and was wearing them on my elk hunt in Unit 34 New Mexico and they were great. They're super comfortable.

Noninsulated. You will be moving on a hiking hunt. Insulation with make you sweat. That sweat will freeze or get cold making you miserable.

Now if you aren't hiking and sitting or riding a horse, then insulation might be worth while.

JeremiahJohnson said:

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Noninsulated. You will be moving on a hiking hunt. Insulation with make you sweat. That sweat will freeze or get cold making you miserable.

Now if you aren't hiking and sitting or riding a horse, then insulation might be worth while.

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This was my thoughts as well. Thanks for the reply. Will be doing lots of hiking / stalking.

My Crispis are NON insulated

On, makes a good running shoe, but I can not vouch for the hiking boot. It does look like it would pack in mud/rocks.

Texaspainter said:

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do you guys recommend insulated or non-insulated boots for eastern high plains hunt in colorado in November or December?

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I have both insulated and non -insulated Kenetreks. Non-insulated is fine as long as I am active down to like 30 degrees and have good wool socks. The insulated 1500-1800 gram (can't remember which) Kenetreks I have are freaking toasty. Great for really cold days in a deer blind or sub 20degrees and not a lot of movement. I bought them for 4th rifle elk and they worked great but not sure which I would choose if I'm hiking 5-10miles a day or more… it's easy to get sweaty feet in the insulated ones.

I hate cold feet, but I really don't care for insulated boots. Buying 1/2 size up allows me to double up on socks if I have to.