Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Late May Shoes
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Alan Gage |
quote SimbaHasani: " Make sure you're looking at the right S2V boots. They make a lot of different boots labeled as S2V. Mine are the Jungle boots. For $140 you probably found the earlier version of the S2V Jungle boot, which is the same ones I have. I bought them about a year ago for about the same price just before they released the new model so they were all on sale. I don't really know what they changed but I doubt it was anything significant. I'm happy enough with mine and if I had to buy a new pair today would definitely buy the old version again if I could save $100. The sizing seems to be correct. I normally wear size 11 or 11 1/2. I ordered my boots in 11 and they fit fine with enough room for a thick sock. These boots are not water proof. They're the opposite of water proof. They're made to let water flow in and out so they drain relatively quickly once you get out of the water. You'll need to put up with wet feet all day long and if the water/air is cold you'll want some warm wool socks. At camp change into dry shoes and socks. Unless you dry them by the fire they'll still be wet in the morning. I'm sure you already know this but I'd hate for it to be a rude surprise later. I'm thinking you might be relatively new to canoe tripping so wanted to be sure I pointed it out. I believe some of the S2V boots are water proof. Alan |
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Captn Tony |
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JackpineJim |
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overthehill |
We base camp or usually spend 2 nights in same camp , so that affords more drying time. I have settled on treckers for wetfooting; minnetonka mocs for camp; nrs boundary shoes for fishing daytrips with minimal portaging. Plus 4 pairs socks. That takes some pack space but it's how I roll. |
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overthehill |
We base camp or usually spend 2 nights in same camp , so that affords more drying time. I have settled on treckers for wetfooting; minnetonka mocs for camp; nrs boundary shoes for fishing daytrips with minimal portaging. Plus 4 pairs socks. That takes some pack space but it's how I roll. |
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BearBurrito |
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AmarilloJim |
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gymcoachdon |
My son bought these: Orvis Flats boots They seemed to get great traction, drained well, and dried quicker than my boots. He never dried them by the fire, so they were still damp in the mornings, but mine would squish water out when I put them on! |
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SimbaHasani |
quote Alan Gage: "Last year I got a pair of Rocky S2V Jungle Boots and they've been great so far. Took them on a 42 day trip and they still look new. I wish they'd drain just a little faster but that's a minor complaint. It took probably 10 hours of hiking over the course of a couple weeks hiking at home to get them broken in. Until then they were murder on the back of my heels. Now I can comfortably where them all day long. Thanks for the input Alan! I did some research, and I really like the look, features, and your recommendation on quality for the S2V's. I found one site with them for $140, and I'm considering pulling the trigger. Could you tell me anything more about them, or could anyone chime in either in support or against these boots? I'm also quite interested in boots myself, as well as gear in general, I'm simply not very familiar with the boundary waters area yet, so I'm trying to do thorough digging to find the ideal shoe - I'm open to any suggestions |
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BuckFlicks |
Old standby for me. Good ankle support, keeps my feet dry unless water comes over the very top of the boot. The sole is softer than the typical hiking boot, but that's never been a problem for me. |
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Alan Gage |
quote BuckFlicks: " LL Bean's Bean Boot How's traction on those slippery lichen covered rocks? You know, the brown ones. How long does it take for water to start soaking through the leather? Alan |
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BuckFlicks |
quote Alan Gage: "quote BuckFlicks: " LL Bean's Bean Boot The traction is adequate, but not stellar. Better than I expected, but not as good as I hoped... or as my hiking boots. I've never lost my footing on a portage. I have more of a problem with the soft rubber of the sole giving way to sharp rocks and roots, and poking the sole of my foot. It's never broken through.. I can just feel it, which is weird. I love the ankle support. Does it look stylish with shorts? Heck no... but I'm usually wearing the legs on my convertible pants to combat sunburn on the tops of my knees. I've never had water soak through. My boots are 10" with Thinsulate, which I can't find on the website now. The only time I've had water in my shoe was when my partner tipped the boat when we were pulling up to a portage and I put my foot out to keep my entire body from going in the water... and I was in mid-thigh deep water.... so no way I was going to have a dry foot with the water going over the top of the boot. They've been completely waterproof otherwise. |
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boonie |
I have a couple of pair of OTB's. If you normally wear size 8, size 9 may be what you want. They seemed a little short to me, so I have 2 sizes now. They have 3 insoles that can be used to adjust the volume. I like tem as a portage shoe - they drain well through the holes in the sole, but that also means water goes the other direction too, which is not a good thing for general hiking. You could wear (non-waterproof) regular hiking boots to eliminate that problem, but then they wouldn't drain like the portage boots. If you have some old hiking boots that you are not really using anymore, you could try drilling holes in the sole. If you do, let me know how it works. |
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SimbaHasani |
Do you happen to know of a good place to find the OTB abyss online? I'm really struggling to find them. |
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Alan Gage |
Last year I got a pair of Rocky S2V Jungle Boots and they've been great so far. Took them on a 42 day trip and they still look new. I wish they'd drain just a little faster but that's a minor complaint. It took probably 10 hours of hiking over the course of a couple weeks hiking at home to get them broken in. Until then they were murder on the back of my heels. Now I can comfortably where them all day long. I'm seriously considering Schnees Pac boots for trips with cold air and water temps. Water proof up to the ankle, which would keep my feet dry for 85% of landings, and the leather above that would keep water out for brief forays into deeper water. Extended time in deep water or going in over the top of the boots would result in wet feet but that doesn't happen all that often and I can dry them out in camp at night. I spend a lot of time thinking about boots. I fully expect that by the time I've run the gamut of all types and styles I'll settle on something simple and cheap as being the best. Alan |
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SimbaHasani |
FULL BOOTS Chota Trekkers New Balance OTB abyss II, 6" or 8" A pair of Simms (they all look nice, I don't know which way to lean with this brand) Danner Pronghorn 8" WATER SHOES Chaco Outcross Evo 1 I'm really leaning towards the OTB Abyss, but it seems like they've been discontinued, I can't find size 8's online. Is there a good place to get them, or a comparable shoe? Are there are others I should consider? I'm looking for a good shoe for portaging, something with decent support, drainage, and traction, and also ideally something that would work well for backpacking/hiking outside of BWCA. |
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muddyfeet |
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lindylair |
Here is what I found and after several years of tripping in May they have worked extremely well for a reasonable price. High enough to be able to land in almost all situations and still be dry. Enough support that portaging with them is comfortable, and those mudholes in the middle of the portage - I laugh at them! They are kind of hard to find but here is one site that shows them, although they are sold out here. i actually bought mine at Fleet Farm: Cheaper than Muck |
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ghamer |
Muck Edgewater |
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BigCurrent |
I prefer shoes with softer soles made for water. And if it's cold I just throw on a pair of wool socks. |
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Blatz |
quote muddyfeet: "I got a pair of Muck Wetland boots for a may trip last year and reeally like them. I use them all the time around the yard/woods too. " That's what I'll be sporting this May |
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