Rocky Hunting boots - Page 2

Brotherbadger · March 14, 2014, 12:37 AM

I still have an old pair from about 16 years ago i use for deer hunting. Still works great. It's too bad they moved to china.

shortwave · March 14, 2014, 04:19 AM

Just hard to find a good American made boot these days. Many brand names are made overseas and assembled here. Aren't Lacrosse and Mucks now being made in China as well?

Been looking at Kenetrek boots made in Montana. Anyone have any experience with them?

ZeroJunk · March 14, 2014, 02:17 PM

Get a pair from Wesco or White and they might out live you.

shortwave · March 14, 2014, 02:39 PM

Will check them out. Thanks ZeroJunk.

ZeroJunk · March 14, 2014, 03:50 PM

May not be the style you want and you can see their history is in packers. The first outfitter I ever used in MT. wore them. They do rebuild them. They are expensive as the dickens.

http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php...ategory_id=449

shortwave · March 14, 2014, 05:17 PM

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They are expensive as the dickens.

That they are. Was checking them out. But I'd rather pay more for a pair that will last me a very long time that can be rebuilt if necessary then some of this throw away junk that lets my feet get soaked every time I'm out in them. And the junk only lasting a season or two.

Am actually kinda looking for two pairs of good boots.

One pair in kinda a 'chucka' boot style with a less aggressive sole for early bow season and another 8" pair with a bit more aggressive sole for winter wear.

Ibmikey · March 15, 2014, 06:08 AM

The horror stories go on and on: I wore Belleville GI boots for the longest time without any issues then decided I needed a new pair. I typed their name into Optics Planet and up popped a pair of Blackhawk boots for $115. I am not a shopper and naively thought that must be a name for a Belleville boot (that's what I typed into search). Upon arrival a big "Made in China" greeted me

So far they are ok but no where near the quality of my now very used Belleville's.

joshobrien77 · March 15, 2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Willie Lowman

Rocky boots used to be made about 15 miles down the road from me.

Now they are made in China.

They used to be sewn by the people of Nelsonville Ohio.

They cost just as much as they did when they were American made boots.

But now they are sewn by children in a sweat shop in China.

Don't buy Rocky boots.

I'm with you Willie. Grew up in Athens used to wear them. Won't touch them now.

cnimrod · March 22, 2014, 05:47 PM

had a pair of Snow Stalker Extremes, Took a season to break in and them kept my feet nice and warm for the next nine years - Great for sitting or still hunting in the cold. this year the rubber ripped away from the leather uppers - Will see if they can be repaired cause I really liked them- If not , based on this thread I'll check out something else. Finding the ideal combo between pac and hiking boots is tough. had Sorels before that cursed em something fierce the first time i had to drag a deer back, Warm but zero support. Got some lighter weight Meindels made in Germany I like. I still got fewer boots than my wife has shoes

22-rimfire · March 22, 2014, 07:50 PM

Even the American staple in work boots (Red Wing) has shifted most production to China.

As said earlier, they still cost as much and what does that tell you?

I have a pair of Rockys (camo, insulated, & waterproof) that are really stiff. I don't particularly like to wear them but I do during the winter months out in the woods.

Unlicensed Dremel · March 25, 2014, 09:29 AM

No, but I've had them fall apart after just a season or two - junk. Though in fairness, I think nearly ALL major brands have certain "junk lines" and certain "good lines".

March 14, 2014, 12:37 AM	#26
Brotherbadger Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2010 Posts: 1,149	I still have an old pair from about 16 years ago i use for deer hunting. Still works great. It's too bad they moved to china. __________________ Once Fired Brass, Top quality, Fast shipping, Best prices. http://300AacBrass.com/ -10% Coupon use code " badger "

March 22, 2014, 05:47 PM	#34
cnimrod Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2009 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 152	10 year old Rockys had a pair of Snow Stalker Extremes, Took a season to break in and them kept my feet nice and warm for the next nine years - Great for sitting or still hunting in the cold. this year the rubber ripped away from the leather uppers - Will see if they can be repaired cause I really liked them- If not , based on this thread I'll check out something else. Finding the ideal combo between pac and hiking boots is tough. had Sorels before that cursed em something fierce the first time i had to drag a deer back, Warm but zero support. Got some lighter weight Meindels made in Germany I like. I still got fewer boots than my wife has shoes

March 22, 2014, 07:50 PM	#35
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	Even the American staple in work boots (Red Wing) has shifted most production to China. As said earlier, they still cost as much and what does that tell you? I have a pair of Rockys (camo, insulated, & waterproof) that are really stiff. I don't particularly like to wear them but I do during the winter months out in the woods. Last edited by 22-rimfire; March 22, 2014 at 09:17 PM.

March 14, 2014, 04:19 AM	#27
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Just hard to find a good American made boot these days. Many brand names are made overseas and assembled here. Aren't Lacrosse and Mucks now being made in China as well? Been looking at Kenetrek boots made in Montana. Anyone have any experience with them?

March 14, 2014, 02:17 PM	#28
ZeroJunk Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Location: Browns Summit NC Posts: 2,589	Get a pair from Wesco or White and they might out live you.

March 14, 2014, 02:39 PM	#29
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	Will check them out. Thanks ZeroJunk.

March 14, 2014, 03:50 PM	#30
ZeroJunk Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Location: Browns Summit NC Posts: 2,589	May not be the style you want and you can see their history is in packers. The first outfitter I ever used in MT. wore them. They do rebuild them. They are expensive as the dickens. http://www.whitesboots.com/index.php...ategory_id=449

March 15, 2014, 06:08 AM	#32
Ibmikey Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2013 Location: Now relocated to Texas Posts: 2,943	The horror stories go on and on: I wore Belleville GI boots for the longest time without any issues then decided I needed a new pair. I typed their name into Optics Planet and up popped a pair of Blackhawk boots for $115. I am not a shopper and naively thought that must be a name for a Belleville boot (that's what I typed into search). Upon arrival a big "Made in China" greeted me So far they are ok but no where near the quality of my now very used Belleville's.

March 25, 2014, 09:29 AM	#36
Unlicensed Dremel Junior member Join Date: February 13, 2014 Location: Flathead Valley, MT Posts: 2,187	No, but I've had them fall apart after just a season or two - junk. Though in fairness, I think nearly ALL major brands have certain "junk lines" and certain "good lines".