If you do not plan to walk across any water over the course of your hunt, are there any disadvantages to wearing shoes while hunting? I am seriously thinking about giving it a go during the early season. My aching feet would love me. Also, some of my spots are about a mile back in the woods, up and down hills.
If your terrain is conducive to wearing shoes I say go for it. I know I would have to significantly adjust my boot brackets on my climber if I went to a small shoe like that. It's worth thinking about. I have one stand site that you know about Brett that would be perfect for this.... until the shot deer runs into the swamp.
If I could walk across water, the hunting would probably be alot easier. J/k man, I have worn athletic shoes in the early season. Like you said, if water isn't a problem they are hard to beat.
One that I can think of in the early season - snakes. In the past I've almost always hunted wearing those in the early season, but we have a decent rattlesnake population on my new lease so I'll be wearing snake boots this year.
Heck yeah. Burrs on my socks when walking through the thick stuff and no ankle support. Ohhhh, and no Scent Lok, hahahahahah.
I've worn shoes throughout most of the year both turkey and deer and had no problems. I actually think they are easier and quieter to move around the woods in
Chiggers is my main concern.My Dream Season boots fit like T shoes and have built in gators to keep the critters out.
I would only be concerned with scent from those. I have a pair like these and love them. They are water proof for wet rainy mornings and are comfy also good for scent.
If your on dry terrain go for it. I've shot deer from both the ground and treestand setups with plain tennis shoes on. Half of hunting garb is for the fashion statement of it anyway.
I agree with that. I'll be wearing leather hiking boots. I'll start using my Scent Blocker boots when it get a little cooler.
I would harbor to say a deer's nose would know no difference between the scent of a man's feet while wearing shoes as compared to boots. A deer could smell the tracks of both. JayB, I like those boots/shoes...cool.
"Supposedly" rubber does not retain scent like/or as bad, as the absorbing properties of leather, fabric, etc... I'll stick with my rubbers, but I don't walk far either.
I've heard the same thing about rubber boots. My hunting shoes are the same as the muck boots but were made by lacross. They are very comfy and seem to have good grip for slippery conditions. Also it's always nice to have shoes that are waterproof. Even mornings with dew/frost can get the feet a little wet and cold. I also have the bigger sized boots like the muck boots which will be good for the snow out here.
Check these out! They are a pretty sweet boot for early season! http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ...arentType=index&parentId=cat602221&id=0042975
As far as scent goes...shoes like those would be no worse than leather boots I wear rubber boots but my longest walk is only about 1/2 mile
