Author Topic: Irish Setter Boots (Read 714 times)

Bluenose · « **on:** September 03, 2003, 02:14:12 PM »

Just wondering if anyone out there wears any Irish Setter boots for hunting in the North? Thinking about picking up a pair (after 10 years, my old Kodiaks are finished) and was hoping to get some opinions. They're not cheap, so before I put out the bucks, I'd like to know if you think they're worth the cost.

Thanks,

Bluenose

longwinters · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2003, 03:55:39 PM »

I wore Irish Setters for years when I was a meter reader for the gas utility that I work for. They were excellent. Very comfortable and no blisters when walking miles a day, in all kinds of weather. These days for hiking etc I probably would go with Danner hiking boots. About the same price and I think you will get a lot better traction etc...

long

kevin.303 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 08, 2003, 12:20:42 PM »

i work at SIR mail order here in the 'peg and asked this question at work. all the feedback i got was that these are excellent boots and are well worth the high price.

Bluenose · « **Reply #3 on:** September 08, 2003, 01:30:37 PM »

Thanks for the advice guys, I ended up picking up a pair of Irish Setters at Lebarons on my way to southern Ontario this past weekend. I did check Danner, but the boots I bought were the only ones that really fit me right that were within my price range. I love them (in fact I'm wearing them right now-I'm a little excited for hunting season), but the true test will be moose and deer season when I put them through their paces. Only a few more weeks until moose opens!

Bluenose

longwinters · « **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2003, 12:35:17 PM »

Blue, you made a good choice. Enjoy your hunts this year!!

long