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Old 08-02-2019, 03:10 PM
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Default Buying boots online?

Well with the loss of Wholesale Sports in Edmonton, our options for places to buy hunting boots has diminished.

I used to love my Irish Setters. My first 2 pairs were great. Then the next pair, same size, same model didn't fit the same so I bought new insoles. That helped. Shortly after, they started to squeak. Irritating. I picked up a pair of Under Armour boots on clearance when Wholesale was closing. Another disappointment. Poor quality.

I checked at MEC and Camper's Village but they don't have anything with much insulation in them.

Anyone order them online? Seems like a hassle if they don't fit right.

Any other good places to go in or around Edmonton for good hunting boots?

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Old 08-02-2019, 03:29 PM
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Ive bought boots from blackovis and other stores online before and had good luck
Id honestly look for a canadian dealer so you dont have to worry about customs and duties
Any reputable online retailer will take your returns back as long as you follow their rules and they dont have any visable wear
If you do order anything, i would order at least 2 different sizes and return the ones that dont fit
I went with the crispis last year. Great boots
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Old 08-03-2019, 08:30 AM
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Depends what your needs are but these $25 MIL boots are the best deal going I know of:

https://www.herooutdoors.com/canadia...emperate-boot/

I bought two pair for $20 each. Amazing.
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Old 08-03-2019, 09:38 AM
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Lasthunt.com seems to have some pretty good selection when I last looked... but sizing can be limited
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Old 08-06-2019, 10:52 AM
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Lasthunt.com seems to have some pretty good selection when I last looked... but sizing can be limited
Thanks bud! I had never seen that site before. I was a little disappointed that there was no hunting stuff though. LOL

I took a chance on a pair of Merrell boots that I would never be able to find here to try on.
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Old 08-06-2019, 11:21 AM
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Yah I just found them a bit ago, would be awesome if they had hunting gear, but if you aren't worried about camo theres some good deals on technical clothing in there

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Old 08-16-2019, 11:09 PM
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try the redwing stores in edmonton(south common or 170th street) they have access to all the irish setter boots.
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Old 08-17-2019, 07:14 AM
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Track and trail has Hanwags
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Old 08-17-2019, 10:43 AM
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Try Monods. I’ve ordered online from them and was pleased with results. Also Lathrop and Sons, but the exchange is a killer


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Old 08-17-2019, 11:23 PM
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Great North Precision in Kelowna carries Crispi’s.

Traced and measured my foot, cross referenced the sizing guide and ordered the Hunter model. Fit perfect and are now breaking them in.

I was apprehensive at first but had time to exchange if they didn’t fit right.
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Great North Precision in Kelowna carries Crispi’s.

Traced and measured my foot, cross referenced the sizing guide and ordered the Hunter model. Fit perfect and are now breaking them in.

I was apprehensive at first but had time to exchange if they didn’t fit right.
They inventory about three pair.
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Old 08-18-2019, 08:22 AM
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Track and trail has Hanwags
Jimbows Calgary carries Hanwag too.

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Old 08-18-2019, 08:25 AM
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I bought a pair of the Cabelas branded Meindl Lite Hikers before I went to Montana to shoot TAC at Big Sky, was kind of worried about breaking in boots on the Mountain. So I broke them in by wearing them on the 12 hour drive down. Wore them all three days, for like a glove no blisters and super comfortable. One of the best footwear purchases I have ever made.

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Old 08-18-2019, 09:26 AM
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^^ Yup I agree.
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Old 08-18-2019, 06:21 PM
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I bought a pair of the Cabelas branded Meindl Lite Hikers before I went to Montana to shoot TAC at Big Sky, was kind of worried about breaking in boots on the Mountain. So I broke them in by wearing them on the 12 hour drive down. Wore them all three days, for like a glove no blisters and super comfortable. One of the best footwear purchases I have ever made.

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I have those boots
A screen door stops more water
Worst boots I’ve ever owned
Had wet feet everyday on a 10 day grizzly hunt in bc
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Old 08-18-2019, 07:45 PM
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Those hanwags are stiff!! Wore out fairly quickly too. Been wearing these cableas meindels the last few years. After this pair wears out going to the kennetreks.
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Old 08-18-2019, 07:54 PM
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I have those boots
A screen door stops more water
Worst boots I’ve ever owned
Had wet feet everyday on a 10 day grizzly hunt in bc
Wow! I haven’t had that experience... yet. Hopefully I don’t. Good
News they have a “lifetime” warranty.

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Old 08-18-2019, 07:56 PM
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Those hanwags are stiff!! Wore out fairly quickly too. Been wearing these cableas meindels the last few years. After this pair wears out going to the kennetreks.
For the price of kennetrecks could get a pair custom made from lathtrop and soms
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Old 08-18-2019, 08:12 PM
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Are they better then kennetreks?
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Old 08-18-2019, 08:31 PM
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Haha...Good question! You can get Lowas, scarpas, hanwags and another brand through them custom fit. Not a fan of Kennetreks myself. Currently have hanwags but like you said they wore out super fast. Will be trying Lathrop next pair
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Old 08-18-2019, 08:45 PM
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]Try redhart online. Greame is his name. Excellent.

Ive ordered 3 pairs of csa approved work boots at 300+ a pop through him. Great service

Redhart comes from redwing boots and carhart fyi.
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Old 08-18-2019, 10:18 PM
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I have those boots
A screen door stops more water
Worst boots I’ve ever owned
Had wet feet everyday on a 10 day grizzly hunt in bc
Maybe you bought the Made in Korea Cabela’ branded Meindl boots with bad reviews. The lite hiker is made in Italy and has good reviews
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Old 08-19-2019, 06:32 AM
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Saw a sale on Irish Setter boots reg price $229 on sale for $83 at Latulippe in Quebec on line. Went to the west end Red wing store to try them out and get a good fit. Then ordered them. Free shipping on orders over $50 at the time. Check it out https://www.latulippe.com/en/
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Old 08-19-2019, 08:40 AM
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Maybe you bought the Made in Korea Cabela’ branded Meindl boots with bad reviews. The lite hiker is made in Italy and has good reviews
I’m not sure
But what I do know is I would never buy boots from cabelas again
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Old 08-19-2019, 05:49 PM
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Haha...Good question! You can get Lowas, scarpas, hanwags and another brand through them custom fit. Not a fan of Kennetreks myself. Currently have hanwags but like you said they wore out super fast. Will be trying Lathrop next pair
Any chance you could provide a little detail as far as “wore out” ?
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Old 08-19-2019, 08:48 PM
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I’ve ordered Scarpa online through Sportchek. They were true to my shoe size so it wasn’t a hassle at all. They even warrantied a pair for me when I had them too close to the stove. Brand new pair showed up very quickly.
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Old 08-20-2019, 05:51 PM
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I wear a pair of Redheads from BassPro.. I stay dry and they have lasted me 3 seasons so far, but I have a feeling this will be their last year... I paid $80
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Old 08-21-2019, 07:19 AM
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Any chance you could provide a little detail as far as “wore out” ?
Soles wore out and separating from the boot
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Old 08-21-2019, 08:41 PM
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They inventory about three pair.
Make that (2) now...

They were great to deal with and boots fit great.
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Old 08-23-2019, 08:19 AM
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I bought a pair of the Cabelas branded Meindl Lite Hikers before I went to Montana to shoot TAC at Big Sky, was kind of worried about breaking in boots on the Mountain. So I broke them in by wearing them on the 12 hour drive down. Wore them all three days, for like a glove no blisters and super comfortable. One of the best footwear purchases I have ever made.

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