I’ve been spot and stalk bow hunting for 20 years... the last 15 years in SE Alberta where cactus and spines are to be expected. I’ve found gear or experience has helped me with every single aspect of a spot and stalk hunt, EXCEPT the last hundred yards or so. I’ve been searching and looking for something that’ll protect my feet from cactus and thorns, yet let me feel every bit of the ground, and not snap branches underneath.
Right now i just use the thickets socks i can find. It helps a bit, but thorns and cactus go through.
I’ve tried those pad things that attach to the bottom of boots, and those aren’t great. Especially if there’s any bit of precipitation, frost or dew.
These “protection socks” are interesting to me. Made of Kevlar - and while I’m sure they’re not gonna stop cactus, i would hope they’d stop thorns and maybe “resist” cactus.
https://hiconsumption.com/swiss-protection-socks/
Anyone have any better ideas?