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08-06-2017, 12:14 PM
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Elk Trackers
Buying a pair of 200g Elk trackers. Do they stretch much? Wondering I should go a half size larger. The 12's are a bit tight but the 12.5 are a bit loose. And I have warm feet. Rarely need extra socks.
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08-06-2017, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: RMH AB
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Mine are on their 5th season. Haven't stretched. Comfortable, and I really like them. I got the size that fits, tight, and hasn't changed. Only thing, I miss the holes that go across front of my ankle, can't do up the laces there or I get blisters, so I skip those holes and all is fine. I can't put a number on just how many miles those boots have taken me, still in great shape, I mink oil them twice a year. I used to be a die hard Rocky Boot guy, won't go back after having these irish setter elk hunters. I Think it's the same boot your talking about
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08-06-2017, 04:58 PM
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Mine haven't stretched yet with maybe 20km on them.
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08-06-2017, 06:49 PM
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They won't stretch much. I just retired a pair after 8 years of hard miles. Same fit since dated two.
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08-06-2017, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: edmonton
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They don't stretch much, ide get 12.5.
Little bit of room is better than too tight. If there's no air space and it's too snug your feet will freeze.
Best boots ever
I've got the 1000 gr Thinsulate on year 6 👍 Also have great circulation in my extremities great for fall sitting in stands/ ice fishing too.
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08-06-2017, 09:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Allseasons
Mine are on their 5th season. Haven't stretched. Comfortable, and I really like them. I got the size that fits, tight, and hasn't changed. Only thing, I miss the holes that go across front of my ankle, can't do up the laces there or I get blisters, so I skip those holes and all is fine. I can't put a number on just how many miles those boots have taken me, still in great shape, I mink oil them twice a year. I used to be a die hard Rocky Boot guy, won't go back after having these irish setter elk hunters. I Think it's the same boot your talking about
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These are the boots I have. My feet thank me everytime I put them on. If there's a better boot in the same price range I'd like to try them.
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08-07-2017, 12:00 AM
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I have elk trackers 600g. 5 yrs and mine are shot. The insides fell apart starting with the heel of the boot where the goretex is sown together. I have never experienced stretching yet have experienced shrinkage. I do a lot of creek crosses though so i suspect it could be a culprit. Have experienced some exterior cracking around the toe box. I mink oil every month in season.
With all this being said, i have a freaking ton of kms on these boots in 5 years. I contemplated getting a different boot but dont like anything else in the 12" high.
About to buy my second pair. Hoping interior holds up a little longer.
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08-07-2017, 12:18 AM
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Great boots!
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08-08-2017, 08:29 AM
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I have the same ones. The definitely don't stretch much.
Love these boots!
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08-08-2017, 09:36 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Calgary
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I have the 1000g Elk trackers and i haven't noticed any stretching so far. Awesome boots no complaints at all.
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08-08-2017, 09:44 AM
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Awesome! Thanks for the advice.
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08-08-2017, 10:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Game Hunter
They don't stretch much, ide get 12.5.
Little bit of room is better than too tight. If there's no air space and it's too snug your feet will freeze.
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plus when you hit the end of your boot with your toes after a good hike with a few downhill sections it usually takes 6 months to get feeling back in your toes.
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08-10-2017, 09:32 PM
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Bought a pair of 200gram ones. Sure do feel nice!
Thanks for the help!
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08-12-2017, 01:04 AM
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5th season with 1000g Elk Stalkers,still in excellent shape.Hands down best hunting boots I've ever owned,I wear them from early Sept thru Feb coyote season,+20C to -40C I've never had cold feet and not too hot neither.
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08-12-2017, 05:26 AM
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I didn't like my 1000's, too much bulk, like a ski boot almost.
Wore them 1-2 times and sold them to a buddy, he likes them I guess.
TBark
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08-15-2017, 08:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TBark
I didn't like my 1000's, too much bulk, like a ski boot almost.
Wore them 1-2 times and sold them to a buddy, he likes them I guess.
TBark
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I'll admit they wore a bit stiff 1st season during break-in but not uncomfortable at all,excellent ankle support hiking foothills,exc traction in mud and snow even ice.I stand by my statement that over 40 years hunting and a couple dozen pairs of boots they are hands down best and longest lasting ive ever owned.
I wouldnt think twice about buying the lighter versions(400g?) if I felt the need to,perhaps for sheep/goat hunt or mountsin hiking in summer(?),but again,I dont find them too hot at all in early fall season anyhow.
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11-20-2017, 02:27 PM
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How long have they been made in China? Everyone happy with these? If so probably the way I will go.
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11-20-2017, 04:12 PM
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Location: Calgary
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I am on my second pair, only because the first pair were stolen.
Great boots, I wear them hunting, ice fishing and any outdoor winter activities.
Bought the 600 Thinsulate, with a little room for Bama socks for the really cold days. So far so good. Did hit the toe with my power auger though, and cut a deep gash almost right into the toe box. Some super glue and flour patched it up like new and that repair has held for 3 years. Well over 100km in them, with very little sign of wear.
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11-20-2017, 10:09 PM
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I'm running the 1000g this year and loving them.
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11-21-2017, 08:44 AM
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I have the 200 gram for upland hunting and the 1000 gram for big game. I bought the 1000 gram a size large so I can wear heavy wool socks and still have room to wiggle my toes. About 3 seasons on the 1000 gram and one on the 200 gram. Both probably the same amount of miles however and both have been awesome.
I have another pair that is over 10 years old and have a gazillion miles on them. They are repaired in a couple places mainly from cracking as a result of poor maintenance. The soles are still good and they are still a serviceable boot if needed.
When it gets extremely cold I need a liner and thicker sole. I wear the Cabela's Trans Alaskan pac boots from about -20 and below. I like to sit a lot however and the 1000 gram Elk Trackers would be fine for someone that moves around a bit.
Last edited by MK2750; 11-21-2017 at 08:50 AM.
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11-21-2017, 05:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
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600 gram
you could go with the 600 gram in the 12
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11-22-2017, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
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Go big or go home...I heard that your feet swell up as you walk, this is especially true on long hikes. So it’s better to have a boot that is slightly larger than a boot that fits just right at the store...
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