Footwear prices seem to have gone crazy. It’s nothing these days to spend $100 on a pair of decent athletic or walking shoes. Same is true of upland bird hunting boots. It’s not hard to spend $400 or more on lightweight hunting boots.
Your customers appreciate you searching out the best value. Here’s a cross-section of upland boots to serve them well without requiring a second mortgage on the hunting cabin.
Irish Setter Wingshooter
Many hunters consider the Irish Setter Wingshooter to be the classic upland hunting boot. Today they are available in three colors and include one model sized specifically for women.
- Includes eight non-insulated models and one insulated model
- 7-inch and 9-inch ankle heights
- UltraDry waterproof construction
- Irish Setter Prairie sole provides excellent traction that won’t collect mud
- Goodyear welt construction
- MSRP: $179.99 - $219.99
Irish Setter Wingshooter Side Zip
Especially in quail country, side-zip boots are often the preferred choice for style and comfort.
- Same classic Irish Setter Wingshooter style and construction
- Handsome buckle and side zip for easy on/off convenience
- Supple, rich brown leather and black Prairie outsole with tonal stitching
- MSRP: $194.99
Lacrosse Uplander
Rubber bottom pacs are the preferred upland boot for many. While the original is a proprietary brand, the Lacrosse Uplander offers all the same features and quality — no beans about it.
- Full lace-up design
- Just 3.4 pounds per pair
- Full-grain oiled leather upper
- Natural rubber bottom vulcanized to never split from the upper
- Rope cleated treat for all-terrain traction without collecting mud
- MSRP: $130
Danner Sharptail
Gaining fame as the ultimate “high tech” upland hunting boot is the Danner Sharptail. This isn’t your granddad’s upland boot — and nobody wants it to be.
- Full-grain leather and 900 Denier nylon upper
- Gore-Tex (GTX) 100 percent waterproof/breathable liner
- Sharptail outsole for solid traction
- Terra Force platform for exceptional support and stability
- Just 3.2 pounds per pair
- MSRP: $190
Danner Sharptail Snake Boot
Where snakes lurk, you’ll happily trade off some weight for protection. Danner Sharptail Snake Boots are 17 inches tall and have all the features of the bird-hunting models — plus the snake protection Southern and prairie hunters need.
- Full-grain leather and 900 Denier nylon upper
- Gore-Tex (GTX) 100 percent waterproof/breathable liner
- Sharptail outsole for solid traction
- 360-degree Snake Guard
- Rear gusset and durable hardware for adjustable fit
- MSRP: $280
