Irish Setter calls these boots Elk Tracker, but I think that moniker is a bit limiting. Here’s what I thought of the Irish Setter Elk Tracker boot after a week of wearing them mule deer hunting. I bought the boots, tossed them in my truck and the next day I left for Nebraska. Without hesitation, the store manager said, “You need a pair of Elk Trackers.” The manager measured my foot and found the right size for me. I walked into my local Red Wing shoe store and shared my plans. I needed a rugged insulated boot to hike the snow-covered hills. My original plan to wear my uninsulated pheasant hunting boots wasn’t going to work anymore. I was headed out to hunt mule deer in the Sandhills of Nebraska and a blizzard and cold weather was in the forecast. While I have since gone on to trying different boots, overall I was very happy with my experience with the Irish Setters and how they performed.Mule Deer Trackers might be a more appropriate name. With any hiking boots, you have to pick something according to the terrain and use your plan to put them through. These things are great for warm weather! Any other points? My feet never got warm, and even a gentle breeze can cool you off with the synthetic material used. Where the Vaprtreks excel is their breathability, and that’s my favorite part about wearing them.
Even after I have put some wear and tear on them, they still keep my feet dry. After standing in an ankle-high creek for ten minutes, my feet were still dry and I had no issues with water creeping in. Waterproofing and BreathabilityĪs I mentioned earlier, my boots being completely waterproof isn’t a huge deal for me, as these boots were intended for warmer, dryer climates, but I decided to check how waterproof they were just for fun. I do hike more than your average person, so for most people, this probably won’t be an issue. Lowa Tibet boots) I have worn, and now after one year of use there is zero treads left on the bottom. The one downside to the sole of this shoe is that it tended to wear down faster than other boots (e.g. The sole is flexible enough to feel great but sturdy enough to let you hike anywhere you need to. The tread is super aggressive, and I had no problem gripping any of the many surfaces I was hiking on. These boots come with RPM technology, which basically is a composite material that reduces the weight of the boot in the soles. I generally have great feet that never blister, but even buddies who always have boot problems said these are the most comfortable boots they have ever worn. In all of my testing, none of the stitching came loose and overall seem very well built, despite their lower price point. After a short break-in period, they are super comfortable and provide adequate ankle support despite being made of thin, lightweight material that breathes super well. By far some of the lightest boots I’ve ever worn, they fit and feel more like an athletic shoe than a hiking boot. My favorite part about the Vaprtrek boots is how they are made. The top of the boot, where it forms a 90-degree angle, still comes across a little tight but I actually found it favorable as it helped with ankle support and foot position. Luckily with a little bit of breaking in, the tightness disappeared as the boots formed around my feet. I don’t have wide feet by any means, but think the wide size would’ve fit right out of the box a little better. Comfort and FitĬomfort and fit are two of the most important things for me when trying out new boots, so I was a little disappointed when these boots were fairly tight on the top and sides. Besides breathability and durability, I also like to test how waterproof my boots are even though let’s be honest, I don’t really need them too often in the desert. I put these boots through multiple hikes in everything from rocky canyon bottoms, to volcanic rock fields that are very rough on the feet. They needed to not only breathe well, but also protect my feet from cactus, thorns, and brush. These were both important considerations for me, as the rugged Arizona deserts can get hot, often over 100 degrees. The Vaprtrek boots are very athletic type boot, and super lightweight. How and where have these boots been tested Keep reading this Irish Setter Vaprtrek Boots Review to see how they faired. Irish Setter has a long history as a company, and I hoped these boots would fit the bill. It’s no secret that hiking boots can be expensive, but do they have to be? I decided to take the risk and find out by ordering a pair as they were very reasonably priced.
When I came across the Irish Setter Vaprtrek Boots, the first thing I noticed was the price. The search for the perfect hunting boot, that doesn’t break my bank account, has lead me to try out many different types and styles of boots.
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