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Hiking and survival boot and shoe reviews by outdoors adventurer, Leon Pantenburg.

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Review: XpressCool™ Muck Boots are cool and waterproof

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Spend much time on a farm, hunting or working outside and you will appreciate any boots that can keep your feet dry. Keeping them cool is another matter. Can you have both?

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My footwear: flip-flops, running shoes, Merrill walking shoes, Danner day hikers, Cabellas Outfitters and Sorel snow boots. One of these pairs of shoes will take care of my needs.

How to pick the best pair of hunting/hiking boots

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Don’t compromise on price or quality of hiking boots. Sore, wet, cold feet can ruin an outing. Worse, inadequate footwear could create a survival situation. Here is how to pick the right boots.

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Buffalo wool trekker socks, best cold weather socks, keep feet warm

Five reasons to try wool socks for summer hiking comfort

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It may seem counter intuitive, but the best socks for hot summer hiking may be wool.

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