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Lock Laces | How Hunting Boots Should Fit

Lock Laces | How Hunting Boots Should Fit

I’m a guy who always seems to have problems getting my hunting or hiking boots to fit properly. I have a long, narrow, low-volume foot, so finding the right size is already enough of a challenge. Once I’ve found something close, the process is only just beginning…then it becomes about adding the right insoles, making sure I’m wearing the right hunting socks, and even experimenting with different boot lacing techniques to try and get them to fit right. Even with all of that, hot spots and occasional blisters still seemed to haunt me. Then I discovered Lock Laces…

A Tale of 3 Boots | What are the best hunting boots?

A Tale of 3 Boots | What are the best hunting boots?

Over the past five hunting seasons, I’ve put a lot of miles on three different pairs of hunting boots. All were from different manufacturers, all were different in terms of function and style, and all had their pros and cons. When it comes to hunting (especially Western hunting), boots are one of the pieces of gear you don’t want to skimp on. I’ve done long treks in $50 boots in the past, and I definitely paid for it in terms of blisters and pain. However, boots and the way they work with your foot is a complicated equation, and just because your boots cost more than your truck payment doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be comfortable or last for years.