I really want these. My wife is a little concerned about the price.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?...;subcat_id=6681

They make boots for Sporting Clays (referring to the page title) ?

They do look mighty nice though.

I have to agree with Mrs. Lampshade after looking at the price.

That looks to be a nice boot but I am a little concerned about that price too. I know I couldn't justify that kind of money on boots I wore all the time let alone once in awhile.

Didn't you guys notice that there is leather on the inside? And I figure they should last me ten years. And I have to be ready for this event
http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2008/04/07/why_did_the_salamander_cross_the_road/

and other outdoorsy stuff.

I got into trouble when I told Mrs. Lampshade that if the word Coach was stamped on the side then she would be all for me getting them.

The Great Salamander Walkathon? you should have mentioned that to start with, that changes everything!! get those boots!!

And here I just wear either Merrell hikers or a pair of WELL mink-oiled green triangles depending on the weather of the clays course.

Bren R.

I guess I'm going to have to buy something other than my black suede shoes that I wear everyday. They are waterproofed, btw.

And if you find a white one, you can start a new religion. Lemme know.

As for the booties, I'll bet you could find something similar for a lot less, like @ DSW. They may be pink or yellow, and you'll have to go to the drag queen section to find your size, but then you won't get hit by a snowplow.

I've had a pair of Sorels for 20 years now. I bought them when I was on the "snow team" for the local hospital.

If these ever need replacing, I'd buy another pair of Sorels.

Sorel's a very good brand. Baffin is a popular brand for winter boots here also.

White Boots used to make a great water proof swamp boot. I just went to their web sight and did not see it though... Too bad. They make some great pacs. All their boots are custom made to fit.

I wouldn't be so sure I would buy Sorels again, they were bought out many years ago and now do not have the same quality, albeit they still appear to be one of the better snow boots available but not like they used to be.

Thanks, Jason...I didn't realize that!

I see that Sorrel is carrying the "Steve-O" memorial "Sting Ray" boot for only $800.

Why don't you guys just stay out of water? Ergo, no need for said boots. That's what I do .

Now dat's some dank Cartesian logic for ya right thar !

I think some of them already stay out of water----for days at a time.

I loooooveee being outside in yucky weather.

DSW is one of my wife's favorite places. I like it too. But I wouldn't be caught dead shooting clay pidgeons in any of there boots. However, a nice set of patent leather pumps might look nice.

Thanks for the Sorel tip. Check these out:

http://www.sorel.com/CARIBOU™-STINGRAY-%7C-010-%7C-8/803298487290,default,pd.html

Ordered.

The Sorel's?

lol!
I forgot I posted that! no, I got the original boots I posted. This is what swayed me.... I hope these things live up to the hype.

by Paul Fersen Orvis writer and Alaska guide

Every once in a while we stumble across a piece of outdoor gear that performs beyond all our expectations and becomes an indispensable part of our lives. We can’t imagine being without it and upon its eventual demise, due to our now ingrained dependence, we replace it within the day. It’s become that important.

In this case it’s a boot—the Le Chameau Chasseur. Built in France since 1927, each pair is handmade by a single boot maker from start to finish and is easily the finest rubber Wellington-type boot made. They are standard issue for estate shooting in Europe and Great Britain, and there is good reason. These people can afford the finest the world has to offer and they choose Le Chameau.

I bought my first pair 10 years ago. I’d worn rubber boots all my life in some form or another for fishing, hunting, farming and country living in general. I’d seen friends wearing Chameaus, but couldn’t grasp paying the premium price for something I thought I’d wear out as fast as I went through regular rubber boots. I’d generally go through a pair every couple of years, but I was encouraged by a hunting companion to at least try on a pair. He’d had the same pair for more than 15 years. Most rubber boots are a chore to get on and off. I was struck by the ease of sliding my foot into the glove leather lining, not something you find in normal Wellingtons. The comfort was actually a bit startling and the normal instantaneous build up of rubber boot heat and sweat never occurred. I bought them and I’ve not regretted it since.

For eight years I wore those boots almost daily—hunting, fishing, even hiking in sloppy weather. They are that comfortable and the fit and support are that good. Unlike most rubber boots the sole is solid and the fit around the foot and ankle is as good as a leather boot. I wore them as boat boots in foul weather off the coast of Cape Cod; quail hunting, and turkey hunting almost every day of the season. I’ve stood calf deep in water for hours and remained perfectly dry, which is remarkable given the full-zip design. I wore them to work in snow, and tailgating at my son’s football and lacrosse games in torrential rains.

I wore them as camp boots and work boots in Alaska, hunted ptarmigan across miles of tundra. In every case the comfort of my feet, which when bad can ruin any outdoor experience, was taken for granted. My feet were always warm, dry and the traditional rubber boot clamminess non-existent even in warmer weather. Somehow the leather lining seems to regulate the temperature and the resulting comfort is remarkable. I can’t explain it. I just enjoy it.

At 6'5" and 270 lbs. I put a lot of stress on boots, far more than most. I wore these boots almost exclusively for eight years and living and working in Vermont, subjected them to conditions and abuse far beyond what would be considered remotely normal for an estate-style hunting boot. I think it’s safe to say that under normal conditions these boots would last for decades. They finally sprung a slight leak, when I was turkey hunting one morning crossing a creek and I felt the water seep in. I couldn’t bear to be without them, so that afternoon, I went out and bought pair number two, which I wore hunting the next morning. The first pair while no longer technically waterproof, are still as comfortable as ever and they now serve as work boots for cutting wood chores and I expect that with two pair, they might just last me the rest of my life.

When my son turned 21, I bought him a pair of Chameaus as a birthday present. I’m not sure there is a better testimonial to a boot than that. It is a memorable moment for a father and son and I wanted him to have something that I knew personally was the best of its kind and would last him for years. Seems a bit strange that a boot could fill that role, but to an outdoorsman, a great boot is a necessity and you never realize to what extent it can affect you.

Wow. That is almost....well not almost - well maybe the greatest Love Story that I have ever read.

They arrived today. They are impressive. I put them on and went stomping around icy puddles in my driveway. I tramped through snow in my backyard.

I am glad I got them. The pictures did not really do them justice. They are of extremely high quality and generally awesome.

Congrats, Lampy! They look like awesome boots.

You bought 'em!!! And how many Coach bags are you in for?

Only if they match the boots!

Ha Ha! What are you talking about BobKay. I can do whatever I want!






(Probably 2 handbags and really nic flowers on Valeentine's day)

Good thing V-Day is soon, so she'll remember the equation: $435 boots for him = $________ for me!

Fill in blank w/ any (much) higher #.

I guess living alone, that means I should buy $900 boots.

Don't go overboard. $435 x 2 = only $870.
Self-appeasements don't get bonuses.

Cat,
in the above, did you see the link to $800 boots made from stingray leather?

LOL. No, but I've no reason to buy boots, so I'll spend my money on HT instead.

I field tested the boots today. At first my feet were a little cold but after about ten minutes they warmed up and my feet felt really good. I hiked through a snowy field with a stream running through it and stood about 6 inches in cold running water for a long time and my feet maintained temperature and felt fine. I also liked the fact that when I broke through the snow surface and my foot sunk down deep into snow that the top of my boot was not going to let snow in.

Overall I am extremely satisfied. I may order a size smaller for comparison.