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Posted: 1/28/2015 11:08:09 PM EDT

I live out in the country sometimes there's Coyotes or raccoons passing through I have like a minute to grab my rifle and throw on a pair of boots and go racing after it. I Need boots that I can slide on like slippers and go but they have to have support for walking down into ravines and walks for up to a mile or so

My old solution was my old timberlands with no laces and that sucked

Posted: 1/28/2015 11:25:59 PM EDT

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Blundstone BL 490

Posted: 1/28/2015 11:52:38 PM EDT

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I use muck boots for the scenario you describe. I am looking to get a summer weight pair this year.

Posted: 1/28/2015 11:59:09 PM EDT

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Solomans!?

SOS

Posted: 1/29/2015 6:39:51 AM EDT

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lace in boot zippers will probably be your best bet.

Posted: 1/29/2015 6:42:03 AM EDT

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Salomons

They indeed slip on like slippers if the laces are loose and the quick cinch laces are bomb. 3D GTX is my go to.

Posted: 1/29/2015 6:51:15 AM EDT

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Foundryman boots is what we used on the submarine. Look like military issue boondockers, but slip on.

Ray

Posted: 1/30/2015 3:42:42 AM EDT

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This was what I was thinking.

Posted: 1/30/2015 2:01:27 PM EDT

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I had a pair of "tanker" boots when I was a youngin they sucked does anyone make a good pair of zipups

Posted: 1/30/2015 3:51:42 PM EDT

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lace in boot zippers will probably be your best bet.

I had a pair of "tanker" boots when I was a youngin they sucked does anyone make a good pair of zipups

Tanker boots are completely different. What I'm talking about is a zipper that you lace in and use in place of your standard laces. Google it.

Posted: 1/31/2015 12:46:16 AM EDT

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I have a pair of the Salomon Mid GTX and they are quick lace and extremely comfortable.

http://www.tacticaldistributors.com/salomon-xa-pro-mid-gtx-blackout

Posted: 1/31/2015 5:06:00 AM EDT

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Any 6 inch hiker should do it. Tie a not in the end of the laces or get something like the Salomon cord lock system, so that you can tighten them as you go. I had a set of Lowa Zephyr desert mids that I thought where the best thing since sliced bread, but if you are 't worried about pretending. Hem side f a uniform regulation there are better options at that price.

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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:38:51 PM EDT

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Red Wing Fire Duty Boots

A pair I found that look just like mine:

ETA - the zipper inserts are replaceable. Zipping mine on and off a few times each shift I typically get 2-3 years out of them - about long enough to be sent for resoling.

Posted: 1/31/2015 5:59:06 PM EDT

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Those look like there gonna be the ticket any particular brand? They don't become unzipped by accident ever?

Posted: 1/31/2015 6:06:14 PM EDT

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Jump Boots with side zipper are what you want. Excellent ankle support, very durable, and good looking.

Posted: 1/31/2015 7:28:06 PM EDT

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When the zippers start to get old they can start sliding, but I've been wearing these (or ones like them) for 20 years now doing everything from ambulance calls to technical rescue to training without any incidents of note.

Posted: 1/31/2015 7:51:19 PM EDT

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There is an insert called "Tac Laces" that make putting boots on a lot quicker. I have a pair on my wellco boots and they have worked pretty well, but I haven't done any really hard work in them. I was concerned the velcro would come loose easily but it seems to stay well. Might be worth a try if you already have some boots you like.

Posted: 1/31/2015 10:20:59 PM EDT

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Xtratuf's. I've hunted all over southeast Alaska in them and I think for what you describe they'd do great.
http://www.xtratufboots.com/

Posted: 2/1/2015 2:14:01 PM EDT

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5.11 makes some decent side zip boots. I've gotten type mileage out of a few pairs in the construction trades

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